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Austin Reaves was a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers in their recent playoff run. The second-year guard emerged as a rising star for LeBron James and Co. as they went all the way to the Western Conference Finals in what many expected to be another wasted season for the Lakers. Reaves did struggle in […]

Being NBA All-Star means that players have to play a lot of games with loaded minutes. This makes for hard injury and fatigue management given that the human body can only take so much. Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball knows exactly what this feels like as he has a whole team rallying behind him despite […]

Though Philadelphia 76ers face of the franchise Joel Embiid caused a stir when candidly discussing the extent of his desire to win an NBA championship, don’t expect the reigning MVP to be leaving town anytime soon. “After the comments went viral, Embiid and Sixers team president Daryl Morey touched base,” per SportsNet New York insider […]

Former Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Bryan Gates will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers‘ bench as an assistant coach under Nick Nurse, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Though Gates was hired by the Mavs in July, this move allows Gates to have a more prominent role. The well-traveled Gates is passionate, having desired to be an […]

Jimmy Butler has been having a lot of fun in his current China promotional tour. This includes the Miami Heat star getting hit on the head by a shoe that was thrown at him by an overly eager fan. Butler took the hit in jest and apparently, he decided to take out some of that […]

The Golden State Warriors endured difficult times and a “loss of trust” last season according to Head Coach Steve Kerr after Draymond Green’s infamous punch against former teammate Jordan Poole. Now that Poole is a Washington Wizard, true feelings are surfacing surrounding the incident and how it impacted the Warriors’ franchise. Green said recently that […]

The Charlotte Hornets suffered through an injury plagued season last year that saw franchise star LaMelo Ball play in only 36 games. After a promising 2021-22 season that saw them reach the play-in, they took a clear step back. It’s hard though to envision the Hornets taking a step forward next season. They appear to […]

Kobe Bryant fans are not going to like this. Former NBA star Richard Jefferson just revealed the hardest person he’s ever had to defend in his career and the person he picked was LeBron James. Jefferson had a lot of duels against the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend, but in the end, RJ remains […]

Several Charlotte Hornets fans may not be happy with the team’s decision to take Brandon Miller with the no. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but if you ask LaMelo Ball, he believes it was the right choice for the team. While a case could be made for Scoot Henderson going second overall, the […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to take the necessary steps to becoming a power in the Western Conference, they’ve had a somewhat busy offseason. They signed head coach Mark Daigneault to a contract extension after he finished second in the NBA’s Coach of the Year voting. They signed Euroleague star Vasilije Milic, added Jack […]

A team that was very competitive despite an attempt to rebuild shows quite a lot of promise. The Indiana Pacers were not expecting much of a breakout season but they delivered otherwise. Tyrese Haliburton’s squad knew that it was not their time yet to be in the NBA Playoffs but also evaluated that they could […]

It has now been well over a year since the Golden State Warriors hoisted their fourth title in the past eight seasons. It was a glorious moment for the players and the fans alike, and it is one that will be etched in their memory forever. As it turns out, however, two former players were […]

NBA Summer League is officially in the books and now begins the doldrums of the offseason. While there are still some major NBA dominoes yet to fall, the time period between now and the start of the 2023-24 season is usually a dry period in terms of roster movement. That said, some teams are still […]

Miami Heat rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was able to play in just one NBA Summer League game due to a shoulder injury, but he definitely made the most of it. Jaquez led all scorers with 22 points, including three 3-pointers and one of the best poster dunks seen all summer in Las Vegas. Jaquez […]

There has been a lot of drama of late involving Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and former teammate Jordan Poole. It all started with Green commenting about his punch from last summer, which prompted an NSFW tirade from Poole’s dad. The Warriors vet clapped back and even Poole himself, who now plies his trade […]

The Golden State Warriors had a rough NBA Summer League as they went 1-6 overall throughout the tournament, including the California Classic in Sacramento. They failed to even notch a win throughout the Las Vegas leg of the games, going 0-5. Though the Dubs had a brutal two-week run of summer hoops, Golden State still […]

Christian Wood was supposed to be a key piece for the Dallas Mavericks when they traded for him last season. This is exactly why some fans have been scratching their heads as to why the Mavs have refused to offer Wood an extension. Moreover, in spite of significant interest from teams such as the Los […]

A lot of NBA hopefuls were out to prove themselves in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Most of them were trying to get the attention of the coaching staff for a shot at a roster spot while some have already cracked a full-term contract. Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics were one of those teams handing […]

Jimmy Butler has been spending a significant part of his offseason in China on a promotional tour. Naturally, the Miami Heat superstar has been met by crowds wherever he goes. On Wednesday, however, the six-time All-Star felt the full wrath of Chinese supporters after Butler got a shoe thrown at him. The 33-year-old did not […]

