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Though the Miami Heat traded for Norman Powell on Monday morning, the team is currently going through their NBA Summer League program. Two players featured on the team are the Heat’s first-round pick Kasparas Jakucionis and the 15th overall pick from the year prior Kel’el Ware. As each is getting work in to prepare for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were aggressive in their pursuit of Kevin Durant, but the Phoenix Suns instead traded Durant to the Houston Rockets in a never-before-seen seven-team trade. The Timberwolves, who have lost in the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two seasons, are clearly looking for a superstar who can get them over […]

It has been a busy offseason in the NBA. The 2025 NBA Draft was vastly improved in comparison to last year’s class. Some teams nailed what was the second year of two days of drafting, while others made questionable decisions. There were also some big-name free agents this offseason, most of whom have already signed […]

Kyle Lowry has had a long NBA career as he got it going back in 2006, and he isn’t done yet. Lowry and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a one-year deal, and this upcoming season will be Lowry’s 20th in the league. He certainly isn’t playing at the level that he was once at, […]

New Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball sat down with Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese during a recent episode of Unapologetically Angel. Reese, currently in the middle of the WNBA season with the Sky, used the opportunity to ask Lonzo about his father, LaVar Ball.  The oldest Ball is known to have been tough on his three […]

No one is more excited for the upcoming NBA season than Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards as it marks a new opportunity for him to chase his first NBA Championship. With a number of deep playoff runs already under his belt, Edwards will be looking to reach a new level in terms of his game. […]

Malcolm Brogdon has become a hot commodity this offseason as either a trade or a buyout candidate. The Washington Wizards hold the rights to Brogdon, but they have shown a willingness to listen to teams throughout the league to make a potential sign-and-trade. Brogdon has a history of being a reliable guard, so it’s no […]

In their first move of the offseason, the Boston Celtics traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday back to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons and a pair of second-round picks. Two weeks later, the deal is official, but the terms aren’t the same. The Blazers didn’t love Holiday’s medical records, per Aaron […]

The Houston Rockets are going to be one of the teams to watch for next season. The trade for Kevin Durant could potentially put them over the top as the best team in the Western Conference next season. Rockets’ general manager Rafael Stone recently spoke to the media about Durant. “Kevin impacts the game on […]

The Indiana Pacers were less than three hours away from possibly securing the biggest win in their franchise’s near-50-year existence on June 22, and just over two weeks later they are scrambling to assemble a respectable roster that can stay competitive in the Eastern Conference next season. A dream-like playoffs experience quickly turned into an […]

PUMA and Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s lifestyle and fashion brand, LaFranće, have announced their collaboration on a new sneaker design today that takes design cues from lifestyle running shoes, dystopian outdoor vibes, and Ball’s energetic personal style. PUMA announced a new chapter for LaMelo Ball’s LaFrancé brand with the LaFrancé RNR. The design is […]

It was no doubt a shocking move to see former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after negotiations with his former squad, leading to questions about how dedicated the team was to retaining the big man. While some could label Turner’s leaving as a big mistake for the Pacers, the team’s […]

Veteran center Jaxson Hayes is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year contract. It’s a deal that has Hayes returning to L.A. for at least one more season, where he’ll likely serve as the backup behind Deandre Ayton. On Monday, more details were revealed regarding Hayes’ contract. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old center […]

The 2025 Indiana Pacers run will be remembered forever. Even though the Pacers did not get it done, they proved to the world that they belonged and had one of the best runs to a Game 7 of an NBA Finals of any team. Watching their games during April, May, and June was pure cinema. […]

As the Thunder ride the momentum of a historic championship, General Manager Sam Presti faces one last decision in this 2025 offseason: should the team add a complementary veteran piece? They’ve already locked in their core through massive extensions for Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Jaylin Williams, and Ajay Mitchell, and bolstered the roster with talented rookies from […]

The Phoenix Suns are expected to buyout the final two years of Bradley Beal’s contract, and if that goes down, Beal will be an unrestricted free agent. There have been a lot of rumors throughout the offseason about where Beal will end up next season, and there have been a good anount of teams that […]

Tyrese Haliburton suffered a brutal Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It was a bitter ending for the star point guard and the Indiana Pacers as the franchise lost the championship while Haliburton had to come back from a serious injury. On Monday, reports confirmed he’ll be out for the entire 2025-26 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the biggest disappointment during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. A team that finished with the No. 1 record in the Eastern Conference over the 2023-24 champions, Boston Celtics, failed to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland finished 64-18, and those 64 wins were the second-most in franchise history. In 2008-09, […]

The Phoenix Suns are undergoing massive changes. They have a new general manager and head coach, and Kevin Durant was traded away to the Houston Rockets, and Bradley Beal will most likely be bought out. They do not have many options in the draft either, which has led to speculation on how bleak the situation […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James opted into the final year, worth $52.6 million, for the 2024-25 campaign, something significant stood out to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst — the Lakers haven’t acknowledged it. Suggesting a potential rift between James and Los Angeles’ front office, Windhorst finds the situation odd. He also believes James’ agent, Rich […]

