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After making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals the year prior, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. And those expectations became even higher once the Mavs traded for point guard Kyrie Irving before the 2023 trade deadline. But fast forward to the […]

One of the NBA’s greatest traditions has finally been put to an end. Fans will no longer have to wonder if and when John Collins will be traded, as the Atlanta Hawks dealt the big man and what is left of his five-year $125 million contract to the Utah Jazz on Monday. It is a […]

Overall, the Portland Trail Blazers had an excellent 2023 NBA draft in a vacuum. The team had Scoot Henderson, the second-best prospect in the draft, fall to them at No. 3 and made an awesome selection at No. 23, picking up Kris Murray from Iowa, who should immediately become a legit 3-and-D wing in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs officially have a new franchise cornerstone after drafting phenom Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick last Thursday. Wemby is easily the most hyped prospect since LeBron James and there will be very high expectations for him in Year One. Although preseason basketball is still a few months away, Spurs fans […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revealed their new G-League team name, the Rip City Remix, on Monday, per Aaron J. Fentress. Trail Blazer G League team name revealed: The Rip City Remix. pic.twitter.com/sbIyRgLCrh — Aaron J. Fentress (@AaronJFentress) June 26, 2023 The reaction has been mixed for the most part, with some fans praising the new […]

The Toronto Raptors addressed their biggest need at the 2023 NBA Draft by selecting Kansas wing Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick. The Raptors needed more shooting and they got arguably the best one in this year’s class. Nonetheless, Toronto could still use more shooting, and continuing to prioritize that in free agency […]

Trade conversations centered around Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard have existed for quite some time now. While they were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals in 2019 by making the Western Conference Finals, the Blazers have not gotten past the first round since. This franchise desperately needs to begin planning for the future, […]

The 2023 NBA Draft featured the most hyped prospect since LeBron James in 7-foot-5 French sensation Victor Wembanyama, and people tuned in to see this generational prospect. Thursday night had more NBA draft viewers for video and NBA social than any other draft, but it was in a specific way that shows how popular Wembanyama […]

The New York Knicks declined to pick up guard Derrick Rose’s $15.6 million option for next season, and there are multiple teams who are rumored to have interest in him in free agency, according to Marc Stein. The Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are those teams, and the Knicks are expected to ask […]

With the NBA Draft taking place this past Thursday and teams preparing for the start of free agency this upcoming weekend, it appeared as if things would be a little quieter in the NBA world regarding trade talks. Well, that latest just a few hours on Monday, as the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz made […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 season came to an end at the hands of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, the Suns were the only team in the 2023 playoffs to take the Nuggets to six games, but it was still clear that […]

Bradley Beal wrote a tribute to the Washington Wizards fans and team in a story for The Players’ Tribune released Monday. Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns June 18. He also wrote about what it will mean to be a Sun: “To everyone in Phoenix: I’m excited to play for you all, and to […]

After years of rumors, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was finally traded, as the Utah Jazz sent forward Rudy Gay and a second-round pick to Atlanta for Collins. NBA Twitter, always quick to react, had plenty of jokes following the Hawks-Jazz Collins trade. Here are the best ones. John Collins was in the rumor mill […]

Damian Lillard continues to find his name mentioned in trade rumors. The Miami Heat remain a realistic landing destination for Lillard should the Portland Trail Blazers opt to trade the superstar guard. Lillard wants to stay loyal to Portland, but he also wants to win now. As a result, Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t wait until the 2023 NBA Draft to make their big move, pulling off a shocking blockbuster trade for Kristaps Porzingis before the event got under way. In the process, the Celtics ended up moving up from the 35th overall selection to the 25th overall selection, while netting a first-round pick in […]

The Denver Nuggets have a big offseason ahead of them in order to retain their status atop the NBA. A great season finished off with an NBA Finals victory and the first NBA Finals MVP for Nikola Jokic, ending the 47 years without a championship for the franchise. When next season arrives, they will be […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a superb 2023 NBA Draft. They selected two players who were originally both projected to go within the top 10 of the draft in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Whitmore ultimately fell in the draft, which led to Houston selecting him as well. With a solid young core led by Jalen […]

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade former 2017 first-round pick John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Hawks are finalizing a trade to send F/C John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did little but tread water this season. Heading into the 2022-23 campaign, plenty of folks thought that the Sixers would finally take that next step and establish themselves as a legitimate NBA title contender. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these expectations. […]

The Brooklyn Nets stood their ground on draft night amid heavy trade rumors, selecting Alabama’s Noah Clowney (21), Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (22) and Kansas’ Jalen Wilson (51). With that, we assess Brooklyn’s draft night haul, offering grades for each selection. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* No. 21: Noah Clowney, […]

