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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered last season with championship aspirations. The 76ers added Paul George in free agency to pair alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Unfortunately, injuries to all three stars knocked Philadelphia out of the playoff race early in the season. Embiid faced a long road back to the court, despite support given to […]

Former MVP Joel Embiid has experienced a number of twists and turns throughout his career. Injuries, media narratives, and organizational drama have made his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers a sight to behold. While many fans and critics solely blame Embiid for the way his own reputation has evolved, he wishes that the franchise would […]

Bradley Beal is officially signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. However, reports indicate that the Milwaukee Bucks were one of the teams in the mix to sign the veteran guard. Shortly after Beal chose L.A., Milwaukee announced a move of its own. Reports indicate that Chris […]

Bradley Beal reportedly showed little interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers before agreeing to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Siegel reported Wednesday that despite the Lakers holding “extensive conversations” with Beal and his representatives, the 32-year-old guard did not express much enthusiasm […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Bradley Beal after the Phoenix Suns bought out the veteran guard’s contract. With Beal heading to L.A., rumors are suggesting that Chris Paul is soon to follow. Reports indicate that Paul, who is 40 years old, is expected to sign with the Clippers and join Beal in Los Angeles, […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey addressed the ongoing contract negotiations with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes during a recent appearance on the PHLY Sixers Podcast. In a conversation with Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens, and Derek Bodner, Morey acknowledged the difficulty of reaching a deal under the NBA’s current salary cap rules. “I think [we’ll] […]

Brandon Jennings has never been one to hold back, especially when it comes to basketball legacy. Sitting down with Keyshawn Johnson on Undisputed Presents: All Facts No Brakes, the former NBA point guard revealed his top five players to jump straight to the league — and yes, Jennings put himself right in the mix, per […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid could be one of the NBA’s most polarizing players, and his latest comments may only add fuel to the fire. ESPN’s Dotun Akintoye recently profiled Embiid and dared to ask the former MVP about some unflattering media narratives that have followed his career. When asked about the narrative that he […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal have officially agreed to a contract buyout on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Beal will receive his more than $50 million annual salary for the upcoming season. The insider is also reporting that Beal will sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. BREAKING: Three-time […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently entering a 2025-26 NBA season in which the Eastern Conference appears to be wide open thanks to a slew of injuries to various stars. The only probelm is that the 76ers have perpetual injury concerns of their own, mostly centered around Joel Embiid, who spent the majority of last season […]

It was a turbulent 2024-25 NBA season for the Philadelphia 76ers, who saw their free agent signing of Paul George crash and burn in spectacular fashion, as he, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey only played 15 games with one another. The silver lining for the 76ers was that they got the third pick in this […]

James Harden left the Philadelphia 76ers after the 2022-23 season in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. During his time in Philly, it appeared that he and Joel Embiid developed a strong bond, as the duo was often seen laughing and telling jokes while playing extremely well together. However, Embiid’s recent comments about the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has always been hard to read. He’s part jester, part enigma, and at times, painfully honest. But behind the trolling, the one-liners, and the stone-faced media answers is a player deeply shaped by loss, distrust, and loneliness. That complex emotional makeup surfaced again during a rare moment of vulnerability […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is still in recovery from injury, and he isn’t mincing words this summer. As the team enters a pivotal offseason, the 2023 MVP is making one thing clear: Joel Embiid will return from injury on his own terms. In a candid interview conducted in late June, Embiid shared that he’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a rough year last season, and there were times when emotions ran high. At a point in the season, a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, Marcus Hayes, wrote a story about Joel Embiid and mentioned his late brother. Embiid saw the columnist after a game and confronted him, ending in a shove. When […]

The Miami Heat could be stuck in NBA purgatory for the next few years, with several expensive contracts devoted to players not good enough to be number one options and a president in Pat Riley who refuses to rebuild. While the Heat recently swung a smart trade for versatile wing Norman Powell, it’s unlikely to […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to draft three international point guards left many observers scratching their heads. Even more puzzling was the fact that all three of their guard selections — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf — were subpar shooters last season. Yet, the Nets have projected confidence, even adamance, that their draft picks […]

Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson offered a candid perspective on the demands of playing alongside LeBron James, stating that it “sucks” — not due to personal issues but because of the relentless expectations tied to winning at the highest level. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Jefferson, who played with James […]