The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly been on the rocks this offseason. With the future Hall of Famer in the final year of his contract, his future with the club is up in the air. NBA insider Brian Windhorst opened up about what’s going on in L.A. and hinted […]

With their two first-round selections both out, David Jones-Garcia continued to lead the San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League team. The 23-year-old native of the Dominican Republic put in 25 points on Sunday, pacing the squad after doing the same in their California opener by scoring 18. “Mike (Noyes – Spurs Summer League coach) talked […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team on the verge of emerging as an elite one next season. The Warriors showed off their potential following their midseason trade of Jimmy Butler. Golden State went 23-7 with Butler in the lineup, including 16-2 when both Butler and Steph Curry were in. The Warriors managed to […]

More often than not, the Top 10 picks of the NBA Draft could be best described as the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, these selections have found plenty of success in the league. However, they also carry heavy expectations, leading to possible busts. Here is a look at the best and worst NBA […]

When the final buzzer sounded inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, the home of Louisville Basketball’s arch-nemesis, a season of triumph and exultation turned to sorrow for the Cardinals. This loss stung for a multitude of reasons. Still, this feeling of despair was quickly transformed into a moment of acknowledgement for Pat Kelsey, senior leader […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is officially inching closer to another EuroBasket campaign. Luka Doncic was named to Slovenia’s preliminary 19-man roster for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 tournament. The announcement signals Luka’s intent to play for Slovenia once again. It continues his long-standing tradition of balancing NBA stardom with national pride. Luka Doncic made […]

As the Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade including the Utah Jazz, it no doubt marked the team’s first big move this summer. While there are other rumors about the Heat in the aftermath of the trade for Powell, let’s take a look at how the deal […]

In a high-impact three‑team trade announced on Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz orchestrated a multi-piece swap that could fundamentally shape each franchise’s offseason trajectory. The Clippers sent 32‑year‑old sharpshooter Norman Powell to the Heat, acquiring 27‑year‑old John Collins from the Jazz. Meanwhile, the Jazz received veterans Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and […]

After over two seasons with the Miami Heat, Kevin Love is leaving South Beach following a trade to the Utah Jazz on Monday. In a three-team swap that involved the Los Angeles Clippers and the Jazz, Love was sent by Miami to Salt Lake City along with Kyle Anderson while getting Norman Powell from LA. […]

As NBA free agency opened up last week, there was a flurry of moves across the league. That came on the heels of a wild NBA Draft, which was preempted by the stunning Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. But on Monday, the Utah Jazz got in on the action by making a stunning […]

Blockbuster trades are more common in the NBA than ever before, especially when it comes to deals involving superstars. Likewise, massive trades involving multiple teams have become the norm. The league’s CBA has made finding financial loopholes in big trades a common practice during the offseason. The latest massive deal involved a record-breaking seven teams […]

The King made waves earlier this offseason and is still felt in this Los Angeles Lakers NBA Free Agency. LeBron James opted into the final year of his Lakers contract, a player option worth $52.6 million for the 2025–26 season. The move secured one of the league’s top salaries as he heads into Year 22 […]

Bradley Beal’s divorce from the Phoenix Suns is no longer a question of “if” but of “when.” After trading away Kevin Durant in a circuitous transaction that involved a total of seven NBA clubs, Phoenix and Beal are rumored to be on their way to a buyout. If so, Beal will become a free agent […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has put the Chicago Bulls on top of his list of the Eastern Conference teams with the bleakest prospects for the upcoming season. The Bulls finished last season 10th in the East with a 39-43 record, and appear to have regressed as a result of the 2025 offseason. Both Zach LaVine […]

In a recent interview, retired NBA guard Ricky Rubio revealed the darkest moments amid mental health issues after his last stint was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rubio retired from the NBA and headed to Spain to play for FC Barcelona in 2024. One year removed from putting a bow on his NBA career, Rubio is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a quiet offseason thus far and have largely focussed on consolidation, rather than improvement. The likes of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Joe Ingles have all signed new contracts, the latter a one-year deal.  However, that also left Minnesota with limited financial room and led to multiple exits, most notably […]

The Toronto Raptors surprisingly went in a different direction in their front office just after the NBA Draft. Longtime president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri was fired after spending 13 years with the franchise, leaving Toronto searching for a new face to lead its franchise into the future. While the end of the partnership came […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are replacing Norman Powell with John Collins in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Collins will be joining Ivica Zubac in the Clippers’ frontcourt, while Powell heads to the Eastern Conference and will join the Heat in the final year of […]

There’s something intriguing about the two-way potential of Will Richard, one of the Golden State Warriors’ two 2nd-round rookies. After his debut was delayed by pending trade finalizations, Richard finally took the floor for the Dubs’ Summer League squad and took the California Classic by storm. The shooting guard who helped lead Florida to a […]