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After being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets 11th overall, James Bouknight did not disappoint in Summer League action. He averaged 16.8 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in four games of action. The potential is there for Bouknight to be a special player in the NBA and he should be able to provide some good […]

The San Francisco Giants have been the biggest surprise in the entire MLB and have had the best record for quite some time. The Giants recently locked up Brandon Crawford, and now they are trying to lock him veteran catcher Buster Posey, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.  #SFGiants intend to bring Buster Posey […]

The NBA schedule has been released for opening night and boy, is it going to be a good one. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, while Kevin Durants’ Brooklyn Nets face the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks. NBA OPENING NIGHT ON TNT 🍿 (via @sam_amick) pic.twitter.com/jbcizNdshH […]

After serving 78 days in jail, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was released on Tuesday. He took to Instagram to post his reaction to being let out. Malik Beasley on IG: “I’m free!” pic.twitter.com/5ma23U2yFa — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 17, 2021 The guard for the Wolves pleaded guilty back in February to felony charges of threats […]

The Philadelphia 76ers inked All-Star center Joel Embiid to a massive extension worth $196 million. With the deal, Embiid is staying in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future as they do whatever it takes to get an NBA title to the Sixers organization. Embiid had a perfect reaction on Twitter after the news of the deal […]

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball burst onto the scene in his first season in the NBA. He had the dazzling, highlight reel passes, the crafty finishes at the rim and he looked so comfortable doing it all. That comfortability has been validated by Ball and it’s something rare to see with someone who’s so […]

Christmas is about to be an exciting day in the NBA. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will clash at the Staples Center in a heavyweight showdown. Nets-Lakers on Christmas day 🍿 (via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/7gHNIOG9I7 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 17, 2021 Did we expect anything else? LeBron James and […]

Joel Embiid has become one of the premier big men in today’s NBA. His stature has often been the source of headlines since his arrival in the NBA in 2014. The Cameroon native was brought into the Philadelphia 76ers organization at the time to be paired with fellow big man Nerlens Noel, an experiment that […]

If you thought Kemba Walker would get out of playing in back-to-backs for the New York Knicks, think again! At his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Walker was asked if he will play in those back-to-backs that pop up on the NBA schedule. When the newest Knicks guard hesitated and pointed at head coach Tom […]

After a couple of injury-riddled seasons with the Boston Celtics, Kemba Walker is finally coming home. The Bronx native signed with the New York Knicks on August 11th and made his first appearance in front of the media on Tuesday, where he discussed how excited he is to be playing at MSG. Take a look: […]

Just a month after the NBA crowned the Milwaukee Bucks as NBA Champions, they are set to have another coronation night this Tuesday. This particular title match will feature the Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings as they square off for the right to be called Summer League Champions. In this post, we’re doing our Celtics-Kings […]

Patrick Beverley was part of the Eric Bledsoe trade that sent Bledsoe to the Clippers on Monday and Beverley plus Rajon Rondo to the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, Beverley is on the move less than 24 hours later, this time being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Patrick Beverley to the Minnesota […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have long been trying to forge their own history and identity, but they always find themselves in the shadow of their crosstown rival, the Lakers. After all, it’s tough to distinguish themselves when they play in the same arena. Their plans of leaving LeBron James and the Lakers behind at Staples […]

The Sacramento Kings may have ended their 2020-21 campaign on a disappointing note but their young guns have been showing out in the ongoing NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Currently being led by former NBA vet Bobby Jackson as the team’s head coach, Sacramento has rolled to the top of the standings with a perfect […]

Boston just locked up Marcus Smart for the long haul. The longtime Celtics guard signed a four-year extension that keeps him on the team until 2026. ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics G Marcus Smart has agreed to a four-year, $77M extension. New deal starts in 2022-‘23 with no player option and secures him at $90M-plus through […]

It’s the NBA offseason but that’s not going to stop people from finding ways to bet on the NBA. For one, there are actual NBA games being played with the ongoing Summer League in Las Vegas. Betting on sports can be a gift that keeps on giving. It’s also a proven source of painful experiences. […]

