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Lady luck didn’t smile on the Detroit Pistons during the NBA Draft lottery, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get a home run prospect with their number five overall pick. The 2022 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one with some serious potential up and down the lottery. Shaedon Sharpe is one of the […]

LeBron James may have yet to commit to the Los Angeles Lakers beyond the 2022-23 season, but it is quite clear he is as motivated as ever. Amid reports that the Lakers are unlikely to get a commitment from him ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and free agency, James took to his Instagram stories […]

There are few players like Klay Thompson. While the rest of the league is concerned with which car they’re going to be popping in with for the big game, the Golden State Warriors star would much prefer to arrive in his trusty bike. It’s become Thompson’s trademark and apparently, it has a lot to do […]

The Philadelphia 76ers failed to live up to their title aspirations in the NBA Playoffs, bowing out in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. In the process, they lost two-way wing Danny Green to a torn ACL and LCL, which is expected to keep him out for the foreseeable future. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, […]

The NBA Offseason is one of, if not the most drama-filled time of year for the league. Super teams, falling outs and moving stars are typical of an NBA summer. This year’s drama has moved quickly, but the next epicenter of news may be on the rise: the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner. Per NBA […]

This NBA offseason is a huge one for the Washington Wizards. Star guard Bradley Beal, who has emerged as an All-Star caliber player in Washington, has an uncertain future. Beal has a player option on his contract. If he opts in, he’s eligible for a new contract that could pay him as much as $250 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a phenomenal 2021-22 season, claiming the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after posting an improbable 56-26 record. After turning heads last year, the Grizzlies are hoping to run it back next year and improve upon the terrific campaign. In doing so, the Grizzlies have rewarded head coach Taylor Jenkins […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have one of the most exciting young cores in the NBA. They are coming off an impressive season which included them making the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season. The growth of Brandon Ingram helped elevate the team and they even won two games over the top-seeded Phoenix […]

Four-time NBA Champion and bona fide San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker played alongside the two opposing head coaches in this year’s NBA Finals — Boston Celtics boss Ime Udoka and Golden State Warriors HC Steve Kerr. As both teams enter a pivotal Game 5, Parker is happy for both of his former teammates, but […]

The Detroit Pistons currently hold the No. 5 overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. They are coming off a 23-59 season which was the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference. There were still plenty of positives to build off when looking at the young roster. Cade Cunningham had a productive rookie season in […]

Monday, the Denver Nuggets traded forward JaMychal Green to the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Woj. Green, paired with a 2027 first round pick, will head to OKC in exchange for the 30th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft plus two future second-rounders. Denver now has two first round picks in this year’s NBA draft and […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is currently playing out of his mind in the NBA Finals as he has his team tied 2-2 with the Boston Celtics heading into Game 5 on Monday night. A lot of people don’t consider him a top-10 player of all-time, but if you’re asking Shaquille O’Neal, he believes […]

New York has had it rough over the past few offseasons. It seems like every year, the Knicks have a new master plan to become a title contender, only for those ambitions to wash away due to factors beyond control. The latest saga of this story involved Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who averaged […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently in the midst of chasing an NBA title, but they’ve received some very promising news on big man James Wiseman. The former Memphis standout hasn’t played all season due to a meniscus injury and although there was some hope he’d return at some point, it never happened. However, after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a peculiar situation in the NBA offseason. After struggling throughout the regular season, the organization is doing everything possible to get back into playoff contention. However, the franchise is essentially at a standstill with LeBron James, which impacts Russell Westbrook’s future with the club. According to Bleacher […]

The Sacramento Kings are clearly trying to shift the franchise narrative. The Kings made some noise last year in a perceived “win-now” move which shipped off Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis. The three-time All-Star played just 15 games with the Kings this season and the focus has shifted to […]

The Sacramento Kings will be looking to add an impact piece at No. 4 overall in this month’s 2022 NBA Draft. While there are several players on their radar including Jaden Ivey, Shaedon Sharpe, and AJ Griffin, there is one talent in particular who could be the picture-perfect fit for a Kings team looking to […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a lot of momentum, much of which is thanks to the offensive stylings of superstar guard Stephen Curry. One of Curry’s former championship teammates views the three-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player from quite an interesting light. Hopping […]

Kyrie Irving is a staple of NBA culture. On the court, his mind-bending handles and scoring ability making him a star for the Brooklyn Nets. Off the court, he continues to question reality and share his feelings on the world, making him one of the league’s most controversial figures. Irving continues to uphold this reputation. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have already been linked to every major name who could be changing teams this summer. Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal could be the star Portland so desperately wants to pair with Damian Lillard. Jerami Grant and OG Anunoby are the versatile three-and-D forwards who’d give the Blazers some much-needed point-of-attack defense. […]

The Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors will meet in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Francisco on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds coverage with a Celtics-Warriors Game 5 prediction and pick.   The Warriors defeated the Celtics 107-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden in Boston. It was […]

The Boston Celtics face off against the Golden State Warriors in a series-defining Game 5 matchup on Monday night. These two teams have gone back and forth so far as the series is currently tied at 2-2. Although there is a ton of pressure heading into this contest, Boston’s star small forward, Jayson Tatum, doesn’t […]

As Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors prepared for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, a lot of the talk at Sunday’s practice was about Klay Thompson, and the ACL injury suffered three years ago. Monday, June 13th, is not only the date of Game 5, but apparently also makes […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have turned this best-of-seven NBA Finals into a best-of-three. With the series tied with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, both teams will have a chance to take a commanding 3-2 series lead on Monday night. In Game 4, Stephen Curry arguably had his legacy-defining performance, dropping an […]

The Indiana Pacers have a rather strange off-season ahead of them in 2022. On paper, the team definitely has some intriguing pieces that can make a serious push for the playoffs. However… this team also doesn’t have a high ceiling barring major improvements from their players. For short, the Pacers are in the dreaded NBA […]

Kevin Durant may not be playing in the postseason any longer, but that doesn’t mean that the Brooklyn Nets forward isn’t trying to dunk on people anymore – at least on social media. One fan recently invoked the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in an argument against KD. According to the fan, […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal took a page out of Kevin Durant’s book on Sunday night as Shaq went all-in on a random Twitter user over an audacious Kobe Bryant claim. O’Neal did not appreciate how the Twitter user claimed that he would not have won any of his championship rings in LA without […]

Andrew Wiggins has been a revelation for the Golden State Warriors this season. Long considered a bust by the media, the former Timberwolves first overall pick has played a crucial part for the Dubs in the playoffs. His defense and rebounding has been invaluable, and the scoring from him is an added bonus. Wiggins’ tenacious […]

Back in 2014, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Andrew Wiggins as the first overall pick in the draft. Wiggins, who now plies his trade with the Golden State Warriors, never got a chance to suit up for the Cavs, though. Not long after Cleveland picked a 19-year-old Wiggins in the 2014 NBA Draft, LeBron James decided […]

If the current 2022 playoffs trend continues, the Boston Celtics are on the path to winning the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Apparently, both the Celtics and Warriors have not lost back-to-back games this postseason. And so if Golden State is unable to break that pattern, they are in trouble. Boston is 7-0 […]

Larry Bird is not just one of the most legendary players in Boston Celtics history. This man has gone down in the history of the sport as one of the greatest to have ever picked up a basketball. It wasn’t all about just skill for Bird, though. Just ask Gary Payton. Payton himself was known […]

When the trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball-centric movie Hustle came out, many fans were skeptical. Sports movies tended to be more hit-and-miss, especially when you get basketball players involved. Oftentimes, it can feel a little cringey, or it’s just not enjoyable at all. After Hustle premiered on Netflix, NBA and non-NBA fans agreed on one […]

It looks like NBA legend Isiah Thomas fell in love with Stephen Curry even more after witnessing the Golden State Warriors star explode against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Curry banked 43 points on Friday night, going 14-of-26 from the field–including 7-of-14 from the 3-point line. Thomas, for his part, […]

The Boston Celtics lost a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors. Former rival and Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson claims he knows why. According to Magic, the Celtics tried to outshoot their opponent that features the greatest shooter of all time. The Celtics must have thought they were a […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just got his name dragged into a random Twitter conversation — an occurrence that happens approximately 326 times every single day. Unsurprisingly, though, the former league MVP decided to engage. Again. It seems like Durant was feeling a bit bored on Sunday night, so at that point, the Nets star […]

It’s no secret that Draymond Green has not been his usual self for the Golden State Warriors throughout the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The former Defensive Player of the Year has played miserably for the most part, and it’s no surprise that he’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism […]

The NBA Finals have been incredibly fascinating this year, with the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics going back and forth. The teams have alternated wins thus far, leaving the series tied 2-2 heading to Golden State for the crucial Game 5 Monday night. Typically, that would mean that the NBA Finals MVP award is […]

Draymond Green may have struggled offensively once again in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, but for NBA legend Isiah Thomas, the Golden State Warriors vet played his role to perfection to help Stephen Curry. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Thomas shared his view on how impactful Green was on Friday night. Beyond his nine […]

Marcus Smart winning this season’s Defensive Player of the Year title is no fluke. The Boston Celtics star is, without a doubt, one of the top defenders in the NBA today. He worked extremely hard to get to where he is right now, and he has some advice for anyone who wants to take on […]