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The NBA Draft is not until June 22 and it is absolutely no secret who the No. 1 overall pick will be. Victor Wembanyama has been projected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft for quite some time now. He is considered a generational prospect and head and shoulders above, quite literally and […]

In the realm of basketball, the ever-changing landscape of team rosters often sparks speculation and excitement. The recent news that Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics is on the trading block has ignited a flurry of discussion among fans and pundits alike. As the Celtics contemplate a potential rebuild, we try to see the four […]

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade doesn’t think Michael Jordan’s dominance when he returned and joined the Washington Wizards is comparable to what LeBron James has achieved and done with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked if LeBron’s current status with the Lakers reminds him of Jordan’s time with the Wizards, Wade said “no,” and for […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped some big news on Friday with the announcement of a new general manager in Mike Dunleavy Jr. following the departure of Bob Myers. Heading into the 2023 offseason and the NBA Draft, Dunleavy will have his work cut out for him as he attempts to reshape the Warriors into a […]

The Toronto Raptors stand at a crossroads. Upper management is contemplating whether to embark on a rebuilding phase or continue their pursuit of immediate championship glory. In fact, trade rumors surrounding star forward Pascal Siakam have intensified. This indicates the team’s willingness to undergo a major shake-up. Not surprisingly, Siakam’s availability has piqued the interest […]

Ja Morant is already set to lose $7.6 million from his 2023-24 NBA salary as a result of his 25-game suspension, but according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Memphis Grizzlies star could lose so much more. In his latest appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Windhorst shared that Morant’s financial losses as a result of […]

The Atlanta Hawks are eyeing a resurgence after another season of falling short. Right now, the opportunity to acquire Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors has emerged as an enticing prospect. Remember that Siakam is a versatile forward, two-time All-Star, and NBA champion. He offers a skill set that could address the Hawks’ needs and […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of decisions to make heading into this offseason. They made some big front office news on Friday following the departure of former general manager Bob Myers. Mike Dunleavy Jr. will be tasked with trying to maximize this team’s window and re-making a championship contender. In doing so, he’ll […]

The report about Kyrie Irving finding a new shoe deal after Nike cut ties with him is apparently not true. With that said, the Dallas Mavericks star remains a sneaker free agent. It was recently rumored that Irving has already partnered with Anta to be the newest endorser of the Chinese shoe brand. However, Brandon […]

Everyone around the NBA world is excited for Victor Wembanyama to make his NBA debut and the draft hasn’t even happened yet. The projected No. 1 overall pick is being considered a future superstar by all of the experts and analysts. However, we may get to see Wemby before the season begins, as he recently […]

In the age-old debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James for the title of the greatest basketball player of all time, finding a definitive answer seems nearly impossible. To settle this contentious dispute, The Sun turned to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot, and asked it to step into the role of an NBA coach and make a […]

In a shocking turn of events, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA. This suspension comes after a distressing video emerged on social media, revealing Morant brandishing a firearm. Sure, the opinions on the severity of the punishment vary. Still, the undeniable truth is that the Grizzlies […]

Draymond Green has a $27.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season, and according to the latest rumors, the Golden State Warriors expect him to opt out. That doesn’t mean the Warriors are simply letting Green walk away, however. The team reportedly still plans to bring him back in a bid to field a championship […]

UPDATE: Kyrie Irving has not signed with Anta. The website selling Anta shoes whole showing him as ambassador for the company is apparently fake. The Mavs star remains a sneaker free agent. Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star Kyrie Irving is signing a shoe deal with Anta, a Chinese sporting equipment brand, according to Bally Sports’ Brandon Robinson. […]

Name: Darius Bazley  Position: Forward  Height: 6-foot-9 Weight: 216 pounds  Season recap  One day after their blockbuster deal for Kevin Durant, the Suns traded for Darius Bazley, who was the No. 23 pick in the 2019 draft.  Bazley played his first 3 ½ seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He started 108 combined games in […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to improve their roster around Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and apparently, they already have some targets in mind. According to the latest rumors, the Suns have interest in both Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins and Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. However, for […]

Ja Morant will be flooded with ridicule and mockery after being suspended 25 games by the NBA, much like he has been for the last several months. Public displays of bad judgment do not often just go away, but the Memphis Grizzlies star is receiving some necessary words of wisdom and support from a retired […]

The Phoenix Suns have been viewed as a potential Kyle Kuzma suitor during the 2023 NBA free agency. With Kyle Kuzma set to hit the open market, it’s looking less and less likely that the forward will end up playing alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker next season. Kuzma plans on opting out of his […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not taking the disrespect from all his haters, the Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone. LeBron hasn’t involved himself that much in the NBA in recent weeks after the Lakers’ playoff exit, opting to focus on his personal life and other ventures instead. However, he was still on the […]

Don’t expect the Atlanta Hawks to trade one of their two best players in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Hawks aren’t actively shopping either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks aren’t interested in any Trae Young trade conversations, Fischer reports. Atlanta doesn’t consider Murray to be untouchable, […]

