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After 13 years of running the Charlotte Hornets franchise, Michael Jordan is officially stepping down as the majority owner of the organization. On Thursday, the team announced that the sale of the majority stakes owned by Jordan to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized an approved by the NBA’s […]

Not many impactful free agents remain this NBA offseason, yet former first-round pick PJ Washington is still without a new contract entering the month of August. Drafted 12th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2019, Washington has turned himself into a key contributor for his team and had a career-year on the offensive-end of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has faced its fair share of mismanagement over the years. It’s not too often that the league immortalizes a team’s ineptitude, but in the case of the Cavs, the Stepien Rule will always remind the team of its troubled past. Nevertheless, the Cavs are still a successful franchise overall, thanks to […]

It’s a shame that, at this moment, the Seattle SuperSonics only truly exist in the minds and hearts of basketball fans. One of the most popular NBA franchises of all-time, the SuperSonics were established in 1967 as an expansion franchise and played their home games at the Seattle Center Coliseum, later renamed the KeyArena. Throughout […]

Three-point shooting and good screens are what define the Joe Mazzulla-led Boston Celtics system. It is no surprise that this team is obsessed with big men who can shoot from all three levels of scoring. The addition of Kristaps Porzingis to the stacked duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown all but proved this. Although, […]

The Seattle SuperSonics franchise’s move to Oklahoma City in 2008 may be marred with controversy, with a raucous fanbase still crying out for the NBA’s return to the Pacific Northwest. But the franchise’s move down south, and the subsequent rebrand to the Thunder, was, by and large, a successful one, as with Sam Presti at […]

John Wall has been working hard to get back into the league. The NBA has been working hard to get back on a roster after his stint with the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers. His statistics are still of use as he put up 11.35 points on a decent 40.8% field goal […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering the 2023-24 season with a new lease on life. The team’s former star Jordan Poole has been traded as part of a deal that landed Chris Paul, the legendary point guard who has had more than his fair share of intense playoff battles with the Dubs. Recently, Warriors head […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving raised eyebrows during the NBA Trade Deadline. A lot of fans were unsure of the production that Uncle Drew would bring to the squad. Moreover, his fit with Luka Doncic was also an issue as they are both ball-heavy guards that operate a lot in isolation plays. The […]

The Chicago Bulls’ success, as everyone in the NBA well and truly knows, has been defined to one incredible era. With Michael Jordan dominating the league and Scottie Pippen about as good a sidekick as one could hope for, they were unstoppable for much of the ’90s, accumulating six championships in that time. Unsurprisingly, that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten excellent minutes out of Rudy Gobert since he came over from Utah. Last season, Gobert averaged 13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 65.9% shooting from the field. Minnesota is counting on Gobert to do the same or better in 2023. Recently, his frontcourt mate Karl-Anthony Towns released a key […]

After being traded from the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Usman Garuba reveals that he’s recently spoken to Thunder general manager Sam Presti and head coach Mark Daigneault, and that he’s happy to be in OKC because its where he originally hoped to be drafted (h/t the Daily Thunder’s Brandon […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been focusing on his strength and conditioning this offseason, and by the looks of it, his work is paying off. In an exhibition game as part of their preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Doncic and the Slovenian national team played Greece on Wednesday. While it’s a friendly, the […]

In an attempt to keep their championship window open, the Golden State Warriors made a shocking move this offseason acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Some have already begun questioning Paul’s fit with the Warriors including asking him directly during Summer League. While it’s still […]

To be cut and dry about the situation, Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is not among the most popular prospects in the 2023 draft class. Not only because of his circumstantial involvement in the murder of 23-year-old Jamea Harris, or because Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson was widely considered to be the better prospect […]

Floor generals need to keep the team in line and ensure that the proper schematics are run by the team at all times. If not, it can lead to a lot of unsalvageable plays and improper spacing. The Charlotte Hornets lack this type of player in the team with the exception of Lamelo Ball. Their […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers signed Russell Westbrook at the buyout deadline last season, the move drew mixed reactions. Westbrook never found his rhythm with the Los Angeles Lakers and fans and pundits alike questioned how he would fit with the Clippers. Fast forward to the present and it’s safe to say that Westbrook’s fit […]

San Antonio Spurs center Sandro Mamukelashvili is happy to be back by the River Walk, playing with mentor and head coach Gregg Popovich in what is now their most anticipated era since Tim Duncan was helping lead the famed franchise to five championships. With a new face of the franchise and international basketball sensation and […]

It’s safe to say that the Golden State Warriors have had some pretty good teams in their time. Evidently, a lot of those are recent, with the dynasty which saw them win three championships in four seasons and then another a few years later unsurprisingly dominating this list. But how do those teams compare to […]

