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Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, there were plenty of people who viewed the Washington Wizards as capable of earning a playoff spot, even in a very formidable Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards owned a dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis and had a solid supporting cast around them, such as Kyle […]

The Indiana Pacers haven’t made many moves in 2023 NBA free agency, but the ones they have made have sure been massive. After finishing the season 37-45 but hopeful about the future, the Pacers went into the offseason determined to continue to build a contending roster. They cemented their future by first giving star point […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an eye on the future in this year’s draft, spending first-round picks on 18-year-olds Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead. However, the team quietly managed to sprinkle in some experience, adding four-year Kansas forward Jalen Wilson with the 51st overall pick. Wilson was a first-round hopeful early last season but fell due […]

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t been quiet this offseason, and if the rumors regarding them and the Detroit Pistons are true, they’ll be ready to make even more noise in the 2023-24 season. On the latest episode of his podcast “Howdy Partners with Tim MacMahon,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon notes that the Mavs might be considering a […]

The Houston Rockets are preparing for the 2023-24 season. Houston has been rebuilding over the past few years, but they are on the verge of becoming a fringe contender. Although Houston did not land James Harden this offseason (not yet, anyway), the Rockets still made a number of impactful moves in NBA free agency. Today, […]

The Chicago Bulls went into this offseason with plans on trying to build a contending roster despite having a pretty abysmal season. Many around the league believe it is time for the Bulls to blow it up, but EVP Arturas Karnisovas has different intentions as of right now. Although the Bulls have had to face […]

There was a familiar face in attendance at Wimbledon on Wednesday in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Following Carlos Alcaraz’s round of 16 win over Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon on Monday, Butler took to social media to state that he’d be in attendance on Wednesday for the Spaniard’s quarterfinal matchup. In the end, he wasn’t […]

After missing out on the postseason the year prior, there weren’t high expectations for the New York Knicks heading into the 2022-23 NBA regular season. Entering the season, a lot of folks wrote off the Knicks and didn’t think they would fail to make the playoffs once again in a formidable Eastern Conference. But fast […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had a lot to navigate in his first year on the job, not the least of which included a tough matchup in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors. Although the Lakers eventually prevailed in that series, it sounds like some of the flopping allegations made […]

It’s a good time to be a San Antonio Spurs fan. While Victor Wembanyama is taking over as the future of the franchise and receiving mentorship from former stars of the team, Gregg Popovich is going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August. The winningest coach in NBA history is far from […]

San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is the source of all kinds of hype after his summer league debut. Colin Cowherd believes that he is already proving he will come into the NBA and make an immediate impact from day 1, via The Herd. "Europe's best young players are now the world's best young players. Their […]

When Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he’ll be honored by a pair of Hall of Famers who also starred for the Mavs. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd and former Mavs point guard Steve Kerr have been named as the presenters for Dirk Nowitzki’s Hall of Fame induction. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steph Curry are two of the best players in the NBA. Both Giannis and Curry have also been loyal to their teams. The Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors would not have enjoyed their recent success without these superstars. Giannis shared a blunt one-emoji reaction on Twitter to his and Curry’s loyalty […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 playoff run was one for the history books. Heading into the postseason as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, plenty of folks wrote off the Heat and didn’t believe they could beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. But the Heat eliminated the Bucks in […]

Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade will be presented into the Basketball Hall of Fame in August by former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson, longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein showed in a Twitter post. Wade will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August along with former NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and […]

Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as a star. After being traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers during the 2021-22 season, Haliburton has continued to take steps forward in his career. However, there were initial concerns about his jump-shot when he was drafted. Haliburton recently revealed Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s message […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has proven to be a perfect fit in Southern California. Speaking on the teams that passed on him before he was ultimately hired by the Lakers, Ham did not shy away from speaking his mind, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “I [Marc Stein] listed the teams that, according […]

The Charlotte Hornets dropped to 0-3 in Las Vegas Summer League play, but their two first round picks lived up to their pre-draft hype against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. combined for 59 points. Smith Jr. had 33 points while shooting 65% from the field and 80% from deep. His […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is now done with the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game in two appearances for the Spurs. Though he had notable struggles in his first game, those that believe Wembanyama […]

The NBA Summer League gives teams a chance to evaluate their newest talent and develop other young players that have been with the franchise for a bit. The Los Angeles Lakers, who are off to a 2-0 start in this year’s summer league, are impressed with the emergence of several of their participants, including second-year […]

