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On Friday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers and Jarred Vanderbilt agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $48 million contract extension, according to various sources, via Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul. Vanderbilt, who made $4.3 million in 2023-24, became extension-eligible this week. The Lakers already picked up Vando’s $4.7 million option for this season, so the […]

It is no secret that Damian Lillard wants the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him to the Miami Heat. This has been the sense around the league since Lillard first requested a trade from Portland at the start of July, and the superstar point guard has once again revealed his intentions. On Friday, Lillard reposted […]

The Golden State Warriors have been searching for ways to add depth in their frontcourt all season long. While eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard appears to be a real option for the team to possibly sign ahead of training camp, the Warriors did make a roster move on Friday afternoon. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, […]

Some analysts believe Karl-Anthony Towns’ time with the Minnesota Timberwolves has run its course. However, the Timberwolves remain optimistic that the twin-tower frontcourt of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns could still work this season. Frankly speaking, it really doesn’t make sense for the Timberwolves to be paying two centers on max deals and another (Naz […]

Eight-time All-Star and 2020 NBA champion Dwight Howard is eyeing a potential return to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Howard will meet with Warriors officials next week as the team looks to add an experienced big man to their frontcourt for depth. Howard, 37, spent the last […]

Nic Claxton said he felt he “kicked the door down” when speaking about his ranking among NBA centers following a breakout 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old’s two-way performance earned him his first appearance on an NBA Top 100 list at No. 79 on CBS Sports’ rankings. Claxton also earned the 87th spot on ClutchPoints’ Top 100 […]

Pure excitement and roars of “Let’s go Nuggets” coming down from the very top row was all that could be heard in Ball Arena when the Denver Nuggets dribbled out the clock in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals. It took over 50 years, but the Nuggets were finally able to call themselves NBA […]

After reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022, the Dallas Mavericks took a major regression the following year and completely missed the 2023 NBA playoffs. A lot of factors went into why the Mavs failed to capitalize on what should have been a step forward. Dallas never really recovered from Jalen Brunson’s departure in free […]

Ah yes, the enigma that is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are entering a new era, with two pillars of their championship-winning 2019 team in Fred VanVleet and head coach Nick Nurse deciding to find greener pastures south of the Canadian border. With this transition comes a few questions as to whether president of basketball […]

The Washington Wizards are preparing to enter training camp ahead of the 2023-24 season as a rebuilding franchise. Both Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis were traded in the offseason and the youth movement in our nation’s capital has begun. Every young team always tends to have at least one or two veterans though, and Taj […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with the team, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The contract is fully guaranteed and has a player option in the final year. The Lakers acquired Vanderbilt from the Utah Jazz when they overhauled the roster ahead […]

NBA 2K24 returns with the suite of modes that fans come to enjoy every year. Outside of perhaps MyCAREER, MyTEAM in NBA 2K24 is probably the most popular mode in the game right now. In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about NBA 2K24 MyTEAM Tokens, how to earn them, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most historic franchise in all the NBA. One could make arguments for the Boston Celtics or Chicago Bulls, but no franchise has enjoyed as much sustained success as the Lakers. Dating back to the league’s onset in the 1940s, there have been only two decades in which Los Angeles […]

Are the Detroit Pistons ready to take the leap into playoff contention during the 2023-24 season? Perhaps, especially if Cade Cunningham delivers on his preseason hype. The Pistons’ hopes of improving will hinge on just how high Cunningham can ascend on the league’s totem pole, as at his best, he might be capable of producing […]

Retiring player jerseys has been a long-followed tradition in the NBA to honor an individual’s contribution to the team. However, at times many players don’t get the same respect from former teams for their contribution, and that seems to be the case with former Indiana Pacers big man Jermaine O’Neal. Recently, O’Neal took exception when […]

Team USA basketball is looking to rebound after their disappointing showing at the FIBA World Cup in 2023. After failing to take home any medal at this year’s FIBA tournament, many are suggesting that some NBA superstars return to the Olympic stage for Team USA’s run in Paris in 2024. Recently, former NBA center and […]

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard sent to an interesting “voicemail” to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James about his availability for the 2024 Olympics. In a video posted on TikTok, Howard and his friend look at a photo of the “Redeem Team,” the iconic USA squad—starring Howard and James, among […]

Until very recently, the Orlando Magic were on a shameful run of NBA Drafts. Year after year, they either reached on raw prospects, selected specialist-type players or traded away the rights to a future All-Star (Domantas Sabonis). The franchise has been mired in obscurity for over a decade, with a couple of lackluster postseason appearances […]

The Portland Trail Blazers-Damian Lillard trade saga is still as unclear as ever. Although the Miami Heat have long been proposed as a trade partner for the Blazers, it seems that the organization is no closer to moving Lillard than they were when the trade request first made headlines months ago. Now, it appears that […]

