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After winning the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors are looking to run it back. Their main core players are still on the roster but key role players like Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are going to hit NBA free agency. Looney is already drawing suitors. According to NBA reporter […]

A critical offseason is on the horizon for the Denver Nuggets. After falling in the first round of the playoffs to the now-NBA champion Golden State Warriors, the Nuggets kicked off an eventful summer ahead of Jamal Murray’s return from injury next season. Denver has taken a few steps towards competing in a fierce Western […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand something needs to change following their 2021-2022 disastrous season. But making changes after trading most of their assets away for Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis is no easy task. Nonetheless, LA will make an attempt to be active on the trade market this offseason. NBA podcaster Kevin O’Connor recently reported […]

The Golden State Warriors became the 2022 NBA Finals champions Thursday night. And, with any well-deserved championship, they partied hard…some maybe a little too hard. Just ask Leandro Barbosa, who was seen face down on the floor after celebrating his first NBA championship as a coach. Nemanja Bjelica posted the hilarious image of the Warriors […]

After winning two of the first three games of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics lost three in a row and watched the Golden State Warriors hoist the NBA championship right on their home turf. The Celtics must have wondered what went wrong in those last three losses and how they can get over […]

Stephen Curry officially cemented himself as a legend after leading the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years, beating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. He also finally captured a Finals MVP, something the guard had yet to win in his phenomenal career. Steph has been getting lots of praise from […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some major decisions to make this offseason and arguably the biggest one is giving James Harden the max or not. The Sixers guard has a player option of $47.9 million for the 2022-23 campaign and if he opts in by June 29th, The Beard will be eligible for a four-year, $233 […]

In a stacked 2022 NBA Draft, the value of lower picks are inflated. Beyond the designated top three of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero, there are plenty of high-level prospects with ceilings that will entice NBA franchises. The depth of the ’22 draft class is promising for the Sacramento Kings, who hold the […]

Russell Westbrook. That’s probably the first name you thought of when you clicked on this story. For the sake of full disclosure, Russell Westbrook will be included in this article. However, the declining point guard will also be the most difficult player to trade this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers would need to design the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo undoubtedly feels blessed to be able to play alongside his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Well, he’s set to be around for another year at the very least. The older brother of The Greek Freak has exercised his $1.88 million team option for the 2022-23 season. Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: Sources: […]

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai wants team revenue to reach $1 billion in seven seasons, and that might make Kevin Durant a happy camper. Tsai wants an NBA title, of course, but he also wants the Nets to be profitable. Tsai is hoping new Nets CEO Sam Zussman will be instrumental in hitting his audacious […]

The Boston Celtics fell short of their ultimate goal, losing to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Jayson Tatum played a huge part in their inability to get by the Dubs, struggling all series long and failing to live up to the expectations as the organization’s franchise superstar. Nevertheless, there is still […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a resurgent 2022 season. Following talk of a rebuild in December, the Celtics completely turned things around and went on to win the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum proved that they are one of the best star-studded duos in the NBA. Marcus Smart is an excellent third option. Al […]

Zaza Pachulia, Shawn Livingston, and Leandro Barbosa are Golden State Warriors’ mainstays. They may no longer be playing on the floor, but all three have won NBA titles with the team. After the Warriors won another NBA championship on Thursday, Pachulia, Livingston, and Barbosa partied with their former teammates once more. Via Bleacher Report: The […]

The Golden State Warriors proved their status as a dynasty even more by winning their fourth championship in eight years. The big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have done it again and are hungry for more. Their quest to repeat starts this upcoming Thursday at the 2022 NBA Draft. The Dubs […]

NBA team logos have little to no effect to the team’s performance. However, they do play an important role when it comes to branding and marketing purposes. But more importantly, logos give us a glimpse of a franchise’s identity, culture, and history. Like all pieces of art, none of them are built the same. Some […]

This is the story behind the high school player that was once ranked ahead of LeBron James. His name is Lenny Cooke. And yes, he was just that good. Back in the summer of 2001, we had a bubbling pool of future NBA talent all waiting for their chance of being drafted into the biggest […]

The past few NBA Draft classes have produced some of the best talents in the league today. Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson first overall, and many consider Williamson to be a generational talent that has the makings of the league’s next big superstar, despite Williamson’s recent controversy. League history is funny like […]

Those who watched The Last Dance closely can notice Michael Jordan has remained equally competitive and driven as he was in his playing days. One thing that has changed vastly is the decoloration of his sclera (the white part of the eyes) which now appears a shade of yellow. Michael Jordan Yellow Eyes Breakdown Michael […]

