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While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

The Utah Jazz have recently made waves in the NBA by executing a significant trade. They secured the services of the talented big man, John Collins, from the Atlanta Hawks. This transaction also involved the departure of veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick to Atlanta. It has ignited a palpable sense […]

The Sacramento Kings appeared to give a sneak peek of their free agency plans when they dealt away the 24th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft (Olivier-Maxence Prosper) to the Dallas Mavericks so they could dump the salary of Richaun Holmes. Ridding themselves of Holmes’ contract allows them to become major players in free agency. […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of a wildly successful season, making it to the second round of the NBA Playoffs when many expected them to be in the play-in tournament, and there are some interesting rumors regarding the Knicks’ plan with free agency approaching, including potentially adding Donte DiVincenzo, according to Jake Fischer […]

Despite flashes of improvement throughout the last several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a long-standing playoff drought that dates back to 2016. Now, after nabbing two top-notch talents in Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, it appears that the ball club is gearing up […]

Rumors are that the Houston Rockets will be in play for several big name players in NBA free agency, including guys like Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez and Dillon Brooks. In order to create more financial flexibility to meet their free agency wants, the Rockets are considering a trade of KJ Martin, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake […]

Among the plethora of intriguing players about to hit free agency is Sacramento Kings veteran forward Harrison Barnes, who appears to be on the radar of the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are said to be among the teams to watch out for on the Harrison Barnes front, for at least a couple of reasons, including […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big decision to make with James Harden this offseason, especially considering their latest collapse in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Joel Embiid/Harden duo hasn’t exactly yielded the desired results for the Sixers yet, and the team may be running out of patience when it comes to giving their star pair […]

Have the Detroit Pistons completed their young core of the future after the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pistons entered Thursday’s draft with a need to add depth that could improve the team’s defense. Detroit ended last season with a defensive rating, or “the number of points allowed per 100 possessions by a team,” of 117.8, according to […]

Kyrie Irving will continue to be floated in NBA rumors until his next destination is revealed. With NBA free agency starting officially on Friday, Nick Wright believes that the Los Angeles Clippers should bypass the whole process and trade for Kyrie Irving, via First Things First. "[Kyrie Irving] at the very least puts butts in […]

Bruce Brown is expected to be a big name on the NBA free agency market that officially opens up on Friday. Rumors are that the Denver Nuggets guard apparently almost signed with the Dallas Mavericks during last offseason’s NBA free agency, but the Mavs decided to sign JaVale McGee instead, via the Hoop Collective Podcast. […]

The Boston Celtics are unquestionably one of the most storied franchises in the entire NBA. Having won 17 NBA titles, the C’s still hold the league’s record for the franchise with the most championships under their belt. The Celtics have history, and this very same legacy continues to this very day. Nevertheless, it might be […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks were reportedly in advanced talks on a trade that would have sent former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton to Dallas, according to Marc Stein. The proposed deal would have sent Deandre Ayton to the Mavericks for Tim Hardaway Jr., Richaun Holmes and JaVale McGee to Phoenix, but the Suns […]

The Miami Heat had a successful season when all things are considered. They underwhelmed in the regular season and limped into the postseason, but then had a miraculous run to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 overall seed in the East. The Heat ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the much […]

Joel Embiid has emerged into one of the best basketball players in the world for the Philadelphia 76ers, and will be looking forward to getting himself back on the court for the upcoming 2023-24 season. But before that, Embiid has to make a decision whether or not he is going to participate in the 2023 […]

The NBA was paying close attention to Damian Lillard’s meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers, monitoring whether or not he would request a trade, and Brian Windhorst of ESPN said Lillard “absolutely did not” request one, and that he will not put pressure on the Trail Blazers in free agency, according to Adam Wells of […]

How close are the Toronto Raptors to making another run in the NBA Playoffs? 11 players will be under contract for Toronto in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forwards Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes highlight the players who could return for the Raptors next season. Forwards Thaddeus […]

How close are the Utah Jazz to completing their young core of the future? 13 players at least have the option of returning to Utah for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Guards Jordan Clarkson and Talen Horton-Tucker are listed with player options for next season. Guard Kris Dunn, center […]

How close are the Miami Heat to making another run to the NBA Finals? Nine players will at least have the option of returning to the Heat for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo, and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the players who could return to Miami […]

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of questions to answer this offseason, and most of them revolve around impending free agents Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl. The Raptors are reportedly in a conundrum when it comes to signing them, according to Marc Stein. Re-signing Fred VanVleet would make it harder to afford the luxury-tax ramifications of […]

