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While much of the NBA world is anticipating Victor Wembanyama becomes the next big thing in basketball and sports, San Antonio Spurs fans are hoping he can restore the franchise to its past glory. But they might have to wait a bit to see if all of that faith will be validated. That is, if […]

The Toronto Raptors aren’t finished adding more depth to their roster this free agency after their signing of Dennis Schroder to a two-year, $26 million deal on last month. Aside from Schroder, Toronto supposedly looking for another piece to bolster their backcourt. “Toronto is also considering adding another point guard in free agency,” per Michael […]

The Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers remain at a standstill in finding the right trade package to ship Damian Lillard to South Beach. The most optimal way, at the moment, is bringing in a third team to finally complete the deal. Tyler Herro is among those being linked to the Lillard trade, but by the […]

Himmy Butler. Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, and Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler have been taking their time getting to know each other as they continue to go on dates. According to an exclusive source speaking to Us Weekly, their relationship is in the early stages, and it’s too soon to determine if there is […]

The Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks discussed a three-team trade that would have sent Indiana guard T.J. McConnell to the Suns, Phoenix guard Cameron Payne to the Knicks and New York wing Evan Fournier to the Pacers along with draft compensation, according to HoopsHype. Reporter Michael Scotto did not clarify why the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have interest in signing former Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr., according to HoopsHype. The Mavericks are looking to finalize their free agency period, which included their re-signing of star guard Kyrie Irving. Recently, Dallas signed restricted free agent Grant Williams to a four-year, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to part ways with a main guard depth piece from last season. Brooklyn plans to release Edmond Sumner after pushing back the guaranteed date for his $2.24 million salary to July 15, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The 27-year-old made 53 appearances (12 starts) last season, averaging 7.1 points, 1.5 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday’s Summer League game. The Grizzlies won by a final score of 100-69 in a game that was practically over by the end of the first quarter, as Memphis held a 24-9 lead on the scoreboard after one. The Grizzlies’ top two performers on Friday were […]

Amid controversy about their relationship, adult film star Moriah Mills said in a TikTok that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson beat her. “He’s literally a liar, you guys,” Mills said. “Everything he says, he’s a liar, he’s not who he says he is. I’ve literally been saving face, I did not want to come […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got demolished in Friday’s Summer League contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies. They lost by a final score of 100-69 in a game that was practically over by the end of the first quarter, as the Lakers trailed 24-9 at the end of one. But despite the blowout loss, there were some positive […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took notice of Friday’s wild WNBA 3-Point Contest. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 of a possible 40 points in her final 3-Point Contest round, besting any WNBA or NBA player in the competition’s history. Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to publicly recognize Ionescu’s feat. The Timberwolves’ big man […]

Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson flat-out starred in Friday’s Summer League win over the San Antonio Spurs. He scored 18 points — on 6-for-12 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the three-point arc — grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out two assists, and came up with one steal in the 79-73 Pistons victory. The […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. was flat-out dominant on the defensive end of the floor during the 2022-23 NBA regular season. He led the league in blocks per game for the second straight season, as he averaged 3.0 blocks along with 1.0 steals. Because of this, Jackson Jr. won the league’s Defensive Player […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is known for being one of the best point guards in the NBA today. He’s a historically good three-point shooter and a great playmaker at the point guard position. But Young is also known for being a villain. He isn’t afraid to talk trash to an opposing crowd after […]

The Detroit Pistons aren’t exactly going to be challenging for the NBA title this coming season. However, there’s no denying that there’s a lot to be excited about for this team in 2023-24, especially considering the young and very talented prospects they have at their disposal. Two of these young studs come in the form […]

Ever since the 2018 draft night trade that sent Trae Young to the Atlanta Hawks and Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks, both players have been linked and often compared to each other. Unfortunately for Ice Trae, he’s often put under negative light in those comparisons. Many argue that Dallas got the better of the […]

Grant Williams has not had the chance to join his new Dallas Mavericks teammates since recently joining the squad via a three-team trade that also involved the San Antonio Spurs. Williams isn’t exactly a star, but his arrival has a lot of Mavs fans excited for what’s ahead this coming season. Dallas supporters will be […]

NBA fans are in disbelief by the amount of money Jaylen Brown could get in his upcoming contract extension with the Boston Celtics. Brown and the Celtics have yet to agree on an extension, with negotiations set to be delayed as Brown goes overseas for NBPA business. However, a recent report noted that Brown could […]

New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu one-upped Stephen Curry on Friday in the WNBA 3-Point Contest. However, she didn’t forget to honor the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter after her historic win. As Ionescu posed for photos following her unforgettable 3-Point Contest performance–during which she exploded for 37 points in the Final round to bag the […]

