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The Sacramento Kings are at the center of all the action in the 2022 NBA Draft. A number of teams behind the Kings are reportedly calling in an attempt to trade up, including the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards, among others, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony also […]

The Golden State Warriors retained a key piece to their championship puzzle with the return of assistant coach Kenny Atkinson after he reneged on a move to become the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. That led to some speculation that perhaps he stuck around in Golden State in a forward-thinking move as Steve Kerr’s […]

The Boston Celtics battled their way to the 2022 NBA Finals, only to fall two games shy of the title. They lost Game 6 to the Golden State Warriors. As a result, the Dubs celebrated with a parade in San Francisco, and the Celtics addressed the loss with the media. President of Basketball Operations Brad […]

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to be active this summer, with numerous decisions to make ahead of Free Agency. Miles Bridges is looking for a max deal, but there is some doubt that the Hornets will actually put that type of extension on the table. Nevertheless, he is an RFA, which means the organization can […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

Miles Bridges was among the best combo-forwards of the NBA this past season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the Charlotte Hornets are ready to go all-in on him. The 24-year-old is coming off his best season yet, and he will be a restricted free agent this offseason. He averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 […]

Tuesday brought some very sad news across the basketball world. Former Purdue Boilermakers star and Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan has passed away at just 25 years old. The school broke the news via Twitter: 💔 Devastated. Our thoughts and prayers to Caleb Swanigan’s family and friends. The world lost a gentle soul last […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is now just two days away and there is still some debate as to who could go number one overall to the Orlando Magic. Jabari Smith of Auburn looks like the best bet as of right now, but Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are also in the mix. However, it appears […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving are evidently reaching a breaking point in their relationship. The organization is looking to sign him to a shorter-term deal this summer considering his lack of availability over the last couple of seasons, while Irving himself is hoping for a lucrative multi-year deal. But as Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

If the New York Knicks are willing to trade up in the 2022 NBA Draft, a gem of a player could be waiting for them. That player is Jaden Ivey. Ivey, a stud combo-guard from Purdue, is almost everyone’s pick to go fourth overall in the Draft. The only problem is the team that currently […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are seemingly going through a messy divorce for the public to see. Could Irving’s next fling be with the next door neighbor – the New York Knicks? Irving has a player option going into the offseason and can press the eject button if nothing in the form of an […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already being deemed as an early favorite to win the 2023 NBA title with the return of Kawhi Leonard. However, they will have to try and retain a key rotational piece this summer. Forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $3.3 million player option and will test free agency but as […]

The LA Clippers are in prime position to contend for the 2023 NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both healthy, the team is expected to make a deep playoff run, with many betting on them to win the whole thing. How much further could this team go if they were to somehow acquire […]

The Kyrie Irving “impasse” is in full effect between the mercurial point guard and the Brooklyn Nets about what their plans are for his future. Irving is seeking a massive contract extension given that the point guard has one year left on his deal, a player option. But the reports indicate that the Nets are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers should not risk trading Anthony Davis for Kyrie Irving. It’s just not worth it, at least according to basketball ‘genius’ Skip Bayless. Remember that late last year, many were convinced the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets would face each other in the 2022 NBA Finals. That was not a shocker then, […]

The Miami Heat suffered a devastating game seven loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. They were one Jimmy Butler three away from matching up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Miami has a great roster, but a few moves could help them get to the Finals. The Heat […]

The 2021-22 season may be over, but fans won’t have to wait for long to watch more basketball action with the NBA Summer League 2022 coming real soon. All 30 NBA teams will participate in what is officially called the NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022, bringing a total of 75 games in a span of […]

It’s no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers will be busy in the offseason as they look to build their roster around superstar point guard Damian Lillard. Portland has already been linked to a number of big names around the league, and right now, they appear to be interested in joining the race for a […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Patrick Beverley was firing shots at his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them during the play-in game this past season. Despite his slander, however, it appears that the Clippers still want Beverley back in LA. Beverley jumped on the comments section of Paul […]

PJ Tucker decided to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving the South Beach franchise. By declining his $7.4 million option for the 2022-23 season, Tucker enters free agency and can negotiate a new deal–whether he’s seeking a pay raise, a longer deal for more assurance or […]

