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The Miami Heat had only pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and they used that on UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez. For a team that’s looking to get back to the NBA Finals after a phenomenal playoff run, Jaquez was a home-run pick. He’s ready to win now. A strong showing at the NBA Draft combine […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone and the hopes and dreams of many players have finally become reality. Now that all the dust has settled, the talk now turns to which teams made out well, which teams maybe did not so well and which teams came away with absolute steals. Every draft there […]

In the aftermath of their housecleaning week where they traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, the Washington Wizards placed their focus on the 2023 NBA Draft. Washington entered Thursday night with four picks — No. 8, No. 35, No. 42, and No. 57. Ultimately, the Wizards left the draft with two new players. They traded […]

Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, received a warm welcome to San Antonio on Friday and was loving it. Wembanyama arrived in the Alamo City the day after being drafted by the Spurs, and was greeted by a mob of fans who were waiting for […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug themselves a massive hole in how they constructed their roster, tried to climb out and somehow dug an even bigger one. Then, as desperation set in, owner Mark Cuban and company decided to dive fully into this crater and engage in tank mode at the end of the season. It will […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, and when it comes to long-term potential, many predict him to have a highly successful and at least a Hall of Fame career. However, former NBA player Chandler Parsons doesn’t see him winning Rookie of the Year, especially with Scoot Henderson looking more NBA-ready […]

Damian Lillard’s future is still to be determined after the Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard was not traded on Draft Day. Many believe the Trail Blazers are interested in a full-fledged youth movement which would make a Lillard trade quite likely. The team mentioned most frequently as a trade partner for Portland is the Miami […]

It’s safe to say Kendrick Perkins is not happy with the Boston Celtics’ decision to trade Marcus Smart in order to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. To recall, the Celtics made the decision to part ways with Smart, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal that landed them Porzingis and a couple of first-round […]

There are a ton of perks when you’re the richest athlete to ever step foot on Earth. Michael Jordan sold his basketball team for billions, a $29 million mansion that he doesn’t mind hasn’t been sold for almost a decade, one of the rarest cars in the world… The list goes on. But one of […]

Count Houston Rockets fan favorite Alperen Sengun among the quartet of NBA players expected to play for Turkish national team in the FIBA Pre-Qualifying Olympic Tournament from Aug. 12-20, according to EuroHoops. Sengun will be joined by fellow NBA fraternity members Cedi Osman of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Furkan Korkmaz of the Philadelphia 76ers and Omer […]

The Detroit Pistons picked at no. 5 in the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Overtime Elite star Ausar Thompson. Detroit did the Thompson twins a favor by selecting the 6-foot-7 wing after his brother Amen Thompson was taken 4th overall by the Houston Rockets. Aside from the 5th overall selection, Detroit also had No. 31 […]

Maybe Chris Paul should hire his son to be his agent. For the second time in less than a week, it was Chris Paul’s son who informed the NBA star that he had been traded, this time to the Golden State Warriors. On Sunday, Chris Paul was on a plane when his 14-year-old son texted […]

The New York Knicks haven’t always been able to sign the biggest names in free agency. However, in recent years, they’ve managed to get excellent production from some under-the-radar signings. With the Knicks looking to sign some free agents when the signing period begins June 30, we decided to look at the best free-agent signings […]

Few people believed that the Miami Heat could survive the Eastern Conference and enjoy one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in history. And few believe they can do it again next season. Although Tyler Herro will be back on the court by then, there are plenty of roadblocks this perpetually adversity-ridden […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, and the Indiana Pacers picks are Jarace Walker from Houston at No. 8, Ben Sheppard from Belmont at No. 26, Mojave King from G League Ignite at No. 47, and Isaiah Wong from Miami at No. 55. The franchise also made some shrewd trades and picked up […]

Mere hours after the basketball world was rocked by the Chris Paul-Jordan Poole trade, the Golden State Warriors continued revamping their during the 2023 NBA Draft. Entering Thursday night’s proceedings with just the No. 19 overall pick, new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office pounced when a prospect they liked fell all […]

The Detroit Pistons came out of yet another NBA Draft with an impressive group of players. G League Ignite forward Ausar Thompson and Houston guard Marcus Sasser are joining Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart in the Motor City as they try to build toward the postseason. The Pistons chose Thompson, one […]

Many were projecting Dariq Whitehead as a Top 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft at this time last year. After a foot fracture derailed his freshman season, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard/small forward fell to the Brooklyn Nets at 21st overall Thursday. The second-ranked player in the class of 2022 out of the prestigious Montverde […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went on Thursday night with no blockbuster trades being made. However, there were a few moves made in the days leading up to the draft. The Utah Jazz entered the night with three first-round choices after they deal Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert last offseason. The emergence of Lauri […]

By hiring Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets signaled their intention to be a serious basketball team; By grabbing Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore in the 2023 NBA Draft, they signaled their intention to be an obscenely fun one. The undisputed winners on Thursday night (non-Spurs edition), the Rockets grabbed two of the very best players […]

