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The Chicago Bulls finished up NBA Summer League play on Friday with a win against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls young core was on full display during Summer League action, and it was a glimpse into the future for fans in the Windy City. This team is trying to build a young core from the […]

After more than a few challenging seasons near the bottomUnder new ownership and with a fresh direction, this offseason is the Charlotte Hornets’ prime opportunity to shift trajectory. They can build around their promising young nucleus while adding savvy, impactful pieces. The Hornets have been active in trades, re-signings, and draft selections. However, a single […]

The Orlando Magic are signaling a new phase in their franchise trajectory, marked by a bold commitment to spend in pursuit of an NBA championship. During the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where the Charlotte Hornets captured the summer title, Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke with multiple team executives and coaches. Among them […]

After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard is back to where many believe he truly belongs — with the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard could have tried to go to another team, one that is built better to win an NBA championship as soon as the 2025-26 NBA season, but he opted to return […]

Much has been made about Damian Lillard’s exit from the Milwaukee Bucks. After two ill-fated seasons with the Bucks, Dame returns to the Portland Trail Blazers after Milwaukee decided to stretch the remaining of his contract, worth $113 million, over the next five years. The nine-time All-Star returns to his former team amidst consistent concern […]

A few months ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on top of the basketball world. Luka Doncic had just led them to the NBA Finals. He cemented his place as one of the league’s brightest superstars. He gave Mavs fans a taste of hope they hadn’t felt since the Dirk Nowitzki era. However, that joy was […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2025 offseason with a mandate to restructure. After a disappointing 36-win season, change wasn’t optional – it was inevitable. What followed was one of the most proactive and intriguing offseasons in the league. Phoenix made noise in the 2025 NBA Draft, shined in Summer League, and pulled off headline-making trades. […]

It has been nearly a month since the Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the championship series that went to the hill and finished in seven games. But the celebration continues for the team and its members, including none other than superstar point guard Shai […]

There may be no team more perplexing this offseason than the New Orleans Pelicans. After a disastrous 21-win 2024-25 campaign, most analysts expected a full-scale rebuild. Instead, the front office has zagged when the consensus said zig, making aggressive trades, overpaying in the draft, and tying up long-term cap space for a team that’s nowhere […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been making a few moves over the past few weeks, and it’s not only to improve the team but to satisfy one of their star players. When Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers last season, the vibe was that every move the Lakers made from then on would be […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when the moves start making sense. This is when short-term pain finally gives way to strategic progress. For the Washington Wizards, that moment may have arrived. Years of lottery losses and bloated contracts had left the franchise stuck in the mud. However, the 2025 offseason has offered a […]

Damian Lillard is back to where it all started, as the future Basketball Hall of Famer decided to return to the Portland Trail Blazers after a stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Unlike when he first arrived on the team, Lillard is now the grizzled veteran brimming with experience and advice he can impart to his […]

After years of scraping and clawing for relevance in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are no longer just knocking on the door. They’re one smart move away from kicking it down. Last season’s gritty run to the Eastern Conference Finals reignited dreams at Madison Square Garden. Fans are once again daring to believe […]

Chauncey Billups is happy to reunite with Damian Lillard after the latter made his return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is even looking forward to having the reunion elevate the next generation. Billups was Lillard’s coach from 2021 to 2023 for two seasons. This was before the Trail Blazers traded the latter to the […]

Damian Lillard made it clear about his decision to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has been away from the Trail Blazers since the 2023 offseason. They traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks as it was clear to them that they needed to rebuild the roster for the future. However, the two parties reunite […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are clearly on the upswing. They seemed to figure something out in the middle of the season when they were threatening to push for a spot in the play-in tournament before they faded late and finished with a 36-46 record. This offseason, it’s clear that the Blazers are looking to take […]

Star Dallas Mavericks shooter Klay Thompson continues to live his best life, and the universe cannot do anything about it. Thompson recently made headlines after it was revealed that he is dating rapper Megan Thee Stallion. While the pair may seem like an unlikely one due to their contrasting personality types, plenty of fans of […]

In one of the most feel-good stories of the offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers have reunited with Damian Lillard after two years of being apart. After the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch Lillard’s contract to open up the space to sign Myles Turner, Lillard angled for a move back home, and he got […]

In a bombshell turn of events two years ago, Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers after 11 seasons with the franchise. The Blazers were rebuilding at that point, and Lillard, who was entering his age-33 season, wanted to leave for a shot at competing for a championship. Lillard specifically wanted to […]

In a summer filled with feel-good stories across the NBA, Chris Paul’s decision to leave the San Antonio Spurs to play out his (likely) final season with the Los Angeles Clippers might just be the best one. Though Paul didn’t begin his career in LA, instead being traded to the organization after then-Commissioner David Stern […]

As they say, home is where the heart is, and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard would definitely agree. Lillard is back in Rip City after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. While he’s likely to sit out the upcoming season due to an Achilles injury, […]

When it comes to thrills at Summer League per minute, few players came remotely close to Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe. Coming out of Baylor with a theatrical game built on big plays above the rim at both ends of the court, fans in Philadelphia knew they were getting a player who would occasionally […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made it official on Monday afternoon, officially signing Chris Paul to a deal that will bring back one of the franchise’s best and most important players. Paul will be playing his 21st season in a Clipper uniform, and it comes with an understanding on what his role will — or won’t […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a target on their back next season following their impressive title run, capturing the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien trophy since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. The Thunder really came into their own last season, topping the Western Conference with a 68-14 win-loss card, the best finish […]

As the NBA world reacts to Portland Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s surprising reunion with the team that drafted him in 2012, one of his newest teammates, Scoot Henderson, is reportedly looking forward to Lillard’s arrival. With the nine-time All-Star ruled out for most of next season due to a ruptured Achilles, Henderson will have an […]

Veteran center Al Horford has been a calming presence within the Boston Celtics‘ locker room for nearly half of his 18-year career. However, the C’s might not be able to rely on him for much longer. The 39-year-old is currently an unrestricted free agent and has reportedly grown very friendly with the Golden State Warriors […]

Team USA Basketball has one clear-cut goal every four years: Dominate the game on all levels and continue the tradition of the best basketball coming from the United States. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA did exactly that in heroic fashion as they brought home the 17th gold medal in the country’s history. In […]

Sometimes you win in Las Vegas, and most of the time, you lose. Inside the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, there were a handful of individuals and teams ending up as the biggest winners at NBA Summer League. Aside from the constant trade and free agency roundup many of us participate in during […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is looking forward to the upcoming season and another opportunity to showcase his one-of-a-kind skill on the basketball court. He’s been one of the biggest stars in the NBA since his arrival and he’s also made an impact on the sneaker landscape, already preparing for his third Nike Ja […]

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal, NBA analyst Zach Lowe wonders if they gave up too soon on Jordan Goodwin. Goodwin was waived to make room for Smart as the Lakers hope the veteran defensive specialist can bolster their identity ahead of a critical […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy making moves this offseason, including most recently signing free agent guard Marcus Smart after his buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart joins Deandre Ayton as Lakers buyout market acquisitions that the team hopes will bolster its depth heading into the 2025-26 season. Even after the signing of Ayton, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics have been two of the most active teams this offseason, both making big trades that will swing the direction of their franchises. The Grizzlies got things started, responding to a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder by trading star scorer Desmond Bane to the […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers reunited with Damian Lillard, other young up-and-coming players are hoping to improve heading into next season. While fans are excited to see such players as Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen develop, another one who is ready to break out is Shaedon Sharpe, a player who got compared to Boston Celtics […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have improved their team over the past few weeks, and their most recent signing was Chris Paul, who had a stint with the franchise during his prime years. Paul was a part of one of best eras of Clippers basketball, which was called Lob City, and had high flyers such as […]

Amid reports of the Sacramento Kings signing Russell Westbrook after acquring Dennis Schroder, they added veteran shooter Doug McDermott to their roster. The Kings and McDermott agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal as he returns to Sacramento after coming off of his one-year deal in 2024-25. He’ll be entering his 12th NBA season after […]

After Paul George gave Utah Jazz rookie advice before the NBA Draft about the lack of workouts leading to his draft stock lowering, the Philadelphia 76ers star has since walked back his comments. As the young Jazz star in Bailey has had his critics along the way, George would change his mind on the subject […]

Brooklyn Nets top draft pick Egor Demin is attempting to carve out a legacy as the centerpiece of the team’s rebuild. The Russian floor general recently revealed which NBA players he drew inspiration from during his youth. The list includes two point guards with close ties to the Nets organization. “I have guys I like. […]

The Detroit Pistons made the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, and the franchise hopes to continue building momentum for deeper playoff runs in the future. It appears the club is done adding talent to the roster this offseason. However, the latest rumors are speculating the front office could trade Jaden Ivey […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Houston Rockets, headlined by their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green. Additionally, the Rockets have made some savvy lower profile signings, including poaching Dorian Finney-Smith away from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Recently, ClutchPoints’ […]