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Rui Hachimura is one of the biggest names on the market once NBA free agency opens on Friday. The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep the 25-year-old in LA following an eye-opening half-season, but they will likely face some stiff competition from opposing teams for Hachimura’s signature. For his part, Hachimura is focused solely on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are intent on making Austin Reaves a franchise staple. In his latest Substack — and consistent with prior reporting — well-connected NBA reporter Marc Stein reaffirmed the organization’s desire to match any offer that may be presented to the 25-year-old restricted free agent, who went undrafted just two years ago. Per […]

It is not often that fans see NBA Draft picks from an HBCU. Most of them do have connections through relatives and even immediate family members like the Thompson twins. The 2023 Draft Class has its fair share of HBCU roots. None are more prominent than the Charlotte Hornets’ second overall pick Brandon Miller and […]

The Phoenix Suns now have a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, and apparently, it has other NBA teams concerned. It’s not only because of the top-heavy roster of the team though, but also due to its possible implications in the upcoming free agency. According to the latest rumors, there are […]

The Toronto Raptors ranked 28th in the NBA in three-pointing shooting last season. The team attempted to address the need for better outside shooting with the selection of Bill Self product Gradey Dick of the Kansas Jayhawks. The sharpshooter Dick was taken 13th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. A 6-foot-6 forward with a 6-foot-9 […]

It looks like Damian Lillard’s meeting with Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin went well. In fact the Portland exec even released a statement where he basically implied that they’re not trading Lillard. “I met with Dame and Aaron Goodwin this afternoon. We had a great dialogue. We remain committed to building a winner […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to make their revenge season. Their loss to the eventual NBA Champions Denver Nuggets prompted a lot of changes including the trade for Bradley Beal. One thing remains constant among all these movements. The competitive spirits of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker remain unwavering. The All-Star duo of the Suns […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a massive trade heading into the year, pairing Rudy Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns. However, with the Timberwolves still facing an early playoff exit, Minnesota might be looking at another major shake up. Towns is currently considered more tradeable between him and Gobert, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. Teams covert Towns’ youth, […]

The Orlando Magic had a great draft and added to their young core. Orlando held the 6th and 11th overall picks in the draft and selected Anthony Black and Jett Howard. They have a plethora of young talent, and their core could be competitive this season. Black and Howard will join a young core with […]

Paolo Banchero was on such a good trajectory to play for Team Italy during the FIBA World Cup. The Orlando Magic’s Rookie of the Year acquired his Italian citizenship during the pandemic and was ecstatic to play for the team. A verbal commitment even got the Italian Basketball Federation president Gianni Petrucci hyped. However, this […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas firmly believes the Orlando Magic made a mistake with the No. 6 pick in the recently concluded rookie draft. For those who missed it, the Magic selected Arkansas basketball standout Anthony Black with the sixth pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. It was quite a surprise since they already have […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly exercised Xavier Tillman Sr.’s contract option, per Grizzlies PR on Twitter. This isn’t a move that will draw much attention, but it also shouldn’t be overlooked. Tillman is a steady role player who will help Memphis next season. Tillman, 24, is coming off his best season in the NBA. He’s now […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to rebound from a disappointing close to a promising 2023 campaign, and rookie Dereck Lively II is excited to get to work with his new teammate Luka Doncic. “It’s definitely going to get scary when I set a good pick and he gets down the lane,” Lively II told Callie […]

It is no secret that Damian Lillard wants to stay with the Portland Trailblazers. However, his loyalty to the team comes with building around him. General manager Joe Cronin may have just compromised that relationship during the NBA Draft when they acquired G League Ignite’s Scoot Henderson. Damian Lillard was very vocal about trading the […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young shared a rather emotional message on Monday after the team traded his running mate John Collins to the Utah Jazz. In a farewell message for the high-flyer, Young couldn’t help but look back at all the “crazy memories” they had in their time together in Atlanta. Collins joined the Hawks […]

Previous NBA players try to make assessing rookies easier by comparing them to legends that came before them. This year’s NBA Draft is no different for Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks as Dereck Lively II got his fair share of comparisons. The most prominent of which was when Michael Finley compared the Duke basketball center to […]

In spite of the fact that Draymond Green decided to turn down his player option with the Golden State Warriors next season, the general expectation is that this move was done in order to negotiate a better deal with the Dubs. Simply put, the former Defensive Player of the Year isn’t going anywhere. … Or […]

They can’t all be blockbusters. Just hours after the stunning Atlanta Hawks move of finally making a John Collins trade with the Utah Jazz, the team announced another roster move regarding the fate of Donovan Williams to much less fanfare. On Monday afternoon, the Hawks tweeted, “We have requested waivers on two-way guard Donovan Williams.” […]

