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In case any of you forgot, this is not D’Angelo Russell’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by LA as the No. 2 overall pick back in 2015, and he actually had the chance to play alongside the late, great Kobe Bryant during D-Lo’s first two seasons in the league. Another […]

Just like that, the 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Hawks welcomed three rookies to the roster via the NBA Draft. Atlanta has 14 players under contract for them in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Guard Trae Young, forward John Collins, guard Dejounte Murray and center Clint […]

As expected, the San Antonio Spurs gave Victor Wembanyama a warm welcome as soon as he arrived in the city. This included a historic dinner with his new coach Gregg Popovich, along with a handful of Spurs legends. Attending the momentous occasion was none other than Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, David Robinson, and Sean Elliot. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been exploring trades for John Collins for weeks now, and moving him reportedly remains their “top priority.” So far, however, things haven’t gone well for them on that end. In fact, it seems there’s a lack of interest in Collins, with NBA insider Marc Stein writing on Substack that more teams […]

San Antonio Spurs fans recently got their first taste of No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama shortly after the 2023 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old took the court in full Spurs uniform, which was indeed a sight to behold. Unfortunately, he wasn’t exactly very impressive in terms of getting the ball inside the hoop. In the […]

Count legendary local sports journalist Bob Ryan among those skeptical of the Boston Celtics’ stunning trade for Kristaps Porzingis. The 77-year-old former Boston Globe columnist slammed the Celtics’ new big man on the latest episode of his NBA podcast with Jeff Goodman, calling the towering Porzingis “7’3 going on 6’2 the way he plays basketball.” "I'm […]

How did the Indiana Pacers fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pacers entered the draft with the need to add a starting power forward to pair with center Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Turner signed a two-year, $60 million contract extension in January, locking down the former No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA […]

What path can the Minnesota Timberwolves go down following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? Minnesota ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40, putting them at second place in the Northwest Division and at the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They earned the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs following […]

The Washington Wizards ended the 2023 NBA Draft with two rookies. The Wizards needed to address their need at point guard as they went into the offseason. They traded for guard Tyus Jones, forward Danilo Gallinari, center Mike Muscala and the No. 35 pick in the NBA Draft in the deal that sent forward Kristaps […]

Victor Wembanyama is broadly considered the best NBA prospect since LeBron James, but that hardly guarantees him the ultimate status of becoming a San Antonio Spurs legend. As the process toward reaching that goal begins, the French wunderkind is already learning from franchise icons who helped the Spurs sustain the league’s longest-running dynasty. Just 24 […]

The time has finally come for the San Antonio Spurs, as Victor Wembanyama is officially a member of the team. Now that the Spurs have their future superstar, NBA fans are anxious to see him on the court in San Antonio. They will get to see Wembanyama during the NBA Summer League, but Saturday provided […]

It’s still unclear where Patrick Beverley will be playing next season as free agency fast approaches. Whether he returns to the Chicago Bulls or signs elsewhere on the open market, though, one thing is for sure about the hard-nosed, defense-first guard: He won’t be letting rookies off easy. Beverley sent a message to the 2023 […]

Although the Charlotte Hornets’ future is bright after selecting Brandon Miller with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the team is likely still a few years away from contending for an NBA championship. However, Brandon Miller wouldn’t agree with that assessment. The Hornets new star made a bold NBA Finals prediction after […]

The Phoenix Suns announced their acquisition of Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in a press release Saturday. BRING SOME EXTRA HEAT TO THE VALLEY! Welcome to the Suns, Bradley! 🏜️ pic.twitter.com/vIKkSPOoWi — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 24, 2023 Beal, who is 29 years old, was acquired from the Wizards in a three-team deal with […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks tried to make a trade that included their first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Mavs and Hawks couldn’t agree upon which Atlanta player would go to Dallas in a deal. The Mavericks wanted Clint Capela. The Hawks wanted to trade John Collins, according to NBA insider Marc […]

The New York Knicks will not exercise Derrick Rose’s contract option, per Knicks writer Steve Popper. Rose, who emerged as a team and fan favorite in New York, will enter NBA free agency. Some rumors have linked Derrick Rose back to the Chicago Bulls, where he previously won an MVP. A return to Chicago would […]

The Boston Celtics ultimately agreed to a deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards. However, prior to the trade, another team was reportedly expected to make a run at adding Porzingis, per Marc Stein’s of The Stein Line. According to Stein, various teams expected the Utah Jazz to try to sign Porzingis if […]

