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NBA free agency is finally here and names are going to fly off the board rather quickly. Deals can’t be officially signed until Friday, but players and teams can agree to terms. As for the Indiana Pacers, they have a lot of questions to figure out, especially with Rick Carlisle running the show after leaving […]

After being selected 11th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, James Bouknight is expected to be a part of the Charlotte Hornets’ young core moving forward. Sharing a backcourt with one of the game’s best young point guards, LaMelo Ball, puts pressure on Bouknight to come in and play high-level basketball. Of course, the Hornets […]

It is officially the opening day of 2021 NBA free agency. But the first big Golden State Warriors news of the day didn’t have to do with a free-agent signing, but rather superstar Stephen Curry. According to Marc Stein, Curry is expected to sign a massive four-year, $215 million contract extension at some point in […]

In years past, there have been several players who stole the show despite not being seen as a top NBA Draft prospect when they were selected. You’ve got guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Pascal Siakam, to name a few. This year, there are bound to be a couple of young studs who can […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft over, the attention has now focused on those intriguing rookies and the teams that drafted them. In a few months, basketball fans will see whether the hype surrounding these young studs will be justified or not. That same kind of excitement is also spreading among the card collecting community. More […]

After years of falling short in the playoffs, the Portland Trail Blazers finally decided to go in a new direction by firing Terry Stotts and hiring Chauncey Billups. Additionally, the team will also need to address numerous roster holes in order to surround Damian Lillard with better weapons heading to their 2021-22 campaign so he […]

The Brooklyn Nets had championship aspirations in 2020-21, but after losing James Harden (he came back but clearly wasn’t 100%) and Kyrie Irving to injuries, they lost against the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling seven-game series. Even Kevin Durant’s 48-point masterpiece was not enough to save the Nets’ season. Despite getting eliminated early on, oddsmakers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered this year’s NBA Draft with only one draft selection but managed to end the day with three new draftees. Thanks to a couple of trades and signings at the end of the night, the Clippers were able to acquire Keon Johnson, Jason Preston, and  BJ Boston. Overall, it was a […]

The Phoenix Suns are coming off an NBA Finals appearance where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an impressive playoff run as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers en route to the Finals. Stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker led the way for the Suns and will […]

With the 2021 NBA free agency set to begin, where do the Memphis Grizzlies — this young and voracious group — stand to go with their needs? Already some dreamy options — San Antonio star veteran DeMar DeRozan and Los Angeles Clippers Swiss Army knife Nic Batum — have apparently expressed opinions to go elsewhere. […]

NBA free agency begins Monday — four days after the 2021 NBA Draft, 13 days after the NBA Finals, one day before Summer League tips off, and while dozens of players compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Other than that, not much is happening during this so-called “offseason.” The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of work […]

Though the Toronto Raptors failed to make the playoffs this past season, you cannot really call them a bottom-feeding team nor an organization that’s about to press the reset button. Lest we forget, they still have the likes of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby in the fold. This team is credible enough to […]

Now with the Chicago Bulls after an insane NBA free agency deal, Lonzo Ball is one of the more polarizing names in the NBA and that’s mainly because of the family he comes from. The Ball’s have been in the public spotlight for many years thanks to Lavar Ball, who is outspoken as ever. The […]

The Philadelphia Sixers had a disappointing season as the Atlanta Hawks knocked them out of the NBA Playoffs in the second round. Rumors began swirling after the Sixers’ premature exit that Ben Simmons will likely get traded after a horrible display in the postseason. Assuming Simmons gets traded soon, the Sixers go back to the […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ championship run, Andre Iguodala was a significant part of their success. Aside from being a one-time Finals MVP, he was a team and fan-favorite in the Bay Area. With that said, a return back to the Warriors would boost morale–a boost that might propel the Dubs back to being a […]

The Sacramento Kings are in a difficult position as they try to build a playoff team. Questionable moves over the years have hindered their ability to make the playoffs. They have already made headlines with the draft selection of guard Davion Mitchell, who is perhaps the most NBA-ready player coming out of the draft. However, […]

After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, they now have missed the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs need to evaluate who they sign in free agency to address the issues that have been derailing them. San Antonio clearly lacked shooting from behind […]

The Miami Heat have a lot of crucial decisions to make over the next week, one of them deciding whether to re-sign guard Kendrick Nunn. With Nunn and Duncan Robinson being restricted free agents and the team being on the hunt for a permanent point guard solution, it’s reasonable to think a core piece of […]

The Miami Heat are coming off a first-round exit. They were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks. They had high expectations entering the season following an NBA Finals appearance in 2020, but underperformed. The Heat have now shifted their focus to free agency, where they could add pieces to get back to the Finals. Free agency […]

