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The Charlotte Hornets still hold the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. The expectation by many is that the Hornets will use that selection to take either Alabama Crimson Tide product Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson of G League Ignite. There’s a good reason to believe that the Hornets will ultimately go […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a Zion Williamson conundrum. The All-Star forward’s talent cannot be doubted but the same can be said about his inability to stay out of headlines. Whether it’s his myriad of injuries (which is mostly out of his control) or his recently unveiled off-court affairs (which he can control), the 22-year-old […]

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson? That’s the question everyone is wondering about following the Phoenix Suns’ recent trade for Bradley Beal. Although there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding Williamson’s future in New Orleans, Bill Simmons believes the Pelicans’ star will be traded soon, per The Bill Simmons podcast, via NBACentral on […]

The NBA’s trade season is officially underway with the recent blockbuster that sent All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. Now, it appears focus could shift toward the New Orleans Pelicans, as their two star cornerstones Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are viewed as players that could be listed on the block at some point […]

The Charlotte Hornets will pick at No. 2 in the 2023 NBA Draft. While that pick has found itself in trade rumors lately, it would be shocking if the Hornets don’t stand pat and draft a high-upside stud that they can pair with LaMelo Ball. With consensus No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama all set […]

In just a matter of days, Victor Wembanyama will hear his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the first overall by in the 2023 NBA Draft. Set to change the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs for the foreseeable future, Wembanyama has already made headlines after signing a deal with Nike. According to […]

In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers pick No. 3 overall… for now. The trade rumors are swirling around the Blazers’ selection, but no one knows what the team is going to do. Will the team trade the pick to get a veteran star to play with Damian Lillard? Or are they leaning […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off another blockbuster trade by landing Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. Despite the new big three in Phoenix, Stephen A Smith will have Suns fans fuming with his ‘title contenders’ list after the trade, via ESPN’s First Take. Stephen A. Smith's list of NBA title contenders for the 2023-24 season […]

The June 18 Bradley Beal blockbuster between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns could prove to have an impact on more than just these two aforementioned clubs. Per reports, the Los Angeles Clippers will be monitoring the status of the D.C.-bound Chris Paul, as they have a presumed interest in adding his talents to their […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently received a 25 game suspension from the NBA and must meet conditions set by the league in order to be reinstated. While Morant did foolishly flash a gun on Instagram live after already being punished for the same thing, rumors are that him and his camp believe the NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors could be heading into a new era. As reported by Shams Charania, veteran Draymond Green has decided to turn down his $27.5 million player option and will enter NBA free agency this summer. Green’s agent Rich Paul released a statement shortly after the news broke, via Woj: “We will continue to […]

The Orlando Magic are coming off an abysmal NBA campaign in 2022-23, but JJ Redick believes the team will make a huge stride next season — and potentially even quality for the playoffs. “It’s hard to talk about expectations until we see what happens on draft night, and we see what happens in free agency. […]

The Houston Rockets may have a trick up their sleeve after all but telegraphing their selection with the 2023 No. 4 pick. However, nearly every year there’s always a team that makes a surprising pick on draft night, and the Rockets could be that team this year. The San Antonio Spurs are poised to select […]

Gradey Dick is expected to get taken off the board in the first round of the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. The former Kansas Jayhawks sniper said to Shams Charania of The Athletic that he is looking at Los Angeles Clippers two-way star Paul George as a model for the type of player he wants to […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and there are plenty of rumors circulating around the league. One team in plenty of discussions is the Orlando Magic, who own the No. 6 and No. 11 picks. The Magic also have one of the best young rosters in the league, with Paolo Banchero, Franz […]

The Phoenix Suns have returned to the forefront of the NBA thanks to their blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal. With Beal in town now, the Suns can trot out their new big three, which features Beal alongside Kevin Durant, who was acquired in a massive trade himself just a few months […]

Chris Paul may be on the Washington Wizards right now, but there is widespread belief that he will be moved sometime in the near future. If and when that happens, expect a fading dynasty to be in pursuit. The Golden State Warriors already had their sights set on the point guard and could be preparing […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns entering superteam territory with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and now Bradley Beal, Stephen A. Smith still doesn’t believe the team is a title contender next season. “I’m not sold on it, I’m certainly not Kendrick Perkins, I don’t know what the h**l he’s talking about, the best team in the NBA, […]

The NBA trade season officially came underway on the evening of June 18, as All-Star guard Bradley Beal was dealt from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns. Though involving a top-flight talent, many fans and media pundits quickly questioned the specifics of the transaction, as the headliners of the D.C.-bound package are aging legend […]

Chris Paul is all but guaranteed to be playing elsewhere besides the Washington Wizards after being traded from the Phoenix Suns. Whether he is dealt somewhere or he is waived by the Wizards, Brian Windhorst believes the Los Angeles Clippers are a stronger candidate for Chris Paul than the Los Angeles Lakers. "I think that […]