The Charlotte Hornets are not in a very good position as the start of the 2023-24 NBA season draws near. They do have a franchise player in LaMelo Ball, an intriguing young lottery pick in Brandon Miller and a talented center duo in Mark Williams and Nick Richards. They made a wise decision opting to […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has some high praise for former sixth men Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford. Turner recently stopped by the Run Your Race podcast to discuss a variety of things, and one of the topics discussed was whether or not he sees Williams and Crawford as Hall-of-Famers. “For what they’ve done culturally, yes,” […]

With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, teams are busy finalizing their rosters. NBA teams are allowed to carry up to 20 players into training camp and the preseason. They must cut down to no more than 15 regular contract spots and three two-way spots by the the start […]

The Phoenix Suns are no stranger to pursuing big-time trades under the tutelage of new owner Matt Ishbia. In Ishbia’s first day at the job, the Suns were able to acquire generational superstar Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets for a hefty package led by Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. After a tumultuous campaign in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards appears to be happy with his supporting cast. Although the Timberwolves had their struggles a year ago en route to an early playoff exit, Edwards is doubling down on endorsing teammates Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. Edwards was recently asked which of the two big men he would rather see […]

Remember when Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers roughly 2.5 months ago? It has been radio silence on a potential Lillard trade since. Lillard prefers to be traded to the Miami Heat. however, that has yet to materialize. That means a team other than the Miami Heat could swoop in and make […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard trade saga does not appear to be coming any closer to a conclusion. Although it has been months since Lillard first requested a trade from the only franchise he has ever suited up for, Portland has not budged in trade talks, and the pressure is intensifying with just weeks […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season approaching, most teams have already filled out their regular roster. A few teams still have a couple of two-way contract slots available though. As per the NBA’s new CBA, teams are allowed three two-way contract spots this season, up from only two in previous years. The addition of the two-way […]

Former San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge seems to be considering a return to the franchise, but not as a player. Spurs Hall-of-Famer Tim Duncan reunited with the team three years after his retirement in a coaching role, and it appears that Aldridge is contemplating making a similar decision. Aldridge recently took to X, […]

Remember the trade request Damian Lillard made to the Portland Trail Blazers roughly on July 1st? It’s bascically been crickets on the Lillard trade front ever since. Everyone knows the seven-time All-Star’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat. That’s fine and all, and it certainly is Lillard’s prerogative to try to basketball for the team […]

In the NBA, you don’t remain a fixture in your late 30s without possessing a high basketball IQ. LeBron James is still highly skilled and can attack the basket with great ferocity, but it’s his ability to consistently see the whole court that allowed him to play at a superstar level for the Los Angeles […]

Remember Damian Lillard’s trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers? Yeah, the one that happened roughly two-and-a-half months ago? Well, nothing has happened about that since. There’s no doubt Lillard’s preference is to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, no substantive talks between the Blazers and Heat have taken place as 2023-24 fast approaches, […]

In its revamped efforts to prevent marquee players from sitting out regular season games, the NBA has introduced a new player participation policy (PPP). Here’s how the policy, which is set to go into effect for the 2023-24 season, may affect LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron and AD are the […]

Last month, Team USA track star Noah Lyles angered a lot of players across the Association when he said that whoever ends up winning the NBA Finals doesn’t deserve to be called “World Champions” because they’re only competing against the States. After his comments, the likes of Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ plans for a new arena are entering a crucial stretch. The Sixers hope that their proposed arena, 76Place at Market East, will soon be approved by the Philadelphia City Council. However, the exact time for when that would happen is being pushed back. Although the Sixers are not planning to move into […]

Looking for the fastest ways to progress through the Season 1 Pass on NBA 2K24? Don’t worry, we got you covered. In this NBA 2K24 Season 1 Guide, we’ll show you everything you can do to reach level 40 and receive that 94 OVR Kyrie Irving and Gold Floor Setter. NBA 2K24 Season 1 Pass […]

Idan Ravin is a prolific basketball trainer who has worked with the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Carmelo Anthony. As the basketball producer on “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, he’s tasked with transforming the cast into believable Lakers greats and advising on all basketball-related matters. Ahead of the Season 2 finale, […]

The Houston Rockets find themselves in a very bad situation with 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. right ahead of the start of training camp. Earlier this week, Porter was arrested in New York City after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Since being taken into custody, more details from the incident have come to light, as Porter […]

The New NBA 2K24 Patch 1.2 dropped today, fixing multiple issues, including one regarding progression in MyCAREER and Quests. The latest update for the game comes out less than a week after the game launched. Additionally, the update provides more improvements and fixes for the gameplay, The City, MyTEAM, and MyNBA. The developers noted they’re […]

There has been a lot of chatter around the league this offseason regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, the two prominent names who have requested trades and are still on the trade block with the start of training camp right around the corner. Despite not requesting a trade, Pascal Siakam is another All-Star who has […]