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In this specific post, we’ll continue our unhappy NBA stars series with a look at some Clippers trades LA can make to make a run to the Finals. Given the amount of unhappy stars in the league — Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard, De’Aaron Fox, and so many more — it’ll be interesting to see what […]

After locking up forward Kevin Durant for multiple seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have turned their attention towards securing contracts extensions with stars Kyrie Irving and James Harden. With how ugly the Harden saga ended in Houston, it’s understandable if Rockets fans could care less what their former star is doing in the offseason. However, these […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves roster looks extremely good with Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, and Malik Beasley at the forefront. The 2021-22 NBA season could be their year to at least make the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. In this specific piece, though, we’re looking at potential Timberwolves trades (with a twist). The Timberwolves […]

Newly installed Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley will be a very busy man when training camp tips off. But for now, he’s still spending his free time lurking the mean streets of Twitter. Dudley will always look back with fondness on his two-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He helped the team win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is raring to get back on the floor with his revamped squad. He has already worked out with new teammate Russell Westbrook ahead of the Lakers’ training camp in the coming days. LeBron is hungry to prove doubters wrong once again after he felt insulted by getting zero votes […]

With a brand new NBA season just around the corner, fans are in anticipation if their favorite big men will finally be named an All-Star. There’s a lot of talented big men in the NBA which have made and will continue to make the All-Star team. However, it doesn’t mean that there’s space for some […]

Ben Simmons–despite all the criticisms he has received for his lack of shooting and aggressive mentality–has been a key player for the Philadelphia 76ers over the past few years. With that said, Danny Green understands a lot of things will change should the Sixers trade him this offseason or at some point in 2021-22. Speaking […]

The Brooklyn Nets have already been marked as the odds-on favorite to win the title in the upcoming NBA season. Boasting a finally healthy lineup featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, it truly seems the Nets will wreak havoc across the league. But like most teams, the Nets underwent changes in the offseason, […]

The Golden State Warriors are still exploring options to improve their roster, specifically at the point guard position. The team has been adamant about looking for a backup for Stephen Curry. Free-agent Darren Collison could be the player the Dubs need. Collison has been in retirement since 2019. He last played for the Indiana Pacers. […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been at the center of many trade rumors in the offseason. But his latest venture seems to indicate that he won’t be going anywhere. Lillard has collaborated with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to re-create and re-release the legendary signature shoe of the Big Diesel. The Reebok “Shaqnosis” was […]

The administration of the COVID-19 vaccines has been one of the most polarizing issues in America today. Despite the scientific data provided with regards to the many benefits of vaccination, there are still a fair amount of Americans who refuse to get vaccinated. Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen has some pretty strong feelings about […]

Chris Bosh believes Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo can truly elevate his game and take it to the next level by doing one thing: “shoot it.” Adebayo is already a one-time All-Star and at just 24 years old, he has established himself as a key piece for the Heat today and in the future. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is back in the lab as starts his offseason training ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season proudly wearing the Purple & Gold. The 37-year-old vet signed a one-year deal with the team this summer and is looking to add some firepower as he enters his 19th season in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors were identified as the two teams that showed the most interest in Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers’ want-away star. As it turns out, however, the Sixers weren’t too pleased with what these two teams had to offer, which eventually led to a potential trade deal falling through. According […]

DeAndre Jordan is on the verge of being bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, according to The Athletic. The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly be one of the teams eyeing Jordan, should he become a free agent, fresh off signing Rajon Rondo. The Rondo addition is utterly logical: Los Angeles needed another point guard, and […]

Chris Bosh is not making a big deal out of the Miami Heat’s failed playoffs run last season, during which the franchise suffered just its second sweep in team history. The Milwaukee Bucks made easy work of the Heat in the 2021 playoffs, with the South Beach franchise losing by an average of 20.5 points […]

As one of the few remaining big name NBA free agents, Paul Millsap would be a welcome addition to any contender in need of perimeter scoring, rebounding, a sound defensive presence, and veteran leadership. The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Brooklyn Nets all know this. Coming off a highly productive four-year stint with […]

The Portland Trail Blazers added more help for Damian Lillard when they landed Larry Nance Jr. in the three-team deal that sent Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before that, however, they were apparently eyeing a different player: Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Blazers had an interest […]

Dennis Schroder emerged as one of the biggest losers of free agency this summer after he decided to sign a $5.9 million deal with the Boston Celtics. That’s still a lot of money, but unfortunately for the 27-year-old combo guard, this is merely a fraction of the Los Angeles Lakers’ $84 million extension offer that […]

The 2016-17 Golden State Warriors are considered one of the most dangerous NBA teams ever assembled. After all, they had a generational scorer in Kevin Durant, the two greatest shooters of all time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and a defensive savant in Draymond Green. However, for Richard Jefferson, the 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers […]

