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All eyes are on the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Duke’s Paolo Banchero, but that does not mean the Orlando Magic are not working on signing players to help the rookie. Or at least, re-signing players. As of now, the Magic have not signed any new players other than the rookies Banchero […]

The NBA unveiled a unique new event during 2022 Summer League, allowing Richard Jefferson to make a guest appearance as a referee. The former NBA champion and media personality put on a different type of uniform and stepped in for the second quarter of the Knicks and Trail Blazers Summer League matchup. Jefferson was a […]

The Boston Celtics added a big piece to their roster recently, trading for Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. He’s expected to be the star of their second unit behind PG Marcus Smart and Brogdon is clearly happy to be in Beantown. The former Rookie of the Year spoke to the Boston media for the first […]

It’s been four years since Klay Thompson began offseason training with a completely clean bill of health. By no coincidence, that’s also the same amount of time that elapsed between the Golden State Warriors winning the third and fourth titles of basketball’s only ongoing dynasty. Thompson, finally, is back to living his best summer life, […]

The New York Knicks lured in Jalen Brunson on a $110 million deal before the Dallas Mavericks could even put an offer on the table once free agency opened up. It was unfortunate for the Mavs, who really believed they had a chance at retaining the point guard. But, it appeared that NY did potentially […]

Andre Iguodala is one of the most well-respected veterans in the league right now. The Golden State Warriors elder statesman is one of just three players left from the 2004 NBA draft and has been in the league for quite some time now. That’s why his most recent Giannis Antetokounmpo hot take will certainly turn […]

Bobby Portis finally found a permanent home in free agency. After struggling to find his fit to start his career, Portis landed on the Milwaukee Bucks and took off. Portis became a key part of the Bucks’ rotation during their championship run in 2021, and after another solid year this past season, he was able […]

The Detroit Pistons have just two free agent movements so far, but they have added good value to the team. This will be quite an exciting team to watch this season. Under GM Troy Weaver, the Detroit Pistons have made some noise every offseason. The Pistons have dabbled in every which way throughout Weaver’s total […]

The Golden State Warriors have an enviable mix of veteran stars and emerging youth that makes them the poster child of idyllic team-building to win now and in the future. It certainly helps that they have an owner in Joe Lacob willing to spend endlessly to keep the team as competitive as possible. The Warriors […]

The Toronto Raptors have so far done what they need to do in 2022 NBA free agency, but has the needle moved for them in the right direction? If Masai Ujiri had not been sufficiently prepared, the Toronto Raptors may have lost key players Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher in the first few weeks of […]

There have been whispers connecting Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers for quite some time. For a brief period of time, it seemed Irving might accept the mid-level exception and sacrifice about $30 million to join the team. The Nets superstar ultimately decided against this and accepted his $36-plus million player option to return to […]

Kevin Durant has virtually taken the entire NBA offseason hostage with his request for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Among the many teams inquiring into his services, it’s been reported that his former employer, the Golden State Warriors, at least made the necessary calls to inquire on what it would take to trade for […]

The New York Knicks are desperately attempting to build a winning team. They entered the 2021-2022 NBA season with big expectations, but fell well short of their goal. They would have been last season’s greatest disappointment had the Los Angeles Lakers not endured a terrible season. But the Knicks are trying to run it back. […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks take a step back in 2022 NBA free agency after losing Jalen Brunson? The Dallas Mavericks weren’t expected to make a significant splash in this summer’s free agency. They were limited in what they could accomplish since the team already exceeded the cap limit. Still, there were steps they could do […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, among many other teams, have found themselves briefly linked to Kevin Durant after he asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. However, it appears to be unlikely they will actually pull the trigger and go after KD because of a few different reasons. Via Hoops Hype: The Pelicans have assets to […]

LAS VEGAS — When training camp rolls around and the Los Angeles Clippers prepare for the start of the 2022-23 regular season, there’s expected to be a battle on the court. Reggie Jackson and John Wall will be competing for the starting point guard job. The addition of Wall had several Clippers fans uneasy following […]

The storyline of this NBA offseason so far is Kevin Durant asking the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. There have been many teams linked to a possible move, but their asking price remains steep, which means a deal has yet to be completed. On Monday, Sportscenter discussed the KD drama and one anchor proceeded to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to surround their big three with a capable supporting cast. After the Bucks made a flurry of moves in the opening hour of 2022 NBA free agency, last Thursday night, things have calmed down considerably for them. Still, they checked a lot of boxes with the moves they made.   The […]

Jabari Smith is the top prize of the Houston Rockets’ 2022 NBA Draft class, but the franchise also added two other players in the first round: Tari Eason and TyTy Washington Jr. On Monday night in Vegas, Eason stole the show in a 97-84 Summer League victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Eason poured in […]

One-time champion Richard Jefferson is back on the NBA hardcourt, albeit in the Summer League … and as a referee! Yes, that’s right, Jefferson put on a different kind of uniform on Monday night during the New York Knicks-Portland Trail Blazers Summer League showdown in Las Vegas. He came in as a referee for the […]

