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With the Houston Rockets looking to accelerate their rebuild, myriad free agents have emerged as potential free agent signings for a team with plenty of young talent. Chief among those prospective players have been names such as James Harden, Fred VanVleet, and Kyrie Irving. Despite the Rockets selecting a true point guard in 6-foot-7 Amen […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t cute anymore. After charming the entire NBA last year by celebrating every win by trying to destroy the moon, the Kings are ready to make the leap from feel-good to just straight up good. Just about important member of their rotation who they want to return will return; Harrison Barnes (whose […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Bruce Brown, who played a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-23 NBA postseason, are expected to meet in NBA free agency, per Tim MacMahon. The Nuggets have interest in re-signing Brown, and even the Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored as a possible landing destination for him. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would like to have Dennis Schroder on their roster for 2023-24 but they have contingency plans at backup point guard should Schroder opt for a larger offer elsewhere. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Jevon Carter, Shake Milton, and Cory Joseph, according to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype. Los Angeles remains intent […]

Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond has found himself in trade rumors as of late amid his reported desire to play for a contender. But, all that chatter is put to bed for the time being. The veteran has exercised his $3.3 million player option to return to the Windy City in 2023-24, as reported […]

Throughout the New Orleans Pelicans offseason, all eyes have been on Zion Williamson. But beyond just Williamson, the Pelicans are eyeing a potential trade to help build their team around him. New Orleans is looking into trading away Kira Lewis Jr., via Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. A trade would give Lewis an opportunity to […]

The Boston Celtics have already traded Javonte Green away, yet that doesn’t mean the Chicago Bulls wing wouldn’t want a potential reunion, as the latest NBA rumors indicate. Green has had a long journey to the NBA, as he bounced around multiple European leagues after going undrafted in 2015. Following an impressive showing in the […]

The NBA free agency period is right around the corner, and as always, the Los Angeles Lakers are entrenched in plenty of rumors. Prior to the start of the frenzy, the Lakers decided to waive center Mo Bamba, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. ‘The Lakers are waiving Mo Bamba, according to a league […]

The Detroit Pistons are making moves this offseason, big and small. On Thursday, the team officially announced it will pick up the player options on the contracts of Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers, and Eugene Omoruyi. This trio will now make $10.4 million, $1.8 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, in the 2023-24 NBA season. Alec Burks […]

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may not have won a title yet, but they’ve accomplished a whole lot together. Since 2018, Tatum’s rookie year, the Celtics have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals four times, and they made the NBA Finals once back in 2022. Few NBA franchises have seen more […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are two of the best players in the NBA currently, and they have been for some time. Whenever these two superstars meet up, basketball fans are always in for a treat. But according to Kendrick Perkins, it looks like one of these guys is beginning to gain a leg up […]

The San Antonio Spurs are adding Victor Wembanyama’s French trainer Guillaume Alquier to the staff, according to French outlet L’Equipe. The addition of Guillaume Alquier to Gregg Popovich’s staff indicates the organization doing everything it can to make Victor Wembanyama comfortable in his first season in the NBA. Alquier was with the Metropolitans 92 in […]

Before the Golden State Warriors enjoyed their reign of terror in the back half of the last decade, they were a team decimated by incompetence. A bad roster, inept decision-making from management and a slew of coaches who couldn’t see eye to eye with executives. Before the Warriors brought the gold to Golden State, they […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went for the Chicago Bulls without much of anything happening. They did make a trade with the Washington Wizards for a second-round pick that turned into Julian Phillips, and he is a prospect that the Bulls are happy to have landed. Still, NBA free agency will now officially get […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

Golden State Warriors free agent Draymond Green made a recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, and Green explained to Paul George how he is keeping Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in the loop on everything regarding free agency. “You know I’m going through free agency right now, […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the most well-liked players around the NBA. He continues to show why, this time by helping out his former teammate from Duke University, Harry Giles, reports Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.  “A new provision on two-way contracts in the new CBA will informally be dubbed the ‘Harry Giles […]

It appears ever likely the Los Angeles Lakers will miss out on adding a third star in free agency this summer. Adding Bruce Brown on the relative cheap, though, would be quite the consolation prize for the purple-and-gold. The Lakers are “increasingly confident” about their chances of bringing in Brown with the non-taxpayer’s mid-level exception, […]

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors will face Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday in the 2023 edition of Capital One’s The Match. It is always an exciting golfing event, but this year’s edition offers a new matchup with two NBA teammates taking on a […]

