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Despite Kyrie Irving unlikely to be traded now with the Kevin Durant trade drama over, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still hoping they can land the All-Star guard. However, this pursuit confuses the hell out of Skip Bayless, who can’t understand why the Purple and Gold want Kyrie in the first place. Speaking on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is set to miss the whole 2022-23 season due to Lisfranc injury, but he is not getting discouraged by it. That much is clear as he finally breaks his silence since sustaining the injury during a CrawsOver Pro Am game where he faced LeBron James and many other NBA […]

With LeBron James now entering his 20th season in the NBA while on the brink of claiming the all-time NBA scoring record, there’s been a lot of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar potentially surpassing Michael Jordan as the GOAT. Well, Jalen Rose firmly believes that there’s not even much of a conversation to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in return for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. The trade caught many by surprise, as Horton-Tucker is a 21-year old with a high-ceiling. But a revelation in reference to his time in LA recently came to surface, per Lakers Daily and the Ringer’s […]

Assuming that the Los Angeles Lakers decide not to trade Russell Westbrook this summer, is there a world wherein the former league MVP will be able to co-exist on the same team with new recruit and long-time nemesis Patrick Beverley? These two have had their fair share of battles on the basketball court, and it’s […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams liked the fact that his team was one of the preferred trade destinations of Kevin Durant this offseason. While Durant eventually opted to stay with the Brooklyn Nets after the franchise failed to get the offer they want, it is worth noting that the superstar forward reportedly had the […]

There has been a lot of talk of late about Russell Westbrook’s seemingly imminent departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. After LA traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe that it’s a foregone conclusion that Russ will be moved sooner rather than later. The Indiana Pacers have been identified as one of the teams that could […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is proof that you can do anything on your birthday. Harden turns 33 Friday, and to celebrate, it appears he had a party at a yacht. However, as he was given his birthday cake, he decided to threw it into the ocean. The shock of the partygoers were clear, with […]

It feels like the Los Angeles Lakers have — be it unintentionally or otherwise — accelerated Russell Westbrook’s trade move away from the squad following the arrival of Patrick Beverley. The rivalry between these two has been well-documented through the years, and it seems as though it’s only a matter of time before the Lakers […]

The Toronto Raptors were in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes until the bitter end. But KD and the Brooklyn Nets ultimately worked things out. The Raptors enjoyed a successful 2021-2022 campaign. But they were still well below the top teams in the Eastern Conference such as the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors. They feature […]

In a typical offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers would be basically done with business by now. Since last playing a basketball game way back in April, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham, revamped the coaching staff, added five free agents and three rookies, and picked up a few player options. They necessarily got younger across the […]

The situation between the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell has the entire NBA world’s attention. Mitchell has not explicitly asked for a trade but the belief is that he will eventually be moved, most likely to the New York Knicks, though other teams remain in the mix. While Utah could also decide to hold on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were dealt an unfortunate situation the other night when it was announced that Taurean Prince was arrested on a fugitive warrant last night. That Prince had a fugitive warrant on him was a bit interesting, and the Timberwolves and their fans were certainly interested to see what details would come out regarding […]

LOS ANGELES — During what’s supposed to be one of the quieter months of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers landed a major agreement with one of the game’s best players. LeBron James agreed to a contract extension with the Lakers, locking him in with new head coach Darvin Ham and the Lakeshow until, at […]

While the NBA is in complete hibernation mode this offseason, two of the league’s best players were waging war against each other for flag and country on the FIBA stage. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, the combined owners of the last four NBA MVP trophies, were going head-to-head as the former’s Team Greece took on […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are not exactly best of friends. In fact, these two have one of the fiercest personal rivalries in the NBA today. Or at least they used to. This all might change now that the Los Angeles Lakers have brought in Beverley via a trade deal with […]

The New York Knicks are gunning for Donovan Mitchell. That’s not a secret at this point: they are looking to bring their hometown hero back to his city. However, as of the moment, they haven’t reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz yet. With the Jazz not in a rush to trade Mitchell, New York […]

Patrick Beverley has arrived in LA. The veteran combo guard is now finalizing his move to the Los Angeles Lakers following his trade deal from the Utah Jazz. Pat Bev has taken to Instagram to share a photo inside his new team’s practice facility, and it just feels right (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): New Lakers guard […]

Patrick Beverley has been the stuff of headlines of late after his trade move to the Los Angeles Lakers was confirmed. The three-time All-Defense combo guard isn’t exactly a star, but he’s expected to make a significant impact on the Lakers this coming season. Beverley’s relationship with LeBron James on the basketball court is well […]

Vanessa Bryant is now $16,000,000 richer after the court ruled in her favor with regard to her lawsuit against Los Angeles County. As it turns out, however, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has no intention of keeping a single cent of the money she has been awarded. According to Alene Tchekmedyian […]