Adam Silver is not a big of the load management trend. If it isn’t clear by now, he made it a point to emphasize that during his recent speech in the NBA 2K23 Summer League. The NBA Commissioner has one particular problem about load management: it’s bad for business. Fans are buying tickets and paying […]

Boston Celtics forward Matt Ryan wasn’t able to contain his emotions after his heroics gave the Beantown team the win in their Summer League showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ryan delivered the game-winner for Boston after it looked like they were on the verge of defeat against Milwaukee. The Bucks took the lead, 109-108, with […]

The Denver Nuggets have had an eventful offseason. The franchise has its sights set on contending in 2022-23 after battling the injury bug over the past few campaigns, and they made some key changes to position themselves better for that run. Denver traded away Monte Morris and Will Barton who were both impact players in […]

Who says the NBA Summer League is not that exciting? The 2022 instalment of the annual showcase already had plenty of highs, and the Boston Celtics added more to that with their last-second win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Celtics and Bucks had an intense back-and-forth in the final two minutes of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant couldn’t help but laugh at ESPN after the network aired a fake Michael Jordan quote that a parody Twitter account said was from him. On Monday, ESPN mistakenly attributed a quote from Twitter account Ballsack Sports to Morant. In the video of the now-viral moment, Jacoby and his co-hosts thought […]

Restricted free agent Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, according to Sam Amico. As an RFA, Sexton can sign an offer sheet with any team but Cleveland has the right to match any offer. The number of teams that can offer Sexton the deal he is looking for is […]

ESPN is going to want this segment back. The network mistakenly attributed a quote from the Twitter account Ballsack Sports to Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant, who was speaking about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Check it out. he absolutely did not say this in the interview. and I can't believe it was broadcast […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has a rather NSFW message to all the haters coming at him recently. While the superstar guard couldn’t care less about having haters and critics, it’s clear he will not simply allow them to disrespect him. With that, he wants everyone to know that he’s ready to let his game […]

The Sacramento Kings recently acquired guard Kevin Huerter from the Atlanta Hawks. Huerter, a four-year NBA veteran, finally comments on the move.  Huerter spent the first four seasons of his career with the Hawks. But he will now look to find his place with the Kings.  Since entering the NBA in 2018, Huerter has been […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will hold guards Jose Alvarado and Dyson Daniels out for the remainder of the NBA Summer League, according to Andrew Lopez. Couple notes ahead of Pelicans’ summer league game today: – Jose Alvarado will not play in SL. He played so much w Puerto Rico, team wants to be mindful of […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to lose another trusted Gregg Popovich assistant soon. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, longtime assistant Chip Engelland will be leaving the Spurs when his current contract expires. The terms of his deal are not disclosed to the public, so it is unknown how much time he has […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has cemented himself as the cornerstone piece of this team for the foreseeable future.  After signing a five-year max contract worth nearly $215 million, LaVine, a two-time all-star will be under contract until 2027.  Heading into the season, there was a belief around the NBA that LaVine could test […]

After a pair of impressive performances that highlighted exactly why he was the Orlando Magic‘s pick atop the 2022 NBA Draft, Palo Banchero’s time in the Las Vegas Summer League is officially over. … no not because he’s injured, playing poorly, or leaving the team for one reason or another; Banchero has largely come as […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have to tone down their bench celebrations a bit when the 2022-23 season rolls in, especially with the NBA Competition Committee planning some big changes on bench decorum punishment. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the committee is working on some rule changes for the upcoming season, highlighted by a […]

Chicago Bulls star guard Zach LaVine made waves earlier in July when he put pen to paper on a five-year max contract worth $215 million. That wasn’t the only major bit of news surrounding LaVine this offseason. The Bulls star underwent surgery on his left knee back in May to repair an injury he dealt […]

It happened; it finally happened: The NBA Play-In Tournament has officially become a full-time part of the association’s calendar. … what? This is news? Well yes, technically it is; though the Play-In Tournament has been on the books for three years now and has changed the way teams on the fringes approach the trade deadline […]

The 2021-22 season went about as bad as it could have gone for the Los Angeles Lakers. One guy who (right or wrong) increasingly caught blame for this was Russell Westbrook, and he is still getting heat. The nine-time All-Star averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists this past season. The fit in the […]

One of the more shocking occurrences this NBA offseason was the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of Malcolm Brogdon. However, Brogdon almost went somewhere else. During an appearance on the Woj Pod, Brogdon spoke about how he was nearly traded to the Wizards, per MassLive. “I thought it was going to be Washington,” Brogdon admitted. “I heard […]

James Wiseman stole the show in the Golden State Warriors’ 86-85 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Las Vegas Summer League, celebrating his highly anticipated and long-awaited return to the floor with a thunderous lob dunk, pull-up three-pointer and pair of impressive blocks all in the game’s first four minutes. He wasn’t nearly as […]