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With Vegas Summer League action officially underway, fans and franchises alike are getting a look at the potential future of the NBA. Just a few games into the season, a new favorite has emerged to win Vegas Summer League. The Houston Rockets (+650) are now favored to take home the Vegas Summer League crown, via […]

Dennis Smith Jr. found perspective in his second-chance stint with the Charlotte Hornets in 2022-23, a season that may have resurrected his career. He’s continuing his newfound opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets after signing for the minimum. And the former lottery pick is bullish on his fit with Brooklyn’s new-look roster. “I just thought it […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 postseason run was flat-out legendary. Heading into the postseason, plenty of folks wrote off the Heat and didn’t even think they had a chance of beating Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. But the Heat demolished the Bucks in five games and then went on to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed two of their four scheduled 2K24 NBA Summer League games — four of six if you count the pre-Las Vegas California Classic. So, with a few days before the Lakers’ next contest (vs. the Boston Celtics on Wednesday), let’s take a moment to round up the recent news, notes, […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is still a few months away, but it’s never too early to bet on some futures. The latest NBA odds courtesy of BetOnline have the Boston Celtics as the favorite to win the first edition of the In-Season Tournament in Vegas, while Damian Lillard, who is likely to be moved this […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl around Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. The Atlanta Hawks have been in contact with the Raps in regard to a potential deal for the Cameroonian, but it appears another team has also entered the fray: The Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have reportedly reached out to Toronto, who continues to […]

With Portland Trail Blazers face of the franchise Damian Lillard looking to get out of Dodge, multiple teams have been linked to the seven-time All-Star. These include the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz. However, only one team — the Heat — appears to have a legitimate shot at […]

NBA player Frank Kaminsky and sportscaster Ashley Brewer have a lot to celebrate! In a beachside ceremony in Chileno Bay & Resorts Residences in Cabo San Lacus, Mexico, the sporty duo tied the knot. Keeping it classy, the entire wedding was white and flowery. Ashley Brewer walked down the aisle to Christina Perri’s “A Thousand […]

Victor Wembanyama has seen his time in the NBA Summer League come to a close. The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down the first overall pick for the remainder of the tournament in Las Vegas after two games played. Via Mike Finger: “Can report Victor Wembanyama is now 100% finished with summer league, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns continues to not be shy in the media this offseason. When asked about the Timberwolves chances of winning with an emphasis on three big men, Towns did not mince any words, reports Bleacher Report. KAT isn't listening to the doubters 😤 (via @Timberwolves) pic.twitter.com/BgJX16EcyD — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 10, […]

After a stellar college basketball career, Mo Bamba has had a difficult time trying to adjust to the NBA, with injuries being one of the biggest culprits. Although a stint with the Los Angeles Lakers saw him make the postseason for the first time, Bamba was hardly a factor. As a result, it wasn’t surprising […]

When non-title contenders make a sizable investment in non-superstars, criticism is usually justified. Building a roster by overpaying in NBA free agency instead of stockpiling draft assets can set a team on a trajectory that is difficult to correct. The result can be an organization mired in disarray and stagnancy. The Brooklyn Nets are looking […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Patrick Beverley joined the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency with the hopes of helping the team accomplish something special. The Sixers hope that his experience and skill set will benefit them as he joins his sixth NBA team. After spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, Beverley signed […]

The Denver Nuggets don’t plan to be a one-hit-wonder. As Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said during their celebration, they intend to win multiple championships. To do that, Denver needed to re-tool their roster in free agency, considering they were set to lose some key pieces from its championship run. There was no way Denver […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2022-23 NBA season epitomized the textbook definition of the word mediocrity. The Hawks finished the regular season with a sub-par 41-41 record, just the seventh-best in the Eastern Conference. And after winning their first play-in game against the Miami Heat — who would go on to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2023 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were among the league’s best during the 2022-23 season on January 2, 2023, when they took on the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. They entered the night with a 23-13 record, and Zion Williamson was playing some of the best basketball of his career, as the Pelicans looked like they were […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently working to find a way to trade James Harden after a rocky season-and-a-half stint with the team. There have been tons of rumors swirling around Harden’s status, but it’s clear that one of their newest players in Patrick Beverley doesn’t want to see Harden leave anytime soon. Beverley and Harden […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was recently rewarded a 5-year, $260 million max contract extension. Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Haliburton spoke on one of his welcome to the league moments with former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. "My 2nd year, we played the Lakers in […]

