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The Charlotte Hornets missed the postseason for the sixth straight season and need a good offseason after getting blown out in the play-in tournament for a second year in a row. 2022 NBA free agency is coming up this week, and the Hornets are in position to make some important moves. The Hornets fired head […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have been a match made in heaven thus far. The Celtics took a chance on Brown, selecting him third overall out of UC-Berkeley in 2016. Since then, Brown’s potential has been realized, earning All-Rookie and All-Star team selections and averaging 20+ points per game each of the last three […]

2022 NBA free agency is approaching quickly. For the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s time to put up or shut up. The Sixers are in need of more support around Joel Embiid and have to pull out all the stops they can to put a worthy team around him. While going for someone like Zach LaVine is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be heading into 2022-2023 looking to turn the tables after missing out on the playoffs altogether last season, They’ve already been linked to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who could potentially want out due to the lack of a long-term contract extension and Matt Barnes believes Kyrie would be the […]

Fresh off a surprise run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks already have a lot going for them. Surrounding Luka Doncic with more quality talent during the NBA offseason will be key for Dallas. In the hopes of building on this year’s success and capturing championship gold next season, the Mavs will […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely close to adding another NBA Finals victory to their storied franchise this past season. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, the 2021-2022 NBA campaign was an overall success for Boston. They labored through the first portion of the season and rumors began swirling about a potential rebuild. However, Jayson […]

Free agency is set to open up soon but NBA trade rumors are dominating the news cycle right now. The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have both been rumored to possibly trade Dejounte Murray and John Collins and it sounds like those talks are continuing to ramp up. If that’s the case, we may […]

After a disappointing first-round exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, it’s quite apparent that the Atlanta Hawks need to shake things up. Aiming to do all they can to get more help for franchise superstar Trae Young, the Hawks will definitely have their work cut out for them, especially if they want to keep pace […]

Say what you want about Draymond Green, but the man stays consistent to his brand. The Golden State Warriors forward was his ever-vocal self in the latest episode of his podcast. There he criticized media members, both players and non-players alike. The Warriors star particularly singled out Skip Bayless and how he disparages LeBron James to […]

The Golden State Warriors seem set for the next couple of seasons. With Stephen Curry leading a roster filled with established veterans and promising youth, the Dubs are sitting pretty with a recent title already in their trophy case. But that doesn’t mean that the Warriors front office is resting on its laurels. They’re still […]

During the 2021-22 season, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got off to a slow start and was largely criticized for being out of shape when he headed to camp. This time around, the Slovenian sensation is certainly not letting that happen again. Doncic went viral over the weekend after photos of his rather slim physique […]

Collin Sexton’s 2021 – 22 campaign is a bit confusing for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. On one hand, the shooting guard performed excellently when he was healthy towards the start of the season. However… the Cavs continued to be good even after Sexton went down with a season-ending injury. It calls into question just how important […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson has turned himself into a fan favorite in Golden State. The Warriors forward has been a key role player for the Dubs in the past two seasons, bringing energy and effort off the bench. That’s why it’s extremely gratifying to see him rewarded with a championship ring after three years in the Warriors […]

Michael Jordan never forgets his beef with other teams. The Charlotte Hornets owner became famous for the “I took it personally” meme, but there’s a reason that quote exists in the first place. When you’re as competitive as MJ, you do everything you can to keep yourself motivated and to beat your opponents. It does […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant just loves to hoop, though he probably made everyone wish once again that he’d join the dunk contest with his latest venture outside the NBA hardcourt. Recently Morant was spotted stopping by a high school in Alabama to play basketball with the kids in the facility. Of course the Grizzlies […]

It didn’t take long for Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless to respond to Kevin Durant after the Brooklyn Nets star mocked their reconciliation. To recall, both veteran commentators had a little beef recently over some controversial claims regarding their time together at ESPN. Stephen A. basically said Skip begged him to permanently join “First […]

The Boston Celtics came up just short of winning an NBA title last season. Could a move to pair Jayson Tatum with Kevin Durant be considered should he force his way out of the Brooklyn Nets? That’s at least what Celtics cult hero Brian Scalabrine thinks could go down. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM […]

As more and more athletes imitate Stephen Curry’s “Night Night” celebration, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant couldn’t help but comment about it and the influence of the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter. Several athletes across various sports and leagues have whipped out the “Night Night” gesture that Curry popularized during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. With the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers just ended a disappointing season. The 2021-22 season for the Clippers was mostly marred by injuries, but it is still one year of the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard duo wasted. Their championship window is shrinking and due to assets that they lost, mostly through the George trade, the Clippers need to think […]

