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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 […]

If you want the latest news on Zion Williamson trade rumors, you don’t need to follow Woj or Shams. Just keep an eye on adult star Moriah Mills’ Twitter account, and you’ll get all the latest updates on the New Orleans Pelicans forward. On Friday, the adult film star — who also claims to be […]

Ja Morant receiving a suspension for his second gun-related incident was not a surprise to anyone, as the NBA announced on Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies star would be suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. After releasing a statement apologizing for his actions, Morant has not received much sympathy from virtually […]

The Golden State Warriors have a new general manager. As Mike Dunleavy Jr. embarks on a pivotal offseason already marked by significant changes, Steve Kerr seems fully confident in his team’s new lead basketball decision-maker. “Everybody’s excited,” Kerr said of Dunleavy taking the reins from Bob Myers, per Madeline Kenney of Bay Area News Group. […]

Michael Jordan’s run as Charlotte Hornets owner will soon come to an end after he reportedly sold his shares as majority shareholder of the franchise to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. This finishes Jordan’s rather tumultuous time in Charlotte. With a new ownership group in tow, perhaps the fortunes of the […]

Michael Jordan made huge news on Friday morning by selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Although the organization did not have much success on the court during Jordan’s tenure as the owner, the Chicago Bulls legend will be walking away with fat pockets. He made 10x on his original investment in the franchise, […]

The Phoenix Suns are seeking their first championship in franchise history. They are in very good hands, according to NBA player rankings by The Ringer. Forward Kevin Durant is rated as the fourth-best player in the NBA. Guard Devin Booker is No. 10. The Suns are the only team to have two top-10 players in […]

The NBA handed down its Ja Morant suspension after he flashed a handgun on social media for the second time in three months. The Memphis Grizzlies star is now out for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. After this latest incident, all options are on the table, including some blockbuster Ja Morant trades. […]

In less than a week, Victor Wembanyama will have his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, as the San Antonio Spurs will be selecting him first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. A generational talent, Wembanyama is one of the best draft prospects to ever enter the league and he’s put on a show […]

Zion Williamson has found his name constantly swirling in rumors around NBA trade discussions as the 2023 NBA Draft quickly approaches. As more rumors surface surrounding his relationships with those within the New Orleans Pelicans organization, a troubling update has arisen regarding him and his current teammates, reports Real GM. “It’s surprising to me how […]

Rapper J. Cole and country artist Eric Church are joining the ownership group of the Charlotte Hornets, the team said in an official press release on Friday. Although it is unclear what percentage of stake both will hold, they are the first non-hedge fund investors to be confirmed as part of the new ownership group. […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic wanted to go back to his home country, Serbia, after his team won the NBA Finals. Then, the Nuggets’ championship parade was Thursday. Jokic said he wanted to stay. Now, the two-time MVP and this year’s NBA Finals MVP is putting his return home on further delay. He was seen […]

Tony Snell may be a proven veteran with over nine years of experience in the NBA, but, recently, his off-court life has seemingly been more of a noteworthy talking point when it comes to the forward. Last year, at the age of 31, the former first-round selection by the Chicago Bulls was diagnosed with autism […]

One of the biggest question marks of the NBA offseason revolves around what the Washington Wizards will decide to do with three-time All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal. Beal has spent all 11 seasons of his career with the Wizards and has been the face of the franchise since John Wall’s departure. However, success has been […]

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly interested in making a trade ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Indiana is trying to trade the No. 7 overall pick for a “high-level wing player,” via NBA reporter Evan Sidery. “Indiana has been talking to people about the No. 7 pick. I’ve been told […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not expected to make center Christian Wood an offer to return to the team, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein. Wood is an unrestricted free agent. “The Mavericks, sources say, have moved on and are looking to remake their center rotation,” Stein said. Dallas appears to be intent on building […]

It’s no secret that the Brooklyn Nets are a candidate to go star-hunting this summer. Following the departures of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, general manager Sean Marks left the door wide open for a blockbuster acquisition: “It goes back to how we build,” Marks said ahead of the offseason. “Do we build quick and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may currently be one of the most promising young organizations in the entire NBA, but their immediate future seems to have just gotten rather gloomy. As Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on June 16, superstar guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the league as a result of his […]

There’s been speculation that Victor Wembanyama won’t be part of the San Antonio Spurs 2023 NBA Summer League plans. That might not necessarily be the case when it comes to the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. A new report suggests that Wembanyama could join the Spurs for Summer League in Las […]