Damian Lillard is well aware of all the buzz surrounding his future with the Portland Trail Blazers. In fact, the seven-time All-Star is partly responsible for all the swirling trade rumors after he previously identified the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets as potential landing spots if he ever asks out of Portland. At this […]

While Houston Rockets point guard Amen Thompson — the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — was introduced alongside 20th overall pick Cam Whitmore, his twin brother was in the crowd alongside his family to offer support. #Rockets rookies Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, and their families, including twin brother Ausar Thompson (back) […]

Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson loves watching the NBA, but you know what he doesn’t love? The cost of watching those games in League Pass! Thompson admitted as much in his introductory presser on Monday. As he expressed his love for watching basketball ever since he was a kid, Thompson couldn’t help but take a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just took Naz Reid off the NBA free agency market by locking him up to a three-year extension worth $43 million. Along with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, Minnesota’s frontcourt is now worth a whopping $443 million combined — between just these three players. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins thinks that enough is enough. […]

Victor Wembanyama has backed out of playing for France in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but he made sure to emphasize that the San Antonio Spurs didn’t pressure him to do so. The no. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft announced Monday that he’s not going to join the French national team in their […]

When the Golden State Warriors completed a trade for Chris Paul, many remembered the days when Paul and Steph Curry went at it in a heated rivalry when the Warriors and Houston Rockets were contenders in the Western Conference. However, Chris Paul explained that he has had a good relationship with Steph Curry since he […]

Amid rampant speculation about his playing future, Dallas Mavericks impending free agent Kyrie Irving made an eye-opening move by surrendering his No. 2 jersey to incoming rookie Dereck Lively II. As well as telling the Mavs that he would like to wear No. 11 if he should return (h/t ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon). Derek Lively […]

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 […]

Last week, the Golden State Warriors shocked many people by trading guard Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul and draft assets. Paul and the Warriors have quite the history together, as Paul has played against the Warriors in the playoffs several times over the course of his storied career, namely […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a solid yet relatively uneventful 2023 NBA Draft. They drafted 6’6″ guard Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th overall pick in the draft, and then they traded up from the 47th pick to the 40th pick and selected Pepperdine forward Maxwell Lewis. But a recent rumor revealed that there’s an Austin […]

Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby is at a crossroads. He is entering the final non-option year of his contract, and the Raptors may be going in several different directions, so of which could lead to an OG Anunoby trade. At this point, we don’t know what will happen next in the career of one of […]

Ahead and through the 2023 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks are rumored to be fixated on a trade for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. However, with the Hawks reportedly sending John Collins to the Utah Jazz in a deal that netted them just Rudy Gay and a second-round pick, it may be time to reassess […]

The San Antonio Spurs are mainly known for their draft expertise. Top draft picks include Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard. Heck, the Spurs’ draft prowess can be traced all the way back to David Robinson. And of course, there’s great anticipation for their latest draft pick, No. 1 overall Victor Wembanyama. […]

The Utah Jazz had one of the stronger drafts among any NBA team this year, using its three first round picks to take young, athletic scorers who all offer great length. With the ninth overall pick, Utah selected University of Central Florida forward Taylor Hendricks. At pick number 16 Utah took Baylor guard Keyonte George, […]

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 before the 2023 trade deadline. But fast forward to the […]

One of the NBA’s greatest traditions has finally been put to an end. Fans will no longer have to wonder if and when John Collins will be traded, as the Atlanta Hawks dealt the big man and what is left of his five-year $125 million contract to the Utah Jazz on Monday. It is a […]

Overall, the Portland Trail Blazers had an excellent 2023 NBA draft in a vacuum. The team had Scoot Henderson, the second-best prospect in the draft, fall to them at No. 3 and made an awesome selection at No. 23, picking up Kris Murray from Iowa, who should immediately become a legit 3-and-D wing in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs officially have a new franchise cornerstone after drafting phenom Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick last Thursday. Wemby is easily the most hyped prospect since LeBron James and there will be very high expectations for him in Year One. Although preseason basketball is still a few months away, Spurs fans […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revealed their new G-League team name, the Rip City Remix, on Monday, per Aaron J. Fentress. Trail Blazer G League team name revealed: The Rip City Remix. pic.twitter.com/sbIyRgLCrh — Aaron J. Fentress (@AaronJFentress) June 26, 2023 The reaction has been mixed for the most part, with some fans praising the new […]

The Toronto Raptors addressed their biggest need at the 2023 NBA Draft by selecting Kansas wing Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick. The Raptors needed more shooting and they got arguably the best one in this year’s class. Nonetheless, Toronto could still use more shooting, and continuing to prioritize that in free agency […]

Trade conversations centered around Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard have existed for quite some time now. While they were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals in 2019 by making the Western Conference Finals, the Blazers have not gotten past the first round since. This franchise desperately needs to begin planning for the future, […]