It’s become clear over the last few years that Russell Westbrook does not like Skip Bayless. The Los Angeles Lakers star has sounded off against his critics time and time again, including Bayless. On Friday, Westbrook snapped at Bayless on Twitter after the latter used the “forbidden nickname” of Russ. Yoooo… watch your mouth. Don’t […]

Draymond Green is not one to shy away from talking his mind. The Golden State Warriors veteran has almost no filter when it comes to broadcasting his thoughts. So when Green was asked about the possibility of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving joining for with the Los Angeles Lakers, everyone knew an epic soundbite was […]

The New York Knicks are already the biggest threats to the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to keep Jalen Brunson, and by the looks of it, the ‘Bockers have a high chance to land the rising star guard. Aside from the fact that the Knicks just hired Brunson’s dad as an assistant coach, the Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has some high praises for Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, who went no. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. After helping Slovenia beat Italy in their exhibition game on Saturday, the Mavs playmaker spoke about Banchero and shared his belief that the youngster will thrive in the NBA. “I […]

Draymond Green has been into four championship parades before with the Golden State Warriors, but for him, nothing tops their latest one in San Francisco. In the latest episode of his podcast, Green got real on what made their 2022 parade so different from the others. For him, the fact that Stephen Curry and Klay […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was so ecstatic after winning his fourth championship, so much so that he even had a phone call with LeBron James to get a hold of his emotions. In the latest episode of his podcast, Green detailed how massive the difference is between winning their third and fourth rings. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo shared the ultimate praise for the Golden State Warriors after Stephen Curry and co. won their fourth ring in eight years. While Giannis admitted he didn’t watch the NBA Finals after suffering an early playoff exit, failing to defend their 2021 title, he tipped his hat to the Warriors and […]

The Chicago Bulls finally returned to the playoffs this past season after a four-year absence. While the Bulls got smoked by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, it was still a good season for them. As they prepare for a summer where the biggest story will be Zach LaVine and his new contract, the Bulls […]

The 2022 NBA free agency is just around the corner and the rumor mill is in full swing. All eyes are on PJ Tucker right now, as he’s been a consistent rotational player throughout his career. He aims to possibly enter free agency, as it sounds like the Miami Heat are about to lose him […]

After not playing in a single game over the 2021-2022 NBA season, Houston Rockets guard John Wall could possibly soon find a new home in the league. Wall is reportedly under contract with the Rockets for another year, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania recently noted that the veteran guard opted into his $47.4 million player […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a turbulent season and they will have a turbulent summer. Nothing is known about their roster yet, as contract negotiations with Kyrie Irving have hit a significant snag. Of course, his future is heavily linked to Kevin Durant’s, so if he is gone, Durant could be on his way out as […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a banner 2021-22. In Luka Doncic’s fourth season and with a roster that could have been assembled much better, the Mavs made the Western Conference Finals. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, winning two playoff rounds marks a significant accomplishment for Dallas. But the Mavericks are still a long way […]

With the draft completed, teams across the league are now preparing for the 2022 NBA free agency. We’ll see plenty of stars change up organizations as some of the top talents will receive a massive payday. All eyes have been on the Washington Wizards though, as the future of the franchise hangs in the balance […]

The Golden State Warriors won the 2022 NBA title. After two years outside contention, the Warriors came back in a brilliant way. It was a truly triumphant return for Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry won his first Finals MVP and while Andrew Wiggins found a role that really suits him on an NBA team. All of […]

Kyrie Irving has been the name most uttered throughout the early stretch of the offseason. His potential exit from the Brooklyn Nets has been the headline with NBA free agency right around the corner. But a quick look at Kyrie’s Twitter account makes it seem like his next destination is the furthest thing from his […]

Let’s get one thing straight. Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. He could retire at this very moment, or heck even three years ago and he’d still end up being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. While he owns one of the most decorated resumes of any […]

For a franchise that recently made the playoffs 22 seasons in a row, this three-year absence must hurt the San Antonio Spurs. They are still led by Gregg Popovich from the bench, but it is clear that the title-contending is a thing of the past for these Spurs. Thus, San Antonio should really turn around […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had their breakout campaign in the 2021-22 NBA season. While the Grizzlies did make the playoffs in 2020-21 as well, this past season’s tally of 56 wins is the biggest one for the franchise since the 2012-13 season, which is also tied for most in their history. Despite their second-round exit, it […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero may have just inadvertently made a few enemies both in the NBA and in the rap world. In a rapid-fire interview with Complex Sports, covering a variety of questions on rap music and the NBA, Banchero gave Kanye West the boot when asked who had to go out of Kanye, […]

The biggest shocker of the night during the 2022 NBA Draft was hearing Paolo Banchero’s name called as the first overall pick to the Orlando Magic. The buzz surrounding the Magic’s top selection had been primarily centered on Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., with Banchero slated by many to go third overall to the Houston Rockets. […]