Steve Kerr’s trophy cabinet is jam-packed. He won five championships as a player, and he’s now just lifted his fourth title as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. That’s now a total of nine rings for the 56-year-old, but if you ask him, coach Kerr is adamant that he’s far from done. During […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to sign a supermax contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, and based on the latest remarks of new team president Tim Connelly, they have every intention of keeping him for a long time. Speaking with the Star Tribune, Connelly–who joined the Timberwolves from the Denver Nuggets this offseason–shared his […]

After several seasons, the Golden State Warriors have made it back to the top of the mountain by vanquishing the Boston Celtics to win this year’s NBA Finals. And while much of the attention has been placed on Stephen Curry winning his first Finals MVP, Andrew Wiggins has earned everyone’s respect by changing the narrative […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant had a bit of a colorful back-and-forth with Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors recently. It ended with Morant warning Green about the Grizzlies potentially heading to Golden State for a Christmas Day matchup between these two teams. Naturally, Jaren Jackson Jr. just had to chime in. Jackson backed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors may have a budding rivalry, but that didn’t stop Jaren Jackson Jr. from showing love to Jordan Poole. JJJ has been on the headlines as of late after Klay Thompson fired back at him for his antics during their meeting in the second round of the playoffs. Following […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who was the star of the show during the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade on Monday. His daughter, Riley Curry, has also amassed quite a fanbase through the years, and apparently, one of her supporters decided to profess his love for her during Monday’s festivities. A random kid decided to […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is so brutal he doesn’t want the Boston Celtics to wake up from the nightmare they are currently in. As the Warriors celebrated their championship with a parade on Monday, Curry couldn’t stop doing his “night night” celebration to remind Boston fans that he dealt the knockout blow in […]

While watching the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade, Klay Thompson’s dad–two-time NBA title winner Mychal Thompson–couldn’t stop himself from mocking the Minnesota Timberwolves and reminding them what roster they could have. Mychal took to Twitter to joke that the Warriors should give the Timberwolves a ring for their massive role in helping them win four […]

Charles Barkley made a guest appearance in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fresh off of the NBA Finals coverage, Sir Charles decided to take a blatant shot at Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum as the Hall of Famer provided his […]

After finally winning his first-ever Finals MVP trophy this season, you could say that Stephen Curry has now done it all in the NBA. As it turns out, however, the Golden State Warriors superstar believes that there’s still one thing missing from his trophy cabinet. Speaking to the crowd during the Warriors’ championship parade on […]

Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but laugh at the news that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are at an “impasse” over their contract negotiations. Clearly Irving wanted a long-term deal with the Nets, but the team seems unwilling to commit to him after the 2021-22 disaster that saw the veteran guard sit out majority […]

Stephen Curry was all smiles throughout the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade on Monday. It was a joyous celebration and the greatest shooter of all time made sure to bask in all the glory of their latest title conquest. This is now the fourth time the Warriors have taken the streets of San Francisco to […]

A few months ago, Steve Kerr made a commitment that he would do the Ted Lasso dance if the Golden State Warriors won the title this season. Well, the Dubs did just that, and the team from NBC Sports just had to hold coach Kerr to his promise during Monday’s championship parade. Before anything else, […]

A 17-year-old boy named Ethan Liming was recently beaten to death near Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ I Promise school in Akron, Ohio. The teenager was involved in a fight with another group of boys and sadly, he sustained fatal injuries. The recording of the 911 call that was made during the incident has […]

A year after winning their first NBA Championship in 50 seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks fell well short of their quest to repeat. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and his supporting cast provided plenty of highlight-reel plays, their focus has now turned to the 2022 NBA offseason, one that will likely see a good amount of roster turnover. […]

As expected, the Miami Heat have been keeping busy in the offseason. Their 2021-22 campaign ultimately ended in disappointment and, right now, the team is doing everything in their power to come back and have another run next season. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, Orlando Magic restricted free agent Mo Bamba could be of some […]

It was a very long day for Klay Thompson as he soaked up the festivities of Monday’s championship parade. From knocking over a fan to nearly losing one of his championship rings, it’s safe to say that it was an eventful day for the Golden State Warriors superstar. After an exhausting series of events, Thompson […]

New Orleans Saints star Tyrann Mathieu couldn’t help but appreciate Draymond Green and his importance to the Golden State Warriors. During the Warriors’ championship parade on Monday, Green took the stage to reflect on their individual journey to becoming champions again. The Warriors vet also highlighted how important it is for the likes of him, […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]