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LAS VEGAS — Entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Asa Newell was one of the most polarizing prospects. Between his length, quickness, and size, Newell was drawing interest from several organizations in the lottery and the middle of the first round. When it came time for the draft, the Georgia big man ended up with his […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear mission: put experience and versatility around their young core of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. For years, Charlotte had danced in the lottery limbo, torn between youth development and an ill-timed playoff push. But this summer felt different – the moves were purposeful, […]

All-Star point guard Damian Lillard shocked the NBA when he decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. But, one NBA analyst felt it was a reunion that was two years in the making. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins recently spoke about Lillard’s choice on First Take, and provided a clear […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Championship. It is the franchise’s first such win since moving from Seattle. The title was the culmination of a historic season from the team, led by superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged the most points per game in the playoffs of any NBA player who won […]

The Bradley Beal saga in Phoenix is officially over. Now, the three-time All-Star finds himself in Los Angeles, poised to join a Clippers roster already loaded with star power. According to Shams Charania, Beal has finalized a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns and signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the LA Clippers. Joining […]

In the wake of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first NBA championship, general manager Sam Presti wasted no time reinforcing the foundation of the franchise. While the confetti was still settling at Paycom Center, Presti launched into a high-stakes free agency period that would determine whether the Thunder are one-hit wonders or the NBA’s next dynasty. […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2025 offseason at a clear crossroads. After years of chasing championships through splashy moves — from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to Mikal Bridges – the front office finally hit the reset button. That pivot became real when Cam Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr., […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green does two things very well: 1. Defend and 2. Talk. Green is known for his outspokenness. He has never blurted out an opinion he didn’t like. He never shies away from speaking his mind, even if it’s about a sensitive issue or criticizing an opposing player. On Thursday, he […]

Yang Hansen is wasting no time showing he belongs in Portland. During an interview at the 2K26 NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers rookie center tapped his wrist in a confident nod to Damian Lillard’s signature celebration, declaring he is ready for Dame Time. It was a small gesture with big meaning, capturing his excitement […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were arguably the most disappointing team of the 2024-25 season; they were on fire for much of the regular season and ended up with 64 wins on the year, only to falter when it mattered the most. The Cavs saw their dream season come to an end at the hands of the […]

The Toronto Raptors are looking to return to playoff contention for the 2024-25 season, and it’s clear that the team’s ownership is not satisfied with their results over the past few campaigns as evidenced by their decision to relieve Masai Ujiri of his executive duties. The addition of Brandon Ingram could very well elevate a […]

The 2025 edition of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has begun, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for upgrades up and down their roster continues along. According to ClutchPoints Senior Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, LA is “hoping to reignite trade talks” during Summer League, with one of their potential targets being former Defensive […]

Damian Lillard is officially back in Portland — and this time, it’s not just about basketball. After two years away and a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, the nine-time All-Star has signed a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Trail Blazers, a franchise he once carried and then left. While many NBA […]

Bronny James impressed in Thursday’s Summer League matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. In 28 minutes of action, James caused trouble for the Celtics’ defense. He put up 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and a steal. He shot 7-of-13 from the field, including 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from […]

Draya Michele is sharing how she feels amid her boyfriend, Jalen Green, trade from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns. In the blockbuster trade, Kevin Durant was traded from the Suns to the Rockets for Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five second-round picks. “Well this was […]

Before Damian Lillard returned to the Trail Blazers in a move that warmed the hearts of Portland fans, there was real buzz around the NBA about a possible alternate path. According to reports, there was mutual interest between Lillard and the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the deal never materialized, it opened up speculation on what could […]

Nikola Jokic’s fame extends far beyond the United States and his home country. The Denver Nuggets star sparked a frenzy upon his arrival in China, where he was greeted by massive crowds of fans from the very start. The three-time NBA MVP landed in Guangzhou to begin his much-anticipated promotional tour, organized by Chinese sportswear […]

It’s home sweet home for Damian Lillard as he is set to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN insider Shams Charania broke the news on Thursday, sending Rip City to a state of pure joy. As expected, Lillard quickly found a team after the Milwaukee Bucks unceremoniously waived him amid his Achilles injury. Not […]

Trae Young knows it takes a lot to bring great talent to the Atlanta Hawks. This offseason saw him go through that in a big way. The Hawks got Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard throughout the summer via signings and trades. These moves significantly improved the quality of the roster, elevating their chances […]

