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The San Antonio Spurs made a big trade after sending Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. This franchise is obviously opting to rebuild from the ground up to get out of the middle of the pack. San Antonio acquired Danilo Gallinari in the trade with Atlanta and it sounds like the front office has made […]

Things are going downhill quickly for the Brooklyn Nets. Although Kyrie Irving exercised his player option, Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn. Durant requested a trade from the Nets on Thursday. As if this wasn’t bad enough, the news broke minutes after the Nets tweeted this photo of Ben Simmons. Summer grind 😤 (h/t @BenSimmons25) […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s on-court partnership is surely over. As their star-crossed tenure with the Brooklyn Nets comes to a close, it seems like there was never a real possibility of Durant and Irving returning to the team next season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that despite Irving picking up his player option on Monday, […]

The Utah Jazz are apparently not major fans of Adam Sandler’s movie Hustle. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, they have waived the movie’s star, Juancho Hernangomez. Utah is waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez, sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022 Hernangomez made his way to Utah via midseason trade and […]

Much attention heading into Thursday centered on the start of the much-anticipated NBA free agency period, but this has all changed thanks to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who has now been linked with the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant has reportedly requested a trade from the Nets. This comes as the […]

So much for the Brooklyn Nets’ status as basketball’s sleeping juggernaut. After Kevin Durant rocked the basketball world on Thursday by requesting a trade, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Brooklyn is prepared to engage in trade discussions for every player currently on the roster. As the Nets prepare to move one of the most valuable […]

The NBA world went into a frenzy on Thursday afternoon as Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. Definitely a surprising move after Kyrie Irving just opted in, but it’s clear KD wants out. Following the stunning news, the Nets’ title odds have drastically changed from +700 to +1600, per FanDuel. Brooklyn did have […]

On Thursday morning, Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards showcased his skills on the football field. It got the sports world buzzing, as he displayed a strong arm and solid hands as well. So much so, that it caught the eye of Tom Brady. Even so, Karl-Anthony Towns had something to say as well. […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are watching closely as Kevin Durant requests a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid, ever the agitator, had just three letters to respond to the news of one of the Sixers’ biggest rivals unraveling. LOL — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 30, 2022 In the midst of Kyrie Irving’s uncertain […]

With NBA free agency officially beginning on Thursday, June 30, the Boston Celtics will hit the open market looking for new talent in order to stage a run back to the Finals. The Celtics strung together an impressive season in 2021-22, highlighted by their second-half run which culminated in an NBA Finals appearance. Now, they’ll […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he requested a trade on Thursday. Naturally, many wondered what that meant for Nets guard Ben Simmons, whose roller-coaster of a season ended up with a trade to Brooklyn. Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that the Nets are expected to keep Simmons. Source […]

On the day that NBA free agency began, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant stole the show. It’s been reported that Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. This comes just days after his teammate, Kyrie Irving, opted in apparently looking to run it back. The crazy news sent shock waves throughout the NBA, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has reportedly requested a trade, and he already has a pair of teams in mind that he would be open to moving to. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Durant has listed the Phoenix Suns as his “preferred” trade destination. Kevin Durant has the Phoenix Suns listed as a preferred […]

While the Brooklyn Nets deal with Kevin Durant’s trade request, they are also making moves to tweak their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they have acquired Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale in exchange for a 2023 first-round draft pick. The Nets are acquiring the Jazz's Royce O'Neal in a trade for a 2023 first-round […]

Just days after Kyrie Irving decided to opt into his player option with the Brooklyn Nets, there’s been another drastic turn for the franchise. Kevin Durant has requested a trade. Per Shams: Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022 This is a […]

The San Antonio Spurs are reuniting Gregg Popovich with Brett Brown, one of his former assistant coaches and former head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Popovich gave a classic Pop line to announce how happy he is to team up with Brown again. Classic Gregg Popovich quote in Spurs' PR release announcing Brett Brown's return […]

The feud between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors has lasted long after the 2022 NBA Finals came to a close. This is because of players like Draymond Green and Jaylen Brown, who are actively involved with the media. Brown frequently posts on Twitter, while Green uses both social media and his podcast to […]

With NBA free agency set to get underway on Thursday evening, it was widely expected that PJ Tucker would be leaving the Miami Heat to join the Philadelphia 76ers. While Tucker to the Sixers seemed like a done deal that would be announced once the free agency period officially opened up, it looks as if […]

It’s been a hot minute since Ben Simmons stepped on a basketball court in a live game. But, Brooklyn Nets fans should be feeling a tad bit of excitement after his latest update. Simmons took to Instagram after a recent workout and said he’s “feeling incredible” as he continues to rehab after undergoing back surgery. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might just pull off the coup of the offseason if they can find a way to sign P.J. Tucker. As a kicker, he may not be the only one going the Sixers’ way as they have their sights on two more guys. 2 players I have been told to watch out for […]

