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The Boston Celtics finished last season in disappointing fashion, bowing out to a team that many thought was simply tougher and more mature, the Miami Heat. Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, assistant Sam Cassell and the rest of the Celtics’ staff is busy thinking up new ways to help lead their team back to the promised […]

The NBA has approved the Chicago Bulls’ application for a $10.2 million Disabled Player Exception for Lonzo Ball’s season-ending knee injury, Shams Charania reported Thursday. This move grants the Bulls extra cap flexibility for the 2023-24 season. The Disabled Player Exception does not grant the Bulls an extra roster spot, and it won’t grant the […]

Despite the fact that Damian Lillard has already declared his desire to join the Miami Heat, nothing has really materialized just yet on a potential blockbuster deal between the Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers. It still feels that this is inevitable, but at this point, it appears that both parties are still trying to […]

Journeyman point guard Jevon Carter wasn’t always guaranteed to stick in the league, let alone pick his preferred destination. But after spending time with four different teams to start his career, Carter finally found his way back home to Chicago in free agency this offseason, landing with the Bulls on a 3-year, $20 million dollar […]

The Golden State Warriors got quite busy in NBA free agency. In spite of their efforts, however, they were not able to hold on to[ Donte DiVincenzo, who has himself decided to move on to greener pastures this summer. This comes in the form of a four-year, $50 million deal with the New York Knicks […]

It is no secret that the New Orleans Pelicans are a young squad. Their core of Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Trey Murphy III among others still lack as much playing experience. That is why general manager Trajan Langdon brought CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas for some veteran leadership. Fans have yet to see this […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has seen his name dragged into trade rumors this summer with his future with the Minnesota Timberwolves now shrouded in uncertainty. The New York Knicks have been identified as one of the teams that have shown interest in a potential blockbuster trade for the three-time All-Star but at this point, nothing has really […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was shocked to hear about the Chris Paul trade, when the team acquired the veteran last month for youngster Jordan Poole in a major turn of events. Kuminga spoke to Inside the Warriors in an exclusive interview, where he discussed his thoughts on the trade and how the Warriors […]

Darvin Ham has been on an extended vacation since the Los Angeles Lakers suffered an embarrassing 4-0 sweep against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. After marvelously turning their season around and getting all the way to the West Finals, LA’s season was cut unceremoniously short by Nikola Jokic and the eventual champs […]

Although Kyrie Irving remains among the most controversial players in the NBA, he has been showered with good fortune lately. His stepmother and agent Shetellia Riley Irving posted an emotional message to the Dallas Mavericks guard on Instagram. “I am so proud of my {love},” she wrote Thursday afternoon. “When I first met you at […]

Brandon Miller has been making all sorts of headlines throughout the duration of the NBA Summer League. He’s now played in five games throughout the mini-tournament, and we’ve all gotten a taste of what the Charlotte Hornets’ No. 2 overall pick can do on the basketball court at the NBA level. Well, it has now […]

Steph Curry is getting realistic about the Golden State Warriors title window. The four-time champion and two-time MVP spoke about the Warriors’ narrowing window for a fifth championship as he enters his 15th season as a pro. “The biggest thing is, everybody comes to camp with the right mindset of just trying to win — […]

The Orlando Magic NBA Summer League in Las Vegas was a mixed bad in 2023. The team finished 0-3, but the annual Vegas run isn’t about wins and losses. It is about what the team and its fans learn about the young players on the court — like Anthony Black and Jett Howard — who […]

Despite trade talk and the arrival of Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors star man Steph Curry is expecting big things from Jonathan Kuminga in the 2023/24 season. Kuminga made slight improvements last season as he posted 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 67 regular season games. That said, it was still an underwhelming […]

Damian Lillard quickly ended any Brooklyn Nets rumors following his trade request, firmly setting his sights on the Miami Heat. This has shifted speculation surrounding the Nets to Tyler Herro. With Portland uninterested in the Heat guard in a Lillard deal, Brooklyn has emerged as a potential landing spot in a three-team trade. Amid the […]

Stephen Curry doesn’t know whether Chris Paul will start or come off the bench for the Golden State Warriors next season. One thing’s for sure, though: No matter how it ultimately plays out, the team at large will be tasked with managing that potentially fraught—not just the Point God himself. Addressing Paul’s viral quip about […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had a big offseason in terms of the future of the franchise. It all started with Michael Jordan announcing the sale of the organization, although he still had final say on the No.2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After months of speculation on who that pick would be, draft […]

