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The Denver Nuggets are living it up at their NBA Finals victory parade. When Michael Malone had his turn speaking to the massive Denver crowd, he made sure to silence any rumors of Bruce Brown leaving in NBA free agency. "Is Brucey B going anywhere? Hell no! We're running this sh*t back! … Get loud!" […]

The Brooklyn Nets have cornered the market on 3-and-D wings following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With a rotation that includes Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale and Joe Harris, opposing teams are inquiring about the availability of two Brooklyn veterans, according to the Ringer: “Multiple reports have already said […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been active as ever on Patrick Beverley’s podcast. The two have discussed a wide range of topics, many of which have made their way into the headlines. Towns’ name has also popped up in some trade rumors, although he was quick to fire back regarding those. Now, former NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets had a blast at their NBA Finals championship parade. However, Nikola Jokic’s wife Natalija didn’t have as much fun as everyone else, as she got nailed by a stray beer can during the parade. Nikola Jokic's wife got hit in the face with a beer can tossed by one of the Nuggets […]

Daryl Morey began the 2023 offseason by saying he wanted James Harden back with the Philadelphia 76ers. The possibility of re-signing the veteran star is still very much in play, though he has other options besides the Sixers, namely the Houston Rockets. The Sixers’ desire to retain Harden is not wavering but they do not […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is on one right now. On Wednesday, the former Kentucky standout claimed that he’s changed the NBA forever. Now, he’s making even more wild claims about the team’s 2022 playoff run with Patrick Beverley where they blew a first-round lead to the Memphis Grizzlies after making it through the […]

Carmelo Anthony carved a successful career after prep stops at Maryland Towson Catholic and Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill. He won a national championship at Syracuse in 2003 and became one of the best NBA players this century, finishing his professional years as a 10-time All-Star and No. 9 in all-time points. Anthony’s son, […]

The Denver Nuggets are the champions of the NBA right now, and their championship parade is currently underway. Everyone in Denver is fired up to have seen their favorite team win their first ever NBA title, and it looks like head coach Michael Malone is living his best life at the parade with his team […]

Add Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine to the ever-growing list of potential trade candidates in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Bulls have started to gauge trade interest for LaVine, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. A Zach LaVine trade is far from certain to happen in 2023, though it’s a situation that certainly bears monitoring. […]

The Denver Nuggets are gallivanting around the city of Denver on Thursday during their NBA Finals victory parade. A local reporter caught up with the Nuggets’ Michael Malone in the process, and he got emotional when reflecting on his coaching career. "This is an amazing experience… Life's about moments… I got a crazy idea man… […]

Emily Austin is continuing to gain popularity. She’s a sports journalist, podcaster, influencer, Miss Universe Judge, and more. With 1.2 million followers on Instagram, it’s clear she’s on a tremendous trajectory in her career. I was recently able to talk to Austin about a new NBA-based podcast she’s starting called The Hoop Chat w/ Emily […]

Fred VanVleet recently declined his player option with the Toronto Raptors and officially became an unrestricted free agent for 2023 NBA free agency. With the Philadelphia 76ers potentially losing James Harden, VanVleet could be a replacement if the Sixers were interested. However, rumors around the NBA indicate that the Sixers are not actually looking at […]

There are always trade talks and rumors going on, yet most signs point to the 2023 offseason being busy for the Boston Celtics. Following a disappointing finish in the Eastern Conference Finals, the C’s are looking to retool their roster in order to get over the hump and capture an 18th championship. According to Kevin […]

The Dallas Mavericks have to get it right in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they use the pick or include it in a trade, the Mavs have to make a move that improves the roster around Luka Doncic. Leading up to the big day, they have been in talks to see what moves are out […]

The NBA offseason is finally here, and that means the sweepstakes for star players are in full swing. Yet, before Boston Celtics fans get too excited about acquiring another big name, say, three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, the front office might have other priorities. According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the C’s are not interested in […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, or KCP, is stealing the show at the Denver Nuggets’ parade after their NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat. Not only did Caldwell-Pope take a leaf out of former Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith’s book by showing up to the parade shirtless, but he also channeled his inner Stone Cold Steve Austin […]

With the NBA Draft just a week away, the Utah Jazz project to be one of the busiest teams on draft night. After all, Utah owns a whopping three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, tied with the Indiana Pacers for the most of any team. Specifically, the Jazz own the ninth pick, the […]

As teams prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft next week, the Washington Wizards continue to have ongoing discussions about what the future holds for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. Beal has been with the franchise for all 11 seasons of his career, but change is imminent for the Wizards, an organization that has made the playoffs […]

The Houston Rockets have the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft and are looking to bring in Scoot Henderson for a visit in preparation. However, it sounds like they are failing to do so, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. “The Rockets have also attempted to bring G League Ignite guard Scoot […]

