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The Los Angeles Lakers brought in Gabe Vincent this offseason, with the hope that he could be a key depth player for them to help out LeBron James and Anthony Davis, just as he helped out Jimmy Butler with the Miami Heat last season, and former Laker James Worthy spoke about how he feels about […]

The New York Knicks are coming off a successful regular season that saw them earn a top five seed in the Eastern Conference. They knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round without home court advantage before falling to the Miami Heat in the second round. They’ll have some key questions to answer heading […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season set to tip-off this week, the biggest storyline surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers is the James Harden trade drama. Harden had requested a trade in the offseason and had reportedly had the Los Angeles Clippers as his preferred destination. Those talks have seemingly stalled and while Harden initially reported to training […]

The Orlando Magic, who landed in the middle of the pack at 15th in defense last season, are setting their sights higher for the 2023-24 campaign. The team allowed an average of 114 points per game, with a defensive rating of 113.7, placing them near the league’s bottom half. Nevertheless, with elite defenders like Jonathan […]

There is no doubt in any NBA fan’s mind that the New Orleans Pelicans have one of the most talented rosters in the league. When Zion Williamson was healthy last season, the Pelicans were slugging it out with their West counterparts for the top seed in the conference. Unfortunately, injuries piled up for New Orleans, […]

In recent years, the NBA’s G League has become a developing ground for NBA teams to stash potential prospects without them having to take up a regular season roster spot. These players are signed to two-way contracts allowing them to split time between their NBA team and their G League affiliate. They’re only allowed a […]

The Orlando Magic are a team seemingly in NBA purgatory. They’re not good enough to make the playoffs or the play-in tournament but they’re not quite bad enough to get a really high lottery pick. Even if they were that bad, they have had so many top lottery picks in recent seasons and nothing to […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has been at the center of endless controversy. Morant has had growing pains in his young NBA career as he navigates managing his brand image off the court. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old has plenty of great things ahead of him. He returns from his NBA suspension on December 19th to continue […]

After winning the 2023 NBA championship, the Denver Nuggets found themselves looking to retool their bench. Head coach Michael Malone normally plays a tight rotation, but the Nuggets lost their top two bench options in Bruce Brown and Jeff Green to free agency. With Green in particular, he was the Nuggets backup big man and […]

All eyes on the Milwaukee Bucks in the coming 2023-24 NBA season will be on their shiny new superstar duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for obvious reasons. What’s not immediately noticeable, especially for casual fans, are the other pieces on Milwaukee’s roster like forward MarJon Beauchamp. But let the Greek Freak add a […]

Another LeBron James may hit the NBA in namesake if Bronny James enters the league, but according to retired small forward Matt Barnes, there will never be another LeBron James in terms of play. While speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on Bovada’s Scoop B Talks, Barnes discussed if anyone could replicate the career accomplishments […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season set to tip-off next week, there’s going to be a flurry of roster moves within the next few days. Teams officially have until Monday, Oct. 23 to cut their rosters down to a maximum of 15 standard contract spots and three two-way contract spots. The Milwaukee Bucks certainly made a […]

After Andre Iguodala officially called it a career, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made sure to honor his former teammate and show him the love and respect he deserves. On Instagram, Curry shared a rather touching message to pay tribute to Iguodala and the incredible career he has had. Iggy was a key part […]

Until Saturday, Darvin Ham was unwilling to reveal whom he intends to start at small forward when the Los Angeles Lakers begin their season against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Tuesday. Ham didn’t waste time disclosing his four other starters. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves were no-brainers. Ham declared D’Angelo Russell […]

Kevin Durant is a member of the Phoenix Suns now, but that hasn’t stopped NBA analyst and former player Matt Barnes from bringing him up in conversation about the 2023-2024 Oklahoma City Thunder. Led by players like Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the latter a breakout superstar last season, the Thunder have their […]

LeBron James is preparing for the 2023-24 season. He’s hoping to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals after LA was eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals a season ago. LeBron, who has dealt with critics over the years, fired back at the haters during a recent interview. “I […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to finalize their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season. After handing a two-way contract to forward Justin Minaya on Friday, the Rip City franchise released another player and picked up a new signing. Portland waived former NBA lottery pick Kevin Knox and signed ex-Suns forward Ish Wainwright in the process, […]

A host of factors, including Anthony Davis and the quality of this Los Angeles Lakers team, are motivating LeBron James in his 21st NBA season. The Denver Nuggets are not one of them. James hit on numerous topics during a session with reporters after Lakers practice on Saturday — the last time he’ll take questions […]

The Sacramento Kings come off a red-hot 2022-23 season. The Kings made the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006. Even greater, they did it as a top-three seed in the Western Conference. As De’Aaron Fox and company conclude the NBA preseason, the excitement continues. Kings fans will have their eyes dazzled with the […]