The Golden State Warriors fell from grace sensationally last season. After bagging their fourth championship in eight years in 2022, Stephen Curry and the Dubs just couldn’t figure things out last term. They still managed to get to the West Semis, but their shortcomings were exposed by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting […]

Right now, Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young has one kid, Tydus Reign Young, who just turned one a few weeks ago. The two-time All-Star is now about to become a father of two, and he’s made his announcement with a special ode to the late, great Kobe Bryant. Young took to Twitter on Friday to […]

15-year veteran JaVale McGee is more than likely on his way out of D-Town, as Mavs former Director of Basketball Development Brian Dameris dishes on the future of the big man amid the Dallas Mavericks’ roster retool. “JaVale’s not in the Mavericks plans,” Dameris tells ESPN beat reporter Tim MacMahon on the Howdy Partners with […]

According to reports, the Miami Heat are closing in on a blockbuster trade deal for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to get more than what Miami has on the table, but it does seem like they’re on the brink of agreeing to a massive exchange. Fox Sports 1’s Ric Bucher is […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still looking for a starting-caliber center, but they reportedly wouldn’t mind even if they end up having just Dwight Powell and Richaun Holmes to fight for the spot. According to the latest updates, the Mavs are comfortable with the two anchoring the middle for them. Powell is said to be the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a big splash in the upcoming NBA season. One way they can do that is by trading for Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level, making him an attractive target for many teams. In […]

After splashing the cash on Cam Johnson and his new $108 million contract, the Brooklyn Nets have been relatively quiet in NBA free agency. They have made a couple of backcourt signings in Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker IV, but other than that, it has been an uneventful offseason thus far for the Nets. […]

Before Kyrie Irving put pen to paper on a massive extension with the Dallas Mavericks, there was a lot of talk surrounding his potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers in what would have been a sensational reunion with LeBron James. This prospect pretty much died after Kyrie committed his future to the Mavs to […]

The Boston Celtics came into the 2022-23 season as the favorite in the Eastern Conference to reach the NBA Finals. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in 2022, they were determined to make it back and contend for the franchise’s 17th title. The Celtics managed to reach the East Finals, but they lost in […]

With a recent rumor breathing life into the possibility that the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons could re-examine a trade centered around veteran sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic, Tim Cato of The Athletic has added fuel to the fire, saying that “late last week, multiple league sources said that the Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons renewed conversations […]

The Toronto Raptors had a lot of big decisions to make heading into the 2023 offseason. After deciding to stand pat at the trade deadline, the question now becomes what direction do they want to go in. Do they want to stay the course and add to the already existing core? Or do they want […]

It’s been over two weeks since Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden requested a trade after opting into his $35.6 million player option. The Sixers are very aware that The Beard wants out, but it appears there’s been little progression in any deal getting done. Speaking Friday about the Harden situation, Woj explained how Daryl Morey’s […]

Although rumblings about his potential contract extension with the Boston Celtics had been relatively quiet for a few weeks, recent reports about Jaylen Brown’s future outlook with the team have been promising, with there being almost no doubt that the 26-year-old would be re-signing with the Eastern Conference powerhouse. That projection only got even more […]

When the news broke that 26-year-old guard Bruce Brown agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, it caught many by surprise, as the former second-round pick was originally thought to be looking for a contract in the $12 million range (or, in other words, the non-taxpayer mid-level exception). However, as is […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry could only utter one word after watching Sabrina Ionescu make history in the 3-Point Contest and break his own record: “Ridiculous.” It was the perfect word to describe everything that happened, though, and it speaks volumes that it came from Curry himself–unarguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. Ionescu […]

It’s no secret that the late, great Kobe Bryant could have joined the Los Angeles Clippers on a couple of occasions throughout his illustrious 20-year career. For starters, the Clippers passed on Kobe during the 1996 NBA Draft, going instead for Lorenzen Wright as their No. 7 overall pick (the Los Angeles Lakers scooped up […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and singer Shakira’s romance rumors continue to heat up, and so fans of the two couldn’t help but react to all the buzz. While many are simply happy for them (and impressed by Butler’s off-court game), others have several funny responses to the dating links. Some even trolled Butler and […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and Colombian singer Shakira have been linked with each other since the 2023 NBA Playoffs. And by the looks of it, there’s some truth to the romance rumors between them. Apparently, Butler and Shakira have been seeing each other and going on multiple dates for some time now. In fact, […]

Jalen Rose recently made headlines after he was included in ESPN’s recent purge. The network deemed it necessary to cut costs after the recently-concluded NBA season, and this meant having to let go of no less than 20 on-air personalities. The layoffs included multiple big names in the broadcasting industry which unfortunately for him, also […]

We are closing in on the end of the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-2 so far in Summer League. They won their Las Vegas opener 87-80 over the Chicago Bulls. Then, […]