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The Miami Heat will have plenty of decisions to make before making another hopeful run for the NBA Finals in 2024. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the nine players who could return for the Heat next season, according to sports team and player contract site Spotrac. Miami’s options for […]

There has been some speculation that the Charlotte Hornets have an interest in acquiring Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans, and Marc Stein evaluated whether the Hornets would be willing to give up the No. 2 pick to get the deal done in his newsletter. Despite prior rumored interest in Zion Williamson, the Hornets […]

Michael Porter Jr. had an up and down road in the NBA playoffs. Fortunately, his teammates picked up the slack in this year’s NBA Finals. With Porter Jr.’s importance in the Nuggets rotation, have you ever wondered how the Nuggets player lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Michael Porter Jr.’s $4.75 million condo at the […]

The future remains murky for Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. After a loss in the second round to the Los Angeles Lakers and the departure of Bob Myers, the future of the Warriors dynasty remains up in the air. Moreover, rumors have swirled about Green potentially leaving this offseason, and if so, he would […]

Rumors are swirling around the NBA that the New Orleans Pelicans are floating Zion Williamson in trade discussions to move up into the top of the 2023 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets were the first team to be rumored in possible trade scenarios, but now the Houston Rockets have entered the fold for Zion Williamson […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the middle of James Harden’s free agency saga. The veteran star’s next team is uncertain as the Sixers make efforts to retain him. As they ponder backup options, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is emerging as a possibility. Former NBA player and current show host Chandler Parsons would like […]

In just over a week, 58 different basketball prospects will hear their names called during the 2023 NBA Draft, changing their lives forever. At this point, everyone who has entered the draft is keeping their name right where it is, as the final withdrawal deadline has come and gone.  After a total of 242 players […]

Will anyone still doubt how great Nikola Jokic is in the game of basketball after lifting the Denver Nuggets to the franchise’s first-ever championship? Jokic dazzled with both the stat sheet and the eye test. Not only did he fill up the points, rebounds, and assists column to such a historic degree, he also silenced […]

Selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will be the San Antonio Spurs’ biggest move of the offseason. Don’t be surprised if acquiring Chris Paul is second on San Antonio’s list. Whether it happens through a trade or free agency, the Spurs have a strong chance to feature […]

Through the years, there has been a lot of discussion focused on Damian Lillard and whether or not he should request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Spending all 11 years of his NBA career in Portland, Lillard has continued to be one of the best players in the entire league, but Portland has […]

With the Denver Nuggets having won the 2023 NBA championship, a new season is right around the corner. For 29 other NBA teams, the offseason provides a beacon of hope, an opportunity to bolster the roster in hopes of winning a championship the following year. And one of the most obvious ways for any team […]

The Miami Heat had an incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs despite ultimately falling short in the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets were simply a much better team, and Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and company inevitably proved too much to handle. Still, the Heat have a lot to hang their hats […]

The New York Knicks find themselves coming off an impressive 2022-23 campaign where they finished with the eighth-best record in the association (47-35) and clinched their first playoff series win in a decade. Now, heading into the offseason, fans and media pundits alike expect them to look toward making some sort of splash to bolster […]

One of the most prized free agents this summer is James Harden. The guard is reportedly torn between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. The Sixers would love to retain him, but it’s unknown if that is possible at this point. As of right now though, there are just three organizations who are expected […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to formulate a championship-caliber roster around franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic. Throughout his tenure, they’ve gone in many different directions in an attempt to do so, all of which to this point have fallen short of expectations. However, according to recent rumblings, the next venture for the Mavs could come in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers would “be pleased” to select either Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo. The Blazers have to decide if they will keep the No. 3 pick and rebuild or trade it for contending purposes. Givony […]

JJ Redick made it clear on First Take on Wednesday that he sees no scenario where the Golden State Warriors can win another NBA title without the services of Draymond Green should he decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent in 2023. “Absolutely not,” Redick said simply when asked if the Warriors […]

The Phoenix Suns might move on from Chris Paul this offseason. If they do, they have a few options to replace him. BetOnline released its odds for free agents assuming they do not re-sign with their current team. Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s next favored team is the […]

Speculation over a 2023 NBA Draft trade by the New Orleans Pelicans that would include Zion Williamson is gaining hype. Rumors around the NBA are that the Pelicans want Scoot Henderson and are willing to take part in a blockbuster trade to land him. This suggests that Zion Williamson might not be safe in New […]

Metta Sandiford-Artest recently shared his thoughts on the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets 2023 NBA Finals, and made a bold prediction for the 2024 season. Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Metta World Peace and Ron Artest, enjoyed a strong career than spanned from 1999-2017. I was able to catch up with him at a PGA Tour 2K23 and […]

