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The Phoenix Suns fully guaranteed point guard Cameron Payne’s $6,500,000 contract Thursday, according to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin. Payne is entering the final year of a three-year, $19 million contract he signed after the 2020-21 season. He has been the Suns’ backup point guard in the last two seasons and has a chance to compete for […]

There was no shortage of action in Thursday’s edition of The Match wherein Golden State Warriors duo Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson took on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Dubs vet Draymond Green was also in attendance, and at one point, the former Defensive Players of the Year just had […]

Thursday’s The Match that pit Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson against the Kansas City Chiefs pair of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce was a fun success. It also had Draymond Green, who acted as a moderator, though, it’s a no-brainer which duo was pulling for to win. Green […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Slap on a couple more “tries” and you have the perfect mantra for both James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. A championship has eluded the star and franchise for many years. Regardless of coach, roster or postseason path, they are always at home watching the NBA […]

It appears that James Harden was not a big fan of Houston Rockets youngster Jalen Green’s opinion on a potential Rockets comeback of the former NBA Most Valuable Player. Harden, who just picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers that’s worth $35.64 million, is said to have a resentful […]

The Golden State Warriors have thrown their hat in the ring to host the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco. The Warriors will be competing with bids from three other cities, as Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles are reported to be in the mix. The NBA All-Star game holds great economic impact for a city, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crucial crossroads as they contemplate the future of their star guard, James Harden. Keep in mind that Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract for the 2023-24 season, but he is actively seeking a trade. As such, the Sixers are faced with a significant decision that will reshape […]

The New York Knicks and their fans have quite a few rivalries against certain players. Reggie Miller was a prominent figure that the city despised during the Patrick Ewing era.  Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is next in line to take up that mantle. Fans of the Knicks hated Young so much during their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly pursuing a trade for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden has opted into the second year of his $35.6 million player option and is working with the Sixers on a trade to a new destination. The Clippers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat have […]

In case you forgot, Kobe Bryant actually had a sponsorship deal with Adidas early on in his career. He was Adidas’ golden boy as the German athletic apparel giants poured a lot of time, effort, and money into building their basketball brand around the Los Angeles Lakers icon. It wasn’t long, however, before Kobe cut […]

With the NBA offseason here, it appears as if Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have decided to try their hand at another sport. In a golf tournament dubbed ‘The Match,’ Curry and Thompson find themselves competing against NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in Las Vegas. The teams had some […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young entered the NBA in 2018, which is actually just one year prior to when Zion Williamson and Ja Morant went No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, with all that has happened through the years, it somehow feels that Trae is the elder statesman among […]

The first domino of this NBA free agency and offseason could soon fall, as the Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden are reportedly exploring potential trade options. The hysteria surrounding that situation could spill out across the league, with other stars being pursued in response to this stunner. Enter Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers point […]

The Sacramento Kings had a magical 2022-23 NBA season that resulted in them making the playoffs for the first time since 2006. All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis played a big part in the Kings’ success, but so did veteran forward Harrison Barnes. As a result, Barnes earned himself a nice, new paycheck with the […]

NBA free agency has yet to hit and the day before the madness begins, the NBA world had a bombshell dropped on them in the form of Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. Rumors swirled about Harden potentially opting out of his contract and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Instead, James Harden made the choice to […]

Amid speculation about whether or not he would return to the Dallas Mavericks, recent rumors have painted a fantastical picture of Kyrie Irving meeting up with fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to discuss them teaming up together with the Phoenix Suns. In the aftermath, fans around the league weighed in on […]

Championship teams have proven that the days not spent on the court can be spent off it to increase team chemistry. The Golden State Warriors duo of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are enjoying the offseason golfing against Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns have other plans […]

According to earlier reports, it’s very much possible that James Harden has already played his last game for the Philadelphia 76ers. This is after the former MVP picked up his $36.5 million player option with the Sixers for this coming season in order to facilitate a trade to another team. This saga, however, has taken […]

Before NBA free agency officially beginning for Draymond Green on June 30th, 6 p.m. ET, his longtime Warriors teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will have a big night themselves Thursday. They battle Kansas City Chiefs duo Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in TNT’s The Match at Las Vegas, Nevada’s Wynn Golf Club. Though, Green […]

After a shocking trade that brought Kristaps Porziņģis to Beantown, the 2018 All-Star was officially introduced by the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The Latvian big man is no stranger to new teams, but he seemed especially excited to get to play alongside stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. During his introductory press conference, Porziņģis made […]