Toronto Raptors took Kansas Jayhawks’ Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he is already making headlines with his personality. His former university is running with this narrative, posting a video dubbing Gradey Dick ‘The most interesting rookie in the league,’ via Bleacher Report. Gradey Dick is One […]

Marcus Smart’s nine-year stint with the Boston Celtics is over. In a three-team trade that netted Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks, the Celtics traded their longest-tenured player and their emotional leader to the Memphis Grizzlies. After the trade was made official, Smart issued a long goodbye to the Celtics and stated his excitement to get […]

It goes without saying: the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft with Victor Wembanyama. Everyone and their mother have known it for over two months now when lady luck sang towards the Spurs’ ping pong balls and landed them the No. 1 overall pick. Thursday night was nothing but a formality for San […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe was expected to get picked in the 2023 NBA Draft, but ultimately went undrafted. Luckily, he finds his new home on Friday as the Indiana Pacers have signed him to a two-way NBA contract, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Oscar Tshiebwe joins Connecticut’s Adama Sanogo and Gonzaga’s Drew Timme as […]

Gregg Popovich has been accused of many things. Extravagant tipping at restaurants. Outspoken political views. And above all, being an expert at the craft of professional basketball coaching. Now he has drafted a player in Victor Wembanyama, a universally agreed upon generational talent, that checks so many of Popovich’s boxes that the question has to […]

How did the New Orleans Pelicans fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? New Orleans entered Thursday’s draft with the No. 14 selection after ending the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40. It took second place in the Southwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference. The Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic […]

The Boston Celtics have been active this offseason, so much so that almost every one of their guards has been mentioned in trade talks. Ironically, point guard Marcus Smart, who was previously the longest-tenured Celtic, has been the only one to actually get dealt so far. Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was […]

To be a top-five 2023 NBA Draft selection, Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson has perhaps been underdiscussed, with fans reveling over the eye-popping athleticism and passing ability of his brother Amen Thompson. To that, Au. Thompson simply points to his “IQ, finishing at the rim, becoming a better catch-and-shoot shooter, coming off screens…,” per The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be credited for one of the best free agent signings in league history because of their swoop on LeBron James in 2018. LeBron is definitely one of the greatest of all time, and for the Lakers to have lured LeBron as a free agent is a monumental win for the […]

The Toronto Raptors decided to draft Kansas guard Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Pick. Gradey Dick showed off a little of his personality after the draft, displaying an unreal Donald Duck impersonation, via Bleacher Report. Gradey Dick's impersonation of Donald Duck is UNREAL 😂 (@SiriusXMNBA)pic.twitter.com/5qTRRUiYSx — Bleacher […]

A roar of excitement quickly turned to tears of joy for Victor Wembanyama after NBA commissioner Adam Silver called his name as the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. A generational talent this league has truly never seen before, Wembanyama is heading to the San Antonio Spurs, one of the NBA’s greatest franchises […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is now in the rearview mirror as the first step of the 2024 season is now complete. Stay tuned for our NBA odds series for more on betting around The Association. Outside of the first three selections of the draft, there wasn’t much excitement. However, many teams improved their rosters over […]

The Golden State Warriors clearly have grown tired of the proverb, “let the kids play,” and appear to be going all in on building a veteran core who can lead them back into championship contention next season. Trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul strongly supports the notion that the front office is trying to shift […]

The Portland Trailblazers were embroiled in a plethora of rumors heading into the 2023 NBA Draft, but ultimately went for the status quo. They had three picks in the NBA Draft, starting with the No.3 overall selection. Scoot Henderson heard his name called at No.3 and is now projected to be Damian Lillard’s backcourt mate […]

Marcus Smart is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s going to take some time to get used to that. The Boston Celtics parted ways with their heart-and-soul player in a trade that brought in Kristaps Porzingis and draft picks. Memphis is beyond happy to get Smart, a Defensive Player of the Year with tons […]

At the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Utah Jazz began to see their decisions pay off. The Jazz tore down their roster last offseason, trading away Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and others. In return, they got a ton of future draft capital for years to come. This year’s draft marked the first time […]

With the duo of Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert still feeling like an awkward fit, the Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams tied to the Portland Trail Blazers and the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Blazers would keep the pick, selecting explosive G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson on Thursday night. […]

The NBA Summer League offers varying levels of excitement and importance depending on the fan base, but the Dallas Mavs and Oklahoma City Thunder project to be two of the most interesting teams to follow in 2023’s iteration. An opening clash between the two franchises that will feature the long-awaited return of top prospect Chet […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came into the 2023 NBA Draft with no selections. Over the course of a few wild hours and with trades zipping around every which way, that did not change. The Sixers prepared to take the easy road by buying a late draft pick, as evidenced by a leaked picture of their draft […]