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This past season, some nasty allegations were thrown in the direction of Russell Westbrook before he was shipped off by the Los Angeles Lakers. According to one particular NBA insider, Russ was seen as a “vampire” in the Lakers locker room in that he sucked the energy out of the entire group. These shocking accusations […]

The Orlando Magic are gearing up for the upcoming 2023-24 season, where they could possibly turn a lot of heads. As such, many fans are interested to see which players on their Summer League roster can potentially bolster their roster. While the focus is often on the draft picks, there is one undrafted player who […]

The San Antonio Spurs and the team’s fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2023 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ number one overall pick, is a big reason why. The man affectionately known as ‘Wemby’ dazzled onlookers and silenced the doubters with his second Summer League performance earlier this month. Wembanyama is said […]

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has long been a curiosity, gifted with an enticing blend of guard skills at 6-foot-10 that allows him to fit a mold of big men that have become popular in the NBA over the last few years. The 27th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jovic’s rookie season saw […]

The New Orleans Pelicans dealt with a whirlwind of rumors this offseason that ended up having no merit to them. In the end, the team decided to run it back with the premise that if they can stay healthy, they can be among the top teams in the Western Conference as they were before Zion […]

The Sacramento Kings are filled to the brim with youth and talent. Their jump in the regular season standings last season might only get better in the succeeding years as their core matures over time. Although, the De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis-led squad still have a lot to fill up in terms of their positions. […]

After a couple of embarrassing moments with the Boston Celtics last season, Grant Williams gets a fresh start next season with the Dallas Mavericks. Though, that is not stopping him from reliving, clarifying and laughing about those lowlights during the offseason. While his infamous exchange with Jimmy Butler in the Eastern Conference Finals, commands most […]

The Boston Celtics have come extremely close to winning the NBA title on multiple occasions now. Their last trip to the pinnacle was one year ago where unfortunately for them, they matched up against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It did not end well for Boston. Grant Williams, who now plies his trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ offseason moves signal a team with a shifting timeline and mindset. The Nets swapped out aging shooters and defensive liabilities in Joe Harris, Patty Mills and Seth Curry for young, versatile athletes in Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV and Darius Bazley. Bazley, the latest Nets free agent signing, pointed to that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to have some interesting roster decisions to make as training camp draws near. With NBA teams allowed a maximum of 15 roster spots and three two-way contracts, the Thunder are already over the limit. The Thunder trimmed their roster this week, but even so they still have 20 players […]

The Detroit Pistons have set themselves up nicely for the future with an intriguing young core. In addition to Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and James Wiseman, they managed to add Ausar Thomson and Marcus Sasser in the draft. They also brought in a few veteran role players in Monte Morris and Joe Harris […]

Austin Reaves earned himself more than a few fans with his breakout campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. Apparently, it also included one of Kobe Bryant’s nephew. Being the real one that he is, Reaves sent a special shoutout to the kid, which eventually resulted in an endearing moment for Kobe’s young […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama could become even scarier when the 2023-24 NBA season rolls on. That is after he revealed that he’s trying to learn Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook. The skyhook is one of, if not the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Abdul-Jabbar dominated the NBA with that signature move, which eventually propelled […]

The Denver Nuggets will do everything in their power to strengthen their squad in hopes of another go at the Larry O’Brien trophy. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray did not get much out of the front office in the offseason. They even lost more than they gained because of Bruce Brown’s departure from the team. […]

Tim Hardaway recently dropped a controversial take on San Antonio Spurs young star Victor Wembanyama during a recent appearance on “The Carton Show” of Fox Sports 1. The discussion was about whether or not the Phoenix Suns needed DeAndre Ayton to win a championship, and Hardaway surprisingly claimed that Suns’ big fella Bol Bol is […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving donated $40,000 to a 93-year-old woman in South Carolina, who is in a legal battle to protect her home from an encroaching developer. Irving donated the money to Josephine Wright, who is being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group for allegedly blocking the developer’s progress on a complex near her […]

Did Jordan Poole take another jab at former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green? These two have been dominating headlines of late now that their one-year-old beef seems to have been reignited. Poole hasn’t directly addressed Green’s comments about punching him last summer, but it seems that the new Washington Wizards star is happy to […]

It’s been just over two years since the Milwaukee Bucks raised the Larry O’Brien Trophy as newly minted NBA champions. The Bucks’ title defense came up short in the Eastern Conference Semifinals absent an injured Khris Middleton, and a first-round playoff flameout last season tempted significant changes this summer that many deemed necessary for them […]

As of right now, Pascal Siakam is still a member of the Toronto Raptors. This is amid rampant trade rumors linking the All-Star forward to a move away from the Raptors this summer. At this point, it seems like Toronto is preparing for any and all eventualities. Their latest roster move comes in the form […]

Grant Williams will play with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in 2023-24 after he signed a four-year, $53,341,500 contract and was traded to the team. He played his first four seasons with the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum, who is considered a top-15 player in today’s game. Williams was recently on Theo Pinson’s “Run […]