Among all the teams that missed the playoffs last season, one could argue that the New Orleans Pelicans will be under the most pressure over the upcoming 2021 NBA free agency period. The Pelicans ran out one of the more promising offensive units in all of basketball last season, with stars Zion Williamson (27.0 points […]

The NBA summer league gives NBA fans, media, and organizations the first look at the future stars of the NBA. Classic pictures and memories are created instantly as soon as rookies play their first game. A poor performance during a rookie’s debut game can lead to slander. At the same time, an exceptional performance on […]

As of the moment, the Brooklyn Nets already have a championship-caliber roster led by their deadly trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. However, the three All-Stars still need to get sufficient help from a supporting cast that can complement their playing style and provide a spark off the bench. In this post, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took the spotlight (when do they not?) on draft night by trading for eight time All-Star Russell Westbrook. Westbrook, who’s on his fourth team in four years, now joins the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Hollywood. While there are pros and cons that come with Westbrook’s game, this […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off the high of winning their first NBA championship in 50 years. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company undoubtedly want to feel that high again next season. Heck, they did boldly claim they plan to go back-to-back. Milwaukee will need to make some significant decisions this upcoming free agency to bring in […]

All eyes are on the Golden State Warriors and the moves they will be making this offseason. The Warriors reportedly looked into trading their  two lottery picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they ultimately stood pat and selected Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Kuminga is seen as a raw project who probably won’t be […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft over and the rookies settling in with their respective new teams, the basketball world now shifts its focus on the free agency. When does 2021 NBA free agency start and what exactly can fans expect from it? Let’s find out. When does 2021 NBA Free Agency start: August 2, 6 […]

Coming off a disappointing campaign in the 2020-21 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a wild blockbuster trade during the 2021 NBA Draft as they sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavios Caldwell-Pope, and the 22nd pick in the draft for former NBA MVP and Los Angeles native Russell Westbrook. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

Lou Williams can still fill up the cup. The 34-year-old guard and three-time recipient of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is coming off a split season between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. He finished the regular season averaging a combined 11.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc […]

The 2021 NBA Draft saw the best young prospects led by Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley make the jump to the big league and land at their respective destinations. However, a handful of talents also slipped through the cracks and surprisingly fell off the board on Thursday night. Out of all the teams, […]

After an impressive campaign with the G-League Ignite team last season, Jalen Green is set to take his talents to H-Town to kickstart a new era for the Houston Rockets. Houston took the Filipino-American with the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and Rockets Nation is understandably looking forward to seeing Green banner […]

The Boston Celtics have already had a busy offseason. Danny Ainge stepped down from his longtime role as President of Basketball Operations. Brad Stevens, who coached the team from 2013-2021, took over the position that Ainge had previously assumed. Stevens’ first move brought Al Horford back to Boston—acquiring the five-time All-Star big man from the […]

New York Knicks fans had high hopes of seeing their beloved Knicks make a splash at the 2021 NBA draft. They had the 19th and 21st overall picks and had their sights set on drafting a scoring wing. Knicks general manager Leon Rose was aggressively looking into trading up to make sure they landed one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards shook up the NBA in the early moments of the 2021 NBA Draft with the summer’s first blockbuster. The Lakers sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick to the Wizards in exchange for the NBA’s all-time triple-double leader, Russell Westbrook. Thank you DC! […]

The Atlanta Hawks surprised many fans around the world when they stormed past the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Playoffs and then proceeded to put up quite the fight against the eventual NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, in the Eastern Conference Finals. Many fans and pundits were surprised when both Bogdan Bogdanovic and […]

The Houston Rockets got Jalen Green as their second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. While there’s no denying the young gun’s talents, he may not be the player the Rockets need at this point in the rebuilding process. Evan Mobley, who went to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the third overall pick, maybe the player […]

The 2021 NBA Draft has finally come and gone, although this was the shortest gap between two drafts in recent memory after the 2020 edition was pushed back to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our 2021 NBA Draft tracker kept you updated on the draft’s proceedings, including date, start time, location, how to watch, […]

The Charlotte Hornets knew coming into the NBA Draft that they need to add a score-first player to pair with LaMelo Ball. Well, they completed their mission after selecting James Bouknight with the 11th overall pick. The former Connecticut scoring machine was a flat-out star in college, averaging just under 19 points a game. He […]

Cade Cunningham has arrived. The 6’8″ guard from Oklahoma State was a foregone conclusion to be the Detroit Piston’s selection on Thursday’s NBA Draft, and, sure enough, Adam Silver announced that Cunningham would indeed be heading to join Detroit’s struggling young core. For Pistons fans, the excitement has been palpable all over the media, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled off a blockbuster to create a new Big Three with Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. The Lakers traded away Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the 22nd overall pick (Isaiah Jackson) to the Washington Wizards, along with two future picks. This deal is set to be […]