It’s easy to brand the Golden State Warriors as such an obvious contender to the title this year. Hindsight is 20-20 after all. But the reality is that there were a handful of voices that cast doubt on the legitimacy of their threat to take the Larry O’Brien trophy home before the 2021-22 season began. […]

The current discourse surrounding the Orlando Magic’s first pick in the 2022 NBA draft revolves around three players: Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith. The three players are the consensus top-three picks in this year’s draft. With the first overall pick, the Magic have the liberty of choosing which player they will take. However, […]

Steve Kerr just added to his trophy cabinet on Thursday night after leading the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years. It was a hard-earned championship for the entire squad, and naturally, they celebrated the night away after their title-clinching Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Right after getting […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a bit of a precarious spot in the Eastern Conference right now. The team has some intriguing talent across the board. However, compared to some of their peers in the East, they stand no chance. A near-sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round cemented this idea. The burning […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics featured a ton of action on and off the court. While the two teams duked it out on the floor, their fans went out of their way to cheer their team and boo their opponent. This involved a ton of trash talk, […]

The Golden State Warriors are officially back. Stephen Curry and Co. took home their fourth title in the last eight years on Thursday, beating the Boston Celtics in six games. After a long night of celebrating in Beantown, the Dubs traveled back to the Bay Area on Friday and upon arrival, lots of media were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be entering the new season with a clean slate. The arrival of new head coach Darvin Ham spells a new era for LeBron James and Co., which also includes a bit of an overhaul with the coaching staff. According to Lakers team insider Brad Turner of the Los Angeles […]

The Golden State Warriors are officially NBA champions for the fourth time in eight years, beating the Boston Celtics in six games on Thursday night to cap off a tremendous season. On Friday, President Joe Biden made sure to congratulate Finals MVP Steph Curry and the Warriors on their incredible accomplishment: “Congrats to the Golden […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty era is not over. This is exactly what the Dubs proved on Thursday night after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, en route to their fourth title in the past eight seasons. In his mind, Draymond Green is confident that this is far from the […]

Top 2022 NBA Draft prospect, Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren visited the Orlando Magic on Friday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. They hold the first overall pick in this year’s draft. Holmgren visits with Magic, as No. 1 pick intrigue builds (from @AP) https://t.co/BciqksIuYM — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 17, 2022 Holmgren entered […]

The Denver Nuggets had a pretty rough 2021 – 22 season in the NBA. The team once again lost in the first round of the playoffs, despite Nikola Jokic playing out of his mind. The two-time MVP quite simply ran out of steam and teammates, as more and more players succumbed to injuries as the […]

The whole world witnessed the Golden State Warriors make history on Thursday night after winning their fourth NBA championship in the past eight years. Even Atalanta Hawks star Trae Young could not help but come out with his own desperate confession after seeing Stephen Curry and Co. lift the Larry O’Brien trophy yet again. Young […]

In case you forgot, the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions and Stephen Curry is a Finals MVP for the very first time in his illustrious career. While the Dubs truly played as a team the entire postseason, Steph was undoubtedly the X-factor, especially against the Celtics. In fact, the Warriors veteran is only the […]

Does anyone here still remember when Jordan Poole was once labeled as the “worst pick in the draft“? Well, I’d like to hear from the dude that came out with this assessment now that Poole has won his first championship with the Golden State Warriors. For his part, however, Poole appears to have no ill […]

Draymond Green has been in a very jovial mood since Thursday’s Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors star is now a four-time NBA champ, and he’s had no problem screaming this out to the world. Green has been quite active on Twitter since helping the Warriors win their fourth title […]

It wasn’t too long ago when the haters were saying that Andrew Wiggins was a bust. Those days are now officially over after the All-Star forward helped the Golden State Warriors win a title on Thursday night. After erasing all doubt as to his status in the league, Wiggins had a special message for all […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green seems to believe that the Warriors’ championship dynasty has something to do with rapper Kendrick Lamar. Next album 2023 @kendricklamar 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/6fK7Kl2ENg — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) June 17, 2022 The Dubs won their fourth championship in eight years against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The win solidifies the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks disappointingly bowed out in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, but a big reason for that was the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s right-hand man, Khris Middleton. The veteran suffered an MCL sprain in the first round and was ultimately sidelined for the rest of the playoffs, leaving the Bucks relatively […]

A new video of former NBA player Delonte West is making its rounds all over the internet. Days after a clip of the troubled 38-year-old panhandling in Virginia surfaced, a new clip has now come out that sheds more light on West’s current situation. A minute-and-a-half clip of West wandering outside a 7-Eleven store in […]

One of the best series we all witnessed in this year’s playoffs went down in the second round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. After a hard-fought seven-game war, it was the Mavs who prevailed, en route to booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. As it […]