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Right now, Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young has one kid, Tydus Reign Young, who just turned one a few weeks ago. The two-time All-Star is now about to become a father of two, and he’s made his announcement with a special ode to the late, great Kobe Bryant. Young took to Twitter on Friday to […]

15-year veteran JaVale McGee is more than likely on his way out of D-Town, as Mavs former Director of Basketball Development Brian Dameris dishes on the future of the big man amid the Dallas Mavericks’ roster retool. “JaVale’s not in the Mavericks plans,” Dameris tells ESPN beat reporter Tim MacMahon on the Howdy Partners with […]

According to reports, the Miami Heat are closing in on a blockbuster trade deal for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to get more than what Miami has on the table, but it does seem like they’re on the brink of agreeing to a massive exchange. Fox Sports 1’s Ric Bucher is […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still looking for a starting-caliber center, but they reportedly wouldn’t mind even if they end up having just Dwight Powell and Richaun Holmes to fight for the spot. According to the latest updates, the Mavs are comfortable with the two anchoring the middle for them. Powell is said to be the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a big splash in the upcoming NBA season. One way they can do that is by trading for Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level, making him an attractive target for many teams. In […]

After splashing the cash on Cam Johnson and his new $108 million contract, the Brooklyn Nets have been relatively quiet in NBA free agency. They have made a couple of backcourt signings in Dennis Smith Jr. and Lonnie Walker IV, but other than that, it has been an uneventful offseason thus far for the Nets. […]

Before Kyrie Irving put pen to paper on a massive extension with the Dallas Mavericks, there was a lot of talk surrounding his potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers in what would have been a sensational reunion with LeBron James. This prospect pretty much died after Kyrie committed his future to the Mavs to […]

The Boston Celtics came into the 2022-23 season as the favorite in the Eastern Conference to reach the NBA Finals. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in 2022, they were determined to make it back and contend for the franchise’s 17th title. The Celtics managed to reach the East Finals, but they lost in […]

With a recent rumor breathing life into the possibility that the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons could re-examine a trade centered around veteran sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic, Tim Cato of The Athletic has added fuel to the fire, saying that “late last week, multiple league sources said that the Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons renewed conversations […]

The Toronto Raptors had a lot of big decisions to make heading into the 2023 offseason. After deciding to stand pat at the trade deadline, the question now becomes what direction do they want to go in. Do they want to stay the course and add to the already existing core? Or do they want […]

It’s been over two weeks since Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden requested a trade after opting into his $35.6 million player option. The Sixers are very aware that The Beard wants out, but it appears there’s been little progression in any deal getting done. Speaking Friday about the Harden situation, Woj explained how Daryl Morey’s […]

Although rumblings about his potential contract extension with the Boston Celtics had been relatively quiet for a few weeks, recent reports about Jaylen Brown’s future outlook with the team have been promising, with there being almost no doubt that the 26-year-old would be re-signing with the Eastern Conference powerhouse. That projection only got even more […]

When the news broke that 26-year-old guard Bruce Brown agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, it caught many by surprise, as the former second-round pick was originally thought to be looking for a contract in the $12 million range (or, in other words, the non-taxpayer mid-level exception). However, as is […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry could only utter one word after watching Sabrina Ionescu make history in the 3-Point Contest and break his own record: “Ridiculous.” It was the perfect word to describe everything that happened, though, and it speaks volumes that it came from Curry himself–unarguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. Ionescu […]

It’s no secret that the late, great Kobe Bryant could have joined the Los Angeles Clippers on a couple of occasions throughout his illustrious 20-year career. For starters, the Clippers passed on Kobe during the 1996 NBA Draft, going instead for Lorenzen Wright as their No. 7 overall pick (the Los Angeles Lakers scooped up […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and singer Shakira’s romance rumors continue to heat up, and so fans of the two couldn’t help but react to all the buzz. While many are simply happy for them (and impressed by Butler’s off-court game), others have several funny responses to the dating links. Some even trolled Butler and […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and Colombian singer Shakira have been linked with each other since the 2023 NBA Playoffs. And by the looks of it, there’s some truth to the romance rumors between them. Apparently, Butler and Shakira have been seeing each other and going on multiple dates for some time now. In fact, […]

Jalen Rose recently made headlines after he was included in ESPN’s recent purge. The network deemed it necessary to cut costs after the recently-concluded NBA season, and this meant having to let go of no less than 20 on-air personalities. The layoffs included multiple big names in the broadcasting industry which unfortunately for him, also […]

We are closing in on the end of the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-2 so far in Summer League. They won their Las Vegas opener 87-80 over the Chicago Bulls. Then, […]

The NBA’s best European players have said that playing in their home continent is more difficult than the American game. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant doesn’t seem to agree. When posed with the question on Twitter, Kevin Durant suggested that playing basketball under FIBA rules is different, but not harder than playing in the NBA. […]

