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Nikola Jokic has a claim as the best basketball player in the world. He made sure of it when he poked fun at his former teammate, Mike Miller. Via “The Let It Fly Show”: “I wake up to a text at 3:30 in the morning from Joker… ‘Hey brotha, you ever won MVP? Or Finals […]

It was easy to overlook Mikal Bridges as just a top 3-and-D guy in the NBA while he was a member of the Phoenix Suns, but he showcased his all-around offensive talent after being traded to the Brooklyn Nets last season. Now, he is giving fans the chance to reassess his skills by posing an […]

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s a common phrase, but an important one. Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr recently dished on his first reaction of Nikola Jokic, which taught him to certainly not judge a book by the cover. “When I first got drafted to Denver and I saw him (Nikola Jokic) […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero made headlines when he opted to play for Team USA instead of Italy in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. Sure enough, the decision wasn’t easy for him. Banchero was initially expected to suit up for Italy in the competition slated to be held in the Philippines from August to […]

Larry Nance Jr. is not happy with the current “fake” news going around about his New Orleans Pelicans teammate Zion Williamson. Recently, Ric Bucher of FOX Sports claimed that Zion has “no interest” in working on his floater and jumper, even comparing him to Blake Griffin who, in contrary, showed willingness to improve his game […]

Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore certainly has a much higher opinion of his game than all the teams that passed on him in the 2023 NBA Draft. After Cam Whitmore fell all the way to the No. 20 pick in the first round, he seems to believe he has what it takes to be an All-NBA-caliber […]

Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick has already secured the approval of Drake. The former Kansas Jayhawks sharpshooter recently shared that the hip-hop star welcomed him with a two-word message that must have had Dick excited to get down to work. “Welcome home.”@gradey_dick reveals what @Drake said to him in the DMs 🤣🦉 (via @TaylorRooks) pic.twitter.com/2wWclHtWeP […]

Cam Whitmore is being referred to as the steal of the 2023 NBA Draft by multiple outlets after he slid down to the 20th pick in the draft, going to the Houston Rockets. The rookie seems excited to be in Houston and is grateful that the Rockets gave him an opportunity in the NBA. He […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the middle of a pivotal offseason. Many knew from the start that the Blazers were in for a huge offseason, on the clock as they were to surround Damian Lillard with the pieces necessary for the team to compete for a championship. Instead, the Blazers stood pat and selected […]

A surprise suitor has reportedly emerged as Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors scour the league for a potential Pascal Siakam trade. Joining the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers as a possible destination for the star forward is the Orlando Magic, according to Michael Grange of SportsNet. “Per league sources, the Raptors are still listening, […]

Back in late June, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opted into his player option and subsequently requested a trade out of Philadelphia. Two weeks have passed since his request, and Harden still remains a member of the Sixers organization. But Harden’s trade request to the Sixers recently got important updates from two high-profile NBA reporters. […]

There weren’t high expectations for the New York Knicks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. Entering the season, a lot of folks wrote off the Knicks and didn’t think they would make the playoffs in a very formidable Eastern Conference. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s evident that the Knicks proved their […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had quite a tumultuous few years. It all started when Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant decided to pair up in Brooklyn, while the Nets eventually acquired James Harden in a trade as well. However, this big three never panned out, leading to Harden being dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers for a […]

Though the first weeks of the NBA’s free agency period saw plenty of player movement, players re-signing with their respective teams ultimately highlighted a busy period for every NBA team. The Charlotte Hornets brought back guard LaMelo Ball on a five-year, $260 million contract earlier this month. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards agreed to a […]

For two straight games, the Orlando Magic’s social media channels have been flooded with angry comments from Filipino basketball fans for the sole reason that Kai Sotto has not been used at all so far in their NBA Summer League campaign. With Orlando parading a lineup that only consists of two players listed as center, […]

Ayo Dosunmu is a restricted free agent this summer for the Chicago Bulls, and has not come to an agreement with the team on a new contract yet. The Bulls signed Jevon Carter in free agency, however, it seems that a return to the Bulls is not out of the realm of possibility as well. […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA regular season, there were plenty of folks who had high expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trading for All-NBA center Rudy Gobert in the 2022 offseason, it seemed like the Timberwolves had a legitimate chance to make a very deep playoff run in the spring and even represent the Western Conference in the […]

The Chicago Bulls had a very disappointing 2022-2023 campaign and find themselves in a bit of a limbo period. The current iteration of the roster was constructed with the intention of Lonzo Ball being the primary point guard; not only is he unlikely to suit up for the 2023-2024 campaign, but there is a chance […]

The Toronto Raptors signed guard Dennis Schroder to a two-year $26 million deal in free agency to be Fred VanVleet’s replacement. That means the German is in Vegas right now taking in some Summer League action and meeting his teammates, including OG Anunoby. In case you don’t remember, Schroder and Anunoby got into quite an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing free agent center Christian Wood as a candidate to fill their 14th roster spot. Here’s the latest intel from ClutchPoints’ insider Brett Siegel in his dispatch from NBA Summer League: “This offseason is not done just yet for the Lakers, though, as they continue to evaluate the free agent […]

