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The Golden State Warriors are determined to keep their key players that helped them win the 2022 NBA championship, and that includes Gary Payton II. However, that doesn’t mean they are the only ones interested in their players. For one, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are interested in GPII–but they […]

Back in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, De’Andre Hunter, three future first-round picks, and cash to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a trade package for Anthony Davis. The Lakers also sent three more players and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards as part of this […]

Kyrie Irving has decided to opt-in to his $36.5 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-23 season, but only after it has been made clear that there is no viable sign-and-trade option for him. Without the ability to find a sign-and-trade deal, Kyrie Irving plans to exercise his $36M player option for […]

Nikola Jovic made some waves during the 2022 NBA Draft, but in truth, it was mostly because of how he has such a similar name to reigning back-to-back league MVP Nikola Jokic — for casual basketball fans, at least. However, what cannot be denied is that the 19-year-old has a lot of untapped potential within […]

Kyrie Irving has opted in to his contract with the Brooklyn Nets, ending the speculation regarding his future with the franchise. Amid rumors of a potential sign-and-trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Irving put the talks to rest by agreeing to return to Brooklyn, where he’ll earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. This is certainly good […]

LeBron James has been keeping busy in the offseason. He’s already putting in the work ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, and just recently, he was spotted working out with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate JR Smith. Naturally, this has led to some whispers of Smith potentially making an NBA comeback next season. Renowned NBA skills […]

Amid all the drama regarding his future with the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise $37 million player option on his contract for the 2022-23 season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, “Irving is bypassing on multiple opt-in and trade scenarios to fulfill his four-year commitment to the Nets and Kevin Durant.” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to get Kyrie Irving and reunite him with LeBron James, but unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, the Brooklyn Nets are not interested in what they have to offer. Apparently, in order to pull off a sign-and-trade for Irving, the Lakers are offering Russell Westbrook, per Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

All the drama that Kyrie Irving has been causing within the Brooklyn Nets has now led to rumors about a possible exit for Kevin Durant as well. There is some belief that if his buddy leaves, KD will end up jumping ship, too. Teams from all over the NBA have been put on high alert […]

Talks about Kyrie Irving’s seemingly inevitable exit from the Brooklyn Nets continue to heat up. One of the potential destinations that have been identified are the Miami Heat. As it turns out, however, Pat Riley and Co. aren’t exactly going to move heaven and earth to be able to land the enigmatic point guard. As […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a crucial decision to make in regards to Miles Bridges’ future with the franchise. Word around the league is that Bridges is demanding a max contract after his breakout season in 2021-22. However, the Hornets do not feel inclined to pay him the max, which has led to their negotiations taking […]

After falling short in the playoffs, the Utah Jazz face a busy offseason with plenty of questions to answer. Rudy Gobert trade rumors continue to swirl, and there are questions about just how long Donovan Mitchell wants to stick around as the Jazz look to build around him. Regardless, this organization is likely to do […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a major dilemma on their hands and could potentially wind up losing both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this offseason. With Irving rumored to be mulling a move to the Lakers, the possibility of Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn will loom over the Nets. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason. The Nets’ situation is obviously the biggest story in the NBA right now as free agency approaches this week, with a massive shift in the league’s landscape on the way if both players do go elsewhere. Count Washington Wizards […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly still talking to the San Antonio Spurs about a Dejounte Murray trade. Prior reporting suggested the trade would involve a swap of Murray and John Collins, among other moving parts. Now, however, it seems there’s a possibility Collins isn’t involved at all in the deal. According to WSB-Ch. 2 Atlanta […]

Drama has completely taken over the Brooklyn Nets this offseason and free agency hasn’t even kicked off yet. Many are speculating Kyrie Irving will leave the franchise as he’s already given the front office a list of teams he’d like to play for. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Kevin Durant, as the superstar forward may […]

Signs are pointing to Zach LaVine re-signing with the Chicago Bulls in free agency. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago says the expectation is the Bulls will offer LaVine a five-year max deal worth around $212 million when free agency begins, and the two-time All-Star will ultimately accept. Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations […]

John Wall is on the move. The former All-Star point guard sat out this past season with the Houston Rockets, prompting continuous reports about his eventual contract buyout and departure from Houston. Now, speculation is resurfacing that Wall may be bought out soon. The Los Angeles Clippers, who have been linked to interest in Wall […]

