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The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly still very much interested in trading for Eric Gordon from the Houston Rockets, but it remains to be seen what they have to give away to reunite the veteran wing with James Harden in Philly. Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle are reportedly on the trading block and could very well […]

It is not only players who are leaving the Golden State Warriors this offseason. After already losing some key players of their 2022 championship squad, the Dubs were hit with another bad news after Leandro Barbosa decided to join the Sacramento Kings. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Warriors’ player development coach is […]

Damian Lillard is currently in the middle of his four-year, $176,265,152 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. And, he’s expected to accept an impending two-year extension worth over $100 million this offseason. However, according to recent rumors, Lillard is waiting to see what other offseason moves the Trail Blazers’ front office makes before extending his […]

In a move that was widely expected for months, Jalen Brunson opted to leave the Dallas Mavericks and take his talents to the New York Knicks in free agency. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal on Thursday. Brunson leaves the Mavericks with plenty of respect and admiration for the organization. On […]

Kevon Looney is coming back to The Bay, Gary Payton II got his bag elsewhere and Otto Porter is taking his talents north of the border. The Golden State Warriors still have possible extensions with Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to negotiate, but barely 48 hours after the start of free agency, suddenly find their […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an eventful start to their NBA offseason. First, Charlotte selected center Mark Williams with the 15th pick in the NBA Draft in June. Then, the Hornets were thrown a curveball when forward Miles Bridges, who enjoyed a breakout season ahead of his restricted free agency, was arrested for domestic violence […]

The Detroit Pistons finished another season deep in the lottery, ending with a 23-59 record. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to really fight for the postseason, but the Pistons ended up landing the fifth pick, securing Jaden Ivey in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now, as they look to build upon these foundations, the Pistons […]

The trajectory of the entire NBA — very much including the Los Angeles Lakers — was profoundly altered the moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though a Durant-for-Anthony Davis swap is reportedly not on the table, the superstar’s impending departure instantly placed a Kyrie Irving-for-Russell Westbrook blockbuster very much back […]

The Orlando Magic once again missed out on the postseason. It is one more disappointing year for the organization as they seek to come back to the top of the NBA. The entire rebuild is now effectively taking the Magic 10+ years, so they need to get their things in order very soon. Now, they […]

While Kevin Durant trade rumors were swirling around, the Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences, dealing four first round picks to the Utah Jazz for star center Rudy Gobert. The blockbuster deal was one of the more aggressive ones in NBA history, as not many teams have felt so emboldened as to part ways with […]

James Harden is a team player. The superstar wing declined a $47.4 million player option to become a free agent this offseason. Had Harden signed, he could have negotiated a lucrative extension which would add another $61.7 million to his deal. Instead, Harden is seemingly moving towards a pay cut to benefit the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rather eventful offseason so far. Despite losing Jalen Brunson to free agency, the team made massive improvements to their front court position. The additions of Christian Wood and JaVale McGee will hopefully bolster the positions that were a massive liability for Dallas last season. After their major moves, the […]

The Washington Wizards ended yet another disappointing season. Despite making a strong start, the Wizards finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. However, they made the step in the right direction, trading for Kristaps Porzingis. At the same time, unfortunately, they lost Bradley Beal to an ankle injury, so they could not really make […]

The Phoenix Suns re-signed big man Bismack Biyombo on Saturday, per Chris Haynes and Yahoo Sports. Biyombo, an 11-year NBA veteran, spent his first season in Phoenix with the Suns last year. He averaged just under 6 points and 5 rebounds per contest in 36 games. He could be in line for a bigger role […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA ever since he requested a trade. Many people are speculating where KD will end up. Rumors are flying with media, fans, and people in the NBA trying to find out which team Durant will be traded to. So it wasn’t all that surprising […]

JR Smith has been one of the most heartwarming stories in the NBA this past year. The former NBA champion with LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers has gone back to college this year. The amazing part is that Smith is giving his all into studying and golfing. It’s a truly inspiring story for anyone looking to […]

The Denver Nuggets made the most out of their summer, by resigning Nikola Jokic. The reigning two-time MVP is committed to Denver for the next six years and while the price is steep, it seems worth it. However, that does not address the issue of their shortcoming in the playoffs. The Nuggets made the playoffs […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade on Friday, acquiring Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and others, plus four first-round picks. Yes, quite the haul. However, before the Timberwolves decided to move for the former DPOY, they actually called the Brooklyn Nets to discuss […]

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time making major moves to improve their roster. Off the heels of a 2022 Western Conference Finals run, the team addressed their biggest issue: the frontcourt. They acquired Christian Wood from the Rockets in a trade, and then JaVale McGee during free agency. The winning culture seems to have already […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t often make any major splashes in the free agent department. Oftentimes, the team is content with snagging complementary pieces off the market instead of signing any major stars in free agency. That trend continued in the 2022 offseason; however, their new acquisition has a more stacked resume than most of their […]

