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The 2021 NBA Finals have been spectacular thus far. The series is tied 2-2 after the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns. It’s been back and forth so far, and it looks like this series could go the distance. A Giannis Antetokounmpo block — reminding some of the 2016 […]

Damian Lillard is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA. But, he’s also a huge family man who takes pride in having three beautiful children with Kay’La Hanson, his long-time girlfriend and now fiancee. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at Kay’La Hanson and who exactly she is other than the […]

One of the surest things in life is Team USA men’s basketball team winning the gold medal in the Olympics. Ever since the original Dream Team of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson was formed for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the competition itself has devolved into a semi-fictional tournament to determine which country is […]

At 35 years old Chris Paul has made his first NBA Finals appearance in his career. He’s making the most of it, as he has played well so far for the Phoenix Suns. Without his veteran leadership, the Suns likely wouldn’t have made it this far in the playoffs this year. Even so, the Milwaukee […]

After the Game 4 win by the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA Finals is now tied at two games apiece. It’s the closest game of the series thus far. Both teams never led by double digits and the game was decided in the final minutes. A closer look at the game would reveal exactly why the […]

A Denver Nuggets-Kemba Walker trade? If the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to ship the guard, we’re going to look at how Denver can get it done. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kemba Walker has been in the rumor mill since being traded away from Boston. Teams know that Walker does not want to be in […]

Evan Fournier continues to become more productive and impactful with age. Fournier, 28, is one of the better shooting scorers in the NBA. He’s efficient from the field, can shoot off the dribble and fills up the cup at a reasonable rate. In a season split between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, Fournier averaged […]

Heading to the offseason, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the market as of late. Looking back, the Minnesota Timberwolves already tried their luck in landing him during the trade deadline back in late March. However, the Hawks decided to ride out the entire 2020-21 season […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins figures to be one of the most sought-after free agents in this upcoming offseason. After having an impressive 2020-21 campaign, which saw him become a vital piece in Atlanta’s stellar playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals, several teams have reportedly expressed interest in snagging the athletic big man from […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a point guard this offseason. It’s also no secret that Leon Rose and the front office could have plenty of options to work through both in free agency and the trade market. Collin Sexton’s name is one that has really gained traction […]

In a league where the unthinkable regularly happens, can a Boston Celtics-Ben Simmons marriage actually be on the table if the famed franchise worked out a trade agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers? The Sixers have officially placed Simmons on the trade block. Rightfully so, they want an All-Star caliber player in exchange for their guard. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aim to continue their dominant run on their home floor in the postseason in the fourth game of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Suns-Bucks Game 4 prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 13-7 in the postseason […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is one name to keep an eye on this offseason. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, a couple of teams could be interesting landing destinations for Collins in the off season. After all, the forward did turn down an extension worth $90 Million earlier this year, probably hoping to score […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially placed Ben Simmons on the trade block. They reportedly want an All-Star caliber player in return. Whether they get their wishes or not is still a matter of wait-and-see. After all, Simmons’ draft stock plummeted after that poor showing in the playoffs. The Spurs can offer DeMar DeRozan, their lone […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a great position this offseason, even after a first round exit in the NBA Playoffs. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games despite a great performance from Luka Doncic. The superstar guard has emerged as one of the top players in the NBA. Doncic averaged 35.7 points, […]

After having spent the past three seasons playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, Lonzo Ball will be looking for a change of scenery in free agency this summer. One of the teams already showing interest in the highly talented point guard is the Los Angeles Clippers who just came off a deep playoff run and […]

It’s no secret: the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing perimeter play-making and shooting this offseason. Simultaneously, they’re looking to ease the ball-handling burden around LeBron James and create more space for James and Anthony Davis to operate. A bona fide third star would be ideal, but the Lakers’ lack of cap flexibility and blue-chip assets […]

After another disappointing season that saw the Chicago Bulls go 31-41 and miss out on the postseason, it was a move Chicago made during the year that provided optimism for the future. At the NBA Trade Deadline during the year, the Bulls acquired Orlando Magic all-star center Nikola Vucevic. Pairing him alongside fellow all-star Zach […]

Everyone thought the Phoenix Suns will take a commanding 3-0 lead after winning the first two games in the NBA Finals. Rightfully so because Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and even Mika Bridges have been playing on another level against the Milwaukee Bucks. The thing is, there’s one guy who’s also peaking at the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads this offseason after yet another bitter end to their season. After finishing atop the Eastern Conference standings in the regular season, the Sixers bowed out of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs to the Atlanta Hawks, losing a Game 7 on their home floor. The majority […]