A player can have an immeasurable impact on a team and city without ever earning an All-Star selection. Leadership and tenacity are intangibles that resonate with sports fans everywhere. Udonis Haslem is a glorified role player who has hardly taken the floor for the Miami Heat over the last few years, but his influence remains […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly plan to pursue Chris Paul if the veteran guard ends up being waived by the Phoenix Suns. However, that puts D’Angelo Russell’s future with the team in question as he enters free agency. Apparently, though, the Lakers are also interested in keeping Russell to have him form what could be […]

With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown blossoming over the past few seasons, the Boston Celtics have been one of the more interesting teams to follow. Though there have been other leaders during their tenure — namely star guards Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving — Brown and Tatum have managed to develop into the All-Star talents […]

The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly made Trae Young unavailable in trade talks and backcourt mate Dejounte Murray likely to be an expensive acquisition for any trade suitor. As a result, the Hawks’ ability to significantly improve their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season seems to be limited to moves involving John Collins and De’Andre Hunter, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers point guard situation has been a revolving door, with the team constantly trying to find the right player to complement and compensate for the age and growing injury problems of renowned playmaker LeBron James. The position is again their top priority this offseason. There are multiple paths for Rob Pelinka and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been embroiled in rumors all across the NBA as the 2023 NBA Draft quickly approaches. Rumor has it that now the Lakers might be trying to trade the No. 17 overall pick, Malik Beasley and/or Mo Bamba for a starter-level upgrade, reports The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “Most realistically, the Lakers […]

Amid recent reports that the Washington Wizards have given Bradley Beal permission to speak to potential trade partners, the Brooklyn Nets are now regarded as a potential landing spot for the three-time All-Star, per Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. Haynes would make the comments on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast with NBA insider Marc Stein, in what […]

It’s still unclear if the Charlotte Hornets will move the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. As trade winds continue swirling leading up to next Thursday night at Barclays Center, though, Charlotte’s main target in a potential blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans has apparently emerged. Intriguing as pairing Zion Williamson with […]

Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. He won five MVP awards and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles. But have you ever wondered how a basketball megastar like MJ lives? Now you can get a peek at His Airness’ $14.9 million mansion in Highland Park, Ill.. Michael Jordan purchased this 56,000-square-foot property […]

The Toronto Raptors have an offseason ahead that will determine the direction of the franchise. The Raptors went 41-41 this season and were the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has a solid team but is not good enough to be a contender. This leaves many tough decisions to make this offseason. Fred VanVleet […]

More than a decade after having Chris Paul cruelly dangled in front of them, Los Angeles Lakers fans may finally get to see the 12-time All-Star don the Purple and Gold this year. If the Phoenix Suns end the anticipation and waive Paul, the Lakers are expected to spring into action and try to scoop […]

Ja Morant was officially given a 25 game suspension on Friday by the NBA. In terms of how the Memphis Grizzlies are going to respond in regards to their roster, NBA insider Zach Lowe believes that they won’t do a thing, via NBA Today. "There's nothing that they could really do except hope that Ja […]

Michael Jordan is commonly known for being one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He’s easily one of the most influential people in the world since his dominant days in the 1990s, when he put the Chicago Bulls on the map. For being a cultural icon, Jordan has been able to keep his […]

The Denver Nuggets have been living it up after winning the NBA Finals. They were recently spotted partying in Las Vegas, and Bruce Brown took to Twitter to blame Nikola Jokic for getting him too drunk, reports DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Bruce Brown on IG Live, hungover in Vegas: "I'm down bad, and I blame […]

Amid recent reports that the Indiana Pacers are interested in trading the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft for a “high-level wing player,” there are several potential trade targets that come in mind for the Eastern Conference franchise. Finishing the 2022-23 season ranked 11th in the East with a 35-47 record, the Pacers […]

We are less than a week away from the 2023 NBA Draft where the San Antonio Spurs will officially make Victor Wembanyama the No. 1 overall pick. Spurs fans will be pumped to see that Victor Wembanyama is currently the odds on favorite to win Rookie of the Year, followed by Scoot Henderson and Chet […]

Jaden Springer left the 2022-23 season as a champion. While the Philadelphia 76ers were gearing up for a playoff run that ultimately ended in the second round once again, Springer helped lead the Delaware Blue Coats to the G League championship. The Sixers’ 2021 first-round draft pick won the G League Finals MVP award after […]

Bradley Beal has been granted permission to speak with teams as the Washington Wizards look to trade the long time cornerstone of their franchise. Beal and the Wizards have agreed to work together to find an NBA trade partner if the Wizards ultimately decide to embark on a rebuild as the rumors suggest, reports Bleacher […]

Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue and the team are unlikely to agree to a contract extension this offseason, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. Lue has two years left on his deal, with the second year being a team option. He could hit the free-agent market as early as next offseason. The Clippers and […]