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The Charlotte Hornets trade for the Montrezl Harrell at the deadline looked like it was exactly what they needed. The Hornets snapped a six game losing streak by claiming their 15th straight victory over the Detroit Pistons 141-119. Harrell came in and had an impact as soon as he checked into the game. He entered […]

After making a few roster altering moves ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks could continue to make moves by staying active in the buyout market. With the departure of Donte DiVincenzo and Pat Connaughton recently suffering a fractured finger in his right hand, the Bucks may be looking to add some […]

With the Sacramento Kings having not made the NBA Playoffs since 2006, the front office performed a win-now move in acquiring two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, and Justin Holiday in exchange for sophomore stud Tyrese Haliburton, prolific shooter Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson. This was a massive surprise from the Sacramento side because Haliburton […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers are approaching 60 games played already on their campaign, the problems have been the same ever since the start of the season. The most-talked about franchise in the association has been the main topic of all the scrutiny ranging from the acquisition of Russell Westbrook or the subpar coaching performance […]

After a rather uneventful stint with the Washington Wizards, Montrezl Harrell was involved in a trade that sent him to the Charlotte Hornets. The team needed some depth in the big man positions, and Harrell seemed like the guy for them. In his first game there, the ex-Wizards big man proved his worth. Coming off […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a pleasant surprise this season. Despite expectations for them, this young team has bucked it all. All-Star level performances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards have them fighting for the playoffs. It’s clear that something’s different from this team from past iterations. After a humiliating defeat to the Chicago Bulls, […]

The Boston sports community has always been pretty appreciative of their players. Derrick White, a new acquisition of the Celtics during the trade deadline, got to experience that first-hand. The ex-Spurs guard got a warm round of applause during his debut game against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, White talked about said warm welcome, […]

When the Chicago Bulls acquired DeMar DeRozan in the off-season, they were expecting to see an All-Star production out of him. However, fans were pleasantly surprised when the ex-Raptors and Spurs swingman put together his best season as a pro, and an MVP-level season out of him. DeRozan’s absurd 2021 – 22 campaign continued with […]

It’s no secret that the city of Philadelphia doesn’t like Ben Simmons. Ever since the Australian guard/forward requested a trade from the 76ers, his reputation has tanked greatly within the city. Many fans likely celebrated when he was finally dealt at the deadline to the Brooklyn Nets. Amongst those who had some fun with the […]

Joel Embiid is a masterful troll. The Philadelphia 76ers star has made a habit of trolling and poking a little fun at his co-NBA stars. So when it was announced that Ben Simmons has finally been traded to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden, Embiid’s reaction tweet got more than a few laughs out of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were finally able to end the Ben Simmons saga on Thursday as they pulled off a blockbuster with the Brooklyn Nets by acquiring superstar James Harden. Now, Joel Embiid has a new running mate who can hopefully propel the Sixers to title contenders. Following the trade, Embiid got brutally honest on how […]

The NBA’s annual trade deadline did not disappoint this season. One of the biggest bombshells dropped on Thursday night was the Philadelphia 76ers executing a trade for disgruntled Brooklyn Nets star James Harden. The Harden-Ben Simmons swap was the talk of the town for the entire day, and became the subject of many discussions. After […]

The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to make any moves to strengthen their roster. While that’s undoubtedly left many fans of the team disappointed as they currently sit below .500, head coach Frank Vogel remains optimistic that LA has the perfect core to turn things around. […]

Dejounte Murray has ascended into greatness. The San Antonio Spurs guard has always flashed the potential to be a star in the NBA, but inconsistency has held him back. This season, though, Murray has been electric all throughout the season, being the lone bright spot on a struggling team. The Spurs’ All-Star guard put on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ saga with disgruntled guard Ben Simmons came to a fitting end with a blockbuster trade involving James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets. The city of Philadelphia seemingly can’t be any happier, as they are finally free of Simmons’ drama. There are likely some Sixers players who also feel that way. Following Philadelphia’s […]

LaMelo Ball had himself a game for the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night as he led his team to an easy 141-119 win over the Detroit Pistons. The reigning Rookie of the Year stuffed the stat sheet yet again and this time around, he propelled himself to LeBron James and Luka Doncic territory. After dropping […]

Freshly acquired Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden did not make his home debut in Philadelphia on Friday night. That said, his mere presence could be felt, and the Sixers faithful were sure to show their support for their new superstar. 76ers showed this Harden vid on the jumbotron and Philly fans were loving it 🔥 […]

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most shocking moves during the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. The team traded away Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie. It’s a move that left many fans confused, to say the least. Speaking to reporters after that trade, Mavs head coach […]