For all of the talent that Trae Young possesses, his relatively brief tenure with the Atlanta Hawks has hit marvelous highs and dramatic lows. On the high end, an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, which was just his third season with the team. On the low end, the chaos and confusion […]

The Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster move at last season’s traded deadline when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. The move decimated the Suns depth but it was a move they needed to make. Then on draft day, the Suns made another big trade to acquire Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. That […]

Bradley Beal’s introduction as a member of the Phoenix Suns gave shades of when the Miami Heat first showed off their big three. He now joins Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to form an insanely star-studded championship squad. His recent appearance unveiled the reasons why he was thankful for the Washington Wizards and outlines his […]

The dust has finally settled on the Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal blockbuster trade deal. Now, the fans can start to really take it all in as they envision what their new three-headed monster will look like this coming season. Beal, a bona fide superstar in his own right, has joined a squad that already has […]

NBA free agency does not commence until Friday, June 30th at 6 p.m. ET, but the basketball world has already been thrust into full pandemonium with the news that the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring trades for James Harden. How the Sixers might respond to his potential departure is sure to produce just as much chaos, […]

Championship windows close quickly in the NBA, and the Boston Celtics seem to be aware of that this offseason. After a disappointing Eastern Conference Finals exit against the Miami Heat, Boston’s front office got to work. The Celtics formed a wild three-team trade for Kristaps Porziņģis and got the city its third star alongside Jayson […]

The Toronto Raptors could have real competition for Jakob Poeltl this offseason, with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets emerging as threats to sign the Austrian pivot. In the case of the Spurs, bringing Poeltl back to play alongside Victor Wembanyama “is very appealing” for San Antonio, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. […]

The latest NBA free-agency rumors have superstar Kyrie Irving meeting with the Phoenix Suns to discuss a possible deal. This is getting Suns fans incredibly excited, including one of their most famous fans, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Chris Haynes from Bleacher Report is reporting that Irving will meet with Phoenix when free agency […]

After news broke that James Harden is on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers, it comes as no surprise that the former league MVP has once again been painted as the bad guy. After all, you can’t really blame social media for clowning Harden now that he’s forcing his way out of Philly. As […]

Add another name to the list of free agents whom the Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring: Brook Lopez. Here was the latest intel from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Among the players L.A. has interest in signing with the non-tax midlevel are Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, sources told ESPN”. The Lakers can use the $12.4 million […]

After selecting Amen Thompson in the NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are now focused on building out their roster for Ime Udoka’s first year as head coach. However, as Udoka comes to Houston, the Rockets will be sending a once promising player out of town. Houston has waived Daishen Nix, via Kelly Iko of The […]

In just two seasons, 24-year-old forward Herb Jones has already turned himself into a household name, proving himself to be one of the most impactful defenders in the league. A 2021-22 All-Rookie 2nd Team selection largely due to his defensive prowess and an All-Defensive candidate in both seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans looked like some […]

James Harden rocked the NBA world on Thursday after it was revealed that the former league MVP has decided to opt into his $35.6 million player option this coming season with the Philadelphia 76ers. While some folks might initially think that this is a good thing for the Sixers, let me assure you that it […]

The New York Knicks didn’t make a single selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. The team traded its 2023 Knicks first-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jason Hart at the NBA trade deadline, and while they own several other future first-round picks, they were all protected to the point that none transferred this […]

Amid an uncertain future for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard got some advice from Hall of Fame player Kevin Garnett about what his next move should be. Garnett said on his show KG Certified that Lillard should team up with another superstar and allow himself to grow as a player. “[Damian Lillard’s] value […]

For Washington Wizards point guard Monte Morris, a trade could be coming soon. Several trade destinations make sense, and there could even be a bit of a bidding war thanks to the demand for the reasonably priced PG. There is a Wizards fire sale going on with trades of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Chris […]

The Los Angeles Lakers declined Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option for 2023-24 before Thursday’s deadline, thereby rendering Beasley an unrestricted free agent. The decision came shortly after the Lakers waived Mo Bamba’s $10.3 million non-guaranteed contract for next season (Bamba was seen working out the team’s facility in Lakers gear this afternoon). Both moves […]

Bringing high energy when he is on the floor and being a player who can contribute in many different ways, Josh Hart helped the New York Knicks make the postseason and win their first playoff series since 2013. Now, he is set to be with the Knicks after he decided to opt into his $12.96 […]

After opting into his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers, former league MVP and ten-time All-Star James Harden is working with the Sixers and exploring trade opportunities around the league, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in […]