Does a world exist where the Philadelphia 76ers trade Ben Simmons to the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason? Over the past weeks, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been drawing a ton of flak after his subpar performance in the playoffs which led to his team’s disappointing second-round exit. Due to his shooting woes and […]

The NBA Finals are upon us, and that means the playoffs are coming to a close. Throughout the postseason, we saw various players shine for their teams. But unfortunately, we also saw some shy away from the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs. The postseason is a different monster altogether. Not only are the top […]

Could a trade be reached between the Philadelphia 76ers and the LA Clippers that involves Ben Simmons heading out west? Philadelphia 76ers all-star Ben Simmons’ name is anticipated to be involved in trade talks this off season due to his poor play in the playoffs. After failing to improve his offensive game specifically shooting over […]

Rudy Gobert has been receiving some flak for the Utah Jazz’s early postseason exit amid their stellar regular season. Fans expected Gobert to literally swat every shot hurled at him, especially after snagging his third Defensive Player of the Year plum. Obviously, this wasn’t the case as the Jazz got manhandled by the Los Angeles […]

Is Team USA headed for a basketball disaster at the Olympics, akin to 2004 and 1988? It’s too early to say, and we should certainly note that in exhibition games, it’s reasonable for NBA athletes to not spill the tank. They could flip the switch, and everything could be fine. However, everyone associated with Team […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing first-round exit against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs were up 2-0 in the series but were unable to close it out. Superstar guard Luka Doncic did everything he could, but he simply didn’t have enough talent around him. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a legendary performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, scoring 41 points and adding 13 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks’ rout of the Phoenix Suns. With his dominant game, Antetokounmpo helped the Bucks win their first Finals contest since 1974. The five-time All-Star also became the second player in NBA history […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking to add firepower around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Because of their tight cap situation, that will likely have to come via trade. Per the latest scuttlebutt, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is eyeing Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, though he may have to reunite Kevin Love with James […]

With the momentum shifting in favor of the MilwaukeeB Bucks after their dominant performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns will have some adjustments to make come Wednesday night. Even though Chris Paul and Devin Booker both had an off night, the Suns still had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo or […]

The NBA Finals are upon us and the stage has been set with the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks dueling for the crown. In fact, for the first time in 50 years, all The NBA Finals will be composed of players who’ve never won a NBA championship. Thus, we will be assured of seeing […]

The Phoenix Suns came crashing back to earth after a disappointing Game 3 as they fell victim to a Milwaukee Bucks team that was more eager to get back in the Finals series. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. absolutely dominated Phoenix as they protected their home floor with a 120-100 lopsided victory. Heading to another pivotal […]

The NBA is full of talented players that have undergone body transformations throughout the years. Many players come into a league at a young age which allows them to transform their bodies. Multiple players have become a lot stronger and dominant through these transformations. Biggest NBA body transformations of all time: Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal […]

As LeBron James’ storied career nears its conclusion, fans and pundits have wondered who would step up and take the mantle from him as the torch bearer of the NBA. Some could see Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic as one with the potential talent and charisma to not only become the face of the league, […]

There’s always a special feeling when the NBA playoffs arrive. With 16 teams in place to contend for a championship, fans have seen historic performances from both the teams and the players. Some playoff series are always one-sided, as the better team moves on to the next round after a sweep. But the matchups that […]

After a productive season with the Houston Rockets in which he averaged 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while shooting 40.4 percent from the field, John Wall is expected to be on the trading block this offseason. Now that the Rockets are transitioning to a full-on rebuild, Wall no longer fits into their plans. […]

Kemba Walker of the Thunder knows the Golden State Warriors find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. It looks like Klay Thompson will finally come back next year, giving the Warriors a reliable big three once again. It’s unclear what the front office plans to do with Kelly Oubre Jr., as he’s set to […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell short of their championship dream after putting together a ridiculously stacked roster. Injuries caught up to them, as Kevin Durant essentially was by himself in their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. After setting themselves up with three superstar athletes, the front office has to make some aggressive moves in the offseason. […]

Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks is just hours from tipoff. But let’s say that planet Earth needs five basketball players right now to come with Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic and represent the human race in space, should we get at least one from either […]

The NBA offseason is always a entertaining circus act to follow along with it. Seemingly every summer there are at least a couple massive trades that go down along with the draft and the standard free agency chaos. The New York Knicks figure to be right back in the middle of that somewhat controlled chaos […]