The Phoenix Suns can no longer sign former forward Ish Wainwright to a two-way contract. Wainwright is signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Wainwright, who played his last two seasons with the Suns, will reunite with former Phoenix center Deandre Ayton in Portland. The Trail Blazers waived […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are betting a lot on Rudy Gobert after trading for him last offseason, and he recently did an interview in which he opened up about fans’ perception that he is declining. “I’m kind of used to being counted out,” Rudy Gobert said, via Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. “It’s been the […]

Charles Barkley is a Hall of Fame power forward in the NBA and was considered to be one of the best rebounders ever despite being undersized at 6-foot-6. Nevertheless, he carved out a decorated NBA career with 11 All-Star appearances, 11 All-NBA team selections, and an MVP. Given Barkley’s storied career, have you ever wondered […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches, Orlando Magic’s head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the team’s internal competitive spirit, signaling a more challenging road ahead for established players and newcomers alike. Mosley addressed Cole Anthony’s understanding of that dynamic at Friday’s practice prior to the preseason finale against Flamengo. Anthony, entering his fourth season with the […]

After straining his hamstring days before the start of training camp, Cam Johnson participated in Brooklyn Nets practice for the first time this preseason on Saturday. Johnson had no restrictions, and Brooklyn expects the forward to be available for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I think his progression to get to this point […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker enjoyed himself at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ wild comeback 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS Friday night. Booker, who is an old-school guy, was observed with a camcorder that became a meme. He then posted this reaction after the Diamondbacks’ victory, in which they overcame […]

Derrick Rose is a veteran point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose began his career in Chicago with the Bulls, and while he suffered a handful of injuries, Derrick Rose cemented himself in the NBA after becoming the youngest player to win the MVP award in league history. Furthermore, he has prolonged his career by […]

For months, the Los Angeles Clippers have been adamant that Terance Mann is a part of their immediate future, refusing to include him in a potential James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The natural conclusion to draw is that they intend to make a long-term commitment to the 27-year-old role player. Well, you know […]

Jordan Poole entered Friday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors coming off the most explosive scoring performance of his career, low stakes of exhibition basketball be damned. Just 48 hours after dropping 41 points in 27 minutes on the New York Knicks, though, the Washington Wizards guard went ice cold north of the border, finishing […]

Former NBA player Kenyon Martin recently made a surprising selection for the best player on the Dallas Mavericks. The decision obviously came down to Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Although Doncic is often regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, Martin believes Irving is the better player. “In my opinion, I don’t […]

Tyler Herro has turned the page from a wildly tumultuous to the 2023-24 season. Looking back on an offseason that almost changed his career forever, though, the Miami Heat star admitted just how confident he was about being dealt for Damian Lillard. “I thought I was out of here,” Herro told Wes Goldberg of The […]

Can you taste it basketball fans? With the NBA season literally days away, the excitement has officially reached its peak. In what has been historically a locked and loaded conference over the last several years, the 2023-2024 season will once again prove to be nutty in the wild, wild, west. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get […]

We have you covered with our NBA awards odds series with a Southeast Division winner prediction and pick. The 2022-23 season was a rough one for the Southeast division. They were the only division to have just one team finish above a .500 record. However, they were represented well in the postseason as the Miami Heat […]

The Miami Heat need their depth to step up around Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro after the team missed out on adding Damian Lillard and/or Jrue Holiday during the offseason. The Heat recently made two big decisions on a pair of preseason standouts ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, per Shams Charania of The […]

We have you covered with our NBA awards odds series with a Central Division winner prediction and pick. Last season was a two-team race at the top of the Central division between the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers. This season, oddsmakers expect more of the same with these teams as the clear favorites for division winner, […]

San Antonio Spurs fans are excited about Victor Wembanyama. The young phenom is arguably the best prospect since LeBron James. Wembanyama hasn’t disappointed so far during the preseason, displaying elite skills on the court and showing signs of stardom. The ultimate goal for Wembanyama and the Spurs is to win the NBA Finals at some […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers closed out their preseason with a win. But more importantly, it gave Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey a chance to work together under new head coach Nick Nurse before the Sixers started playing real games. The Sixers have been reliant on Embiid for every year of his career and are […]

Jason Kidd was once one of the best playmakers in the NBA. Some of his achievements during his playing years include 10 All-Star Game appearances, six All-NBA Team selections, nine All-Defensive Team honors, a former Rookie of the Year trophy, and an NBA championship. Nowadays, Kidd is spending his post-playing years on the sidelines as […]

The NBA season is upon us, and we are excited about the Atlantic Division. We’re here to share our NBA odds series while making a 2023-24 Atlantic Division winner prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics won the Atlantic Division after sporting a 57-25 record last season. Ultimately, they held off some competition from the Philadelphia […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are going to look a bit different under Nick Nurse. Joel Embiid isn’t just okay with it, he’s very pleased with what the Sixers’ new coach is looking to implement. Embiid helped the Sixers beat the Atlanta Hawks in his first game under Nurse, Philly’s preseason finale. He shot the […]