All indications point to James Harden re-signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Even if he spurns a reunion with the Houston Rockets to chase championships in Philly, though, Harden’s return won’t necessarily quiet rumors of Joel Embiid’s potential departure from the Sixers. As free agency dawns Friday afternoon, teams across the league are […]

Rumors are that the Los Angeles Lakers will be fairly busy once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. More rumors are now surfacing that the ‘only certainty’ for the Lakers throughout the offseason will be their willingness to match any offer sheet for restricted free agent Austin Reaves, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “The […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 season came to an end at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, the Suns gave the Nuggets a real run for their money, as they were the only team in […]

Well, the NBA never fails to surprise everyone huh. In one of the most shocking and baffling twists in the offseason, Kyrie Irving is reportedly meeting with the Phoenix Suns, per Chris Haynes. Yes, that Kyrie is meeting with THE Suns. If you’re confused, you’re definitely not alone. “NBA star Kyrie Irving intends to meet […]

Wednesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Clippers were waiving Eric Gordon, meaning the veteran swingman will become a free agent this summer, as per a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Clippers aren’t guaranteeing guard Eric Gordon’s $21 million contract and he’ll become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Gordon has averaged 16 […]

In guards Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, the Miami Heat could lose two of their most significant rotation players from the 2023 NBA Playoffs in the upcoming free agency period. Strus has been linked to teams like the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, who all could use upgrades in their second unit. Vincent has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks plan to have Brook Lopez for a run at the 2024 NBA Finals. It doesn’t mean that the center is guaranteed to stay in Milwaukee. There’s a chance that Lopez ends up getting an unexpected offer from another team in 2023 NBA free agency that beats what the Bucks are willing to […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo is set to hit the open market this summer after declining his $4.7 million player option on Tuesday. And according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the former Villanova standout is expected to generate interest from several contenders, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks: “DiVincenzo […]

The Phoenix Suns are putting all of their chips on the table for the 2023 season. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the team made a blockbuster trade for star guard Bradley Beal. While the trade was a net positive in terms of talent, concerns about their depth linger. […]

Wednesday, it was reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets, who have oft been tabbed as a rumored destination for James Harden during this summer’s free agency period, are now likely out of the running for the superstar guard. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” Iko […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama star Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. For a long time, the decision was between Scoot Henderson and Miller, but the Hornets selected Miller. Suddenly, the future of Kelly Oubre Jr. looks a bit cloudy, and it looks like his return to the […]

Jordan Clarkson isn’t hitting NBA free agency after all. The veteran guard has reportedly exercised the $14.2 million player option on his existing contract, keeping Clarkson with the Utah Jazz through 2023-24 and perhaps beyond. “I’m told Jordan Clarkson will exercise his player option to stay with the Utah Jazz for the 2023-24 season, according […]

The Detroit Pistons made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two promising rookies who could shape the team’s future. With the 5th overall pick, the Pistons selected Ausar Thompson, a dynamic guard from the Overtime Elite. Thompson’s expected rise to stardom puts him in contention for the title of the Pistons’ top […]

Kolby Allard of the Atlanta Braves got a spot start against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, and Allard provided about as much as the Braves could have hoped for in the game, pitching 4.2 shutout innings and striking out eight. “This is a very good ballclub and you know, they’re rolling,” Kolby Allard said, […]

The Dallas Mavericks already lost one star point guard for nothing. As Kyrie Irving’s foray into free agency dawns on Friday afternoon, Kendrick Perkins sent a dire warning to Dallas about not repeating the same mistake they made with Jalen Brunson this time last year. Perkins believes the Mavericks “don’t have a choice and don’t […]

After making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals the year prior, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. And those expectations became even higher once the Mavs traded for point guard Kyrie Irving prior to the 2023 NBA trade deadline to pair with […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place last week, the NBA world now turns their attention to free agency. While considered a weaker free agent class compared to previous years, quite a bit of movement is expected as many playoff contending teams look to finally get over the hump with one key addition. There are […]

After trading for Marcus Smart the night before the 2023 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies only came away from the annual festivities with two second-round sections this year. The two Grizzlies draft picks were South Carolina forward Gregory “GG” Jackson (No. 45) and Bosnian wing Tarik Biberovic from Fenerbahce in Turkey (No. 56). And that […]

The 2023 NBA Draft marks a new era for the San Antonio Spurs. For the longest time, San Antonio was considered as one of the best teams in the NBA. However, after years of floundering in mediocrity, Gregg Popovich and co. decided to officially blow up the roster. Their rebuilding season eventually netted them the […]