Taurean Prince, an NBA player currently signed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been arrested. Jail records show that the power forward was booked into Miami-Dade County shortly before 6 P.M. The records also show that the arrest was made on an outstanding warrant from Texas, per Andy Slater. SLATER SCOOP: Minnesota Timberwolves’ Taurean Prince was […]

Chet Holmgren made headlines on Thursday for all the wrong reasons after the highly-touted Oklahoma City Thunder rookie was ruled out for what should have been his debut campaign due to a major foot injury. There has been a lot of talk surrounding the issue, and for his part, OKC general manager Sam Presti has […]

At this point, it’s safe to say that Charles Barkley is not a fan of Kevin Durant. The Hall of Famer has been critical of the Brooklyn Nets superstar for quite some time now, and you just knew that Sir Charles had to chime in on KD’s recent trade debacle. Barkley did not mince words […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is now a four-time NBA champion. The former Defensive Player of the Year is also a four-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, and seven-time All-Defense. There’s no denying that he has one of the most impressive resumes in the history of the game, and there are more than a few folks […]

Rick Fox was an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-peat during the early 2000s. The 53-year-old remains a supporter of the team, and he too was excited after news broke that LA had agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz to bring Patrick Beverley to Hollywood. In his mind, however, Fox believes […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley was finalized on Thursday, it instantly increased the possibility that Russell Westbrook has played his final game for his hometown team. Per The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “Beverley’s arrival makes it more likely that Westbrook will be off the active roster by the start of training camp, […]

The Utah Jazz remain steadfast with regard to their trade demands for Donovan Mitchell. This is likely why there hasn’t been significant progress in their negotiations with the New York Knicks. As it turns out, however, the Jazz may have a few reasons as to why they’re more than willing to let the trade talks […]

The basketball world was dealt with a brutal blow on Thursday after it was revealed that Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is now set to miss the entire season due to a foot injury. The highly-touted big man sustained the unfortunate injury while playing in Jamal Crawford’s Seattle CrawsOver pro-am game. While there are […]

On Thursday, two of the top European teams faced off in the qualifying tournament for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team took on Greece, which is led by former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, these two NBA stars delivered for their […]

Patrick Baldwin Jr. is less than a year removed from being a potential top-five NBA draft pick. As he prepares for his rookie campaign with the Golden State Warriors after a disappointing one-season stop at Wisconsin-Milwaukee, though, Baldwin finds himself absent that blue-chip prospect luster. Just don’t associate the late first-round pick’s rapid fall from […]

On Thursday, the NBA finalized the trade sending Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz and Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers. The news, reported on Wednesday, garnered a range of emotions and takes from Lakers fans. At first glance, THT+SJ seems like a lot to give up for the 34-year-old Beverley […]

Maybe Jonathan Kuminga really isn’t privy to Stephen A. Smith’s pointed criticism of his work ethic on Tuesday’s edition of First Take. It’s late August, after all, the last leg of the offseason before the uber-talented forward begins his sophomore campaign with the Golden State Warriors. Perhaps Kuminga is taking this valuable time to unplug […]

The Denver Nuggets still managed to get into the playoffs last season because of the MVP play of Nikola Jokic. But, there is no question they were missing two massive pieces to the puzzle in Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray. Thankfully, both are expected to be back for the beginning of the 2022-23 season […]

As the 2022-23 NBA season rapidly approaches, it is time for the Cleveland Cavaliers (and all NBA teams) to start making final roster tweaks to start the year off on the right foot. For Cleveland, this means deciding whether or not to make a trade before the preseason starts on October 5, or the regular […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Wednesday as they traded for veteran guard Patrick Beverley. It definitely raised questions about Russell Westbrook and his future though because the two have had serious beef for many years. While Pat Bev already doubled down on his support for Russ by quoting a LeBron James […]

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN First Take is known for his outlandish opinions and controversial sports takes. He’s never shy about sharing his brutally honest opinions and stirring up drama. However, Smith is prepared to branch out and cover more than just sports. According to AOL, Stephen A. Smith is launching a brand new podcast […]

On Thursday, a Twitter user by the name of CuffsTheLegend, who claims to be an NBA analyst, lashed out at all the Russell Westbrook haters who keep criticizing the guard for his poor season in 2021-22. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James even responded to it and expressed his excitement to see Russ “go off”. […]

Patrick Beverley is the type of player you hate when he’s an opponent, but love when he’s grinding on a nightly basis for your team. That is exactly how Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson feels about his ex-squad trading for Pat Bev on Wednesday night. On Thursday, Magic hopped on Twitter and expressed his […]

In case you didn’t know, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has lost a LOT of weight this offseason and he wants everyone to know it. After posting photos of his insane transformation last week, the Sixers guard gave fans another glimpse of his new-look frame on Thursday with a simple caption: “It’s a long story, […]