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Before Victor Wembanyama even takes part in Summer League action with the San Antonio Spurs, the No. 1 overall pick has been embroiled in controversy surrounding Britney Spears. Wembanyama’s concerns surrounding Spears seem like they can now be put to bed. No one will be charged in the Wembanyama-Spears incident, via Jeff Zillgitt of USA […]

At this point in 2023 NBA free agency as Vegas Summer League is set to begin, all the big-name free agents have already agreed to new deals. Draymond Green is back with the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving is returning to the Dallas Mavericks, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are both running it back with […]

The Golden State Warriors still need a big man — perhaps it would be for the best if they decide to pick up Dario Saric in free agency. But make no mistake about it, they have been active this offseason, as the front office knows how crucial it is to nail their moves so they […]

HBCU basketball fans will notice a couple of familiar names on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Summer League roster. HBCU alums Javonte Cooke and Kris Bankston are set to play for the Timberwolves’ Summer League team in Las Vegas. Former Winston-Salem State star Javonte Cooke is entering his second year of trying to make the Timberwolves’ NBA […]

An eventful free agency period saw the Cleveland Cavaliers pull off a sign-and-trade for Max Strus and address their need for extra shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers add multiple players to strengthen their bench and a few teams retain key free agents with long-term extensions. The Pacers found ways to bring in and keep a […]

After much speculation, Dejounte Murray is staying put with the Atlanta Hawks. Murray, who only had one year left on his deal, agreed to sign a four-year, $120 million extension with the Hawks, keeping him in town until at least the end of the 2026-27 season (he has a player option for the 2027-28 campaign). […]

Stephen Curry has seen many beloved teammates of his come and go throughout his 14-year career with the Golden State Warriors. Player movement is just a part of the business that is the NBA after all. And Curry once again bid farewell to someone who played an instrumental part in one of their runs to […]

Jordan Clarkson is one of the most explosive scorers in the NBA today. After Clarkson exercised a player option in his contract, the former Sixth Man of the Year signed a three-year contract extension with the Utah Jazz worth $55 million. With Clarkson opting to stay in Salt Lake City, have you ever wondered how […]

The Brooklyn Nets turned heads when news of their four-year, $108 million agreement with Cam Johnson broke late last week. The $27 million annual agreement was viewed as a hefty commitment to a player who has never approached an All-Star team. However, the terms of Johnson’s deal were released Thursday, and the contract looks far […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is a week old, and much has been said by those involved in the negotiations. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has now publicly acknowledged Damian Lillard’s impending breakup with the team. Billups addressed the situation in the context of how it might affect Scoot Henderson. The Blazers’ decision to […]

For a while there, it seemed like 2018 NBA MVP James Harden was a lock to return to the Houston Rockets. Then rumors surfaced about Harden only using his history with the Rockets and their desperation to make the playoffs to drive up his price, and that he was expected to stay with the Philadelphia […]

Scoot Henderson’s time is now. While the Portland Trail Blazers try to figure out what to do with Damian Lillard’s trade situation, Henderson is taking center stage as the future of the franchise. A prospect of his caliber will inject a feeling of excitement into the team as it nears a full-on rebuild. Trail Blazers […]

As the Damian Lillard trade saga wears on and the All-Star point guard continues to try to force his way to the Miami Heat, the Detroit Pistons have been named as a potential third team to monitor by Turner Sports’ NBA insider Chris Haynes. However, this wouldn’t be in the Pistons’ effort to acquire Lillard […]

The Brooklyn Nets had to pivot into a bit of a retooling situation in the middle of the 2022-23 situation in light of the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving situation. Even still, the Nets should be well-positioned to build a sustainable contender, thanks to the vast array of draft assets they picked up along the […]

New York Liberty Point Guard Sabrina Ionescu will grace the cover of NBA 2K24’s WNBA Edition Cover. This GameStop exclusive edition will be the third to include a player from the WNBA. Sabrina Ionescu Named NBA 2K24 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete The two-time WNBA All-Star is only 25 years old but is already making waves […]

The San Antonio take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night to start the Las Vegas portion of their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule. There’s been much speculation about if the game would mark Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut. Wembanyama didn’t play when the Spurs took on the Hornets and Brandon Miller in the California Classic […]

The Phoenix Suns will be one of the best teams in the NBA when the regular season starts. In the Summer League, they have two players who seemingly will be on the active roster and another who can make an NBA team. The Suns’ Summer League team will kick off play in Las Vegas Saturday […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been busy this off-season. They have made several moves and added several interesting players to their roster. They acquired Davis Bertans and Victor Oladipo via trades while also signing Jack White in free agency. They also picked Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, they still […]

The Orlando Magic’s NBA free agency period was relatively quiet for the team. The team signed two free agents and let three go. The big moves were in the draft, though, taking two prospects in the first round. Now, with NBA free agency winding down and a handful of players still on the market, there […]