James Harden still hasn’t made his mind up. It’s either he will pick up his player option for the 2023-24 NBA season and give it another go with the Philadelphia 76ers (or sign an extension with Philly) or he’ll leave the Sixers and chase his title dreams somewhere else — probably with the Houston Rockets. […]

How close are the New Orleans Pelicans to returning to the playoffs following the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pelicans welcomed one rookie to their roster during the 2023 NBA Draft. As they entered Thursday’s draft, they had to address their need for a high-quality backup at the one or the two. Guards C.J. McCollum, […]

Where can the Indiana Pacers go following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? 12 players will be under contract for the Pacers next season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Center Myles Turner, guards Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton highlight some of the returning players for Indiana. Guard George Hill, forward Oshae […]

Just like that, the 2023 NBA Draft came and went. The Bulls entered the 2023 draft with a need for extra long-range shooting. Chicago ended last season with a 36.1% average from beyond the 3-point arc, putting them at 16th in the NBA, according to NBA.com. Chicago took Arizona guard Dalen Terry with the No. 18 pick in the […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

Much has been made about one of Chris Paul’s first interviews after news broke that he had been traded to the Golden State Warriors. It was a blockbuster deal that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, and it definitely drew all sorts of reactions from fans. For his part, CP3 did not seem delighted in […]

Offseason drama is unavoidable for the North American sports leagues and the NFL is not exempt. A lot of players are disgruntled after an unexpectedly bad season. Fans are stressed due to the fear of their teams falling apart. All while the players are off having a good time before training camps. This is exactly […]

The participants of the recently concluded 2023 NBA Draft were not spared from the burning GOAT debate between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and His Airness Michael Jordan. Top three draft selectees Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, and Scoot Henderson all had the same answer — and MJ isn’t going to like it one bit. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers know that time is running out on their Kawhi Leonard-Paul George core. Leonard and George have been injury-prone over the past few seasons and they’re not getting any younger, making it of utmost importance for the Clippers front office to find the right championship formula sooner than later. The Clippers’ decisions […]

Gradey Dick not only received a follow from Drake — he got a hilarious welcome from the Raptors super fan as well. Dick was the No. 13 pick by the Raptors in the 2023 NBA Draft and the former Kansas wing certainly made a splash on draft night with his fit and overall charisma. The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made their mark in the 2023 NBA Draft with the selections of Gregory “GG” Jackson II and Tarik Biberovic. These young talents bring hope and potential to the franchise for the coming years. In this article, we’ll delve into the profiles of these rookies, and explore their strengths and weaknesses. We […]

It looks like Damian Lillard is staying with the Portland Trail Blazers for now, though NBA fans couldn’t help but get mad and feel conflicted over the wild turn of events. Lillard has been on the headlines as of late amid questions about his future with the Blazers. On Monday, it even seemed like a […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers’ combination of LeBron James and Anthony Davis still remains to be one of the top duos in the NBA today. The emergence of Austin Reaves this past season has led some to believe that LA now has a Big 3 in their hands, with the undrafted rookie […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick has some concerns about Chris Paul’s addition to the Golden State Warriors, though he’s not “super negative” about it. The Warriors surprised the NBA world when they traded for Paul from the Washington Wizards, sending Jordan Poole, two future picks, Ryan Rollins and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to the nation’s capital […]

James Harden’s links to the Houston Rockets in what would be a sensational reunion seem to have died down a bit of late. Harden seems intent on remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers — at the right price, of course — while for their part, the Rockets might also be looking elsewhere in terms of their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made an exciting addition to their roster in the 2023 NBA Draft by acquiring Kobe Brown with the 30th overall pick. Brown is a 6’8 forward from the University of Missouri. He brings versatility and length to the team. While his immediate impact may be limited, his high energy and skill […]

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Kyrie Irving is one of the top point guards in the NBA today. But don’t take our word for it. It would be better coming from someone who actually played alongside Kyrie for several years — a guy like former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Iman Shumpert. Speaking […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made an exciting addition to their roster by selecting Jordan Hawkins with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Hawkins, a sharpshooting guard from the University of Connecticut and a national champion, brings a wealth of talent to the Pelicans’ backcourt. In this article, we delve into a […]

The Indiana Pacers are building a core and becoming a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Indiana changed their roster at the 2021-22 deadline when they traded away All-Star Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for young and promising guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton has become the centerpiece for the Pacers and made his first All-Star […]