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The Washington Wizards have pulled off one of the most tactically sound offseasons in the NBA this summer. While much of the league was preoccupied with blockbuster trades and cap-space-burning max contracts, the Wizards quietly – and cleverly – reshaped their future. Guided by a front office that understands timing, leverage, and value, Washington navigated […]

The 2025 NBA offseason was not about quantity for the Los Angeles Clippers; it was about precision. After another season ending in disappointment, the front office knew the window for contention with this core was rapidly narrowing. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden all in their mid-30s, the Clippers had to be smarter, not splashier. […]

Recently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lonzo Ball shared a wholesome moment at the 2025 ESPY Awards alongside younger brother LiAngelo. The Cavs star was seen introducing his brother, LiAngelo Ball, aka Gelo, during a live performance of his breakout track “Tweaker.”  The Cavs guard, traded from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro […]

NBA star Russell Westbrook lit up the ESPYs stage this week with a heartfelt tribute to NBA legend Oscar Robertson. While presenting Robertson with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Westbrook delivered a line that drew laughs and knowing nods from basketball fans everywhere. “I may be bias[ed], but I don’t think there’s anything cooler in […]

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart recently gave fans a glimpse into his recovery process by posting a photo of his heavily bandaged right ring finger on Instagram. The caption read “6 weeks with this” and offered a simple but striking update following a procedure to repair a finger injury he sustained during the playoffs. […]

The 2024-25 season was shaping up to be a promising one for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. They may have been hovering near the .500 mark, but with victories against the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks looked like they were going to be a force to be reckoned with come postseason […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie big man Yang Hansen was one of the biggest surprises at the 2025 NBA draft. Originally selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 16th overall pick in the first round, Yang immediately found himself at the center of attention. Even Yang was surprised when he got picked that high. “For sure […]

Th Philadelphia 76ers and their fans are understandably thrilled to have VJ Edgecombe in the City of Brotherly Love after selecting him with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Edgecombe has finished showing out in the NBA Summer League and is now focused on his first season in the NBA. Edgecombe made […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished a historic 2024-25 NBA season by taking home the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete on July 16, becoming the first Thunder player to receive the honor. Gilgeous-Alexander, who prevailed over finalists Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills), Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), and Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers), […]

While the Denver Nuggets franchise experienced considerable turmoil towards the end of the 2024-25 season, they should still consider it a marked success under new head coach David Adelman. Even with a roster that lacks depth, requiring their starters to log heavy minutes, the Nuggets remained relatively healthy and managed to push the eventual champion […]

With two performances in the NBA Summer League, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper flashed enough of his game to show why he went second in the 2025 NBA Draft. His debut was enough for a reporter to invoke Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s a new one,” Harper responded when asked if he thought his game resembled […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have found their next franchise cornerstone in Cooper Flagg, and the excitement isn’t limited to the NBA world. On Wednesday night at the NBA Summer League, Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby added his voice to the buzz with a clear endorsement that has Mavs fans talking. Crosby shared […]

After going on a spending spree of epic proportions last summer, fans always knew the Philadelphia 76ers were going to have a tighter budget in 2025. Now granted, that massive influx of free agents in 2024 didn’t really translate to wins, as the 76ers turned in one of their worst seasons in franchise history despite […]

While rumors of the Phoenix Suns looking to trade Bradley Beal go back to last season’s trade deadline, one of the major obstacles preventing that was Beal possessed a no-trade clause in his contract. In fact, he was one of only two active players alongside Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that had a no-trade […]

The New York Knicks have had an eventful offseason. They added new coach Mike Brown. And they also signed free agent guard Jordan Clarkson, as well as forward Guerschon Yabusele. Without a healthy Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, the Knicks look to enter the 2025-26 season ready to capitalize on a weakened Eastern Conference. But […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has finished behind Cooper Flagg throughout his career. Flagg finished as the top-ranked prospect out of high school. He and the Duke Blue Devils made a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament than Baylor did. Finally, the Dallas Mavericks picked Flagg No. 1 overall in the draft while Edgecombe […]

Terance Mann’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets takes him back to the origin of his basketball journey. The newest Net was raised in Brooklyn. His mother coached at LIU Brooklyn, blocks away from what is now Barclays Center. “Man, it’s just crazy to think about,” Mann said of his homecoming. “I grew up around there. […]

Last season, Yuki Kawamura may have only been on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he immediately became a fan favorite. The Grizzlies opted to renounce Yuki Kawamura’s rights this offseason, and he’s latched on with the Chicago Bulls during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Following a recent Bulls’ game at NBA […]