The New York Knicks got the man they have been salivating over for several months now, as they managed to lure Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks to Gotham with a tantalizingly massive contract. But apart from Brunson, the Knicks have also secured another piece that might not be turning a lot of heads […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a serious splash prior to NBA Free Agency, acquiring San Antonio Spurs star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. Following the move, Murray had the perfect reaction on Twitter to teaming up with Trae Young and forming one of the most athletic backcourts in the league: This SH*+ REAL NOW!!!! 😤 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally made the playoffs after a three-year wait. If we look at the totality of the picture, this was the second Timberwolves’ appearance in the postseason since 2004. As they look to work on that success, the Wolves already made a move, trading for Rudy Gobert. It emptied out their pick assets, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build a winning team. OKC features a core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and recently drafted big man Chet Holmgren. Despite the brewing potential on this team, they are still a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate contender. However, the Thunder could instantly boost their contention chances […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made a real splash at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers. That trade was enough for the Pelicans to make the playoffs, despite missing Zion Williamson for the entire season. Despite falling to the Phoenix Suns in the first round, the Pelicans’ season can […]

Not a day goes by when the basketball world doesn’t think about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It’s now been over two years since his tragic passing and even his ex-teammates still have him on their minds each and every day. Just ask Lamar Odom. The ex-big man revealed to TMZ Sports that he […]

It’s been two days since Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. It’s shaken up the entire NBA and countless teams are looking to put together enticing enough packages to acquire the future Hall of Famer. Well, KD has now broken his silence, taking to Twitter to clarify the truth about many people claiming […]

The Phoenix Suns enjoyed a fantastic 2021-2022 regular season that saw them finish with the NBA’s best overall record. But they suffered a number of injuries in the playoffs and ultimately lost in the West Semifinals. After losing in the NBA Finals the season before, this is a team desperate for a championship. Their desire […]

A few hours before hitting the free agency market, Miles Bridges was arrested on domestic violence charges. The Charlotte Hornets forward’s stock has since tanked, as the public opinion on him soured quickly. His wife’s subsequent Instagram post detailing his abuse worsened his image. What was supposed to be a massive payday for Miles Bridges […]

The New York Knicks are always one of the organizations that are in the mix for some of the biggest free agents in the NBA. They schedule meetings and are in all the circulating rumors, but the Knicks usually fail to land a top-tier star in the NBA. Years before their surprising run in the […]

After months of speculation, it finally happened. Rudy Gobert has been traded away from the Utah Jazz. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year was dealt to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal. This trade ends one of the most successful eras of the franchise in recent memory. A few hours after the trade was announced, […]

Amid the crazy start of free agency, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made sure to bring attention to a player he believes deserves a second chance in the NBA: Harry Giles III. Giles recently tweeted how he’s holding up as he awaits that call to play in the NBA again. He spent the whole 2021-22 […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin immediately made headlines a few hours after he was drafted. The sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft seemingly challenged Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he said this: “A lot of people say he’s great. I want to see how great he is. I don’t think anybody […]

Klay Thompson struggled for the most part in his return to the Golden State Warriors in 2021-22, but he wanted to remind everyone that he’s coming off an injury and didn’t have a full offseason to get his body ready. While Thompson’s performance in the 2022 playoffs has been criticized by some, especially since he […]

The Kevin Durant bombshell that dropped on the NBA offseason could upend the hierarchy of the entire league if it pushes through. The news has sent the rest of the league scrambling to figure out their best trade offer for the Brooklyn Nets superstar. After seeing the gargantuan trade package it took to trade for […]

The Golden State Warriors just keep losing players this free agency. Now, another one is heading out after Damion Lee reached a deal with the Phoenix Suns. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Lee is moving to the Suns on a one-year contract. As of writing, terms of the deal has yet to be disclosed. […]

Four years ago, the Toronto Raptors shocked the NBA world by trading for disgruntled San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Toronto wasn’t really seen as a contender for Kawhi prior to that move. However, in the span of mere hours, Masai Ujiri flipped DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poetl, and a first-round pick for Leonard. The rest […]

The Utah Jazz shocked the basketball world on Friday after news broke that they had pulled the trigger on a trade deal that would send three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a major haul. While there have been rumors of a Gobert exit for quite […]

The Brooklyn Nets want a young player and at least three first-round picks in any package involving Kevin Durant. But after Friday’s events, that might no longer be the case. After the Minnesota Timberwolves gave a luxurious offer to the Utah Jazz to get Rudy Gobert, the other big question in everyone’s mind is: how […]