The Golden State Warriors enter free agency with their star-studded core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green still in-tact. However, players such as Otto Porter Jr and Kevon Looney are set to hit free agency. Looney emerged as a vital piece to the puzzle for Golden State during the postseason. As a result, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers already made a splash this offseason by trading for Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant. Now, they look ahead to retaining a couple of key free agents: Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons. As Marc Stein notes, there is expected to be no shortage of interest in the Blazers duo. However, both are […]

The Atlanta Hawks have an eventful offseason ahead of them. The franchise was seemingly ahead of its developmental curve as they burst on the scene in 2021. The Hawks embraced the villain role and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, the franchise took a step back this season by going […]

John Wall has endured an injury-plagued tenure with the Houston Rockets. After 9 seasons in Washington with the Wizards that saw him make five All-Star appearances, the veteran point guard has played just 40 total games since 2019. Wall missed all of the 2019-2020 season as well as the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he demonstrated an […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is firmly up in the air, with various rumors suggesting the point guard is seeking an exit from the Nets in order to reunite with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The latest rumor from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer suggests that Irving would be willing to opt […]

The New Orleans Pelicans showed signs of improvement after bringing CJ McCollum to town via a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. As the Pelicans’ core continues to come together, headlined by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and McCollum, the team could be active in free agency in order to get some more solid pieces in […]

The Charlotte Hornets brought back Steve Clifford for a second stint with the franchise and it did not sit well with the fanbase on social media. Some fans said “I’ve lost faith in the organization”, while others said a couple of explicit things that should not be quoted in an article. The concern from the […]

The Detroit Pistons found themselves near the bottom of the league in 2021-2022. But they have already upgraded their roster thanks to the NBA Draft. Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are projected to be stars in the league. But the Pistons are still multiple pieces away from being considered a contender. This offseason will determine […]

The Brooklyn Nets have and drama have been attached at the hip for the past three seasons. Some controversy is expected when a team’s roster boasts superstar talent like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, but as both players look to be on the way out, the drama seems to be reaching a boiling point. Reports […]

The Los Angeles Clipper will have their sights set on truly contending once again next season. The Clippers were without both of their true stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for most of this past season. George was able to make his return toward the end of the season but unfortunately missed the Clippers’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse with Kyrie Irving as he seeks a long-term extension. However, the organization isn’t willing to reward him with one because of his lack of availability across the last few seasons, which is understandable. With that in mind, Kyrie could be looking for a change of scenery this summer, […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may just have a new go-to line amidst all the Kyrie Irving drama. The Brooklyn Nets point guard answered a question that all NBA fans have had on their minds the past few weeks. When speaking with Complex News’ Pierce Simpson on the red carpet at the BET Awards on Sunday night, […]

The Phoenix Suns had an interesting season in 2021-22. On one hand, it was a massive success as they had an NBA-best 64-18 record and a dominant regular season. On the other, they were blown out by 33 points by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals on their home court. […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of their fourth NBA Finals victory over the past eight years. This is an organization that has seen much success in recent history and many expect that trend to continue next season. However, Golden State has some work to do this offseason. Although their core is remaining intact, […]

After just three seasons, the Brooklyn Nets’ superstar combo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant seems destined for a nasty breakup. Rumors have circulated for weeks about Irving’s desire to move on from Brooklyn, and how that would bring about KD’s departure as well. According to new reports, it seems as though these rumors will […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have a shot at keeping Jalen Brunson after all. This came to light after both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers seem to have dropped out of the Brunson sweepstakes. Early on, it seemed as though several other teams would try to sign Brunson, but on June 26, Marc Stein stated […]

Malik Monk signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer and played a key part for the team in 2021-22, despite their struggles. Now, the guard is a free agent but he’s hoping to return to LA. The former Kentucky standout revealed he’s willing to take less money in order […]

A lot of moving parts are in motion right now as the NBA rumor mill is heating up. All eyes are on the Brooklyn Nets as the front office might have to move on from Kyrie Irving a lot sooner than expected. The clock is ticking for him to make a decision, but rumors are […]

By most intents and purposes, the Chicago Bulls had a successful 2021-2022 NBA season. In fact, they clinched a playoff berth after a five-year drought, and they looked like an elite team for much of the first few months of the campaign. This time, however, they need to step up again as they enter the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were among the biggest surprises of the 2021-22 NBA season, as Ja Morant and company wreaked havoc on the court for the most part of the campaign. They even reached the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and who knows how far they would have gotten if Morant stayed healthy in […]

The Denver Nuggets will have increased expectations this season given the return to play for Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. The team has failed to have their best lineups on the floor with the absence of this duo, but that will change. As Denver flips the switch from a good team to a title […]