Los Angeles Lakers wing Max Christie’s breakout run at NBA Summer League is likely over. On Thursday, the team announced that Christie suffered a right hip strain and is listed as day-to-day. The Lakers’ final Summer League game is on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Christie has spent the last week in Las Vegas stating […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been in headlines all NBA offseason because of the once in a generation opportunity that they had to draft Victor Wembanyama number one overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They of course capitalized on this chance, and Wembanyama has quickly become endeared to Spurs fans across the world. Many speculated […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have ruled Scoot Henderson out for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League after the 2023 No. 3 pick sustained a right shoulder injury against the Houston Rockets in his Summer League debut last Friday, according to The Oregonians Aaron J. Fentress. Henderson tallied 15 points, six assists, five rebounds […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won the ESPY on Wednesday night for the best record breaking performance. He appeared on stage with his wife Savannah and children Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri, and he took to Instagram on Thursday to shout out the gang.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

As is custom for promising players who suffer an injury during Summer League exhibitions, the Dallas Mavericks announced that guard Jaden Hardy will miss the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League after sustaining a left shoulder contusion during the Mavs’ narrow victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Jaden Hardy (left shoulder contusion) […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and former teammate Grant Williams have a fairly public friendship, and both were vocal in their support of each other after Williams was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. However, the two are still more than willing to fire playful shots at each other, evidenced by Tatum roasting Williams for his Mavs […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year player Max Christie had a great reaction to LeBron James returning for his 21st season. At a press conference following a Summer League game, Christie said, “I’m not surprised… That dude is a superhuman. I’m excited to play with him again for another year,” per Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. Playing alongside […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis got a clean bill of health just in time to make his Golden State Warriors debut at Summer League. After missing his team’s previous five July games due to a hamstring injury, the No. 57 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft is set to play in Golden State’s Las Vegas finale against […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the more surprising signings of free agency by poaching Gabe Vincent from the Miami Heat. However, not only did they go out and sign Vincent, but rumors around the NBA are suggesting that he has a legitimate shot of taking the starting job from D’Angelo Russell, reports The […]

After adding a couple of household names to elevate the team defensively and amassing one of the best young cores in the NBA, the Houston Rockets and their fans can’t wait for the 2023-24 season to start. Especially with Rockets face of the franchise Jalen Green locked-in all summer, looking to take his game to […]

Cam Johnson’s restricted free agency was among Brooklyn Nets’ top questions entering the offseason. Despite rumors of potential poison-pill offer sheets from the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn promptly locked Johnson down on a four-year, $94.5 million deal. The extension, the first of his career, was a load off Johnson’s shoulders following a tumultuous […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden asked the Sixers for a trade out of Philadelphia back in late June. More than two weeks removed from Harden’s trade request, though, and the Sixers have yet to grant Harden his wish. Maybe part of the reason why he’s still a Sixers is that the trade market for […]

Brandin Podziemski’s Summer League scoring and shooting struggles reached a nadir on Wednesday, when the Golden State Warriors rookie managed just five points and finished 1-of-10 from the field in an overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Making matters worse for the No. 19 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft? Podziemski got up just […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has truly gone all-in on his pursuit of a championship. In making trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, Ishbia agreed to part with all of the Suns’ tradeable draft assets and pay an exorbitant luxury tax bill. Acquiring Durant at the 2023 NBA trade deadline wasn’t a controversial move. […]

After making it all the way to the NBA Finals the year prior, the Boston Celtics entered the 2022-23 campaign with one central goal, and that was to make it back to the NBA Finals and win it. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s evident that the Celtics fell short of these […]

The summer has been awfully quiet for Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham. Not what one would expect for a player that was a No. 1 draft pick just two years ago. Perhaps it’s the fanfare surrounding San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, the most recent No. 1 draft pick and the first since […]

The Miami Heat have a key interest they hold for in a potential trade for Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard. Via The Athletic’s Sam Amick: “The Heat already said goodbye to Gabe Vincent (the Lakers) and Max Strus (Cleveland) in free agency after their Finals run, meaning the idea of losing key contributors […]

This summer, the Miami Heat have lost several key pieces of the 2023 team that made it all the way NBA Finals. Sharpshooter Max Strus agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency, while floor general Gabe Vincent agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. But while Vincent and Strus […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly hoping to contend for and win a championship in 2024, but Kendrick Perkins has serious doubts about whether LeBron James can lead the Lakers to their second title with him, and put the pressure on his teammate Anthony Davis. “I don’t, I don’t,” Kendrick Perkins said on First Take […]

In late June, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opted into his player option and subsequently requested a trade out of Philadelphia. At that time, the consensus belief was that Harden would be playing for a different team next season, especially considering he laid an egg in Game 7 of the Sixers’ second-round series against the […]

The 2023 Dallas Mavericks free agency signings included four major deals. From re-signing key unrestricted free agents to winning restricted free agent bids to bringing in new talent from other teams, the Mavs were busy with their free agency signings this offseason. The dust is now mostly settled on NBA free agency, so let’s take […]

Even though it has been a busy time for several NBA franchises, some of the biggest highlights of the first few weeks of the NBA’s free agency period came from younger players re-signing with their respective franchises. The Atlanta Hawks re-signed guard Dejounte Murray to a four-year contract. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Indiana […]