Game Five of the 1972 NBA Finals featured one of the most iconic performances the game has ever seen by Los Angeles Lakers star Wilt Chamberlain. Now, the jersey that Chamberlain was wearing has been valued at a jaw-dropping $4 million. Wilt Chamberlain accomplished a lot in that Game Five that will be remembered forever. […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom is heaping praise onto Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the NBA posted to their Twitter showing off some of Antetokounmpo’s best plays from the 2022-2023 season, Odom retweeted the post with the caption, “One of the most dominant players EVER, Giannis is a […]

The Detroit Pistons are a team that projects to take a big leap forward next season. With new head coach Monty Williams in town along with a solid young core, the Pistons are a team poised for a strong season of growth. With the NBA’s two-way contracts, teams like the Pistons cane take fliers on […]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have been the center of attention on the Golden State Warriors roster. The two have had a lot of tension and unspoken beef with one another. This was all since Green punched the now Washington Wizards guard at last year’s training camp. Although, other members of the Steve Kerr-led team […]

This NBA offseason proved to be a whirlwind of emotions for the Golden State Warriors. Not only did long-time executive Bob Myers step down as the head of their front office, but the team also moved on from former first-round pick Jordan Poole. An instrumental part of Golden State’s 2022 championship run, Poole will now […]

As part of the NBA’s new CBA, teams are now allowed to carry three players on two-way contracts, up from the previous maximum of two. Players on two-way contracts are allowed a maximum of 50 games with their NBA team while spending the rest of their time with the G League affiliate. For a rebuilding […]

Having played 20 years in the NBA after coming out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School as the most highly touted high school prospect in league history, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is no stranger to criticisms, player rankings or outsized expectations. That isn’t to say James has never bristled at comments about him […]

Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal couldn’t help but laugh at the reports that high school prospect Cooper Flagg cooked him at Jayson Tatum’s camp. For those who missed it, Beal made headlines recently after former NBA player Brian Scalabrine shared that he heard a rumor about Beal getting “really mad” at Flagg for talking trash […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive turnaround from the NBA trade deadline. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led team were able to move past their woes as a seventh seed such that they made a run to face the Denver Nuggets at the Western Conference finals. Although, some members of the team still caught […]

After signing former Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract over the weekend, the Phoenix Suns may not be finished adding to the fringes of their roster, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic makes mention of the team’s interest in adding former UAB center Trey Jemison on a two-way contract. Whether the […]

LeBron James is back in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming season and while some are saying that he is slowing down and no longer playing his best ball, James isn’t fazed. The NBA superstar took to his Instagram story on Tuesday and posted a video of him prepping for the […]

The friendship between New York Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart has been well documented ever since their time together at Villanova. Knicks fans will find a smile at seeing the two New York stars now reunite at Team USA training camp, via USA Basketball. Knicks Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson is now in […]

Due to a tampering warning that was the central theme of a recent NBA memo regarding Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s desire to be traded to the Miami Heat, a couple of Doomsday scenarios have cropped up among fans, media members and analysts, with some even of the belief that league commissioner Adam Silver […]

Montrezl Harrell recently decided to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers during NBA free agency on a one-year, $2.9 million minimum contract for the 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, Harrell is unlikely to play in any games this upcoming year after he received some bad injury news on Wednesday. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, an MRI done […]

In his prime, John Wall was one of the best point guards in the entire league. Between his skills as an on-ball defender and abilities to push the pace of play with his speed, Wall was the face of the Washington Wizards for quite some time. Then injuries began to derail his career, as he […]

After spending the first four years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Grant Williams is now a member of the Dallas Mavs franchise. The Mavericks and Williams agreed to a four-year, $54 deal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. Williams has only been a member of […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been having a great time this NBA offseason, especially since they ended up with the first overall pick and French phenom Victor Wembanyama. This young franchise seems to be trending in the right direction, but some not so good news came their way from the league office recently. On Wednesday […]

Allen Iverson left his mark on the Philadelphia 76ers like no player before or since. In addition to becoming an era-defining superstar for the Sixers, he became a beloved figure in the city of Philadelphia. Few athletes in the sports-crazed city are remembered as fondly as Iverson — and the love is mutual. At an […]

It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the Brooklyn Nets. The team hasn’t made a splash move this summer, but one thing is clear: Brooklyn is shifting toward youth and athleticism. The Nets swapped out aging shooters and defensive liabilities in Joe Harris, Patty Mills and Seth Curry for young, versatile athletes in Dennis Smith […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder front office has assembled one of the best young cores in the entire NBA. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, the Thunder have some of the brightest young stars in the league. But it’s the “in-between” moves that rebuilding teams have to nail so they could build a sustainable contending […]