There has been a debate going on about who has a deeper bag between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Donovan Mitchell previously shared his belief that the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has the “deepest bag” in the NBA. However, Luka’s new Dallas Mavericks teammate Grant Williams begs to differ. For Williams, Doncic is an easy […]

The Phoenix Suns need quality depth behind Deandre Ayton to rebound and defend against the NBA’s lengthiest teams. This offseason, they added center Drew Eubanks, a known shot-blocker and pick-and-roll finisher. Eubanks, who is listed at 6-foot-10 and 245 pounds, is just 26 years old. He played the last 1 1/2 seasons with the Portland […]

The San Antonio Spurs were the most anticipated watch at the Las Vegas Summer League and naturally became the Victor Wembanyama show. Between his exciting debut and stranger-than-fiction, welcome to America moment with Britney Spears, Wembanyama dominated headlines and drew every eyeball. Being the most highly-regarded NBA prospect since LeBron James, and being 7-foot-3, will […]

The 2005 film Wedding Crashers is a cult classic. I’m actually shocked that it’s been 18 years since that film was released. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend that you do. This was Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson at their peak. As it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers stud Austin Reaves has gotten a […]

While the Pheonix Suns added more star power around Kevin Durant during the offseason, the forward is being joined by more star power in his ventures off the court. Drake and Michael B. Jordan are new investors in Major League Pickleball’s Brooklyn Aces. Before he was traded to the Suns, Kevin Durant and his manager, […]

Going from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-year span, former NBA MVP James Harden may very well be preparing to depart Philadelphia for his fourth team in as many seasons. Trade rumors surrounding Harden have been swirling ever since the ten-time All-Star opted into his contract with […]

Stephen Curry is still seething over his team’s inability to defend its title last year. As the offseason continues, the two-time MVP knows exactly what the rebuilt Golden State Warriors must “get back to” in hopes of raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy come the conclusion of 2023-24. Reflecting on both last season and roster changes […]

The Toronto Raptors have had a very interesting offseason so far. First, they lost Fred VanVleet in NBA free agency to the Houston Rockets, however were able to retain Jakob Poeltl. Additionally, they landed Dennis Schroder as a potential replacement for VanVleet, and they also signed Jalen McDaniels away from the Philadelphia 76ers. Still, none […]

Zach LaVine is one of the most entertaining high-flyers in the NBA and has also become a bona fide star with the Chicago Bulls, the team he has called home since 2017. In fact, the two-time Slam Dunk Contest Champion has also garnered two All-Star Game appearances. With LaVine blossoming into a certified NBA star, […]

Summer League is a chance for the top draft picks to find their footing and get their first glimpse of NBA action. It’s also a golden opportunity for undrafted free agents to put themselves on the map. Some less heralded prospects even prefer to go undrafted and have agents steer them clear of being selected […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams believes Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the most impactful player in the league. In a recent appearance on Tidal League, the former Boston Celtics man revealed that while Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is the toughest player to guard in the league, Curry is on a different level […]

Summer League is a chance for the top draft picks to find their footing and get their first glimpse of NBA action. It’s also a golden opportunity for undrafted free agents to put themselves on the map. Some less heralded prospects prefer to go undrafted and have agents steer them clear of being selected in […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III has never been much of a scorer. He’ll finish off the occasional alley-oop or notch a putback bucket, yet he rarely looks to score. In fact, he has yet to hit a 3-pointer after five seasons in the NBA. This offseason, Williams is trying to adjust his offensive approach […]

For both NBA franchises and diehard hoops fans, the NBA Summer League is a chance to see both young players and NBA hopefuls compete their hardest in an effort to prove their worth to their team and demonstrate the work that they’ve been putting in along their basketball journey. For a team such as the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had plenty they could learn from their 2023 Summer League schedule. The Clippers finished their 2023 NBA Summer League run with a record of 3-2. They capped off their Summer League run with a one-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game that saw four Clippers score in double digits […]

The Miami Heat continue to be involved in trade talks surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard on a daily basis. Amid all of the rumors, the Heat have made a major front-office move with longtime Miami official Andy Elisburg, reports NBA.com. “Your Miami Heat announced today that they have promoted Andy Elisburg […]

Devin Booker teased the Phoenix Suns’ new jerseys for the 2023-24 season on his Instagram story. Via Suns Uniform Tracker on Twitter: Devin Booker giving us a sneak peek at the new Suns uniforms. Notice that the trim patterns match my latest predictions. You can also see a little bit of the sunburst on the […]

Grant Williams and Jimmy Butler famously got into a heated altercation during the 2023 NBA Playoffs series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Speaking on the battle between the two, Williams says all is fair in love and war, via the Run Your Race Podcast. "Jimmy says, 'Hell nah. He ain't here.' … I […]

The Houston Rockets had one of the most exciting collections of talent on a Summer League roster that Las Vegas has ever seen. First-round pick Cam Whitmore took home the NBA2k24 Summer League MVP award, but the brief performances of last year’s second overall selection Jabari Smith Jr. (35.5 PPG), Tari Eason (23 PPG, 9.5 […]