Did Victor Wembanyama predict that the San Antonio Spurs would land the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery? Wembanyama, who ended up getting selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by San Antonio, claims to have made that exact prediction. “It wasn’t a feeling, it was like a certainty,” Wembanyama said, […]

Orlando Magic point guard Anthony Black, who they selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, stands tall at a listed 6-foot-7 and 198 pounds. At that size, with his skillset as a bouncy playmaker, he’s bound to be a constant mismatch at his position. As a team with plenty of length, […]

The NBA Draft happened Thursday night. Sixty rookies were selected by an NBA team, opening a chance for them to have professional careers. This is often the most important day in an NBA player’s life. For it, players want to have style since they are viewed on national television. Even though he was picked five […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of big questions on their plate as they enter the 2023 NBA offseason. After failing to make the 2023 NBA Playoffs after losing in the Play-In Tournament to the Miami Heat, the Bulls could be staring down the barrel at a potentially franchise-defining offseason. It’s safe to say there’s […]

The Denver Nuggets are still on a high after winning the franchise’s first NBA Championship. Their fans are not as focused on the NBA Draft compared to other franchises, but one must remember that key cogs like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. are all home-grown talent in Denver. Furthermore, draft steals like […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup set to take place from August 25 to September 10, Team USA just received major news with the commitment of Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year. Banchero was originally expected to play for Team Italy, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Orlando’s Paolo […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday night. Sixty of the world’s most talented young basketball prospects — headlined by French sensation Victor Wembanyama — heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be […]

The Boston Celtics are not messing around. On the eve of NBA Draft night, they dealt away longtime point guard Marcus Smart, who’s been with the team since 2014, for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks. The trade signifies that the Celtics are going all-in on their current core, as a hefty luxury tax bill […]

The Atlanta Hawks, despite already boasting the talents of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, drafted guard Kobe Bufkin with the 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. And it’s not hard to see why: Bufkin, as the kids say, has that dog in him, which bodes well for his ability to contribute for a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been fairly busy to start the 2023 NBA offseason. While they have had to deal with the repercussions of Ja Morant’s continued off-court issues, they haven’t been stagnant as they look to upgrade their roster. And while their two additions in the 2023 NBA Draft weren’t the most exciting, they are […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday night. Sixty of the world’s most talented young basketball prospects heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be excited about during the 2023 NBA Draft than […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday. Sixty of the world’s top young basketball prospects heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be excited about during the 2023 NBA Draft than the San […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is officially in the books, and unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama ended up being the first overall pick of the draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama is one of the most hyped up prospects in recent memory, and everyone is curious to see how he will transition to the NBA. That topic […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 teams in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

James Harden’s free agency remains one of, if not the most pressing matter in the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason. Harden, for all his faults, remains one of the best playmakers in the NBA today. Losing him for nothing — perhaps to the Houston Rockets — would make it difficult for the Sixers to continue building around […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a pretty interesting set of circumstances in the 2023 NBA Draft. Of course, they aimed to fortify their roster and set the stage for a brighter future. The draft presented a pivotal opportunity for the team to address its needs. They needed to secure talented prospects who could contribute immediately and […]

Damian Lillard sent the whole NBA Twitterverse into a frenzy on Friday after he went on Instagram Live seemingly vibing on Will Smith’s “Miami” song. Considering how the Miami Heat have been pursuing the Portland Trail Blazers star, it naturally got people talking and assuming that Dame wants to go to the Vice City franchise. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant didn’t hold back in his criticism of NBA fans and the media alike when it comes to ranking players. On Friday, Durant joined a Twitter Spaces called “Kevin Durant is not top 5.” As he argued with the host, the Suns forward questioned why fans and the media often relate […]

The Sacramento Kings have set their sights on the future with their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a promising season that marked their return to the playoffs, the Kings aimed to strengthen their roster with talented prospects. Let’s evaluate the grades for the players they selected and analyze how they fit into the […]

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2023 NBA Draft with most of their players swirling in trade rumors. The whole roster was practically available in the market, so the NBA pundits had no idea who the Hawks will target at No. 15 in the draft. Some players like Jett Howard and Dereck Lively II were drafted […]

After falling one pick shy of a generational talent, the Charlotte Hornets landed another potential franchise-caliber player in Brandon Miller in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether fans agree or disagree with the Hornets’ draft selection, Miller’s game backs up his draft stock and was just as worthy as Scoot Henderson to be selected number two […]

The Toronto Raptors made an intriguing and calculated move during the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft when they decided to select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick. This strategic choice sparked considerable interest and excitement among fans and experts alike. As a sharpshooter hailing from the University of Kansas, Dick brings an exceptional shooting […]