As of right now, Damian Lillard is still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. The trade rumors linking him to a sensational move to the Miami Heat have been rife but at this point, there appears to be no considerable development between the two teams involved. This makes you wonder: is it possible that […]

It should go without saying, but being a coach is extremely stressful. Yes, even in the NBA, where players have more power than in any other sport, manning the sidelines can take years off your life. Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers is not taking for granted the free time he has to just […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins isn’t picking San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama for NBA Rookie of the Year. He’s not even taking a player from the 2023 NBA Draft. Instead, Perking is going with Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren. After missing his first season with the Thunder because of a foot injury, Chet Holmgren […]

How are the Minnesota Timberwolves faring in the 2023 NBA Summer League so far? The Timberwolves have played in four Summer League games, earning a record of 1-3. They earned a win over the New Orleans Pelicans but fell in matchups with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. They are scoring 92.8 points […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and his encounter with pop star Britney Spears. In a vote of confidence, Silver expressed his support for Wembanyama, the league’s No. 1 overall draft pick, according to the New York Post. During an interview at the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the darlings of NBA media throughout the offseason. That was to be expected with the ongoing off the court issues for star point guard Ja Morant; his most recent headlines were the NBA and Adam Silver officially handing down a 25-game suspension to start next season. The punishment […]

Steph Curry may be a superstar for the Golden State Warriors on the basketball court, but his golf game still may need a little work. While golfing at the American Century Championship (ACC) in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, the PA announcer had a funny way of roasting Curry during his introduction. “He’s the NBA all-time leading 3-point […]

The Golden State Warriors wrapped up Las Vegas Summer League play on Thursday with a blowout loss to the Houston Rockets, leaving them winless in Sin City. Combined with two prior games at the California Classic in Sacramento, the Dubs finish July at just 1-5—a disheartening record that’s no indication of whether the last two […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to spend his offseason doing his own thing and finding his way onto social media in the meantime. Milwaukee Bucks fans will now be a little anxious at his most recent posting, pitching himself as a future soccer player. 497 498 499 500 Saudi Pro League still need strikers?!  😂👀 pic.twitter.com/euzVhW5XGE — Giannis […]

NBA Las Vegas Summer League is on its final legs this weekend. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Pistons prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are 4-1 in Summer League action, including the California Classic that happened in Sacramento last week. Of course, a lot of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat are seemingly at a stalemate in Damian Lillard trade talks. In order for a trade to get done, the Heat will likely have to find a taker for Tyler Herro, allowing Miami to send more draft picks to the Blazers. There’s been speculation that the Brooklyn Nets could […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in the midst of trying to trade James Harden. However, similar to the trade talks involving the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard, it doesn’t sound like a deal will be happening anytime soon for the Sixers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. "[Daryl Morey's] asking price is exorbitant. Teams are not engaging […]

How did the Detroit Pistons fare in their first few games of the 2023 NBA Summer League? The Pistons ended the first three games of their 2023 Summer League run with a record of 2-1. They averaged 94.7 points per game during their July schedule, putting them in 10th place in the Summer League ahead […]

San Antonio Spurs and true NBA Fans have always known the greatness of forward Tim Duncan. However, fellow NBA Hall of Fame player Tracy McGrady believes that Duncan deserves a documentary so that everyone can see his greatness, reports The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver. "People need to know more about Tim Duncan. He's a very […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly announced Friday they will broadcast games for the 2023-24 season on Arizona’s Family, which has local 3TV and CBS5 stations and is owned by Gray Television, Inc. Sports Business Journal reported the Suns’ previous broadcast partner Diamond Sports, which owns Bally Sports Arizona, decided not to match a deal the team […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has spoken out about the pressure on one of his fellow NBA rookies, Victor Wembanyama. The Blazers toot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 3 overall, after the San Antonio Spurs selected Wembanyama and the Charlotte Hornets passed on him for Brandon Miller with the second overall […]

The Phoenix Suns have the luxury of having two of the best basketball players in the world. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are each ranked in the top-10 of player rankings by The Ringer, and they have expectations to deliver the Suns their first-ever championship in 2023-24. Late Thursday night, Durant joined Booker on Instagram […]

The Boston Celtics could potentially offer two-time All-Star Jaylen Brown a gigantic contract extension, however, negotiations have once again been put on pause. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, Brown, an NBPA vice president, is heading abroad for an organizational event and will not be discussing a potential deal then. “It’s unclear how […]

The Toronto Raptors have gone 0-4 so far in the 2023 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Toronto dropped their opener 83-74 to the Chicago Bulls, then lost their next game 76-99 to the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors led by as much as 19 points during their game against the Detroit Pistons, but wound up […]