After a first-round playoff exit and watching Damian Lillard reach a buyout, many questioned whether Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was next. The Bucks still look to Antetokounmpo to lead. And while the front office reached a deal to let Lillard go, GM Jon Horst is confident in Antetokounmpo’s ability to be the team’s new […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are standing firm on their decision to waive Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner, with general manager Jon Horst offering detailed insight into the strategy behind the high-stakes move. In an interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Horst acknowledged the complexity of parting ways with Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had to get creative this offseason to try to find ways to build their team around Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been put on pause for now, it’s still certainly a possibility that they could heat back up if the Bucks don’t show improvement in 2025-26. One frequent […]

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered his thoughts on the team’s recent acquisition of Norman Powell in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers during the latest episode of his Wy Network show. Powell, 32, was dealt to Miami last week in a three-team trade involving the Clippers and Utah […]

It’s been a turbulent offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have fended off Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors by waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner using the cap space they cleared up. It remains to be seen if that alone will be enough to keep the Bucks above water in the Eastern Conference, but if […]

When Paul George left the bright lights of Los Angeles for a shot at a championship in Philadelphia, the move was seen as a serious title play. But in a recent episode of his podcast Podcast P, the nine-time All-Star made headlines not for his outlook on the Philadelphia 76ers, but for a blunt takedown […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls recently engaged in a straight trade for Lonzo Ball and Isaac Okoro. Generally, straight swaps involve a straight salary match while taking into account other details such as the number of years left on player contracts and future expectations. However, this deal, according to journalist Keith Smith, was […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers navigate the early stages of a high-stakes ownership transition, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made one thing clear. Any new ownership group will be expected to address the aging Moda Center, or risk greater consequences down the line. Speaking from Las Vegas during the NBA’s annual Summer League, Silver reaffirmed the […]

The Utah Jazz may have found their future cornerstone in Ace Bailey. NBA legend Dwyane Wade is already making bold proclamations about the Bailey’s potential. During a recent episode of his Wy Network podcast, Wade, who is a minority owner of the Jazz, spoke glowingly about Bailey, who was selected fifth overall in the 2025 […]

The Denver Nuggets were one win away from knocking off the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That near-miss was more than enough to convince the newly empowered front office, now led by Ben Tenzer and John Wallace, that a shakeup was necessary to return to the top of the mountain. […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a singular vision: championship contention. Years of rebuilding had culminated in a roster filled with potential, but general manager Rafael Stone knew potential alone wouldn’t bring banners to Houston. With calculated aggression, the front office upgraded key positions and increased roster depth, signaling that the Rockets […]

If LeBron James is traded, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the favorites to acquire him from the Los Angeles Lakers, despite how unpopular the most recent Lakers-Mavericks blockbuster trade was. Unlike when the Mavericks stunningly dealt Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February for Anthony Davis and Max Christie, James will be hyper-aware of […]

The 2025 NBA offseason has been nothing short of transformative for the Atlanta Hawks. Few teams – if any – can claim to have improved as dramatically, both in the short-term and long-term, as the Hawks have. From blockbuster trades to strategic signings and a draft-day masterclass, Atlanta’s front office appears to be working with […]

The LeBron James speculation continues to buzz around NBA Summer League, but the Los Angeles Lakers “have never discussed” trade or buyout scenarios with the 40-year-old superstar, according to The Athletic. This latest report comes after Rich Paul tried to tamp down LeBron rumors in recent days, and the expectation is James will be with […]

The Boston Celtics entered the 2025 offseason in unfamiliar territory, not just as defending NBA champions, but also as a franchise staring down the harsh realities of financial strain and injury-induced uncertainty. Even before Jayson Tatum’s devastating Achilles injury in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has indeed come a long way in his basketball career. After playing in his home country of Germany and Lithuania, Hartenstein took a gamble and applied for the NBA Draft in 2017. He was selected by the Houston Rockets as the 43rd overall pick. He, however, didn’t make it […]

One of the perks of earning a $287 million contract extension is getting to retire your parents, as Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was able to do. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Williams acknowledged that he hasn’t “really had time to take it in,” since he is watching his brother, Utah Jazz play Cody Williams, […]

Isaiah Hartenstein has always been proud of his roots. Now, he is about to make history by taking the NBA’s most prized possession across the Atlantic. Fresh off helping the Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first championship since the franchise’s Seattle days, Hartenstein announced he will bring the Larry O’Brien Trophy on its first-ever trip […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering a new era of accountability, and it starts at the very top with Zion Williamson. After being named the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations on April 16, Hall of Famer Joe Dumars wasted no time in laying out clear expectations for the team’s most important player. Speaking […]