Victor Wembanyama has yet to make his NBA debut, let alone play in the NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs star might get a glimpse of what it looks like to stand alongside Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in his preparation for the league as Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is cooking something up. The famous […]

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert gamble work better in Year 2? They better hope so. At the very least, they’ll have a full season of Mike Conley, a player who should orchestrate the offense in a much better manner than D’Angelo Russell ever did. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns, after an offseason filled with, let’s just […]

Dwight Howard has been around the block in the NBA. He’s been through his fair of teams too, with his eight-year tenure with the Orlando Magic being the longest in his career. However, the 37-year-old admits that among all the teams he’s had the chance to play for, there’s just something different about the Los […]

The Utah Jazz may be done making big moves this offseason, as they currently have 15 players under contract. They may not be entering next season with as much depth as they did when they surprised the world with their strong start to the 2022-23 season, but the Jazz have certainly built a solid young […]

Not only does Victor Wembanyama get to play for one of the most renowned organizations in the league, but perhaps even more importantly, the 19-year-old will be under the tutelage of San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. This seems like a match made in heaven: a young phenom that many consider to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be coming off one of the most embarrassing playoff defeats of all time, but the 2023-24 season marks a new beginning for a team that, as long as their best players remain healthy, should be right up there among the most serious title contenders in the league. The Bucks front office […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been active in free agency this offseason, making several moves to sustain their roster. They re-signed both Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball on top of picking Brandon Miller in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, with the NBA free-agent market slowing down, there is still one bargain-bin free agent that they should […]

Most NBA fans who watch Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid probably consider him to be a solid player but not one who inspires heartfelt homages. Well, think again. A Jeopardy! contestant and diehard Timberwolves fan proved just how big of a Reid supporter she is during the portion of the show where the viewers get […]

The Brooklyn Nets were once among the most formidable teams in the NBA. At one time, their roster boasted a constellation of superstars, including the likes of Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, and Kyrie Irving. Yet, even with such formidable star power, the team fell short of people’s and experts’ projections. Now, they need to retool […]

Dwight Howard previously stated that he firmly believes he could take down Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic in his prime. For those that are not familiar with Howard’s peak, let’s just say he was a pretty good basketball player in his heyday. This is exactly why he has extreme confidence in his ability to dominate […]

Montrezl Harrell will continue his stay in the City of Brotherly Love after all. That’s after he and the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed on a new deal that will have the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year for at least one more season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Montrezl Harrell had previously […]

Regardless of one’s feelings about the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga, it is safe to say things have taken a somewhat melancholy turn. That is probably an inevitable fact of almost every divorce, but fans had reason to believe this could be one of the more painless and straightforward splits. While there does not […]

EJ Liddell was a beast for Ohio State basketball and terrorized the Big Ten Conference. His stint with the Buckeyes saw him tally 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. His journey after the NBA Draft was not as easy but he pushed through. Trajan Langdon has just rewarded him with a roster […]

After going first in the recent NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is about to justify the hype surrounding him in the Summer League, and the upcoming 2023-24 season. The thing is, NBA card collectors need not focus solely on the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie. There are several names that look promising when the new season starts, […]

The Charlotte Hornets exhibited their utmost faith in LaMelo Ball as their cornerstone superstar through a massive $260 million, five-year max extension. LaMelo’s career has been mired by injuries, which includes 46 missed games last season. Be that as it may, it is clear that Charlotte is not having second thoughts at all about the […]

The Phoenix Suns and their superstar forward Kevin Durant have been active during the 2022-2023 offseason so far. The Suns hired former Los Angeles Lakers title winning coach Frank Vogel on a $31 million dollar contract recently. Durant has amused himself on social media by issuing a Threads burner account related challenge. Perhaps the biggest […]

JThe Miami Heat have had a relatively quiet offseason so far in terms of official deals. They brought back Kevin Love and added Josh Richardson and Thomas Bryant in NBA free agency. They did lose Gabe Vincent and Max Strus to the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively, but they have players who can […]

Even though NBA free agency is just a week old, all of the big signings and dominoes have fallen already. Between now and training camp, most free agent signings are going to be end of the bench, minimum contracts. There are some key restricted free agents still available, but with much of the free agent […]

Dejounte Murray should not have to worry about hearing his name in trade rumors again any time soon. A four-year, $120 million contract extension should ensure he remains a core ember of the Atlanta Hawks for the foreseeable future. Of course the young guard is thrilled about the news, but he is also extremely grateful […]

The NBA’s moratorium period ended on Thursday, rendering free agents eligible to sign contracts. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that meant formally agreeing to terms with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, and Cam Reddish. (Read our Lakers free agency grades here and here). D’Angelo Russell, who reached a 2-year, $37 […]