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With less than than a month away from NBA training camps starting to open up, most teams have packed their rosters past the maximum capacity. You are allowed to have up to 20 players in training camp via Exhibit 10 contracts and every year teams do this so they can evaluate at as many players […]

Given that the Utah Jazz finished first in the West yet were booted out early in the playoffs, this might suggest that the team needs a little tweak in their roster. Perhaps they need someone with some playoff experience or just a player who performs on a more consistent basis on offense. There are two […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are definitely one of the teams to watch out for in the coming seasons. They now have two budding stars in Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. And over the next few seasons, safe to say that the front office will get players that complement the playstyles of these two young guns. Fortunately […]

After becoming a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, baseball icon Alex Rodriguez looked to widen his business realm by planning to buy Italian card company Panini. It seemed the deal was running smoothly, with Rodriguez hoping to merge his Slam Corp. with Panini. Until it wasn’t. According to a report by the New York Post, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already facing an uphill battle next season with Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines. But the NBA scheduling gods aren’t doing them any favors, either. After a jam-packed NBA season last year, the Clippers have been given the most stretches wherein they’ll have to play five games in seven days. They’re […]

After their offseason haul, the Chicago Bulls look promising as ever. Fans and analysts believe that they’ll make waves this upcoming season—with qualifying to the playoffs almost certain. As is the case with offseason tweaks, we need to watch the actual games to see if such adjustments were right. If they are, then all is […]

The Ben Simmons saga continues to headline the NBA offseason. Trade rumors have been swirling once again after Simmons’ camp reportedly told the Philadelphia 76ers that the 25-year-old does not want to play in the City of Brotherly Love anymore. It’s hard to be Daryl Morey, who now has to decide whether he should wait […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the favorites to land the Philadelphia 7ers’ wantaway-guard Ben Simmons, and it looks like Damian Lillard is not against the idea of teaming up with him. On Twitter, fans and followers noticed Dame liking a photo of him and Simmons in a Blazers jersey. As usual in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves in the offseason as they look to redeem themselves in the upcoming campaign. They’re not done just yet, though, as they are now being linked to a move for the Brooklyn Nets’ DeAndre Jordan. One particular Eastern Conference executive isn’t too pleased with how the […]

Once upon a time, the hiring of Rob Pelinka as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers was seen as a bad move. There were a number of voices who were opposed to the Lakers’ Pelinka hire, for a variety of reasons. Even after LeBron James signed and the team swung a trade for […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the odds-on favorites to win it all in 2021-22, thanks to their Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James harden. However, if you ask Nick Young, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are more than capable of taking the title again. According to Young, the key for the […]

The issue of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has been polarizing, to say the least. Even in the NBA, many players are still reportedly refusing to get jabbed. In hopes of helping combat further transmission of the deadly virus, the Golden State Warriors have made a significant move for the upcoming season. In line with local […]

Amid all the trade drama going on between Ben Simmons and the Sixers, the former Rookie of the Year is making sure that he’s keeping in shape. A clip of Simmons taking (and making!) jumpers during a workout session has been making its rounds all over the internet and one man who’s taken notice is […]

The writing is on the wall for Ben Simmons as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers – and it has been for quite some time now. But the latest reports have now suddenly roped in Tyrese Maxey into the equation, which makes zero sense for the Sixers. One oversized wrinkle is the fact that Maxey, […]

After being selected No. 1 overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2007 NBA Draft, Greg Oden was touted as, potentially, the next great big man until injuries got in the way of his bright future. Now, Oden is about to embark on a new journey as part of Chris Holtmann’s coaching staff in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is never short on confidence. So much so, that the 20-year-old recently made an audacious, Michael Jordan-sized claim that should scare LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the rest of the NBA. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed that Edwards literally grew taller during the offseason. Apparently, Minnesota’s first overall pick […]

Wednesday marked Max Kellerman’s final day on ESPN’s First Take after a memorable five-year run. Unfortunately, Stephen A Smith was not in the studio to bid his buddy farewell on his last day, but the renowned ESPN anchor made sure to call in to say goodbye. It was Stephen A himself who shared a clip of […]

If there’s one guy who’s a bona fide Andre Iguodala fan, it’s Max Kellerman. Every Golden State Warriors has probably seen his epic “I want Iguodala!” claim on who he has taking the last shot with the universe on the line. No disrespect to Stephen Curry, but I’m taking the Warriors elder statesman every time […]

LeBron James might be the NBA’s biggest earner on Instagram, but it looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo is making his own name on the mean streets of TikTok. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is making the video-sharing social media platform his domain and he’s getting paid quite a lot for it. In a recent poll compiled by […]

While fans and experts alike believe Ben Simmons is the one to blame for the offseason drama surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins suggests otherwise. According to Perk, Simmons has remained professional for the Sixers amid the trade rumors surrounding him since the start of the offseason. However, they showed they no […]

