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Despite Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade rumors pretty much filling the majority of the headlines of late, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Brooklyn Nets are having a hard time finding suitable trade partners for their two superstars. This could have a lot to do with the Nets’ asking price, and at this […]

The Golden State Warriors have been linked with Kevin Durant once again, but the question remains: are they willing to part ways with their young core to reunite with an aging KD? While the Warriors are said to be hesitant about moving their young assets for Durant, one anonymous Eastern Conference GM said that he […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to be linked with Kevin Durant, and according to a new report, Stephen Curry is pulling out all the stops to make it happen. Ric Bucher of FOX Sports claimed that Curry has called Durant multiple times already to recruit him back to Golden State. His reason? Apparently, the Warriors […]

After making a handful of big moves to clear out sufficient cap room for Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks succeeded in luring the ex-Dallas Mavericks point guard to The Big Apple via free agency. It seemed like the Knicks were more than willing to put all their eggs on the Brunson basket, and after […]

While most of the NBA world is focused on the flurry of trade rumors, life is good for Steph Curry. It has looked to be an awesome offseason for the reigning NBA champion. From making his tour of golf courses to being declared the second-best NBA player of all time by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, things […]

Prior to NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets had re-signed Kyrie Irving to a new contract. The Nets were looking to run it back, this time with Irving and Kevin Durant playing an entire season together. Plus, in theory Ben Simmons would have been on the court with them. Instead, Kevin Durant requested a trade […]

When Kevin Durant asked for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets before the 2022 NBA Free Agency opened, it sparked a lot of questions. After all everyone thought that drama was over following Kyrie Irving’s decision to pick up his option with the team for 2022-23. Now, according to former NBA player Matt Barnes, he […]

Tyler Herro has been making headlines of late, but you can’t say that they’re for the best reasons. Despite establishing himself as an integral part of the Miami Heat roster last season, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year winner has still seen his name dragged into numerous trade rumors. The Heat have been keeping […]

While the Golden State Warriors have been linked with a potential reunion with Kevin Durant, fans and experts alike do not see it as a viable move because of what’s required to land the superstar forward. However, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, a KD-to-Dubs deal remains a possibility. Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show, […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as they look to reunite the enigmatic star with his former teammate LeBron James. It feels like the Lakers are now on the brink of bringing Kyrie to LA in a blockbuster deal that will also likely put an end to the […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell … but that is only if they fail to get Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, as things currently stand, the Heat are still pursuing Durant and have Mitchell as their Plan B if things didn’t work […]

The Utah Jazz made a franchise-altering decision when they elected to trade Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves. The massive collection of draft picks put the franchise in a better long-term position and brought up the question of what the plan is for Donovan Mitchell. While the Jazz publically have stated their intention to retool around […]

Anthony Davis received a lot of stick when a video of himself admitting that he hasn’t picked up a basketball for months went completely viral. This caused a lot of panic among some overly analytical fans, who saw this as a sign of the Los Angeles Lakers star’s lack of determination during the offseason. Well, […]

The Phoenix Suns was one of the teams that Kevin Durant personally identified as a potential landing spot for him now that he’s declared his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. This move hasn’t picked up too much steam, with Phoenix seemingly unwilling to give in to Brooklyn’s gargantuan asking price for Durant. Well, NBA […]

A debate poll involving Andre Iguodala and Carmelo Anthony has recently gone viral. In it, fans are asked which career they’d rather have between Iggy and Melo. Quite surprisingly, the Golden State Warriors veteran took a bit of a landslide victory over Anthony. Iguodala himself caught wind of the poll in question and he could […]

The NBA world has been set ablaze by the news of the Utah Jazz entertaining a trade for superstar Donovan Mitchell. Just over a week since the franchise shipped out Rudy Gobert, it appears more changes are on the horizon for the franchise. While Mitchell is sure to be the main prize in the eyes […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala went viral recently after saying that Rasheed Wallace would be better than Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Detroit Pistons champion played in the NBA today. Of course that didn’t sit well with a ton of fans, especially with Antetokounmpo having already established himself as a Top 75 player in NBA […]

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Denver Nuggets late Wednesday night in Las Vegas! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick.   Both squads are (1-1) after two games in Las Vegas. Denver is coming off of a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers 84-76 where Peyton Watson led […]

Kyrie Irving’s home in the 2022-23 season has yet to be decided. While he is currently under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the rumors surrounding him joining the Los Angeles Lakers persist. Although seeing Irving team up with LeBron James again would be a sight to behold, Irving will most likely be remaining with Brooklyn. […]

