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Stephen Curry is the most beloved man in San Francisco right now. But the Golden State Warriors point guard probably had at least one fan beyond infatuated – she wanted to get close to Steph, literally. One woman who was able to get near Steph Curry during the Warriors parade tried to lay one on […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but gush at Klay Thompson’s Michael Jordan declaration for him after they won the 2022 NBA Championship. To recall after the Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, Thompson said that he’ll never play for another coach again. The sharpshooter even went as far […]

The Sacramento Kings have failed to hit their desired direction for several years now. The franchise has not had a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. Their attempts at creating a competitive core have come up short. The outlook has been grim surrounding Sacramento for years. The franchise made some notable […]

The Golden State Warriors could trade their first-round pick on Thursday, according to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated.  Fresh off a championship victory, the Warriors own the 28th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. There are numerous avenues they could take with their pick but the most likely outcome is that they trade out of […]

Mike Brown has officially taken over as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings after spending the past six seasons as assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Naturally, one of the biggest questions about his decision is: WHY? While the position is a promotion, it is definitely worth wondering why Brown would leave a […]

Fresh from winning the 2022 championship with the Golden State Warriors, Mike Brown officially takes over the Sacramento Kings with a winning mindset. He made that much clear in his introductory press conference on Tuesday, emphasizing that he came to the Kings to win and bring that culture and mentality to a team that hasn’t […]

Draft day is right around the corner with each team getting closer to making their franchise-altering decisions. The Houston Rockets have a massive decision to make as they hold the third overall pick. While they have been linked with Paolo Banchero for some time, there has been a push for other big names as well. […]

The Kyrie Irving saga continues to be written and looks to be one of the major storylines of the offseason. The seven-time all-star played in just 33 total games this season. His strong stance on the Covid-19 vaccine prevented him from playing alongside his teammates for the bulk of the year. This absence prevented Brooklyn […]

The Miami Heat have extended a qualifying offer to forward Caleb Martin, making him a restricted free agent, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Heat have extended their qualifying offer to Caleb Martin. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 21, 2022 Martin played in 60 games for the Heat this past season and had his […]

Mikal Bridges made his stance clear on the rumors that the Phoenix Suns are dangling Cam Johnson in trade talks for salary cap relief. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that the Suns are exploring various trade scenarios, including moving Johnson to get a lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft while also creating cap flexibility–which they […]

The Orlando Magic are armed with the no. 1 pick, the 32nd pick, and the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Coming off of a 60-loss season, the Magic have a chance to get a game-changing prospect, a well as a potential diamond in the rough later in the draft. At the top of […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics was the real turning point of the series. After all, it is the game when Stephen Curry unleashed his whole arsenal to help the Dubs tie things up at 2-2. Speaking on The TK Show with Tim […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and free agency is not far behind. Following the end of the 2022 NBA season, every team is going to look to improve their roster and go in whatever direction they choose, whether it’s tanking or championship contention. The LA Clippers have their eyes on an […]

The Golden State Warriors players had a lot of fun during Monday’s championship parade, and it appears that their celebrations went well into the night. It also seems like Andrew Wiggins had much more fun than his other teammates. A highly-suspicious photo of the Warriors All-Star is currently making its rounds on social media. One […]

The NBA Draft is rapidly approaching with each team making its final preparations. However, when scouring over mock drafts and examining the draft order it is clear there is something different this year. The 2022 NBA Draft has just 58 picks this year rather than the traditional 60. While it is common for draft picks […]

It’s not only Naomi Osaka who is hyped up about her partnership with LeBron James. Even the Los Angeles Lakers star couldn’t help but get excited for what the Tennis star and their new media company can accomplish. Osaka and her agent Stuart Duguid, in partnership with the Lakers forward and his SpringHill Company, launched […]

A couple of videos recently went viral wherein former NBA player Delonte West was seen panhandling and wandering in the streets of Virginia. The cameras of TMZ Sports were able to catch up with the 38-year-old, and he has now broken his silence about the aforementioned clips. When asked if he was okay, West revealed […]

Brad Stevens already has a good idea of what improvements he needs to make on the Boston Celtics roster, and it looks like he is ready to go all-out to further strengthen the team. The Celtics came two wins short from the Larry O’Brien trophy, but they have definitely proven that they are a championship-caliber […]

