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New Phoenix Suns Keon Johnson, Nassir Little, Jusuf Nurkic and Grayson Allen were seen in a video on X at the team’s Verizon 5G Performance Center. You can see the video in the above link. Nurkic, Little and Johnson last played for the Portland Trail Blazers. They were sent to the Suns as part of […]

The Boston Celtics shook up the NBA world on Sunday morning with their trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers for All-Star guard Jrue Holiday. The Celtics had been in the mix for Damian Lillard but Holiday is not a bad consolation prize. They’re now among the favorites to make it to the NBA Finals out […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been in the media recently and it hasn’t really been a good thing. Although they have a budding star in LaMelo Ball, the rest of the Hornets roster has a lot of unknowns. They have an intriguing young player in Brandon Miller, an improving young player in PJ Washington and some […]

Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee is “out until further notice,” per a Suns press release. Lee suffered a right meniscus injury during an on-court workout at the Verizon 5G Performance Center this past week, according to the release. Lee, who signed a two-year deal with the Suns in free agency, is in his second season […]

Whether you’d like to believe it or not, Sir Charles Barkley was a style icon in the 1990’s. His loud-mouth style of play and relentless effort in doing the dirty work made him a favorite (and least favorite) among NBA fans everywhere. Barkley also had unique footwear to match and fans will now be able […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have found their primary backup for superstar point guard Damian Lillard. Free-agent floor general Cam Payne has agreed to a one-year deal with the new-look Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Payne spent the last four seasons with the Phoenix Suns, backing up Chris Paul since 2020-21. The Suns traded […]

The Boston Celtics just propelled themselves into possible title favorites with their Sunday trade for All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday. After the Celtics traded Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies and with rumors that Malcolm Brogdon was upset following the failed trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Celtics were seemingly in need of starting […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten quite the haul for Damian Lillard following the trade. The initial trade saw the Blazers get Jrue Holiday and DeAndre Ayton in return for Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic. However, it was widely expected that Portland would deal Holiday to a contender to recoup more draft picks. It hasn’t even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in trouble. The Milwaukee Bucks have landed Damian Lillard, the Boston Celtics capitalized on that move by getting the Portland Trail Blazers to reroute Jrue Holiday to them and the Sixers are left with no options to bolster Joel Embiid’s supporting cast. Oh, and Embiid’s main co-star absolutely hates the organization […]

The blockbuster Boston Celtics-Portland Trail Blazers trade for Jrue Holiday has flipped the NBA Finals odds, and the Celtics are now the co-favorites to win it all. The Celtics are now +380 favorites to win the NBA championship, according to FanDuel. Those are the same odds as Holiday’s former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, which jumped […]

The Boston Celtics have completed a trade for star point guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Celtics traded Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, a 2024 first-round pick (via Golden State), and an unprotected 2029 first-round pick to the Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday. The Celtics are […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have dominated NBA headlines this week, first with their shocking Damian Lillard trade involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, and then following that up by trading Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics. The Blazers’ goal during this entire ordeal has been to get young pieces and draft picks. Now that […]

The Boston Celtics made a blockbuster Jrue Holiday trade on Sunday, trading center Robert Williams, guard Malcolm Brogdon, and two first-round picks to the Portland Trail Blazers for the veteran guard. This isn’t just a short-term rental, though, the Celtics want to keep the 33-year-old for as long as they can. “The Celtics were among […]

The Boston Celtics may have to deal with Giannis Anteotkounmpo teaming up with Damian Lillard on the Milwaukee Bucks but they are fighting back. Just ahead of training camp, they have made a splash to land Jrue Holiday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Celtics have landed Holiday and will send Robert Williams III, […]

The NBA season is back, and the Brooklyn Nets are looking to stay competitive in the tough Eastern Conference. We’re here to share our NBA odds series and make a Nets over/under win total prediction for the 2023 season. The Nets went 45-37 in a year filled with turmoil. Initially, they started the year with […]

The NBA season is upon us, and the Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another season. We’re here to share our NBA odds series while making a Hawks over/under win total prediction for the 2023 season. The Hawks went 41-41 last season, finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, their season ended prematurely for them […]

Kai Jones has had one of the more confusing offseasons in recent NBA history. Jones has embarked on a series of strange social media interactions for the past few months, all of which started with him claiming that the Charlotte Hornets refused to trade him. With training camp approaching, it was announced on Saturday that […]

The Atlanta Hawks had an eventful offseason, with the 2023 NBA Draft being a significant highlight. They selected Kobe Bufkin from the University of Michigan with the 15th pick and Seth Lundy from Penn State with the 46th pick. Bufkin, in particular, was considered a steal as he was projected to be a top 10 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nothing but massive praises for Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders after the two battled it out on Saturday in the USC-Colorado showdown. The Trojans came out victorious after a dominant first-half outing that saw them build a 34-14 lead. However, Sanders and the Buffaloes made it interesting in […]