Anthony Edwards has major main character syndrome… in a good way. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is seemingly just… good at anything he does. Whether it’s baseball, acting, or basketball, Ant can do it all. It didn’t come as a surprise, then, when Ant showed off his cannon arm in a viral video. I do this […]

Malik Monk made his presence felt in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, but it’s unknown if they’ll be able to afford him in Free Agency as he seeks a long-term deal. Enter the Sacramento Kings, who have emerged as a possible landing spot for the guard. Per Jake Fischer of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have popped up in a number of rumors for centers. The Timberwolves think they could use a defensive upgrade at the position next to Karl-Anthony Towns, whose offensive versatility would allow him to play power forward effectively. Could Deandre Ayton be an option for Minnesota? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seems to think so […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rather popular with NBA fans as of late. Despite being in the early stages of the rebuild, fans have been rooting for the likable characters on the team. From Josh Giddey to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Luguentz Dort, OKC is filled with many likable players that endeared themselves to fans. […]

This offseason is shaping up to be an interesting one for the New York Knicks. They have made major moves in order to clear up cap space for their target free agents. After a disappointing season, they are looking to bounce back the only way they know how: by making a splash in the offseason. […]

The excitement of the 2022 NBA offseason is finally ramping up. At 6:00 p.m. EST Thursday night, stars around the league officially become free agents. This includes JaVale McGee, who is coming off of his one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. While McGee could be headed elsewhere through free agency this offseason, his teammate Jae […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be heading into Free Agency on Thursday looking to add some complementary pieces around James Harden and Joel Embiid. The Beard already decided to take a structured contract in order to give the Sixers the flexibility to sign more role players, but there is apparently the possibility one of their mainstays […]

The Brooklyn Nets have to invest in two things: their superstars and their future. That means letting go of aging assets and avoiding depreciating free agents. Keep in mind that the Nets made the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but they got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. That was not supposed to happen. […]

It’s a fair assumption to say that James Harden’s first half-season with the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t go so well. The team acquired him during a midseason trade in a clear win-now move. Unfortunately for them, injuries to Joel Embiid and playoff misfortunes cost them a title shot yet again. A big talking point amongst Sixers […]

Free agent guard Jalen Brunson’s market has been heating up, with the Dallas Mavericks- the team who drafted him- the New York Knicks and Miami Heat reportedly linked to him. With the NBA free agency period opening on Thursday at 6 PM Eastern Time, it was reported by Yahoo Sports that Brunson would take meetings […]

Draymond Green takes pride in his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, and being a member of the “new media.” Recently on his podcast, the Golden State Warriors forward discussed Kendrick Perkins as a part of the “old media.” During his rant towards Perkins, he referred to the ESPN analyst as a “coon.” Perkins responded to […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles for felony domestic violence. The 24-year-old emerged as a star last season and entered this offseason as one of the key free agents to watch out for. The team released a brief statement the morning after the arrest saying that it is gathering information […]

Victor Oladipo is set to hit free agency, and rumors suggest he’s not going to return to the Miami Heat. On Thursday morning just hours ahead of the beginning of free agency, Oladipo took to Twitter with some cryptic tweets: What you seek is seeking you. 🐺 — Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) June 30, 2022 🐺 […]

Leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls did take some calls on guard Coby White. However, it appears the organization values him quite a bit. Per K.C. Johnson, the Bulls wanted a young rotational piece and a draft pick for the former North Carolina standout: As for Coby White, he is more […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ goals for the 2022-23 season are becoming increasingly clear over the last few days. Trading away Dejounte Murray sealed the deal: they are going for Victor Wembenyama. Gregg Popovich is intent on landing the generational prospect, even if it means another losing season. Amid this critical moment in the Spurs’ future, […]

Phoenix Suns big man Javale McGee played a key part in the team’s tremendous season in 2021-22, despite their struggles in the playoffs. But, he was playing on a one-year, $5 million deal and it appears the veteran is looking for more stability in his future in NBA Free Agency. Per John Gambadoro of Arizona […]

In the last ten years, the NBA has seen a significant transition. Teams are shooting 3-pointers at a higher rate than ever before, and the game is moving much faster. Consequently, many teams are now on the hunt for excellent shooters. Thankfully, this year’s crop of free agents will have some of the top shooters […]

The San Antonio Spurs will look a lot different next season after pulling off a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, shipping All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for multiple first-round picks and Danilo Gallinari. Although it may seem puzzling to some that the Spurs would get rid of their best player, it […]

It’s finally official: Kemba Walker will NOT be part of the Detroit Pistons. The moment he was traded to the Pistons from the New York Knicks, most fans immediately knew that he wasn’t going to be staying with the team. After all, they are very clearly in the midst of a rebuild, and Walker doesn’t […]