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The Los Angeles Lakers made a bold move this week, trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. Before this Lakers trade, LA was a borderline play-in team in the Western Conference. After this trade, the Lakers are actually contenders again, all because Beverley is exactly who LeBron James and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans were looking forward to seeing rookie sensation Chet Holmgren this season. Unfortunately, they will have to wait … for an entire season. Due to a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 campaign. The injury occurred this past Saturday during the CrawsOver Pro-Am […]

Patrick Beverley is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers. After being traded by the Utah Jazz, he is teaming up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and (awkwardly) Russell Westbrook. Beverley is pumped to be on the Lakers, though the situation is made odd given how bad blood he has with one of the […]

Chet Holmgren’s preseason foot injury is expected to cost him the entire 2022-2023 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s second overall pick was in line to become a vital contributor for OKC. Instead, he won’t even play an NBA regular season game until next year. The news is devastating for the entire Thunder organization and fan […]

Russell Westbrook has endured plenty of scrutiny since joining the Los Angeles Lakers. The former All-Star point guard struggled throughout the 2021-2022 season following the Lakers’ lofty preseason expectations. As a result, he was often ridiculed and mocked due to his low shooting percentage and high turnover rate. But he has his supporters as well. […]

The Utah Jazz are firmly in rebuild mode after trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves and rerouting Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, they are not necessarily looking to engage in a tank by trading Donovan Mitchell before the season. Although the Jazz are not holding their All-Star guard completely out of trade […]

With Kevin Durant officially out of trade talks, all eyes are on Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. The multi-time All-Star is now easily the most appealing trade candidate on the market. Teams that whiffed on KD will surely try their hand at trading for Mitchell, who is one of the best young scorers in the […]

Tyler Herro’s personal life has grown more public as the Miami Heat star has gained popularity throughout his young NBA career. Privacy is a rare thing when you reach a certain status on the social hierarchy. And Herro has reached that certain status without question. As a result, his relationship with Kata Elise Henry has […]

Kevin Durant’s trade request has shaken up the entire NBA world over the last few months. The Brooklyn Nets star’s demands has created a ripple effect in the league. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns were not just inquiring about Durant, but also about his teammate Kyrie Irving. In the end, […]

After a terrible 2021-22 season, the Los Angeles Lakers really needed to make changes. They just made a big one by trading Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. Stanley Johnson is also going to Utah. Keep in mind that the Lakers were the oldest team last season, and they certainly played like […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder received the worst possible news on Thursday morning as it was announced that big man Chet Holmgren will miss his entire rookie season after suffering a serious foot injury last weekend in a Pro-Am game in Seattle while guarding LeBron James. Of course, Thunder fans are in absolute shock because this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are making moves. Just two weeks after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million extension to stay a little longer in LA, Rob Pelinka made a bold move in the hopes of improving the team for next season. The Lakers trade Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz […]

Chet Holmgren’s rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder is off to a terrible start. The second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft seemingly injured his foot during a Pro-Am appearance with LeBron James. A few days later, the worst possible scenario came true: Chet Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 NBA season due to […]

Who would’ve thought this could’ve happened, huh? After years of playing for the Clippers, Patrick Beverley is set to become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The point guard has reportedly been traded to the team for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, just a few months after he was dealt to the Utah Jazz. […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have been swirling this offseason, with the New York Knicks linked most to him. Mitchell is a growing young star that has proven to be one of the top shooting guards in the league. While Mitchell hasn’t had much playoff success, he is playing at a high level. He had […]

– Visual Concepts is giving fans everything they want this year for NBA 2K23 MyTEAM, including the removal of contracts, single-player Clutch Time, and co-op multiplayer Triple Threat Online. Here’s a quick summary of all the changes coming to NBA 2K23 MyTEAM this year: Triple Threat Online: Co-Op: For all platforms except the Nintendo Switch, […]

Whether Los Angeles Lakers fans like it or not, they have to start accepting the reality that Patrick Beverley is about to become a member of the Purple & Gold nation. Regardless of how they feel about him, the same fans know what exactly is the best asset that Beverley can bring to the table […]

It’s all but official. Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook are set to be teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that LA has come to terms on a trade with the Utah Jazz acquiring the spitfire guard in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. Lakers and Jazz are expected to finalize […]

While a lot of people are poking fun at the Patrick Beverley trade–largely because he’s now teaming up with longtime nemesis Russell Westbrook–the fact of the matter is the Los Angeles Lakers could really use his help. As ESPN Stats and Info noted, Beverley brings some much-needed defensive intensity that the Lakers are lacking. The […]