We may only be in the infancy stages of the 2023 NBA offseason, but already the rumor mill is churning rapidly, with Wizards star Bradley Beal being found at the center of a large chunk of the chatter. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, there are many league executives who believe that the Wizards […]

It’s been less than 72 hours since the Denver Nuggets officially clinched their first NBA title and, thus, put an end to the 2022-23 season. Yet, already the summer trade rumor mill is starting to pick up immense speed, and easily the biggest name found within its spin is Washington Wizards guard, Bradley Beal. According […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have their fair share of options going into the 2023 NBA offseason. Brooklyn ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 45-37, putting them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and four games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks for a spot in the Play-In tournament. The Philadelphia 76ers swept the […]

Whether he has Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard, Paul Pierce, or a prime Tracy McGrady, Doc Rivers’ history of playoff woes is well documented. After the Philadelphia Sixers’ game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it marked Rivers’ 10th game 7 loss of his coaching career: the most by […]

There has been a lot of trade buzz regarding the New Orleans Pelicans so far this offseason, specifically regarding the No. 2 and No. 3 picks that the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers hold. People have floated the idea of a Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson trade, but that does not appear likely, […]

Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal has been a part of trade rumors recently as teams prepare for both the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. The Miami Heat are one team that has been linked to Bradley Beal, and fortunately for Miami, Beal would be more than happy to accept a trade to South Beach, reports […]

The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to multiple reports. The exact nature of a potential Warriors’ 2023 NBA Draft trade, however, seems to be unclear. The latest update suggests that Golden State could trade out of the first round altogether. The Warriors are […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22nd and the Charlotte Hornets figure to be a part of some big moves. They already have the No. 2 selection, and rumors around the NBA are that they might be involved in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. Regardless, they are […]

With the NBA Draft approaching and free agency following shortly after, the Chicago Bulls could opt to trade away one of their franchise cornerstones. The Bulls are reportedly starting to contact teams about a potential trade for Zach LaVine, according to Jake Fischer. Though there is no guarantee that the Bulls will move LaVine, the […]

A big Los Angeles Lakers trade this offseason seems likely as LeBron James and Anthony Davis near the end of their contracts with the team. The 2023-24 season is do-or-die for LA, and the franchise will look to go all in to bring one more championship to town in the LeBron-AD Era. To do this, […]

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors have explored trades for a top-3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to The Ringer. The No. 2 and No. 3 picks, respectively, are owned by the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported this week the New Orleans Pelicans are trying to trade […]

The NBA Draft is approaching next week, and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic released his latest NBA Mock Draft. As usual, it is filled with rumors, and one of the rumors that comes from his latest mock draft is that the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers are looking at potential opportunities to move […]

Kendrick Perkins believes that embattled Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could greatly benefit from a change of scenery — and a viable option for his services in 2023 would be the NBA runner-up Miami Heat. “I strongly believe that it’s time for Ja to have a change of scenery,” Perkins explained on First Take on […]

What the Washington Wizards decide to do with Bradley Beal will have a drastic impact on their organization moving forward. If the Wizards decide to trade Beal this offseason, they will be entering a rebuild, thus leading to questions about Kyle Kuzma’s future. Owning a $13 million player option this offseason, Kuzma is expected to […]

The Washington Wizards could finally move on from All-Star guard Bradley Beal. If the Wizards are to rebuild and trade him, there should be plenty of trade suitors, although his contract sure makes it a bit more difficult. The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers quickly emerged as potential options, and there will likely be more. […]

The Denver Nuggets are world champions. The talents of guys like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray brought the team to heights the franchise has never reached before. Their great roster was utilized extremely well by head coach Michael Malone and his staff. After being an NBA coach for 20 years and coaching the Nuggets for […]

The Golden State Warriors may be switching up their draft strategy as the 2023 NBA Draft approaches. With a week of preparation left, sources tell The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie that the Warriors are looking at drafting an experienced college player who can potentially develop quicker. Here is an excerpt from Vecenie’s latest mock draft. “Typically, […]

The Houston Rockets had a good shot to land the top overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but ended up slipping down to the fourth overall pick, which was obviously disappointing. The Rockets may ultimately trade that pick, but there are still some top-end talents that could be selected at that spot. One such […]

Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has released his latest NBA Mock Draft, and he revealed an interesting rumor regarding the Dallas Mavericks and the No. 10 overall pick, saying they are looking to move the pick to get players who can help immediately. “Not many sources around the league currently believe this pick will stay […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic cemented his claim as the best basketball player in the world. The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals and finished with an impressive 16-3 playoff run. Jokic was named Finals MVP after he averaged 30.2 points on 58.3 percent shooting (42.1 percent from 3-point range), 14.0 rebounds […]