After five years with the Indiana Pacers, Domantas Sabonis officially marked the end of his time with the franchise on Tuesday after he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. The two-time All-Star clearly has a lot of fond memories with the team and he made sure to send out a heartfelt farewell letter to the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing their first game since the James Harden blockbuster trade. Sixers star Joel Embiid was apparently motivated after the trade, as he made franchise history with an epic first quarter effort against the Thunder, as reported by the NBA on ESPN. .@JoelEmbiid's first quarter 🤯 (via @ESPNStatsInfo) pic.twitter.com/nsbQ0YK2xn — NBA on […]

The City of Philadelphia is rejoicing after Thursday’s frenetic trade deadline. Not only did they get rid of a nasty thorn that has been on their side for several months in Ben Simmons, but perhaps more importantly, the Sixers have just significantly improved their title credentials with the addition of former league MVP James Harden. […]

Former Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum was surprisingly dealt to the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the trade deadline. There were rumors about McCollum possibly being the subject of trade talks around the league, though it was still an unexpected sight to see the longtime Blazers guard heading out the door. In a piece […]

LeBron James has never had a shortage of critics throughout his career. Right now, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is facing the wrath of a high-profile Republican author, commentator, and activist in Candace Owens. In a recent interview on the Full Send podcast, Owens, who is also known to be a devoted Donald Trump supporter, went […]

Despite having two days off, the Los Angeles Lakers are a bit banged up heading into their showdown against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Saturday. LeBron James will be listed as questionable with knee soreness/effusion (swelling). He has played three straight games since returning from a five-game absence. He said his […]

Russell Westbrook is still a member of the Los Angeles Lakers — and he’s still throwing shade at Frank Vogel. Vogel sat Westbrook in overtime of the Lakers’ win vs. the New York Knicks on Saturday. He said all the right things about winning being the most important thing and wanting to keep the focus […]

The Utah Jazz made a couple of moves leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline, but none of them were of the blockbuster category. As it turns out, however, there appears to be some tension brewing within the locker room stemming from what was a relatively eventful trade deadline for the squad. In a recent episode […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers declined to make any moves at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka took questions from reporters on a conference call. While generally explaining that there was no offer that both satisfied the franchise’s short and long-term goals, he was […]

The NBA landscape changed greatly Thursday in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline. After falling short in talks last season, Daryl Morey finally got the reunion with James Harden he has long desired. The 76ers and Brooklyn Nets agreed to terms on a deal centered around a swap of Ben Simmons and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ trade with the Brooklyn Nets was arguably the biggest trade ahead of the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. The Nets got Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round picks in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. The headliners for this trade are Simmons and Harden. Simmons hasn’t played for the […]

The Orlando Magic will face the Utah Jazz on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Jazz prediction and pick. These two teams have had completely opposite seasons. The Magic are one of, if not the, worst team in the entire NBA. They’ve won a grand total of 13 […]

Details have now emerged surrounding the blockbuster deal of the recently concluded trade deadline. The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers have now reshaped the landscape of the entire league after agreeing to a deal centered around James Harden and Ben Simmons. In a joint report by Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, it is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets transaction was one of the biggest trades on Thursday. The deal was finalized and publicized less than two hours before the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. Philadelphia acquired James Harden and Paul Millsap in exchange for Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond, Seth Curry, and two first-round draft picks. Sixers fans have […]

If the blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia Sixers involving James Harden and Ben Simmons felt like it was inevitable, it’s because in some ways, it was. Harden clearly was at a point where he no longer wanted to suit up for the Nets but what if that wasn’t just a recent development. NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a splashy move ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline by sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. After the trade deadline, everybody turns their attention to the buyout market, where the Mavs have already been rumored to be the favorite for a key veteran. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history. The Nets shipped superstar James Harden to Philly for embattled star forward Ben Simmons. But well before the deal was finalized, Rich Paul reportedly had pitched the idea of that trade to Kevin Durant. The meeting between Durant, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been involved in the two biggest mid-season trades of the previous two seasons. After acquiring James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets last season, they traded him away to the Philadelphia 76ers to get Ben Simmons. The Sixers added two other players and two draft picks to land Harden and Paul Millsap, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Bulls prediction and pick. This game has the potential to be the most entertaining matchup of the night. The Timberwolves are one of the hottest teams in the league, as they’ve won […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were totally unsuccessful in bringing in some fresh faces prior to Thursday’s frenetic trade deadline. All hope is not lost for LA, though, with the buyout market still presenting an opportunity for them to add one or two new players to bolster their squad. According to Jova Buha of The Athletic, […]

The blockbuster trade was made official during the Brooklyn Nets’ 1oth consecutive loss on Thursday, just a few hours after the 2022 NBA trade deadline passed. James Harden and Paul Millsap are now Sixers, while Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond are Nets. Brooklyn also gets a couple valuable draft picks to work with […]