One team that appears to have officially bowed out of the race for Ben Simmons is the Sacramento Kings. Reports suggest that the Kings have decided to pull the plug on their chase for the Sixers’ want-away star after refusing to meet Philadelphia’s lofty asking price for Simmons. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, […]

Despite the fact that both Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal have been nothing but loyal to their respective teams, word around the league is that they still remain to be the superstars that are most likely to be traded in the near future. The Portland Trail Blazers and the Washington Wizards, respectively, do not appear […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Wednesday that Zach Randolph and Tony Allen would become the first players in franchise history to have their numbers retired in the rafters at FedEx Forum. Allen, who played seven seasons for the Grizzlies, quickly reacted to the news on social media: Jan 28th it’s lit! Seeing that #9 hanging […]

Players on the Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks better get their COVID-19 jabs. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are ramping up efforts to encourage its players to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, in markets with local requirements mandating proof of vaccination for indoor events […]

Before the Golden State Warriors had Stephen Curry, there was Tim Hardaway. In the 1990s, Hardaway was one of the original pioneers of the infamous crossover dribble. His signature crossover was virtually unstoppable. At just 6 feet tall, Hardaway was a true Warrior, and although his team didn’t win a championship, he was a major […]

Tony Allen and Zach Randolph were an important part of the “Core Four” for the Memphis Grizzlies back in the day. Because of their contributions to the organization, it appears their jerseys will both be retired in the rafters during the 2021/22 season, per Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. With this honor, the […]

Michael Jordan the NBA legend and owner of the Charlotte Hornets needs to make some room in North Carolina for another Michael Jordan. That’s because the Carolina Panthers claimed guard Michael Jordan off waivers on Wednesday. The Panthers have claimed G Michael Jordan off of waivers from the Bengals. MJ heads back to North Carolina. […]

It was revealed on Tuesday that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is refusing to show up to training camp and wants a trade from the Sixers immediately. While it’s basically a foregone conclusion that he’s a goner, a report from Jason Dumas of Kron4 News and Bleacher Report claimed that Rich Paul’s other client, Tyrese […]

After an unpredictable run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, the Atlanta Hawks are looking to stay right in the mix and take the next step as soon as possible. They will bring back most of the same core from a year ago after resigning John Collins in the offseason and now, Clint Capela […]

It’s common knowledge that Dennis Schroder’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go as planned. He struggled to really make an impact in their backcourt and was basically non-existent in the playoffs. While he made the foolish decision of turning down an $84 million deal from the team, he ultimately settled for a one-year, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has always been one to speak his mind and well, not listen to instructions either, apparently. His agent, Bernard Lee, told him to stop cursing on social media. Butler took that as an opportunity to do the exact opposite. Via ClutchPoints: "Hope you mothaf—— have a good day." Jimmy Butler's […]

The Atlanta Hawks were arguably one of the biggest overachievers of the 2020-21 season. Well, many had high expectations for Atlanta and had them penciled in for a postseason berth. However, nobody saw them reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks ideally aim to take the next by going to the championship round. However, on […]

Ben Simmons informed the Philadelphia 76ers in person during a meeting in Los Angeles that he wants out and doesn’t plan to play for the Sixers again. According to Chris Broussard of “First Things First,” Simmons is willing to play for any of the other 29 teams except the Sixers. "I was told Ben Simmons […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has had enough of these rumors about his supposed feud with fellow Sixers star Ben Simmons. Embiid hopped on Twitter to refute these reports. Sources “Trust me bro”!! Stop using my name to push people’s agendas. I love and hate drama. I love playing with Ben. Stats don’t lie. […]

The Ben Simmons trade rumors are heating up again now that he has told the Philadelphia 76ers he wants out and won’t report to training camp. There are number of reasons for Simmons’ unhappiness with the Sixers, including a reported rift with superstar Joel Embiid, but he’s also apparently upset with head coach Doc Rivers. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of things as the deadline looms on a potential Ben Simmons trade. Whether Minnesota gets a deal done for Simmons or not is anybody’s guess at this point. But if they somehow find a way to pull it off, nobody’s going to benefit more than Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

James Harden once again proclaimed recently that facing the Brooklyn Nets will be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA. He has made the two-word phrase his mantra of sorts since joining the Nets last season, teaming up with the already formidable duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Many fans felt that Harden […]

With the latest bombshell report surrounding Ben Simmons, it’s looking more and more like the Philadelphia 76ers will be forced to move him before the NBA season begins. The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been mentioned as a possible destination for the All-Star. Could they be the team to pounce in the end? While the Timberwolves […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the grind. No, it’s not about bringing back Taco Tuesdays. With still a few weeks before the start of training camp, LeBron is already in the laboratory to recalibrate his 36-year-old body for another long journey ahead. Even with getting a slew of veteran help in […]