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After years of speculation, Damian Lillard has officially told the Portland Trail Blazers he wants out. Dame Time requested a trade on Saturday morning and it’s believed that he wants to play with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat next, via Shams. “The Portland Trail Blazers have been informed that Damian Lillard wants a trade […]

It’s finally happening. After years of sticking with the Portland Trail Blazers, star point guard Damian Lillard has officially requested a trade, per Adrian Wojnarowski’s report. The request comes after months of speculation regarding the PG’s future in Portland. “ESPN Sources with@RamonaShelburne: Portland G Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the franchise is expected […]

Just call him the $260 Million Man. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been active on social media since the news broke that he signed a max contract extension. Tyrese Haliburton’s contract could be worth more than a quarter of a billion dollars, and the Pacers’ guard had a little fun after earning such a […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA playoff run was flat-out historic. Heading into the postseason, plenty of folks wrote off the Nuggets and didn’t think they were a legitimate threat to win the NBA championship over teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s […]

LeBron James, the renowned NBA player and star of Space Jam: A New Legacy, recently shared his amusement and disbelief regarding the ending of the 1985 comedy film Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox, Yahoo reports. In the film, Fox portrays Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers he is a werewolf, leading to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made yet another move in NBA free agency, as they agreed to terms on a two-year contract with former New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes, league sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Hayes will have a player option on the second year of the contract, per Wojnarowski. A former lottery pick […]

With the NBA free agency period well underway, many teams have their eyes set on their dream signings. The names that make the most noise, of course, are the stars. However, there are also many under the radar signings that have the potential to be game-changers. The Brooklyn Nets, for example, agreed to a deal […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2022-23 NBA campaign, more or less, epitomized the word mediocrity. The Hawks finished the regular season with a sub-par 41-41 record, just the seventh-best in the Eastern Conference. And after winning their first play-in game against the Miami Heat to secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks lost to Jayson […]

Max Strus is leaving the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade after agreeing to a 4-year, $63 million deal in 2023 NBA free agency, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Heat will get a second-round pick in return. “Free agent Max Strus has agreed on a four-year, $63M sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks believed the Los Angeles Clippers — led by star wings Kawhi Leonard and Paul George — had a legitimate chance to win the 2023 title. After all, the Clippers had one of the deepest benches in the league to complement their two stars. But fast forward to […]

The Miami Heat can’t be happy about how the start of NBA free agency has developed for them. This is after they saw both Gabe Vincent and Max Strus walk out the door and head out to greener pastures. Vincent is now going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t make a huge splash on the first day of free agency. Instead, they took care of some housekeeping and got their money in order. First, they came through on that promised extension for newly acquired star Kristaps Porziņgis. Later on Friday night, they agreed to a minor deal with free agent […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is staying in the Twin Cities after reaching a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to reports, Alexander-Walker agreed to a contract worth $9 million, per team insider Dane Moore. It came after the Timberwolves decided not to extend him a qualifying offer on Thursday worth over $7 million. NAW became an […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made their selections in the 2023 NBA Draft, welcoming promising rookies Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark to their roster. While both players possess exciting potential, there is a lingering question about whether the Timberwolves missed out on valuable opportunities during the draft. In this article, we will analyze the team’s draft decisions, […]

Andre Iguodala and Max Strus spent two years together as teammates with the Miami Heat. This is exactly why Iggy was hyped when he learned about how his ex-teammate and buddy reportedly agreed to a big-money deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers — one that will see Strus pocket $64 million over the course of the […]

Klutch Sports CEO and super agent Rich Paul dominated the first day of 2023 NBA free agency, and sure enough, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was hyped for his good friend. Paul may not be an NBA star, but he handles plenty of them and makes sure they get paid. That’s exactly what he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently made their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting promising rookies Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson. These young talents have the potential to make an immediate impact on the team in the upcoming season. However, as we evaluate OKC’s draft choices, we can’t help but wonder if the Thunder missed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a fairly rocky 2022-23 campaign, but one constant for them throughout their strange year was Desmond Bane. Bane continued his growth into one of the more underrated combo guards in the entire NBA. But that hasn’t been lost on the Grizzlies, who have opted to hand Bane a massive 5-year, $207 […]

The future of the Indiana Pacers is here to stay. Tyrese Haliburton was a revelation for the Pacers ever since he was traded from the Kings last season. Since then, talks about a contract extension loomed over the team. Now, those rumors were made official, as Haliburton has signed a 5-year, designated max contract extension […]

Dennis Schroder made a whole lot of money on Friday night. He didn’t exactly make up for the $84 million he turned down a few years back, but the fact that he bagged a $26 million, two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors is still a big W for the German veteran. Schroder has to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took significant steps to solidify their depth on the first day of the 2023 NBA free agency period, agreeing to contracts with Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, and Cam Reddish. The Lakers’ 2023-24 roster currently sits at 10 players (not counting two-ways): the four aforementioned additions, plus LeBron James, Anthony […]