Speaking to reporters for the first time since signing a five-year, $260 million extension to stay with the Charlotte Hornets, point guard LaMelo Ball reveals his thoughts on the state of the franchise and why he decided to commit to the team long-term “Where we at, I feel like we are all growing together,” Ball […]

The Phoenix Suns are the NBA’s only team that does not have a G League affiliate. That could be changing relatively soon, as the Suns are looking into getting a team as soon as 2024-2025 according to owner Mat Ishbia. “Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and […]

The New York Knicks have made an intriguing move for the fringes of their roster on Wednesday, signing center Nathan Knight to a two-way contract, per SportsNet New York insider Ian Begley. Sources confirm Nathan Knight will sign a two-way deal with the Knicks. It will be a one-year pact, per sources. Teams can have […]

A Jarace Walker injury report won’t make Indiana Pacers fans happy after the rookie was one of the stars of the Pacers’ 2023 NBA Summer League. The team is looking for the former Houston Cougar to have a big rookie season, but before that happens, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the No. […]

There’s somehow still over half the offseason left before the Golden State Warriors begin official preparations for 2023-24. En route to winning the American Century Championship, though, Stephen Curry briefly shifted his focus away from summer golf last week, setting an early tone of what will be expected from his rebuilt team once training camp […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng. Thunder fans are undoubtedly intrigued to see this team next season with Chet Holmgren coming back at full strength. In the same way, Dieng’s progression is also an interesting thing to look out for after his rookie season. They must have been pleased […]

Julian Strawther and the Denver Nuggets are now done with 2023 NBA Summer League, and we’ve learned some things. The former Gonzaga junior showed off many of the skills that made him the No. 29 pick in the NBA Draft. However, his shooting was hit or miss throughout his time in Las Vegas, and if […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton opened up about his feelings following the team’s elimination from the postseason in an interview with Eyewitness News Bahamas. Ayton is from the Bahamas and did the interview after he donated $10,000 to Junior Achievement Bahamas. “I can feel the whole world hating me, in a way,” Ayton said, “where […]

Michael Jordan loves investing in items that only he can afford. You’ve heard about him having an $80 million super yacht, a private jet, and one of the rarest cars in the world. Like every billionaire, some of that money goes to real estate, and Jordan is no exemption. There’s the iconic mansion in Chicago […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is over, which means things across the NBA are about to settle down for the remainder of the offseason. Of course, there are still rumors and conversations being had regarding potential Damian Lillard and James Harden trades, but the focus for many around the league coming out of Summer […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a very successful offseason, kickstarted on draft night. Though Dereck Lively II wasn’t who *I* would’ve selected at 10th overall, he’s who the Mavs targeted. Being able to select him *and* ditch Davis Bertans’ contract off of their books was great business. Even better business was sliding back into the first […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is one of the most outspoken people in the basketball world, often taking to his own podcast to discuss the league’s hot topics. In a lengthy VladTV interview, Arenas again tackles quite a few topics, including how he felt about Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons trolling the Philadelphia 76ers after […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe. The Blazers have their primary focus on finding a new home for disgruntled star Damian Lillard and Portland fans can’t wait for the trade to go down. But they also had their eyes on the incoming sophomore to see the progress he […]

“I’m gonna be honest with you bro, I just almost fell on my a** in this hotel room,” said Black Panther director Ryan Coogler with a laugh. This comment was in reference to when I asked Coogler if his basketball shot improved upon watching Stephen Curry footage during the production of the new documentary, Stephen […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been embroiled in some of the biggest rumors of the NBA offseason. Ever since James Harden optioned into his deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and it was announced that he and the Sixers were going to work on a trade for the disgruntled star, the Clippers were said to be […]

As 10-time All-Star James Harden attempts to force his way out of a franchise for the third consecutive time, the rumor mill is churning, with multiple insiders painting a bleak picture of Harden’s future outlook with the Philadelphia 76ers. At this point, Harden is expected to eventually be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, a […]

As James Harden sits and hopes to be traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers, the veteran star is making it known he wants out from the Sixers. Although he spent time this offseason with some of his Philly teammates, he is so dissatisfied with the front office that he is ready […]

A former National Basketball Association (NBA) player has risen in the ranks to be the successor to former coach Jeff Van Gundy as an analyst for ESPN’s league broadcast. Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy reported that JJ Redick “has zoomed to the top of the contenders’ list to join ESPN’s top NBA game broadcast team.” […]

The Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jordan Poole was probably for the best, as Draymond Green and Poole’s father recently got into a Twitter feud. Although Green has endured his problems with new Warriors guard Chris Paul in the past, his relationship with Poole has seemingly been deteriorating ever since their altercation this past […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a very interesting season coming up with the suspension of Ja Morant for the first 25 games. After trading away Tyus Jones and adding Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose into the backcourt, it is clear that the Grizzlies want a more established, veteran locker room. They also are making it evident […]