Patrick Beverley is headed back to Hollywood, but not with the Los Angeles Clippers. As reported Wednesday night, Beverley is on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Utah Jazz sending him to La La Land in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. It will take some time before Lakers fans will […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley, the NBA Twitterverse went nuts for one important tidbit: Pat Bev is going to be playing alongside Russell Westbrook. For those not in the know, Beverley and Westbrook had a longstanding beef that has spanned decades now. It started when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as a late entry to the race for Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. The New York Knicks are still the favorites to land their hometown stud, but teams such as the Lakers are hoping that they are able to swoop in on the All-Star shooting guard at the 13th […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are finally trading Talen Horton-Tucker, but not for a return that they would have expected 17 months ago. Los Angeles is sending THT along with Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz in exchange for veteran guard Patrick Beverley. It was a straight swap with no picks involved, a move that certainly […]

Ben Simmons had a rough year in 2021-22, starting from his trade saga with the Philadelphia 76ers that eventually resulted to his move to the Brooklyn Nets. While there are uncertainties about his future, especially after missing the past year due to injury, Shaquille O’Neal still believes in him. In an interview with Sunrise in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a trade! But not one involving Russell Westbrook. According to various reports, the Lakers will acquire veteran point guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. It’s a straight-up transaction— no draft picks are involved. THT + Johnson seems like a lot […]

Tacko Fall, who has been a fan-favorite since entering the NBA in 2019 because of his height, has found a new team. However, he won’t be playing on US soil for now. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Fall has agreed to a one-year deal with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese Basketball […]

The Chicago Bulls have probably heard about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s openness to play with the Windy City franchise in the future, so much so that they have seem to start the plan to lure him. According to Christos Tsaltas of Greek outlet SDNA, the Bulls have shown interest in signing Giannis’ younger brother, Kostas Antetokounmpo, after […]

The Dallas Mavericks and team owner Mark Cuban are in a bit of hot water right now after season ticket holders are feeling aggrieved by the Mavs’ recent schedule debacle. Apparently, the team decided to add an offseason game as part of the STH’s 10-game mini plan, instead of a regular-season game. The details of […]

Wednesday marked a milestone occasion for Vanessa Bryant and her quest to bring justice to the untimely death of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gigi Bryant. This came out to the tune of $16 million in damages after a Los Angeles court ruled in her favor in Bryant’s lawsuit […]

NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has always been a big fan of Kobe Bryant, and it is quite clear his appreciation and admiration for the Los Angeles Lakers star is on a deeper level. On Wednesday to celebrate Mamba Day, KAJ offered a unique perspective on Bryant’s “achievements.” Instead of focusing on Kobe’s accolades as an […]

The drama may be over between Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, but you can be sure that the repercussions of KD’s trade demand and succeeding decision to do a complete U-turn will be grave. Just ask ESPN broadcaster Stephen A. Smith. Speaking on a recent episode of First Take, Stephen A did not hold back […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, has won her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire departments. Vanessa and co-plaintiff Christopher Chester filed an invasion of privacy lawsuit over the photos of the crash site that were captured by law enforcement and leaked to the public. According to […]

The New York Knicks and Utah Jazz are on a stalemate with regards to the Donovan Mitchell trade, but there might be a reason the ‘Bockers are not rushing to get a deal done. According to Ian Begley of SNY, some people within the Knicks organization don’t mind waiting until the regular season starts before […]

The NFL season is rapidly approaching and with it comes the beauty of fantasy football. Doing the research and finding a diamond in the rough can be the difference between having a championship team which makes the pre-draft process so important. One position that has dipped in value in recent years has been running back, […]

Before jurors deliberate on Vanessa Bryant’s invasion of privacy lawsuit over the leak of the Kobe Bryant crash photos, her lawyer shared how the incident caused emotional distress to the Bryant family. In their closing arguments, an attorney for the Los Angeles County highlighted that there is no reason to fear about the photos of […]

A multitude of tributes came out to commemorate the birthday of fallen Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Tuesday. Apparently, it was also an opportunity for some folks to try and make money out of the occasion by selling all sorts of unofficial Kobe gear. Retired NBA champ Stephen Jackson, who himself battled against […]

NBA icon Dennis Rodman made headlines over the weekend after he revealed his plan to travel to Russia and help in the Brittney Griner case. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s no longer pushing through with his move. According to an ABC report, Rodman has reversed course and clarified that there are no current plans for […]

Luka Doncic has been all business as he attempts to lead the Slovenian national team to a gold medal in the upcoming 2022 EuroBasket tournament. Well, not exactly 100% all business. The Dallas Mavericks superstar was recently caught on film hilariously attempting the infamous bottle flip challenge while sitting on the bench during a Slovenia […]

After Kevin Durant re-committed to the Brooklyn Nets, the predictions on the team’s 2022-23 season have been largely positive. However, it is not without uncertainties. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, several NBA executives see the Nets competing for a Top 4 spot in the Eastern Conference. They may have had a chaotic offseason, […]