The Boston Celtics may have fallen short of their ultimate goal of claiming banner number 18 this past season, but it’s evident that they’re quickly trying to retool to better their odds of achieving such a task come 2023-24. Already they’ve made a major splash to kick off the NBA offseason by executing a blockbuster […]

Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves at least until the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. The agreement will keep the Timberwolves center off the NBA Free Agency market. This will also give him a chance to build off […]

The 2022-2023 campaign can be considered a failure for the Milwaukee Bucks. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo went viral for calling this season not a failure but just another step on the journey after the Bucks were upset in the playoffs, many still call this year a failure for Milwaukee. They entered the postseason as the No. […]

Chris Haynes reports the Phoenix Suns will hold a free agent workout Wednesday that will include a former No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, Jabari Parker, and former Los Angeles Lakers player Stanley Johnson. Phoenix likely has to sign players on minimum contracts to fill out its roster. It is set to be a […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ free-agency will be crucial this offseason. The franchise is coming up to the end of its LeBron James, Anthony Davis window, and they need to make some moves for one last run. The team has Lakers’ free agents they need to re-sign, like Austin Reaves, and players they can target after the […]

Leadership and camaraderie are two oft discussed but still underrated intangibles that can be the difference between a team winning an NBA championship and them repeatedly falling short of their goal. Which is why the actions and words of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, who just finished his sixth NBA season, matters so much. The […]

The Phoenix Suns had only one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and used it on Toumani Camara, a four-year player in college. The Suns picked Camara with the No. 52 pick overall in the second round of the draft. He will play for the Suns in the NBA Summer League beginning Saturday, July 8. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden have a huge decision to make with free agency just days away. After another unsuccessful postseason trip that resulted in head coach Doc Rivers being fired, there is overwhelming pressure on the franchise to build a roster that can finally reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Kendrick Perkins thinks the […]

The Utah Jazz recently made significant acquisitions in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, and Brice Sensabaugh. With a focus on rebuilding, the Jazz are thrilled with their draft haul and are poised to further enhance their roster. In this article, we explore a compelling trade scenario that can optimize the […]

The New York Knicks seemingly took the league by surprise this past year with their fifth-seeded finish in the Eastern Conference standings (47-35) and clinching their first playoff series win since the 2012-13 season. Now, with a full offseason ahead of them, Leon Rose and company are likely looking toward ways to better position the […]

This offseason saw the end of an era in Washington Wizards history, as the team decided to let go of star shooting guard Bradley Beal via a trade with the Phoenix Suns. Even though Beal is no longer a Wizard, he will always be one in his heart, and nothing says that more than the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started to gain traction in retaining James Harden in free agency, but the Houston Rockets aren’t completely out of the race yet. The guard has a decision to make shortly on his $35.6 million player option for next season and if he does turn it down, that means Harden becomes a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ roster for the 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape. After much speculation brought forth by the Warriors’ turbulent 2022-23 campaign, they finally traded away Jordan Poole, although it’s fair for fans to wonder whether getting a 38-year old Chris Paul in return was the best return they could have gotten […]

Amid rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers have been attempting to trade Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley to teams over the course of the offseason, several trade destinations have been proposed for a pair of players they acquired midway through the 2022-23 season. However, among their potential landing spots, the Chicago Bulls might be the […]

Dennis Rodman has always managed to be one of the most divisive players during his career in the NBA, and that has certainly carried over to his post-playing career. Rodman always manages to find a way to get himself involved in some sort of controversy, and it’s safe to say that his latest basketball take […]

Damian Lillard continues to be involved in NBA trade rumors via the Portland Trailblazers. While the Blazers are remaining coy on a potential trade, rumors are that the Miami Heat are ready to do what they can to acquire him, reports The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “But if there isn’t a meeting of the Trail Blazers […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering a new era after firing Nick Nurse and hiring Darko Rajakovic. Now, Rajakovic is adding some experience to his staff and has hired former UCLA assistant Ivo Simovic, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. ‘Sources: UCLA basketball assistant Ivo Simovic is finalizing a deal to become a Toronto Raptors assistant coach. […]

The Damian Lillard saga is very much alive this offseason in the NBA. Lillard is still with the Portland Blazers and if the team’s fans would have their way, most of them would prefer the superstar guard to remain in Portland. That being said, rumors continue to swirl about a potential trade that would end […]

After he opted out of his $27.6 million player option, Draymond Green, an unrestricted free agent, has a few potential suitors before NBA free agency begins Friday. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings would be “intriguing options” for Green, who has been a part of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty […]