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Dennis Schroder’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers was quite disappointing, so it definitely raised more than a few eyebrows when the team opted to sign him this offseason. Apparently, however, the Purple and gold franchise has a Dwight Howard-esque reason for giving the German guard another chance. According to a report by Dan […]

There’s a lot of hype entering the new season for the Los Angeles Clippers as their two superstars return to action ahead of what should be a crucial season for the squad. The Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led Clippers haven’t been able to live up to the expectations many had on them when they teamed […]

DeMarcus Cousins remains a free agent heading to the 2022-23 NBA season, but that might not be the case for long. The four-time All-Star is putting in the work this offseason, and by the looks of it, his efforts are paying off. In a recent practice run, Cousins appeared to get slimmer and in better […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo just returned home to the United States after an ultimately disappointing end to his EuroLeague campaign with Greece. He had a lot of reason to celebrate, though, as his loving wife turned 30 on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar made sure to get his groove on. It was a special occasion and […]

There are few more controversial moments in the recent history of the NBA Finals than when Draymond Green was called for a flagrant foul on LeBron James during the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was slapped with a one-game suspension because of that incident, and many believe […]

The Golden State Warriors will have plenty of roster decisions to make in the upcoming months, with the likes of Andre Wiggins, Jordan Poole and Draymond Green due for new contracts soon. However with their salary already at an astronomical level, it is worth wondering whether they’ll try to move Green in the future. That […]

The famed Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s recently held a high-profile reunion that featured an on-the-court get-together by some of the most prominent figures in Lakers franchise history. Magic Johnson was, of course, at the very thick of the action and it is clear that he loved every second of his time together with […]

NBA free agent Isaiah Thomas got heated over a recent report claiming that he has worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reported Saturday that Thomas was among a slew of free agents who worked out for the Lakers as they try to fill their roster spots. Other names mentioned […]

Isaiah Thomas is looking to find his way back to the NBA, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are giving him a shot. Apparently, Thomas is among the free agents the Lakers brought in recently for workouts. He joined the likes of Shabazz Muhammad, Jeremy Lamb, Dwayne Bacon, Miye Oni, Armoni Brooks, Sharife […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made quite the splash on Friday after they announced the signing of free-agent guard Dennis Schroder as their latest backcourt addition. Schroder is now set to return to LA on a one-year deal after suiting up for the purple & gold in 2020-21. According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The […]

Now we know why Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been spending some time in the University of Texas. As Boardroom revealed, the two-time NBA champion was just inducted into the program’s Hall of Honor. A video is also now going viral showing short clips from the event, starting from when Durant arrived to him […]

Despite making a few big moves in the offseason to bolster their roster, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks could still use some more help ahead of the new season. It looks like the Mavs don’t need to look any further with the emergence of team owner Mark Cuban as a potential new signing. The […]

Padel, a racket sport that can be viewed as a variation of tennis, has been quite big of late. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has gotten in on the craze, and he seems to be doing quite well in the sport. So much so, that he’s decided to pose a strong challenge for none other […]

Gerald Huston, a comedian who has gone viral for his trolling on NBA players, is back at it again. His latest victim? It’s none other than Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero … err Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray! On Saturday Huston uploaded a video of his recent interaction with Murray, during which he was doing […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dennis Schroder to a one-year, $2.64 million contract, it felt like a late-summer surprise for a fanbase that could certainly use one. Sure, Schroder isn’t exactly a difference-maker who will magically change the fate of the franchise moving forward; at best, he’ll carve out a role alongside Patrick Beverly […]

The Boston Celtics were one of the last teams standing in 2021-22, making a run all the way to the NBA Finals but ultimately falling short against the Golden State Warriors. Many believe the C’s are a legitimate contender again heading into 2022-23 and one of the favorites to come out of the East, but […]

The Brooklyn Nets begin training camp in less than two weeks. Following an eventful offseason, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons headline the roster with a new-look supporting cast for the 2022-23 season. Brooklyn has 19 of its 20 maximum roster spots filled ahead of camp. With that, let’s rank each player and detail […]

It’s easy to forget when he’s cracking jokes on Inside the NBA, but Shaquille O’Neal is a massive man. The former Los Angeles Lakers is perhaps one of the most physically dominant players thanks to his large physique. During his prime, Shaq was easily one of the scariest players to face, just because of his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly signed guard PJ Dozier, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski also reports that Dozier is coming off of an ACL injury stemming back to 2021 and that he formerly played under new Minnesota team president Tim Connelly. Dozier is a versatile guard who has experience running both the point and shooting guard positions. […]

Reports surfaced on Friday that Russell Westbrook could be demoted to a bench role in 2021-22. Whether he heard the rumors or not, it’s clearly not bothering the veteran guard. Russ was seen absolutely vibing at Kendrick Lamar’s concert at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night with his wife. Via ClutchPoints: Russell Westbrook at the Kendrick […]