After coming up short in the 2023 NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat are looking to make significant moves this offseason. The trade rumor mill is already quickly heating up this summer and the Heat are right in the mix of it all. Miami has been linked to several big names who […]

The NBA announced on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant would be suspended 25 games to begin the 2023-24 NBA season after posing with a firearm on a live-streamed video on May 13. This incident occurred less than two months after Morant was suspended eight games by the league for flashing a firearm in […]

The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Norman Powell recently attended a celebrity event at Topgolf in El Segundo, CA. I was able to catch up with Powell at the event and ask him how the Clippers can turn things around next season aside from their injury trouble. Staying healthy is the obvious answer, but Powell believes simply […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Cam Johnson is “prominent” on the Detroit Pistons’ list of free agent targets, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein. Johnson is a restricted free agent, so any contract offer sheet the Pistons or another team make can be matched by the Nets. Johnson has a connection to new Pistons coach […]

Ja Morant is currently the face of the franchise for the Memphis Grizzlies. Ever since making the NBA, Morant made his presence felt by winning Rookie of the Year honors before taking home the Most Improved Player of the Year award. However, his public image took a big hit after twice displaying a gun on […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is once again going to be taking time away from the team, as the NBA announced on Friday that the two-time All-Star will be suspended for 25 games to begin the 2023-24 season. On May 13, Morant had live-streamed a video where he was seen waiving a firearm in a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves at a crossroads this offseason. On the one hand, armed with the No. 3 overall pick and the opportunity to add a franchise cornerstone that will be in uniform for the next decade, the Blazers find themselves in a perfect position to continue their rebuild. Especially if they decide […]

The Memphis Grizzlies released a short statement in response to Ja Morant being suspended for 25 games by the NBA on Friday. “We respect the League’s decision to suspend Ja Morant following this latest episode,” the franchise wrote. “Our standards as a team and league are clear, and we expect that all team personnel will […]

In the world of the current NBA trade market, few names garner as much attention as Zach LaVine. With the Chicago Bulls openly exploring trade options for their talented shooting guard, the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as a potential suitor. This article explores a compelling trade package that could benefit both teams. We take […]

Despite the Sacramento Kings long-standing interest in signing 2023 EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos co-owner Giorgos Aggelopoulos appears set on keeping the star forward in Greece, per Eurohoops. “Right now this is a night of celebrations,” Aggelopoulos says. “Let’s not worry. Let’s not look at the next day. It is a given that both players […]

Ja Morant continues to take a historic financial hit for his indiscretions. The NBA’s latest 25-game suspension for a second gun incident will cost the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard $304,545 thousand per game and $7.6 million total, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That severe penalty tacks onto the whopping $40 million he forfeited toward […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he would wait until the end of the NBA Finals to announce Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s suspension for a second gun incident this season. Friday, one day after the Denver Nuggets’ NBA championship parade, the league announced Morant is suspended for the first 25 games for the 2023-24 season […]

The New York Knicks took a massive jump from their 2022 campaign, wherein they failed to reach the NBA Playoffs. The major change that occurred from the previous season was the acquisition of Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks, as he has turned into one of the most reliable young stars in the league today. […]

After their all-in championship-or-bust era that, ultimately, fell short of their goals, the Brooklyn Nets now head into an offseason with an opportunity to properly build a new competitive squad. Though they may no longer have superstars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their roster, after trading off both at this past season’s […]

The NBA handed down punishment for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after his latest IG gun incident. The league has suspended Morant for 25 games to begin the season, and he will have conditions he needs to meet before returning to the court. Now, Morant has issued a lengthy statement following the suspension, per Adrian […]

The length of Ja Morant’s suspension in relation to his most recent gun-flashing incident on social media is finally known. The NBA has come down hard on the Memphis Grizzlies point guard, with the league handing Morant a 25-game suspension, which he will begin to serve in the 2023-24 NBA season. Shams Charania of The […]

The Golden State Warriors are still reeling from the loss of longtime general manager Bob Myers. Now their coaching staff takes a blow with the departure of assistant Jama Mahlalela. Mahlalela joined the Warriors in 2021 and made an impact on head coach Steve Kerr’s staff that earned a fourth championship in eight seasons. He’ll […]

Michael Jordan, who has been the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010, has decided to sell his shares of the team to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: Michael Jordan is finalizing a sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by […]