The Bradley Beal trade saga did not take long. Not even a week after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Washington Wizards and Beal’s camp will be working on a suitable course of action regarding both the three-time All-Star and the franchise’s future, the Wizards have dealt away their franchise star to the […]

For many, social media is a cesspool and represents the worst of modern society. Others use it as their primary source of news. But then there are those rabid sports fans who scour every thread and old post to piece together a puzzle. Not just any puzzle, though- a prophetic one that held the answers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge offseason underway in both NBA free agency and the 2023 NBA Draft. With the NBA Draft taking place this Thursday, the Lakers need to do their due diligence this week in preparing for the No. 17 pick, especially if they want to include the selection in a trade. […]

Are the Phoenix Suns the favorite to win the 2023-24 NBA championship after swinging yet another blockbuster trade, this time for star shooting guard Bradley Beal? Not quite yet. They certainly have a ton of glaring holes on their roster at the moment that they may not have the financial might to fill with the […]

The Miami Heat are looking to be major players in the trade and free agency market this summer after coming up short in the 2023 NBA Finals. Miami has been in the mix of what is already becoming a hot trade rumor mill. The Heat have been linked to several big names who could get […]

The Phoenix Suns are cooking. Not only did they acquire three-time All-Star Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, they did so for the low price of Chris Paul (a player they would have waived anyway), Landry Shamet (is he really worth $11+ million?), and some low-value draft picks and swaps. That is incredible value for […]

Chris Paul was shockingly traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards on Sunday in a blockbuster deal that sent Bradley Beal the other way — and CP3 found out about the transaction while on a plane to New York. “I was surprised,” Paul said on Good Morning America on Monday. “I found out […]

James Harden, during last year’s offseason, took a huge pay cut to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes that the front office could make an addition that would help the Joel Embiid-led core get over the hump. Not even a year later, and here the Sixers are, having exited the playoffs in the second […]

Sunday evening, the NBA world was completely floored by the blockbuster trade between the Wizards and Suns that sent All-Star guard Bradley Beal out to Phoenix. In exchange, the Washington D.C.-bound package was headlined by a slew of second-round picks and the remaining two seasons of Chris Paul’s contract. After having somewhat of a down […]

The Houston Rockets are approaching the fourth year of the rebuild they began to embark on when they dealt James Harden in early 2021. However, the Rockets are nowhere near the playoff contention picture yet. Missing out on a top-three pick in the 2023 NBA Draft only rubbed salt on their wounds. But with new […]

Bradley Beal has finally been traded. After years of wondering will they or won’t they, the Washington Wizards traded their franchise cornerstone to the Phoenix Suns, commencing a rebuild while a new big three forms. While the details of the deal are not yet final, the crux of it is that Beal and Jordan Goodwin […]

Sunday’s bombshell news surrounding Bradley Beal’s blockbuster trade from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns garnered all sorts of reactions from in and around the NBA. Generally speaking, though, most folks couldn’t believe that the Wizards agreed to send their now-former cornerstone superstar to the Suns for such a bargain. Apparently, opposing teams in […]

Chris Paul is now headed to the Washington Wizards as part of the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade deal that will see the three-time All-Star take his talents to the Phoenix Suns. Nevertheless, this hasn’t stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from pursuing CP3. In fact, LA may have taken a step closer toward finally bringing Paul […]

Now that they’ve landed Bradley Beal in a blockbuster trade deal with the Washington Wizards, most fans believe that the next logical step for the Phoenix Suns would be to try and move Deandre Ayton in exchange for more pieces. The Suns are going to be extremely top-heavy right now with Beal joining Kevin Durant […]

Draymond Green is the Golden State Warriors’ vocal leader, and as someone who wears his emotions on his sleeve, his presence has been critical in the Dubs’ success over the years. However, that is a double-edged sword for Dray, as his emotional outbursts on the court have brought him plenty of troubles as well. Green’s […]

The Phoenix Suns’ new Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal looks really, really good on paper. However, it’s not without any issue. By acquiring Beal, the Suns put themselves in a difficult financial situation. On their Big 3 alone, they have $129.1 million of their 2023-24 salary committed to them. For […]

New York Knicks stud Josh Hart is pretty plugged in when it comes to NBA news on social media. As such, it comes as no surprise that he was one of the first players to react as soon as the bombshell trade between the Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns came to light. Hart’s stunned […]

After acquiring Kevin Durant in February, the Phoenix Suns had justifiably high hopes entering the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately for them, they were one of four victims of the rampaging Denver Nuggets en route to a first-ever championship, with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant unable to stave off the Nikola Jokic-led onslaught and being resigned […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, made sure to show extra love for his dad on Father’s Day. On his Instagram story, Bronny shared a photo of him and LeBron while they were working out together. The eldest of the James brood captioned his post with, “happy father’s day […]