The NBA season is about to begin! Training camp is in a few weeks, and teams are gearing up to prepare for another grueling season of basketball. Around this time, teams start to make cuts to trim down their rosters. The Memphis Grizzlies just did that, cutting a couple of players to make room for […]

Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans came out on top of a marquee showdown against Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder on Saturday. Among the many who watched the game was no other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who got a pleasant surprise when he saw the USC football star quarterback […]

Reggie Bullock had a rough start to his NBA career, but he found his niche and role with the Detroit Pistons, and then the New York Knicks in the 2020-21 season. Bullock ended up moving to the Dallas Mavericks the year after, but he did not experience a similar kind of success. The Mavericks traded […]

The Dallas Mavs are hoping for a better season in 2023-2024 and Luka Doncic will have to be the straw that stirs the drink. The Mavs’ star forward is one of the most talented offensive players in the game but questions abound about his defense and conditioning. Doncic’s handles left even Kyrie Irving in awe […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion about the monster three-team trade in the NBA recently that saw Damian Lillard go to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. For former NBA head coach George Karl, he thinks that when it matters the most, the Bucks would miss Holiday’s services, particularly in […]

After losing out on Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, it is easy to be critical of the Miami Heat organization right now. But one must not forget the reputation Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra and the entire franchise have built over these past years. Maintaining a strong culture is an arduous task that every other […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to advance past the conference finals and into the NBA Finals next season. LeBron James is getting up there in age and Anthony Davis is doing his best to prepare as a possible top option. A youth movement is underway as well with Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura now […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a tough blow when forward Draymond Green went down with an ankle injury earlier this week during a pickup game. He is expected to miss at least three to six weeks. The injury is not a high ankle sprain. Green spoke on the injury Saturday, saying, “I dodged a […]

The Boston Celtics are hoping to improve upon last season’s performance with another trip to the NBA Finals. With that said, former coach and current general manager Brad Stevens recently offered an update on the team’s interest in legendary, high-flying forward Blake Griffin. It was revealed by Stevens that the Celtics have interest in bringing […]

Damian Lillard has officially arrived in Milwaukee. The former Portland Trail Blazers star was recently dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team trade. On Saturday, he made his first appearance in the city following the blockbuster trade. Video from the Bucks, via ClutchPoints. Damian Lillard has arrived in Milwaukee for the first […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in full swing, with preseason games in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Oct. 5 and 7. Luka Doncic especially looks to already be in top form. While fans are all too familiar with his elite ability to attack the basket, the Slovenian superstar flashed some superb ball-handling skills that astounded even Mavs’ […]

The San Antonio Spurs and veteran wing Reggie Bullock agreed to a contract buyout on Saturday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Several championship contenders and playoff hopefuls” are reportedly set to pursue the 32-year-old on the open market. Bullock was dealt to the Spurs on July 5th, part of a three-team trade with […]

The Golden State Warriors have been dealt a scare ahead of training camp. Veteran Draymond Green has suffered an ankle injury and will miss three to six weeks, as reported by Jason Dumas: “Source: Draymond Green sprained his left ankle. It’s not a high ankle sprain. Recovery could be anywhere from three to six weeks. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have decided to keep third-year big man Kai Jones away from the team indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Though Jones will miss training camp due to personal reasons and there’s no timetable for his potential return, Charlotte reportedly remains in “constant communication with him.” The Hornets’ choice to effectively […]

Carmelo Anthony was once one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA’s modern era. The forward, with the sweet shooting stroke, Anthony garnered 10 All-Star Game appearances and six All-NBA selections. That isn’t including his run of three Olympic gold medals. Carmelo sold his former mansion in Beverley Grove, Calif., earlier this year for […]

NBA referee Tony Brothers has been hired by the Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to become Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials, per a press release by the conference. Brother’s tenure has already started. “Tony Brothers’ credentials with regards to basketball officiating are second to none,” MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills said in the statement. “Our league, and […]

The Charlotte Hornets are heading into the 2023-24 campaign with a lot of hype surrounding their organization after they landed Brandon Miller in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Hornets have a lot of young studs around Miller, but one of their youngsters who keeps drawing attention to himself is Kai Jones, and he has done […]

There’s plenty of reasons why the Dallas Mavericks signed Kyrie Irving. The first, and most obvious reason is the star’s offensive capabilities. Kyrie’s ability to score and create for himself and his teammates is extremely valuable. With a lack of firepower behind Luka Doncic, the former NBA champion definitely helps the team out on that […]

Joel Embiid is special. There’s a reason the Philadelphia 76ers center won MVP in the 2022-23 season. Carmelo Anthony, however, put Embiid’s greatness in a better perspective while praising the big man. Anthony has nothing but admiration for Embiid and the work he has done so far in his career. Melo has seen how much […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for a more dynamic offensive approach, orchestrated by their head coach, JB Bickerstaff. In a recent Q&A session, Bickerstaff shared the team’s top five goals for the 2023-24 season. This signifies a bold and exciting direction after a promising 2022-23 campaign. Following a period of introspection, the Cavs have […]