The feud between now Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole and former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green has been well documented over the past year. When asked whether or not Green has reached out to Poole ever since he was traded to the Wizards, Poole gave a telling, nonverbal response, reports Hoop District’s Neil Dalal. […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jordan Hawkins already has two Summer League games under his belt. The Pelicans guard is already looking like he belongs in the NBA. In both contests, Hawkins scored 16 points apiece. Through two games, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, while shooting 43.3 percent from […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA regular season, there were plenty of folks who had high expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. After all, the Pelicans were fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 campaign and took the one-seeded Phoenix Suns to six games as the eighth seed in the West. But fast forward […]

The Golden State Warriors’ roster for the 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape. In addition to the Warriors’ usual Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green core, the Dubs have added Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, and, most recently, Dario Saric, to supplement their veteran team and, perhaps, compete for another championship next season. Saric, […]

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson? The answer to that question remains uncertain, however, Shams Charania recently dropped an update on the situation, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “I wouldn’t count on Zion Williamson getting traded,” Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show. “I think the potential of him getting traded… a lot […]

The Portland Trailblazers continue to be embroiled in headlines all NBA offseason. Coming into the summer, it was expected that the Blazers would be in the news often with rumors of a Damian Lillard trade. The latest updates are that Lillard wants to get traded to the Miami Heat, but the Blazers are open to […]

After a supremely disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to bounce back in the 2023-24 season. Their inability to make even the Play-In Tournament exposed the many flaws the roster had, even with players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on their roster. The front office made a bunch of moves in order to […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Philadelphia 76ers face off with the Dallas Mavericks. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a 76ers-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how-to watch The 76ers won their first game in Vegas over the Knicks. It was a 110-101 […]

The Sacramento Kings finished the regular season as the third see in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their postseason hopes didn’t last long, as they lost to the Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, the Kings entered free agency with their eyes set on a few players. They were involved in rumors regarding Draymond Green, although he returned […]

Despite never making more than $10 million in a season, Trevor Ariza still finished his NBA career earning $116 million playing for 10 different teams in 18 years. However, a few months after he retired in 2022, he nearly lost all his money and pleaded for lower child support payments. As first reported by RadarOnline […]

When asked by NBA TV’s Dennis Scott what the Brooklyn Nets need in order to take the next step as a franchise, veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie doesn’t cite the growth of Mikal Bridges or the acquisition of Damian Lillard. Instead, Dinwiddie tells Scott that “the easy answer” is Ben Simmons, per Brian Lewis of the […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Phoenix Suns face off with the Miami Heat. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a Suns-Heat prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Suns are currently 0-1 in Summer League play heading into the game today. […]

The Chicago Bulls went into this offseason as a team riddled with questions. After a very disappointing 2022-2023 season, many were questioning whether or not the Bulls should blow it all up and initiate a rebuild. Bulls EVP Arturas Karnisovas doubled down on the roster after the season ended and silenced any rumors of a […]

NBA Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing and will continue to feature all the exciting rookies drafted a few weeks back. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Clippers prediction and pick. The Sacramento Kings opened Las Vegas Summer League with a grind-out 80-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks. […]

NBA Summer League has now started, which means the Oklahoma City Thunder No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, former Kentucky guard Cason Wallace, made his Thunder debut in Las Vegas. The Thunder took on the Dallas Mavericks and won 91-80, but that doesn’t tell the full story of Wallace’s first impressions. To […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is undeniably the most important asset of the Milwaukee Bucks and that will continue to be the case in the coming years. His current contract with the Bucks will not expire until at least the end of the 2025-26 NBA season when he has a player option to think about, but there’s also […]

The San Antonio Spurs, when all is said and done, will be coming out of the 2023 offseason as one of its biggest winners. Drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft automatically makes it an A+ offseason for them, especially after the 19-year old Frenchman showed on Sunday night […]

The Milwaukee Bucks 2022-23 campaign was rather disappointing, and that rings especially true for Khris Middleton. Middleton only played in 33 regular season games due to wrist and knee injuries, and his numbers when he played weren’t particularly good (15.1 PPG, 4.9 APG, 4.2 RPG, 43.6 FG%). Still, when free agency opened, Middleton managed to […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic has mostly stayed out of the headlines this summer. However, the Mavs star hopped back into the limelight on Instagram by revealing the Luka 2 Jordan sneaker that will soon be available to the world.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) […]

It is safe to say that San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama put on a much more impressive performance in his second NBA Summer League game than he did in the first one. Against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night, Wemby gave Spurs nation what it wanted and dazzled on both ends of the floor. […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama showed more of what he was capable of in his second NBA Summer League game — and his teammates were certainly impressed by what they’ve seen. After a less than stellar debut against the Charlotte Hornets, Wembanyama went off against the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring a team-high 27 points […]