Don’t be surprised if the Charlotte Hornets look back on 2023 NBA free agency with serious regret. The Hornets signed LaMelo Ball to a five-year contract extension that could be worth as much as $260 million. It was a mistake that could cost Charlotte significantly in the coming seasons. By inking LaMelo Ball to the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down Victor Wembanyama for the rest of NBA Summer League. In regards to this decision, Colin Cowherd believes it is the prudent one to make, via The Herd. "I totally agree with what the Spurs are doing… They're going to control this thing." — @ColinCowherd on San […]

The market for Christian Wood seems to be dry as the NBA offseason moves into the Summer League portion. After an unsuccessful season with the Dallas Mavericks, the 27-year-old remains unsigned. Wood has recently been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, who have had a busy offseason and would benefit from a big floor spacer […]

Rumors throughout the NBA offseason have been circling the Toronto Raptors and a potential trade of star Pascal Siakam. However, recent speculation suggests that the Raptors aren’t actually too keen on trading their star, reports ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “The Raptors, however, league sources told ClutchPoints, are not necessarily sold on the idea of trading their […]

For the first time since the 2015-16 NBA campaign, the Utah Jazz missed out on the postseason. The Jazz were in the playoff race for much of the 2022-23 regular season, but a 2-8 stretch to end the season sealed their fate. Utah finished the regular season with a 37-45 record, the 12th-best in the […]

Adam Silver and the NBA are currently feuding with Ice Cube and his league, the Big 3. Although Silver doesn’t want any partnership between the two leagues, Ice Cube fires a warning on Twitter that this could lead to the NBA losing top talent. “Adam Silver really needs to worry about the new ABA that’s […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently appeared on SiriusXM Radio and was asked about trading for Kyrie Irving and signing him long-term. “Oh yeah, otherwise why would we do it?” Mark Cuban said on SiriusXM, when asked if the plan when trading for Kyrie Irving was to sign him long-term. "We traded for [Kyrie] because […]

Chris Paul certainly doesn’t make the Golden State Warriors any younger, healthier or more athletic. He plays the same position as Stephen Curry, and at 38, isn’t anywhere near the on-ball defensive ace he was in his prime. Paul has never come off the bench in his career, always subsisted on a steady diet of […]

LAS VEGAS – What’s the latest on Damian Lillard? That continues to be the first question everyone is asking each other at NBA Summer League. The hype surrounding first overall pick Victor Wembanyama stole the attention over the week, yet Lillard’s situation remains unresolved with no clear timetable presented. As a result, front offices around […]

The Charlotte Hornets certainly did not have the 2022-23 season that they were hoping for. After sneaking into the Play-In Tournament as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2021-22 season, the Hornets were hoping to take the next step forward this past season. Instead, they ended up being one of the worst […]

As more information comes out about the three-year, $126 million contract that veteran guard Kyrie Irving signed to stay on with the Dallas Mavericks, HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto reports that his contract also includes a 15 percent trade kicker. With $42 million in annual earnings an already hefty price to pay and teams becoming increasingly […]

The beginning weeks of the NBA’s 2023 Free Agency period were highlighted by teams re-signing some of their most important free agents. The Indiana Pacers re-signed guard Tyrese Haliburton to a five-year, $260-million contract extension last week. The Portland Trail Blazers re-signed forward Jerami Grant to a five-year, $160 million contract, keeping a forward who […]

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond recently opted into his player option to return to the team. Meanwhile, he is spending his offseason coaching up some young hoopers, and he delivers a powerful message about the importance of showing up every single night. "To be pouting on the bench, making faces, not cheering your f*cking teammates […]

The San Antonio Spurs arguably had the best offseason of any team, winning the NBA Draft Lottery and drafting a generational prospect in Victor Wembanyama. After that, though, their NBA free agency period was relatively quiet, and you can ding the team for not going more to build around their new superstar. Going even further, […]

The Orlando Magic have been relatively quiet in 2023 NBA free agency. The Magic’s biggest free agency addition came in the form of a two-year, $22 million contract to Joe Ingles. Orlando resisted the temptation to offer a max contract or something close to one of the best veterans available—namely Fred VanVleet. It was the […]

The Washington Wizards clash with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League action Tuesday. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards are 1-1 heading into this game. They lost to the […]

The Detroit Pistons are firmly in the middle of a rebuild, but the 2023-24 season could be the year when they finally begin to emerge from the cellar of the NBA standings. With a collection of young talent continuing to grow together, and a strong veteran supporting cast, the Pistons could be a dark horse […]

The Detroit Pistons, on Monday night, made a huge move to keep one of the burgeoning members of their young core, agreeing with Isaiah Stewart on a four-year, $64 million extension to keep the big man in Motor City until the end of the 2026-27 season. The Pistons acquired Stewart days after the 2020 NBA […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Portland Trail Blazers face off with the Charlotte Hornets. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a Trail Blazers-Hornets prediction, pick, and how-to watch The Blazers have opened their summer league play at 1-1, last time taking […]