With the NBA season still many months away, it’s a perfect time to bet on some futures. While putting money down on the 2024 championship winner is usually the most popular, betting on specific awards is also a solid choice to cash in next year. When it comes to the Most Improved Player of the […]

Russell Westbrook had an extremely tumultuous tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers that ended unceremoniously to say the least. Still, head coach Darvin Ham believes that Westbrook still deserves his flowers for his time with the Lakers, via the #thisleague UNCUT podcast. “And I told Russ, I said—and shout out to Russ, man. He takes […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a media appearance at the NBA Summer League with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, and he dropped a very optimistic take on the pairing of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. “We remain extremely bullish on this,” Chris Finch said to Fischer. “We never looked at it as a […]

Capping off a historic season that saw him bring the Denver Nuggets their first NBA championship in franchise history, two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic has been announced as the winner of the 2023 ESPYS Best NBA Player award. Nikola Jokic is taking home the award for the ESPYS Best NBA Player 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6Q914mWGlA — NBA […]

It’s been over three years since Dion Waiters last stepped on an NBA court and that absence from the game he loves has deeply affected his day-to-day life. After holding a private workout with NBA scouts in hopes of a return to the Association, Waiters sat down with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and revealed […]

Jonas Valanciunas is in, but Domantas Sabonis is not part of the Lithuania squad which looks to take the upcoming FIBA World Cup by storm from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. Sabonis, the son of Lithuanian basketball legend Arvydas, could have been the national team’s main man for this World Cup as he led the […]

While the greater part of the NBA world is focused on Damian Lillard’s impending exit from the Portland Trail Blazers or James Harden’s attempting to escape from Philadelphia, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been in the news just as much this offseason as trade rumors regarding his future outlook with the team continue to […]

The Golden State Warriors made one of the biggest trades of the offseason when they sent away Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. Paul’s addition, as much of a necessity it was to ease the franchise’s future financial burden, makes the Dubs’ veteran team built around Stephen Curry older and slower. But […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is the most popular player at the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wembanyama played two games for the Spurs before he was shut down for the remainder of the league’s schedule for rest. A product of France, Wembanyama is yet to assimilate as an American superstar fully. […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Golden State Warriors. Barring any unforeseen major moves, the Warriors will be entering the 2023-24 season with the new faces of Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, and Dario Saric on the roster, not to mention rookies Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Those five should play important roles next […]

LAS VEGAS — As is the case every single year, basketball fans from around the world travel to NBA Summer League in order to watch the top incoming talents, especially the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama was the headliner everyone flocked to see during the first weekend of Summer League. After […]

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, believes the Los Angeles Lakers forward could play until his mid-40s if he desires to. Via Sirius XM NBA Radio: “He’s one guy that I’m not going to say, ‘No,’ about,” Paul said. “I think it’s important to understand what really motivates him. I know it, obviously, I’ve been around […]

NBA 2K24 was only just recently announced, but it seems one player is already taking issue with their player ratings. Denver Nuggets Point Guard Jamal Murray didn’t hold back when he saw his 84 overall rating in NBA 2K24 installment. In fact, he went to Twitter right away: Jamal Murray Currently Has an 84 Overall […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they have re-signed forward Josh Okogie, who received the 2022-23 Dan Majerle Hustle Award. “Josh plays with relentless energy,” Suns president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones said in a press release. “His grit, intensity and athleticism are vital to the success of our team. He consistently makes winning […]

The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons square off as the NBA Summer League continues Wednesday. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Raptors-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 0-2 in the Summer League after dropping games to the Chicago […]

The Indiana Pacers have had one of the best offseasons in the entire NBA. A look at the moves they have made thus far during the 2023 NBA free agency period reinforces the notion that the Pacers shouldn’t be too far away from contending for a playoff spot and perhaps even making some noise once […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving inked several new deals this week, signing with ANTA shoes on top of his new 3-year, $126 million deal with the Mavs. “I’m incredibly excited about this collaboration,” said Kyrie Irving. “The first step in becoming partners is to share the same dreams, goals, and missions.” Irving was thrilled to […]

The Detroit Pistons scored a big offseason victory before NBA free agency even started. Hiring Monty Williams to be their new head coach could end up being a franchise-altering move if he can accelerate this young roster’s development. His experience in reviving struggling teams makes him a sound investment, even at a historic rate. This […]

The NBA Summer League is an opportunity for players who are on the fringes of the association to prove that they belong in the league. And on Tuesday night, despite the Sacramento Kings’ 107-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Vegas, one collegiate star who has bounced around the international circuit made a case to […]