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The Charlotte Hornets have missed the playoffs in LaMelo Ball’s first two seasons. They will be looking to end that streak next season. Charlotte received a crushing blow when rising star Miles Bridges was arrested for domestic violence. He was charged with felony domestic violence and had his restricted free agency tag quickly removed by […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have long been linked with Jerami Grant even before they pulled the trigger on him with a trade before the NBA Draft. With that said, it didn’t surprise Grant at all that he’s now in Rip City and teammates with Damian Lillard. Grant admitted as much in his introductory press conference […]

Aron Baynes is not done just yet. After suffering a career-threatening back injury last year, the 35-year-old is now on a comeback trail in a bid to return to the NBA. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports that Baynes has now recovered from his injury and is now set to work out for a handful of […]

Amid all that has been going on in the NBA since free agency opened, it’s easy to overlook the fact that as of the moment, the Phoenix Suns have yet to make their move on Deandre Ayton. The 23-year-old is now a free agent and it now feels like it’s just a matter of time […]

The Indiana Pacers are willing to do anything to land Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns, but the Kevin Durant drama has been a major roadblock in their pursuit. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Pacers are pondering giving Ayton an offer sheet and even work with the Suns for a sign-and-trade deal for […]

If recent reports are to be believed, it’s not only LeBron James who should be excited about the prospect of Kyrie Irving joining the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. As Irving continues to be linked with a trade to the Lakers amid the Brooklyn Nets’ drama, NBA insider Brad Turner provided an update on the […]

There appears to be no significant progress in Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers still remain the frontrunners to land the enigmatic point guard in a potential blockbuster trade, but at this point, it seems that no one is acting with a real sense of urgency. According […]

Stephen Curry is both an NBA champion and a people’s champion. That much is clear after the Golden State Warriors star made a fan’s day with a simple gesture. As he was practicing at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in preparation for the American Century Championship, Curry spotted a young fan calling him in hope […]

Andrew Wiggins was the beneficiary of fleeting NBA Finals MVP buzz mostly for his stellar individual defense on Jayson Tatum and ability to make the Boston Celtics pay for loading extra defenders toward Stephen Curry. But his career-altering performance en route to the Golden State Warriors’ fourth championship in eight seasons should be remembered most […]

Brittney Griner’s situation in Russia is going from bad to worse. On Thursday, it was reported that the WNBA star had pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia and is now facing up to 10 years in prison. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is well aware of the developments in Griner’s case, and he just […]

LeBron James usually just shows highlights of his sons along with simple reactions to their progress. On Thursday, however, the Los Angeles Lakers star sent a strong message to Bronny James and offered him some advice as he works his way up in the basketball scene. On Instagram, the Lakers forward once again shared a […]

Damian Lillard is fully re-committed to the Portland Trail Blazers despite weeks of public waffling last summer. After his team’s early roster overhaul at the draft and start of free agency, Lillard is reportedly on verge of signing a two-year, $107 million extension to keep him with the Blazers deep into his thirties. Lillard, it […]

At the moment, Bryce James is just 15 years old. The second son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still in middle school, but he’s already looking like he’s ready to take the basketball world by storm. A recent photo of Bryce standing next to his dad is currently making its rounds on […]

Philadelphia 76ers stars James Harden and Tyrese Maxey made headlines on social media after their workout video with Sam Cassell went viral. Considering Harden’s reaction, though, it looks like their drill was a success. In the trending video, Cassell can be seen explaining a fairly simple drill where Harden and Maxey need to make seven […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson left his hometown team in free agency, seeking a more prominent role elsewhere. Don’t feel too bad for the Oakland native, though. Not only did Toscano-Anderson grow up idolizing Kobe Bryant, but he has the incredibly rare of luxury of going from playing with one GOAT to another—and plans on taking full advantage […]

With the 2022 NBA Las Vegas Summer League tipping off on Thursday, all eyes will be on each team’s young prospects. The Miami Heat are no exception. Miami made another run deep into the postseason, advancing to a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were ultimately dispatched by the Boston Celtics. The […]

The Boston Celtics made a big trade in the offseason as they acquired Malcolm Brogdon. They fill a void on the roster that seemed to be the missing piece for the organization’s playoff run. Now, the franchise sets itself up nicely for the next season. This deal was so good, that it caught Draymond Green’s […]

With the Charlotte Hornets hearing of the news of Miles Bridges, it isn’t exactly set in stone that they are going to re-sign him. Someone is going to have to step up to the plate and help out LaMelo Ball. That pressure should fall firmly on PJ Washington’s shoulders. Now, that does not mean that […]

Gary Payton II is taking his defensive talents to the Portland Trail Blazers. After becoming a key player for the Golden State Warriors and winning a championship, he signed a three-year deal with the Blazers to team up with Damian Lillard. Payton addressed the Blazers fanbase in his new threads. He said he is excited […]

