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Are the Miami Heat ready to overpay just to get All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell? Mitchell has been one of the hottest tickets right now in the 2022 NBA free agency, and a move to Miami would benefit him and the team. Although the Miami Heat did make a bid for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, […]

Even though success in the playoffs has been so hard to come by for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, that isn’t stopping the big man from loving the Twin Cities. Via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic: “I’ve always said this place felt like somewhere I could retire, somewhere I could call home for the […]

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN dropped a bomb very early on Monday when he reported that the Boston Celtics have ’emerged’ as the top contender for the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes, saying that Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown is a centerpiece of a potential trade that would land Boston the Brooklyn Nets superstar . The Celtics […]

The NBA world has hit a standstill since the news of a Kevin Durant trade request from the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar is clearly one of the best players in the world and a player that every team should have an interest in. This standstill might have signs of clearing up as news recently broke […]

Kevin Porter Jr. deserves a contract extension, and the Houston Rockets seem to finally buy in. Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets have mutual interest in a contract extension before the start of the 2022-23 season, sources tell @ShamsCharania. More intel from around the NBA: https://t.co/oFasho6UN3 pic.twitter.com/JWZcMcj7T7 — The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) July 25, 2022 Keep […]

The Boston Celtics have had a very successful past few months. They went on an unbelievable tear after an 18-21 start to the 2021-22 season, and ended up making it all the way to the NBA Finals as a result. Although they came up short, Boston’s front office has made some really solid moves on […]

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers right now. After a mightily disappointing 2021-22 season, they have revamped their bench and been involved in trade talks for star point guard Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. They have also overhauled their coaching staff, with Frank Vogel going out the door and […]

We all got to love NBA debates because a lot of them are just not going to die, ever. Take for example topic of who beats who in a fantasy showdown between the Kevin Durant-led Golden State Warriors team that won an NBA title and the storied 1998 Chicago Bulls squad that won the last […]

After sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes have been on Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz. Rumors suggest that the New York Knicks have expressed the most interest in trading for the superstar shooting guard, and there was even some chatter around the internet lately that a deal was pretty much done. […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as serious contenders in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. They reportedly offered a Jaylen Brown-led package for the Nets’ superstar. However, Brooklyn reportedly wants Marcus Smart included in a Jaylen Brown-led deal for KD. But what about Jayson Tatum? Is he someone the Celtics would consider moving to land Durant? No. […]

Will the Dallas Mavericks successfully fill the void left by Jalen Brunson and finally give Luka Doncic a legitimate co-star? After Jalen Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks this summer to join the New York Knicks, superstar Luka Doncic lost the team’s secondary scoring option. Needless to say, Brunson’s departure led to a vacuum in the […]

The summer drags on with no Kevin Durant trade in sight. Some have wondered whether Durant would soften his Brooklyn Nets trade stance and perhaps be more open to a return alongside Kyrie Irving for the 2022-23 season, but Shams Charania of The Athletic says he “has shown no change in his stance.” Because of […]

We’re in the middle of the offseason, but the NBA rumor mill is still running hot with big trade situations going on around the league. The Utah Jazz are in the middle of making major changes to their roster, with Donovan Mitchell seemingly out the door right after Rudy Gobert. The New York Knicks have […]

The Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, and even the Golden State Warriors have all been linked to Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. However, the Suns matching the Deandre Ayton offer sheet likely takes them out of the conversation. The Lakers aren’t expected to land Durant, and neither are the Dubs. Although […]

Kobe Bryant inspired Klay Thompson, and if the words of the Golden State Warriors star were not enough, then his action speaks for itself. Thompson displayed some Black Mamba vibes on Sunday while attending the Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants game at the Dodgers Stadium. Aside from his beer drinking exploits and epic celebration, the […]

On Sunday night, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dropped a bomb on Twitter, claiming that his 2017 team would have beat the 1998 Chicago Bulls by a double digits and the 1998 Utah Jazz by 40. That sent Twitter ablaze and caught the attention of a number of NBA personalities. Those included Richard Jefferson […]

Kyrie Irving’s 2021-22 season could be summed up in a few words: “COVID vaccine.” The Brooklyn Nets star became the center of attention last year for his adamant refusal to get the jab. Because of the city’s COVID restrictions at the time, Irving was forced to sit out all of the Nets’ home games. As […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green raised more than a few eyebrows on Sunday night with his rather hot take about Michael Jordan and his legendary Chicago Bulls. Former NBA player Richard Jefferson, however, is not having it. On Twitter, Green randomly shared that while watching the tape of the 1998 NBA Finals between the […]

The Golden State Warriors have now won four of the last eight NBA Championships, having reached the NBA Finals six times. When you become so accustomed to winning, sometimes it’s hard to remain humble. But that has never been a strong suit of Draymond Green’s anyway. The outspoken four-time NBA Champion took to Twitter Sunday […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Max Christie knows exactly what he needs to work on in his first season in Purple and Gold: shooting. Christie was a good shooter back in high school, but that skill hasn’t really translated at the higher level. That much is clear after he shot 20 percent from 3-point territory during […]