The Washington Wizards are under new management with Michael Winger taking over basketball operations. After perusing NBA purgatory for years, the new front office wants to take a more long-term approach to building the team. The 2023 NBA Draft will be an important night for Winger and company. There is one specific position that Washington […]

With the NBA Finals now over, all eyes will be turning to the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. Kyrie Irving and whether or not he returns to the Dallas Mavericks will be a main storyline, along with the potential he leaves to join the Los Angeles Lakers. As of right now, the Lakers are […]

Nick Nurse is bringing Rico Hines along with him from the Toronto Raptors to the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday. “Rico Hines is joining the 76ers as an assistant on Nick Nurse’s coaching staff, sources tell ESPN,” Woj wrote. “Hines had been a part of Nurse’s staff with the Raptors. Hines is […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off of one of their best years in recent memory and a playoff birth for the first time in 16 seasons. With the 2023 NBA Draft looming, the Kings are now firmly looking to add players that would help bolster their chances of contending. Rumors around the NBA indicate that […]

The Indiana Pacers may have missed out on the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean that their 2022-23 season was a failure by any means. The Pacers appear to be building a solid young core around star guard Tyrese Haliburton, and have amassed a war chest of draft picks for them to utilize in the upcoming […]

The Rockets have several key decisions to make this offseason. The specter of James Harden potentially returning to Houston hovers over most of them. This reportedly includes their decision when it comes to the fourth overall pick they own in the 2023 NBA Draft. In the latest mock draft from ESPN, writer Jeremy Woo dropped […]

The Washington Wizards are on the brink of a rebuild, and the latest rumor about one of their possible long-term pieces may push them closer to tearing it down. Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly thinking about taking his $36 million player option with the Wizards, according to Keith Smith. That would make him a free agent […]

Were the Boston Celtics able to land Bill Russell all because of an ice-skating show? How did he even fall to number two in the 1956 NBA draft in the first place? Russell was one of the greatest basketball players in the 50s, and Red Auerbach knew it since he was in college. He led […]

The Toronto Raptors may have taken part in the NBA postseason during eight of the last 10 seasons, even winning their first championship just five years back, but recent rumblings suggest that the franchise may be open to tearing things down and officially embarking on a full-out rebuild. Of course, their best course of action […]

Nikola Jokic just had arguably the best individual playoff performance in NBA history but the Denver Nuggets superstar’s impact on the NBA may just be getting started. Mike Greenberg said on ESPN’s Get Up that finding a player like Jokic will become the new trend among NBA teams. “I think Nikola Jokic is going to do […]

Earlier this month, speculation swirled on Chris Paul potentially being waived by the Phoenix Suns. It hasn’t happened yet, but could it be because they’re waiting on a potential trade before they pull the trigger? The Suns are reported to be “actively engaged” in seeking a trade partner that wants Chris Paul with “multiple options” […]

With the Golden State Warriors not yet ready to break up the core of what’s been the most impressive team of the past decade, there are myriad questions how they will approach the offseason. Those questions are primarily about the playing futures of Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga, two talented players whose chemistry — and […]

The Charlotte Hornets own the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The names Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller have been frequently floated, with the latter being seen as the favorite to be picked. The Hornets are weighing their options and seem to like Henderson, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The 19-year-old guard […]

With the season officially coming to an end following the Denver Nuggets’ triumphant Finals clinching Game 5 against the Miami Heat, attention from both fans, media pundits, and league personnel now shifts toward the 2023 NBA Draft. Less than 48 hours after the championship round’s conclusion, rumblings have already started to surface of a possible […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick had his season end before it even began, suffering a torn ACL prior to the 2022 season. Jamal Murray, another prominent Denver sports figure, suffered a torn ACL in April 2021. Murray would end up missing the entirety of the following season during his injury recovery. A process that […]

The Denver Nuggets have made plenty of shrewd moves over the past few seasons, highlighting their front offices scouting ability along the way. Their magnum opus was their ability to find a diamond in the rough in two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, they also drafted Michael […]

So close, yet so far away. The Miami Heat made a hopeful push all the way to the NBA Finals despite having a roster that played seven undrafted players during the NBA Playoffs. Though they didn’t go out without a fight, the Denver Nuggets officially sealed the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship with a 94-89 win over […]

With the Denver Nuggets turning their eyes towards the offseason after emerging from the 2023 NBA Finals as the league’s champions, the primary question they face is whether or not to re-sign 26-year-old guard Bruce Brown. Though Brown technically has a year remaining on his contract, the five-year pro will reportedly decline his $6.8 million […]

The Denver Nuggets have done it. They have finally won the franchise’s first NBA championship, and they did so without having to break the bank in free agency or swing a trade for a generational superstar. The Nuggets earned their championship by building their roster the “right way”, drafting Nikola Jokic with the 41st pick […]