It’s no longer a matter of if James Wiseman will make his long-awaited return to the floor at Las Vegas Summer League. As the Golden State Warriors prepare for their Sin City opener on Friday against the New York Knicks, it’s finally become an imminent matter of when. A few days after Wiseman was cleared […]

Bombshell news broke out in the United Kingdom on Thursday as Boris Johnson announced that he has resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party. Johnson further noted that he is set to step down as prime minister, but he will only do so once a successor for his position has been found. There is already […]

The San Antonio Spurs have officially begun their tank. After trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks — and even bringing Brett Brown to Gregg Popovich’s coaching staff — they are ready to lose and develop their young players. Their minimal activity in signing players during free agency reinforces their belief in taking their rebuild slowly. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still keen on trading for Kyrie Irving. Recent reports have said there has been no traction in talks for the Brooklyn Nets star, though. But if you’re asking Meme God Brian Windhorst, one of the brightest basketball minds at ESPN, he firmly believes Kyrie will end up in LA. This […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have added a couple of solid additions in free agency so far, including Danuel House Jr and P.J. Tucker, two former Houston Rockets. That makes sense since Daryl Morey used to be in their front office, and the Sixers president is also trying to bring another ex-player to Philly: Eric Gordon. The […]

The once-juggernaut Golden State Warriors reverted back to “Strength In Numbers” to win a remarkable fourth championship in eight seasons. As Steve Kerr’s assistants continue reaping the rewards of the team’s sustained success, the Warriors are relying on that long-held rallying cry to compensate for Mike Brown’s departure to their Northern California rivals. Amid Brown […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the most surprising trades of the 2022 calendar year. In a shocking turn of events, they traded for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Now, the team will enter the 2022-23 season as a dark-horse contender behind their twin towers of Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with Anthony Edwards. Based […]

The Portland Trail Blazers Summer League team is in action as of Thursday, with their first pick Shaedon Sharpe and 57th overall selection Jabari Parker both on the roster. The organization has done a fantastic job of adding pieces around Damian Lillard early on in free agency too, signing Gary Payton II, retaining Anfernee Simons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing quite well in free agency. After signing mostly aging veterans last year, the team has decided to switch it up in the 2022 offseason. Their major acquisitions this time around have been younger prospects, like Lonnie Walker IV and Thomas Bryant. They aren’t flashy moves, but they are […]

The top three picks in the 2022 NBA Draft did not go as planned. There was a firm belief Jabari Smith Jr. would get taken first overall by the Orlando Magic, followed by Chet Holmgren then Paolo Banchero. Instead, it was the Duke star with the top pick to the Magic, Holmgren to the OKC […]

Like any other NBA prospect, people had their doubts about Tyrese Haliburton. Regardless, the Sacramento Kings saw his potential and selected the sophomore from Iowa State 12th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. This was all over two years ago. Since then, Haliburton has proved his worth in the NBA and is now one of […]

The Miami Heat re-signed guard Victor Oladipo to a new deal on the first day of free agency last week after a brief stint with the team in 2021-22. Although Oladipo didn’t play a lot because of injuries, he certainly made his presence felt in short period of time. On Thursday, Oladipo revealed why he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans received some bad news, as guard Devonte’ Graham was arrested and charged with a DWI on Thursday morning, per Jeff Reeves of Wake County News.  Raleigh native and NBA player Devonte’ Graham was arrested and charged with impaired driving early Thursday in Raleigh, arrest records show. Graham was arrested and charged […]

Things are looking really good right now for star Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Booker’s stellar year keeps on getting better. He has just extended his endorsement deal with Nike, which will keep him as the main face of the business through 2029, the company said on Thursday. Booker has been with Nike for seven […]

Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets originally signaled a quick beginning to the end. At the moment, that is not yet the case. In fact, reports are coming out that Durant and Kyrie Irving, who is also on the brink of leaving the Nets, may actually stay put. Durant, at the moment, […]

Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets last week. After the initial shock of it all, NBA fans proceeded to blast Durant for asking for a trade just two years into his contract. Amid all the chaos, Draymond Green made his feelings known about the topic. To […]

Darvin Ham’s first gig as an NBA head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers contains all of the pressure. He will have to help the team overcome its miserable 2021-22 season and deal with the sky-high expectations of any LeBron James-led team. Ham isn’t afraid of the challenge at all. He told Marc Spears of […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham knows how important Anthony Davis is for his team. Coaching the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, who are constantly chasing a championship, is both an honor and a joy for Ham in his first season as head coach in the NBA. LeBron James, who is probably the […]

The Utah Jazz continued their franchise shakeup by sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a haul of draft picks and more. This naturally resulted in plenty of Donovan Mitchell speculation. Would Mitchell be the next to go? Would Mitchell ask out even if the Jazz wanted to keep him? The initial reporting after […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has spoken about how he plans to get the best out of Russell Westbrook in 2022. Westbrook endured one of the toughest seasons of his career, as he was an awkward fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis for much of the season. However, the Lakers head coach […]