Comedian Shane Gillis is hosting the ESPYS on Wednesday night, and of course, several professional athletes are getting roasted while accepting awards. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander caught a stray early on in the show. With Gilgeous-Alexander sitting near the front of the stage, Gillis joked that everyone sitting near the 27-year-old point […]

Fans received a first-hand look at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s new arena, slated to open in 2028. After watching the Thunder win its first championship in franchise history, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Architect David Manica presented the first model of the $900 million arena, accompanied by photos and virtual videos of the exterior. […]

It’s been an offseason of major change for the Phoenix Suns. The team broke up their ‘Big 3’ first by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, and then agreeing to a buyout with Bradley Beal who will sign with the LA Clippers. But one reason Suns fans should be encouraged by the future is […]

The speculation surrounding LeBron James’ future has reached a fever pitch during the 2025 NBA Summer League, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks among the teams reportedly monitoring the situation in hopes of a potential buyout from the Los Angeles Lakers according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints. James, now 40 years […]

After losing in the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back years, could 2026 be the year where Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards reaches his first NBA Finals? Better question, would he request a trade? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so despite Edwards’ recent appearance at Timberwolves’ Summer League play in Las Vegas. While Edwards appears to be […]

The New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has undergone surgery to address a finger injury sustained during the playoffs. The team announced on Wednesday that Hart had a procedure on his right ring finger and is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer, ensuring he will be ready for the 2025–26 season. Hart dislocated […]

Rumors are running rampant across the NBA with the offseason in full swing. There is already speculation that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers soon, but now the shift is focusing on Luka Doncic. One rival executive stirred the pot on Wednesday when claiming the Denver Nuggets are a team to keep an […]

It’s been an eventful offseason thus far for the Boston Celtics, who have traded 2024 NBA champions Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis as part of their effort to get under the second apron. In the Porzingis deal, which sent the Latvian big man to the Atlanta Hawks, the Celtics got back wing shooter Georges Niang. […]

For those interested in NBA gossip and rumors, Las Vegas Summer League has become a borderline Disney World experience. Executives, scouts, agents and reporters gather to swap any little bit of intel they have to help piece together a mosaic of however the rest of the summer might play out. While LeBron James and the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made a free agency splash on Monday afternoon by acquiring Bradley Beal, who had been previously bought out of his mammoth contract by the Phoenix Suns. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that it would be a two-year, $11 million deal for Beal to take his talents to the City of […]

After Mark Daigneault led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the franchise’s first championship, Sam Presti got to work. The Thunder’s general manager quickly signed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a four-year, $285 million contract extension. He gave Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren similar deals. While there are concerns about the team’s financial future, they should be okay. […]

It has been an extremely quiet offseason for the Golden State Warriors, but one former NBA All-star has predicted that they could make real noise if they retain one of their young wings. Baron Davis recently spoke about the Warriors’ summer on Podcast P with Paul George, and highlighted the importance of Jonathan Kuminga’s situation. […]

Rich Paul, longtime agent of LeBron James and head of Klutch Sports, was reportedly upset over what he viewed as a shift in influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization following the arrival of Luka Doncic, according to Kendrick Perkins. On the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins, a former NBA player and […]

The NBA has implemented new rules to prevent teams from stacking their rosters with stars. The latest changes to the second apron rules has done the trick, effectively ending the last era of the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics. Boston was forced to shed salary via trade. The Suns did the same with Kevin Durant, […]

After rumors of Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns possibly coming to a buyout agreement soon, it became official on July 15, and soon after, it was reported that he would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once clearing waivers. The Clippers haven’t made many moves in the offseason, but the ones they have made […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in the midst of a full-scale rebuild, having used five (!) first round selections in the recent NBA Draft. It’s a far cry from where the Nets were a few years ago when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were on their roster and the team was thought to be a […]

The Golden State Warriors were reportedly among the teams that pursued Bradley Beal in free agency but were unwilling to offer more than a veteran minimum contract, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Beal ultimately signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after reaching a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is behind one of the worst decisions in NBA history. He did not want to open his wallet to pay James Harden in 2012, breaking up the big three of him, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook. He did not make the same mistake in 2025. The Thunder paid […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal agreed to a contract buyout that sees the organization eating five years’ worth of dead money. At first glance, that doesn’t appear to be a great deal for Phoenix; however, the latest rumors potentially reveal the reasoning behind it. It was announced that the Suns plan to waive and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been on the same page during his tenure. Now that the franchise he helped pulled from its lowest point has turned said page to the Luka Doncic era, James has found himself on the outside looking in at conversations he dominated. As a […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid took time to address media narratives surrounding his injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign, following his participation in competing for a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. In an exclusive interview, Embiid sent a message to the 76ers organization. After another setback due to surgery on his left knee, Joel addressed his future […]