The Houston Rockets made the biggest splash on the first day of NBA free agency, landing point guard Fred VanVleet from the Toronto Raptors. It immediately caught the eyes of everyone on the NBA landscape, including Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojarowski, Fred Van Vleet and the Rockets agreed to […]

After losing both Max Strus and Gabe Vincent in free agency, the Miami Heat set themselves up in order to retool and improve the supporting cast around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. To do that, the team traded Victor Oladipo back to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat sent Oladipo and draft compensation to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers checked a handful of boxes on the opening day of free agency. They retained an integral scorer, interior presence, and building block in Rui Hachimura. They added hard-nosed point guard Gabe Vincent, a lead ballhandler who can create offense from the backcourt with playoff chops. Taurean Prince — at one year, […]

Fred VanVleet just got the bag. This comes in the form of a massive three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. For their part, the Toronto Raptors did what they can to keep FVV, but in the end, the Rockets’ gargantuan offer just proved too much for Toronto’s liking. NBA Twitter was absolutely on […]

As the 2023 NBA free agency period approaches, the Miami Heat find themselves at a crucial juncture. With several key players becoming free agents, the Heat must navigate the market strategically to solidify their roster for the upcoming season. In this article, we delve into the last-minute predictions for the Miami Heat during the 2023 […]

The Washington Wizards are not yet done wheeling and dealing. After making waves before and during the NBA Draft–even pulling off a draft day trade for Jordan Poole–the team is back at it again as they continue their rebuild. At the start of free agency on Friday, the Wizards not only managed to retain Kyle […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first move in NBA free agency was to sign Gabe Vincent from the Miami Heat to a three-year, $33 million deal. The arrival of the 6-foot-3 point guard meant that there was now a surplus in LA’s backcourt rotation. True enough, it wasn’t long before news broke that Dennis Schroder is […]

The excitement of the NBA free agency period is upon us, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an interesting position. With notable free agents and roster needs to address, the Sixers must navigate the free agency waters carefully to strengthen their chances of success. In this article, we delve into last-minute predictions for the […]

The Toronto Raptors and Gary Trent Jr. are said to be close to completing an extension that has been described as “lucrative,” according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Toronto lost Fred VanVleet in free agency, as he signed a massive three-year deal worth $130 million with the Houston Rockets. With that, the Raptors quickly […]

The Memphis Grizzlies knew they needed veteran depth this upcoming season for two reasons. The first being their lack of playoff ready players in the postseason and the second being the need for additional depth amid Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 season. They made one key move right around draft night when […]

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to bring free agent sharpshooter Seth Curry back for a third stint in Dallas on a two-year contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Curry played for the Mavs in the 2016-17 and then again in the 2019-20 season, with Luka Doncic. Curry is one of the best spot-up shooters in NBA […]

Ahead of hitting NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings signed veteran forward Harrison Barnes to a three-year, $54 million contract extension to keep the 31-year-old in California’s capital for the next few seasons. How did each side make out? Let’s hand out some grades for the Kings-Barnes extension. Grades for Harrison Barnes extension with the […]

The Brooklyn Nets and restricted free agent Cam Johnson agreed to a four-year, $108 million contract Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnson was one of the key pieces acquired from the Phoenix Suns in Brooklyn’s midseason blockbuster trade of Kevin Durant. The 27-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.5 […]

Before NBA free agency even began, the Boston Celtics made a huge roster move in shipping out fan favorite Marcus Smart in a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards that saw Kristaps Porzingis join the Celtics. Amid a pending decision on Grant Williams, the Celtics began NBA free agency relatively quiet. They […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed Jared Dudley some love as the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach earned a Hall of Fame nod from his alma mater. Dudley, who played for Boston College from 2003 to 2007, was recently named to the school’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame along with 10 others. After James caught […]

On an always hectic first day of NBA free agency, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White did everything he could do to steal some headlines and put a smile on the faces of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal Friday. The 28-year-old was pictured in an Instagram Story ahead of a wedding and was revealed to have […]

The Toronto Raptors lost Fred VanVleet on Friday to the Houston Rockets but managed to quickly replace him in NBA free agency. Per Woj, Masai Ujiri has signed former Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder to a two-year, $26 million deal to be the team’s next starting point guard. While Schroder isn’t VanVleet in terms […]

With NBA free agency underway, the San Antonio Spurs are probably focused on the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama is considered a generational prospect and the future of the Spurs franchise. But they’re still going to need to build a solid team around him. They’ll look internally […]