It was barely more than a year ago that Donte DiVincenzo started every regular season game for the Milwaukee Bucks, entering the playoffs as a key member of the core surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Not only was he going to play a crucial role in Milwaukee’s quest for a championship, but DiVincenzo seemed on the verge […]

A year and a half after the blockbuster James Harden trade, the Houston Rockets are still aiming for a brighter future rather than trying to compete in the present. The team traded away its 2021-22 leading scorer in Christian Wood for the No. 26 pick in the draft, and that wound up turning into TyTy […]

NBA Summer League continues as Miami and Philadelphia will go head-to-head for the first time this summer. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick.   The Heat are (1-1) so far in Vegas after defeating the Boston Celtics and losing to the Atlanta Hawks. They are fresh off […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a busy trade market for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Amid speculation that they would have to include RJ Barrett in the massive trade package that it would take to land Mitchell, New York seems to have no interest in including their young, rising star. According to […]

The Utah Jazz teared down a couple of vital parts of their roster – but the team isn’t in full-blown rebuild mode just yet. With all the draft capital they’ve accumulated they could go gear up for a roster revamp and build around Donovan Mitchell. But they could just as easily go the other direction […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made noise when the team selected Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and it seems the Gonzaga product will be the most notable new player on the roster following some weeks of free agency. The Thunder are still rebuilding and building around youngsters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

The New York Knicks already made a splash this summer, signing Jalen Brunson to a $110 million deal. But, they could be looking to make even more noise. The Utah Jazz is reportedly listening to offers for franchise star Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks are at the top of the list as one of his […]

Two of the Summer League favorites are set to battle it out Wednesday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Jazz prediction and pick.   According to FanDuel, the Jazz own the fifth best odds to win the Summer League at +750. These odds change each day, but as of now, […]

The Miami Heat have been all over the news as of late. The team is reportedly looking to add another star to the roster after coming up short in the Eastern Conference Finals this past season. Kevin Durant has been linked to Miami as a potential option. However, Donovan Mitchell’s name has also been linked […]

It’s been less than two weeks since Patrick Beverley was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in the Rudy Gobert blockbuster and it appears he could potentially be on the move once again, according to the rumor mill. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Pat Bev is a “strong trade candidate” and […]

The Utah Jazz are going to look different next season. To what extreme that is depends on what they do with Donovan Mitchell. After getting rid of Rudy Gobert, their war chest of assets as been filled to the brim with draft capital. They could go in either direction at this point, either build around […]

Goran Dragic has wanted to play in Chicago with the Bulls for a long time. The veteran guard got brutally honest on his desire to play in Chicago, as well as his time with the Brooklyn Nets, via translation from @SloHoopsFan on Twitter. Dragic said that he wanted to play with the Bulls last year […]

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes are still going. Ever since the star forward requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA world has anxiously awaited news on where he will end up. The Miami Heat are among the teams leading the pack for his services. The Heat are one of the teams Durant would […]

The New York Knicks have been active this summer, most notably signing Jalen Brunson to a $110 million deal to bolster their backcourt alongside RJ Barrett, a budding star. The third-year player out of Duke became eligible for an extension as of July 1st and has until the start of the 2022-23 season to sign […]

The Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes are officially underway. The Utah Jazz are now definitely listening to trade offers for their three-time All-Star. As several other teams work to get their trade packages together, the New York Knicks need to pounce and offer the Jazz a monster trade offer. The Knicks have had a decent offseason so far. […]

Goran Dragic ultimately signed with the Brooklyn Nets last season after reaching a buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. But, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows playing alongside star duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Dragic recently spoke to a Slovenian outlet and got brutally honest on how difficult it was at times trying […]

The Washington Wizards retooled their roster in 2022 NBA free agency. They kept Bradley Beal and added some new pieces around him as they look to get back to the playoffs. Along with trading for Monte Morris and Will Barton and drafting Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis 10th overall, the Wizards made a few free-agency signings to […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. He is a Hall of Fame basketball player who is considered one of the best centers of all-time. Additionally, Shaq is a basketball analyst, rapper, and actor. And now O’Neal is opening chicken restaurants in Texas, per the Dallas Morning News. According to the article, Shaq is expected […]

It’s a well-known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA last season. It’s also no secret that they’re doing everything they can to try and improve their team ahead of what they hope will be a bounceback campaign in 2022-23. Unfortunately for LeBron James and Co., […]

The Miami Heat’s 2021-22 campaign did not exactly end in an ideal fashion. After dominating the regular season for pretty much the entire year, Jimmy Butler and Co. found themselves falling short after failing to get past the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Right now, it is clear that Miami is doing everything […]