The Utah Jazz are at a critical juncture in their franchise history. After trading away Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they face a serious question. Are they going to try and contend around Donovan Mitchell? Or will they go on a full rebuild by trading away their star guard? If the Jazz ever decide […]

Desperately trying to bring a fourth title back to South Beach and doing all they can to maximize Jimmy Butler’s championship window, the Miami Heat are currently targeting two of the best players in the game. As they continue searching for ways to bring either Donovan Mitchell or Kevin Durant down to Miami, it seems […]

John Collins had a rather forgettable outing in the Drew League on Saturday, but that is not what Atlanta Hawks fans are worried about. Instead, a now viral photo of his finger has the Atlanta faithful raising concerns. The photo in question showed Collins’ right ring finger still swollen. It was the same finger he […]

When the New York Knicks pursued Jalen Brunson and signed him to a $104 million deal, some fans said he is overpaid. However, if you’re going to ask New York native and Dallas Mavericks coach God Shammgod, that type of money sounds about right for a player of Brunson’s caliber. But why is that exactly? […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to completely turn it around after an abysmal season. Los Angeles had a roster full of veterans surrounding the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The season was a disaster as their new star Russell Westbrook struggled to fit with the team. His numbers weren’t bad, as he […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most active sports stars on social media today. The Brooklyn Nets forward has never been afraid to speak his mind on Twitter, in particular. From getting into heated discussions with fans to telling off sports personalities, Durant can truly do it all. However, there are some things that you […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was the biggest Los Angeles Dodgers fan on Sunday, especially with his brother Trayce Thompson playing and showing up. At the bottom of the seventh inning, the Dodgers broke the 4-4 tie and pulled away from the San Francisco Giants. With the score at 6-4, Trayce handed their opponents […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are just about done making big moves in the 2022 NBA offseason. Unless a trade for Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell becomes a possibility, the Sixers are ready to move forward with a few new pieces around Joel Embiid and James Harden for the 2022-23 season. Continuity is a blessing for Philly. […]

If there is one thing Nicolas Batum will never forget in his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s their 50-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks back in 2020. FIFTY-ONE POINTS to be exact. During a Twitter Q&A on Sunday, Batum was asked about his most embarrassing moment so far as a Clipper. The veteran […]

While the Golden State Warriors are enjoying their offseason, Klay Thompson is hanging around in town. He was up in LA for the Dodgers game on Sunday when they took on the San Francisco Dodgers, and it looked like he had himself a great time. During the game, Thompson could be spotted in his seat, […]

Slava Medvedenko, a member of the 2001 and 2002 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers teams, announced that he is auctioning off his championship rings to support Ukraine amid the Russian war. Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a championship in 2000 over the Indiana Pacers. The year after that, Medvedenko joined the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has one promise to Minnesota Timberwolves fans: he’s locked in. Taking a full-page ad on the Star Tribune after officially signing his four-year, $224 million supermax extension with the Timberwolves, Towns penned a letter addressed to Minnesota fans. In his message, KAT shared his commitment to the franchise and vowed to take them […]

Fox Sports commentator Nick Wright recently released his “Top 50 NBA Players of the Last 50 Years” list, and fans couldn’t help but shake their heads over his disrespect of Chicago Bulls legend Michal Jordan. While Wright has yet to reveal his Top 2 players, he did put Jordan at no. 3. It only leaves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signings of Javante McCoy and Fabian White Jr., both of whom played with the team for Summer League. The Lakers have signed Javante McCoy and Fabian White Jr. to Exhibit 10 contracts. They’ll be at training camp. pic.twitter.com/a3lhODPln4 — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) July 24, 2022 Each player will be […]

Despite all the criticisms on LeBron James and the struggles the Los Angeles Lakers had in 2021-22, Malik Monk wouldn’t change anything about his lone year with the team. After leaving LA and signing a two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings this offseason, Monk opened up about his time with the Lakers that saw him […]

Eric Bledsoe remains available in 2022 NBA free agency. The 32-year-old was a key rotation player for the LA Clippers last season before injuring his left Achilles tendon, getting traded to the Portland Trail Blazers and missing the rest of the season. Plenty of teams make sense for Bledsoe. The Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers […]

After rocking the basketball world by winning their fourth NBA championship in eight years, the Golden State Warriors have re-established themselves as the team to beat in the NBA. Stephen Curry won his first NBA Finals MVP, Klay Thompson made his long anticipated return to the court and Draymond Green was back to his old […]

Klay Thompson’s initial return from two-and-a-half years on the sidelines couldn’t have gone much better. Given his insane dedication to offseason training, expect the Golden State Warriors star to come back even better in 2022-23. Before helping the Warriors dispatch of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, Thompson was already texting his trainer, Ben […]

LeBron James, Rick Sanchez, and Morty Smith all make their way to the chaotic battlefield of MultiVersus, becoming part of the game’s roster. LeBron James MultiVersus Character Reveal Trailer Four-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA season MVP, four-time NBA Finals MVP, eighteen-time All-Star, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist LeBron James, considered to be one of the […]