It’s never a good thing when a player or coach goes trending on Twitter out of the blue. NBA fans logging on Twitter on Thursday were a bit surprised when Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers started trending. As it turns out, Rivers apparently liked a few… sexually explicit tweets. We’ll spare you the details, but […]

More and more people are speaking out to condemn the actions of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. This time, Phoenix mayor Kate Gallego addressed the issue and vowed to take action to make sure the events exposed by the NBA investigation will never happen again. To recall, Sarver’s past racist remarks and inappropriate actions were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed Dennis Schroder to bolster the team’s depth approaching the new season. Schroder, who played with the Lakers during the 2020-21 season, will reunite with former teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis, as well as his former running mate with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Russell Westbrook. Schroder’s addition provided […]

After trading for Patrick Beverley and signing Dennis Schroder to a one-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers are now facing a bigger question: how do they plan to use the plethora of guards that they have now? Beverley and Schroder join a Lakers backcourt that is composed of Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves and […]

Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers wants Andre Iguodala back, and for good reasons. While Iguodala’s production has dipped as he continues to age, there are things he brings to the Warriors that others just couldn’t do. That is why he remains an indispensable piece for the organization. Speaking with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, […]

Vanessa Bryant is making sure that the legacy his husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and their daughter Gianna left will live on. On Friday, Vanessa took to Instagram to share the first full renovated court that they made with Body Armor. The said court is in Chicago, and the new design featured Kobe […]

Miles Bridges’ NBA career is in jeopardy after being charged earlier in the offseason with three felony counts: one count of injuring a child’s parent, and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. However, the Charlotte Hornets and the rest of the NBA are […]

Dennis Schroder is back with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal, and sure enough, Rob Pelinka and co. have high expectations on him. After the Lakers announced the signing of Schroder, Pelinka released his official statement on the move. The LA general manager and vice president took note of the ways they see […]

Draymond Green is a four-time NBA champion, most recently playing a huge part in the Golden State Warriors’ triumph over the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 Finals. Green knows that, while it matters how the pieces fit together, talent reigns supreme in the league, and he doesn’t blame LeBron James and the […]

Patrick Beverley is one of those players whom fans hate when he’s on the opposing bench, but love when he’s donning their colors. The Los Angeles Lakers and its fans will certainly be welcoming Beverley’s tenacity and personality despite spending a considerable number of years with intracity rivals Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley will surely go […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is making the most of his remaining time this offseason, and that includes giving back to his Alma Mater. After being spotted supporting the Texas Longhorns football team against Alabama last Saturday, Durant then turned his focus to the basketball team he was once part of. The Nets forward joined […]

Dennis Schroder got his second chance with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, he’s ready to make things right. The German guard recently signed a one-year, $2.64 million deal with the Lakers, paving his return to the City of Angels after spending the past season with the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. He spent the 2020-21 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reunited with a familiar face on Friday, signing guard Dennis Schroder to a one-year deal worth just over $2 million. It’s a far cry from the $84 million he turned down back in the 2020-21 season, but at least he’s now back with LeBron James, who appears to be ecstatic for […]

The Miami Heat will be looking to bounce back and fulfill their NBA Finals aspirations in 2022-23 after falling in the Conference Finals last season against the Boston Celtics. A big part of their success was franchise star Jimmy Butler and it’s clear he’s doing everything imaginable to show out again in the upcoming campaign. […]

In 2019, the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves made a trade regarding two of the top young players in the NBA. The Warriors traded D’Angelo Russell to the Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins and a first-round pick. Now, a current head coach is voicing his displeasure regarding the trade all these years later. Heavy.com’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fired Frank Vogel because he failed to make the Russell Westbrook experiment work. But on the other side of that, many are questioning why the team still hasn’t moved on from the All-Star guard despite his presence clearly not helping the team. Apparently, Darvin Ham is the reason for that. According […]

The Los Angeles Lakers already pulled off a trade with the Utah Jazz this summer, acquiring Patrick Beverley while sending Stanley Johnson and Talen Horton-Tucker the other way. It also appears the Lakers are still interested in a few other players in Salt Lake City. Via Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, LA […]

Russell Westbrook’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains in limbo, but according to the latest reports, there’s a bigger chance he stays. With the Lakers unable to find a deal for Westbrook that will make them a contender, the All-Star guard is “highly likely to remain,” per The Athletic. They don’t want to give […]

Before the Utah Jazz made the decision to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers were apparently discussing a four-team trade with them alongside the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks. In the said trade talks mentioned by The Athletic, the Lakers would have landed both Bojan Bogdanovic and Terry Rozier. […]