Jake Paul made headlines on Sunday night after securing a shock win over UFC fighter Tyron Woodley in their much-anticipated pay-per-view boxing bout. Paul’s performance in the ring left more than a few folks impressed, which included none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Both LeBron and Jake Paul hail from Ohio, which […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a season in which they made the NBA playoffs. Despite a tough road, the Grizzlies won two straight play-in games to make the playoffs as an 8 seed. They didn’t do much once they got there, losing to the Utah Jazz in five games. However, it was still a […]

The LA Clippers have reportedly expressed interest in free agent forward Paul Millsap. The addition of Millsap would cap off an offseason that included signing Kawhi Leonard, Reggie Jackson, Nicolas Batum, and Justise Winslow, as well as trading for Eric Bledsoe. Teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers […]

Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets are reportedly leaning towards a deal that would keep the high-flying, athletic forward in Colorado long-term. According to Mike Singer of Denver Post, there is “mutual optimism” about a contract extension between the two. In fact, a deal could be done as early as next week as Gordon and […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly working out retired point guard Darren Collison as they look to fill out their roster with more depth around their superstars. It remains to be seen whether Collison gets a chance, but one veteran guard who almost certainly won’t be joining the Warriors in free agency is Avery Bradley. […]

Rajon Rondo will back up Russell Westbrook at point guard for the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers. Bringing Rondo back into the Lakers’ locker room makes sense for numerous reasons. They needed another point guard, he was arguably the team’s third-best player in their title run less than a year ago, and he offers baked-in chemistry […]

There had always been stories passed along about Dennis Rodman’s wild partying throughout his NBA career. And one story that had been noted was his trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals while he was with the Chicago Bulls. The story really gained life during “The Last Dance” documentary that aired as Michael […]

We definitively know three of the starters for the Los Angeles Lakers when they open their 2021-22 season against the Golden State Warriors. I can safely report that LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook will hear their names called by Lawrence Tanter at Staples Center on Oct. 19. However, who will occupy the final […]

In the end there will be no doubt about it: the Ball brothers, Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, will be the best trio to come through the NBA. Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas Antetokounmpo do all have championship rings after the Milwaukee Bucks captured their first title this past season since 1971. They are sure to have […]

Back to L.A. As expected, Rajon Rondo will return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Following days of reports indicating that Rondo would sign in L.A. on Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rondo plans to re-join the Lakers on the veteran’s minimum after reaching a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rondo agreed to give back […]

As the season is nearing, the Golden State Warriors are still exploring options to improve their roster. Free-agent point guard Darren Collison will have a workout with the team this week, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The 34-year-old has been retired since 2019. The opportunity to return to the NBA could be this […]

The late Kobe Bryant was an idol for so many current players across the NBA and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is no exception. To honor The Black Mamba, Tatum got a new piece of ink with Bryant’s number. Check it out: Jayson Tatum has a new 24 tattoo to honor Kobe 🙌 Mamba mentality. […]

Former NBA shooting guard JR Smith recently decided to go back to school, and has been sharing updates on his education via Twitter. A former Sixth Man of the Year and an NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2016, Smith decided to attend North Carolina A&T to play collegiate golf, but he says […]

LiAngelo Ball is coming off an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets and has made a serious case for a roster spot. While it’s not yet determined if he’ll get a shot, LiAngelo did everything asked of him, averaging 9.6 points, two boards, and 1.6 steals per game. LiAngelo Ball […]

The Chicago Bulls knew Lauri Markkanen wanted to be somewhere else, but they weren’t just going to let him go without getting what they wanted in return. So, Arturas Karnisovas and the Bulls played hardball in trade talks with the young big man, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Markkanen initially thought he was going […]

After coming up short in the NBA Finals last season, the Phoenix Suns have kept their foot on the accelerator this offseason in hopes of getting right back to the big stage. Priority number one for the Suns was resigning Chris Paul, which they did this offseason. Now, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, […]

Shams Charania recently confirmed that DeAndre Jordan’s time as a Brooklyn Net looks to be coming to a close. The Nets and Jordan are looking to split by way of a contract buyout, per Charania and Alex Schiffer. “Jordan is increasingly unlikely to be part of the organization moving forward,” Charania wrote, “but the sides […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been the center of attention when it comes to trade talks after his disappointing postseason. While he could still be on his way out, it appears the Sixers tried to get rid of him for a much bigger star earlier this year. Per The Athletic’s Sham Charania, Philly was […]

While the trade rumors involving the Philadelphia 76ers sending Ben Simmons elsewhere have really died down, there’s still a belief among many in the NBA that he has played his last game in Philly. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic, many executives in the league expect a trade to happen sooner rather than later. So […]