Charged with leading a San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League team that features lottery draft picks Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, Mike Noyes has quickly become a favorite of the young men he’s coaching this off-season. “I love coach,” Bryant said. “He’s intense, he’s fiery. He gets after it, and I love it. That’s all […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade understands why Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to reunite with the Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Wade played most of his career with the […]

The Miami Heat believed they had a second chance to land Damian Lillard. However, their interest seemed to wane following his current condition. The future Hall of Famer is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a […]

Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gave the perfect response on choosing between himself and LeBron James. Dallas’ No. 1 pick is starting his NBA career with massive hype after a terrific year at Duke. Flagg racked up several accolades during his tenure at Durham, including being named National College Player of the Year and leading the […]

Damian Lillard wanted a legitimate shot at contending for an NBA championship before the final buzzer sounded on his playing days, but no one questioned his love for Rip City. Now, after a devastating end to what was a mixed two-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, the future Hall of Fame point guard is prioritizing […]

“Dame time” is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard is heading back to the place where he became a perennial NBA All-Star. Signing a blockbuster $42 million deal Thursday to return to the Trail Blazers. But here’s what’s immediately noticeable about his contract. The now former Milwaukee Bucks guard Lillard comes with a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to reach an agreement with soon-to-be free agent Bradley Beal once the guard clears waivers on Friday. The expected moves let the Phoenix Suns move on from their Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal-Devin Booker trio while giving the Clippers a scoring guard to step in place of the recently traded Norman […]

Just a few weeks after Damian Lillard was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks, the star point guard has found his way back to where it all started for him, signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas right now, and some rookies are already showing up and making a massive difference. Former Duke basketball point guard Tyrese Proctor has been one of the standouts so far for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After speculation of coming back, he decided to enter the draft, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a turbulent last year, as the team signed Paul George and then saw the squad crash and burn during the 2024-25 season, largely due to injuries. The 76ers are desperately hoping for a reasonably healthy season from 2023 league MVP Joel Embiid, who has not yet been out of the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reflected on the grueling seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Williams revealed he suffered from a wrist injury in pursuit of his first NBA championship. He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. Jalen also mentioned a Pacers guard whose defense […]

The New York Knicks had one of their better seasons last year, and it was due to the addition of several key players, one of which included Karl-Anthony Towns. Throughout the season, Towns was one of the key players for the Knicks’ success on the court, and he brought some type of impact off the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, drafting Asa Newell, and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency. It’s been a clear signal from the front office that the Hawks are looking to take full advantage of the current injury-riddled state of the […]

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson offered a candid reaction to Myles Turner’s surprising decision to leave the Indiana Pacers and sign with the Milwaukee Bucks during the offseason. Speaking on the latest episode of the Roommates Show alongside teammate Josh Hart, Brunson reflected on Turner’s departure just weeks after the Pacers reached the […]

Amid a busy offseason for his team, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart underwent a procedure for his finger injury and almost ignored his new head coach, Mike Brown. After going under the knife for an injury he sustained during the playoffs, Hart admitted to not picking up his phone when the name “Mike Brown” […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers raised some eyebrows by signing free agent Bradley Beal shortly after he was bought out of his previous contract with the Phoenix Suns. Beal effectively gives the Clippers a replacement at the guard position for the recently-traded Norman Powell and adds more scoring depth to a roster that has several […]

After last season’s failure, the Phoenix Suns underwent major roster reconstruction and organizational changes. They have a new general manager and head coach, and they made a massive trade to get rid of Kevin Durant and send him to the Houston Rockets. They also made the big move of buying out Bradley Beal, so that […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams set the record straight about his team’s championship parade after winning the NBA Finals. Williams delivered an emotional speech to Thunder fans that day and gave them a special shoutout once again during his recent interview. While discussing Oklahoma City’s historic 2024-25 title run, Jalen addressed the narrative surrounding […]

Rookie first-round pick Egor Demin led the Brooklyn Nets to their first win at Summer League on Wednesday. He earned his first major highlight with the team during the process. Midway through the first quarter, Demin broke away from a pair of Magic defenders, went coast to coast and threw down a vicious dunk with […]

Recently, the Toronto Raptors surprised many in the NBA world by moving on from general manager Masai Ujiri, who helped them win the NBA championship in 2019 by trading for Kawhi Leonard. In the years since then, the Raptors have been mired in mediocrity, which may have motivated them to look for a new voice […]