NBA fans witnessed an epic championship parade by the Golden State Warriors on Monday as they celebrated their fourth championship in eight years with their supporters. It was quite a sight to see, and you can’t help but say that the Dubs deserve all the glory after what was a truly impressive title run. Well, […]

In a bit of good news for the Boston Celtics after their NBA Finals heartbreak, no one in the team will need surgery, including center Robert Williams III. Team president Brad Stevens shared the update on Tuesday, noting that “those guys just need some rest.” To recall, Williams dealt with a bothersome left knee injury […]

With Kyrie Irving being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a potential reunion with former teammate LeBron James, the big question has been, what does LA need to give up in order to make this deal happen? The Lakers have few valuable assets in their possession right now. This begs the question, though, should […]

Trade season is fast approaching (if it isn’t already here) and naturally, Eric Gordon has once again popped up as a player that could be on the move. This no longer comes as a surprise considering how the Houston Rockets veteran always seems to see his name dragged into trade rumors at every given opportunity. […]

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to be one of the teams that will be busy ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. It was earlier reported that the Hornets could be looking to trade guys like Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre Jr., PJ Washington, and Mason Plumlee in order to make the necessary cap room […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and it wouldn’t be pre-draft time without trade rumors circulating the league. Of course, after falling flat in the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers are a main talking point in these conversations. One rumor focused on multiple star players being traded out of Philadelphia. Now, there’s more insight as […]

John Wall, unsurprisingly, has exercised the option on his contract for next season. Still, don’t expect his tenure with the Houston Rockets to last much longer. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Tuesday that Wall picked up the $47.4 million player option on his contract for 2022-23, hardly shocking considering that exorbitantly […]

Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to pick up his $5.25 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Lakers used their taxpayer midlevel exception on the 26-year old last summer, signing Nunn to a two-year, $10.3 million contract (he reportedly turned down more money for a chance to compete in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve after an immensely disappointing campaign that saw them miss the playoffs with a star-studded roster. Unfortunately for Russell Westbrook, one of the poster boys of the underachieving Lakers, he is part of the team’s offseason plan to improve, but not the way he would like. According to […]

No player in the NBA has burnished his reputation over the last 18 months better than Jordan Poole. And after cementing himself as a crucial cog during the Golden State Warriors’ title run, the electric guard is up for a contract extension this summer—one poised to make him the among highest-paid reserves in basketball. According […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has not only won an NBA Championship in Hollywood, but he has continued to make moves off the court as well. James’ SpringHill Company, which he owns alongside longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter, has taken off, with The Shop one of its main entertainment attractions. Now, James is making […]

After a disappointing NBA Finals performance from Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens gave the star some advice he should be glad to hear. “I just told him, ‘Go on vacation. Go get some rest,” Stevens said. This rest will be necessary following a regular season in which Tatum logged the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced their presence to the rest of the Western Conference in 2021. Memphis won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, making the postseason for the second straight year. This time, the Grizzlies advanced past the first round, losing in the Semifinals to the eventual world champion Golden […]

No one had more fun at the Golden State Warriors joyously raucous championship celebration than Klay Thompson. As he downed Hennessy from the bottle, turned Market Street into an impromptu dance floor with his best Michael Jackson impression and even bowled over one fan after tripping on his feet, it’s safe to say the years […]

The NBA offseason is here which means NBA free agency is almost set get underway. There are a number of high-profile names ready to hit the open market. The most discussed free agents are the stars such as Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton. But it is the under-the-radar free agents who can ultimately help teams […]

The New York Knicks really want Purdue standout Jaden Ivey at No. 11 in the 2022 NBA Draft. Problem is, he’s expected to go in the top five and as of right now, the Sacramento Kings are the likely landing spot at No. 4. That being said, the Knicks are doing everything imaginable to trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

Chicago Bulls fans were treated to eye-opening Rudy Gobert rumblings on Monday, with both The Action Network’s Matt Moore and Marc Stein suggesting the Bulls as the likely landing spot if the Utah Jazz trade their All-Star center. However, Stein is now throwing a bit of cold water on these rumors, saying in his latest […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

The Phoenix Suns have a huge conundrum this offseason, both literally and figuratively, in the form of Deandre Ayton. The big man has firmly sought after a max contract and the Suns aren’t exactly teeming with extra dough. Phoenix is paying Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Mikal Bridges a combined 82 million next season. Robert […]