Joel Embiid isn’t going anywhere. The Philadelphia 76ers star just locked in a massive extension that keeps him on the team until 2027. The Sixers star’s signing was reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension, sources told ESPN. — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August […]

After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, they now have missed the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs entered the offseason with around $50 million in cap space and so far they have signed Doug McDermott, Zach Collins, Jock Landale, and their prodigal son […]

The Sacramento Kings have not been to the playoffs since 2006, and they have never been super active in free agency. Rumors have been swirling all summer about Buddy Hield and Marvin Bagley being moved, but nothing has materialized (for now at least). The Kings’ free agency thus far has included the re-signings of Richaun […]

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2021 free agency with a clear mission: get Damian Lillard more help. Failure to do so could mean a trade request from their franchise star. They were able to acquire Cody Zeller, Tony Snell and Ben McLemore from the free agent market. Now, the question is: are these players […]

One of the biggest names that have been involved in trade rumors during this offseason is Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard. Alongside the Blazers, another team that’s been on the cusp of a franchise-shifting move would be the Philadelphia 76ers and their struggling playmaker Ben Simmons who, like Lillard, has been heavily involved in a […]

The 2021 offseason wasn’t the rosiest for the San Antonio Spurs. Amid all their struggles for the past two seasons, they lost DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills — two foundational pieces that they can continue to build around. However, things don’t always pan out the way fans or analysts would wish. From the looks of […]

New Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson made headlines once again when it was rumored he has rekindled his relationship with on-and-off partner Khloe Kardashian. While it has been clarified that there is no truth to the two getting back together, Thompson was not happy at all with the issue. In fact, he took to […]

Detroit Pistons legend and former Indiana Pacers head coach Isiah Thomas recently relived and talked about the story behind the Malice at the Palace as the Pistons and Pacers’ infamous nasty brawl is once again a hot topic since a documentary called “Untold: Malice at the Palace” is currently being aired on Netflix The Malice […]

Gilbert Arenas is a huge Michael Jordan fan, but he is convinced Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has the advantage over the Chicago Bulls legend when it comes to the GOAT scorer debate. In his recent appearance on fubo Sports, Arenas argued why he believes KD is the greatest scorer of all time, putting him […]

Jalen Green has never been shy in telling everyone why he deserved to be the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he’s also not holding back his lack of enthusiasm as far as playing for the Detroit Pistons goes. Just recently, the Houston Rockets‘ prized rookie showed up at his team’s Summer […]

The Golden State Warriors will soon have the original big three of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson back. Thompson has not played since 2019 but he is expected to be back at some point this year. Having these players in their prime means to contend at the highest level as we have seen […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made a number of key moves in the offseason as they try to bounce back in the upcoming NBA campaign. It looks like they’re not done yet, and it seems DeAndre Jordan’s future in Brooklyn is anything but guaranteed at this point. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden are all […]

The Boston Celtics apparently have huge plans for Marcus Smart this coming season amid the signing of point guard Dennis Schroeder. The feisty two-way guard signed a max four-year extension worth $77 million and, as it stands, it seems that Smart will be getting the starting nod over the former Los Angeles Lakers starting guard. […]

Jayson Tatum is absolutely hyped for his teammate Marcus Smart, who just signed a massive four-year, $77 million extension with the Boston Celtics. After seeing the news of the deal, Tatum took to Twitter to congratulate Smart and express how ecstatic he is to be able to play alongside the veteran for at least four […]

Marcus Smart is one happy man on Monday after he and the Boston Celtics agreed to a four-year extension worth $77 million. After the announcement of the agreement, Smart took to social media to celebrate his new deal that will keep him in Boston with the Celtics for a long time. On Twitter, he posted […]

The Golden State Warriors have failed to make it to the postseason in the past two years. This team comes into the 2021-22 campaign with very high hopes, but at this point, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr isn’t ready to start preparing for another championship parade just yet. Kerr recently shared his thoughts about how […]

The Boston Celtics are doing whatever it takes to keep their talented trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart together. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Smart and the Celtics have agreed to a huge extension, tying him to Boston for the next half-decade. ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics G Marcus Smart has agreed […]

It appears Josh Hart’s reported deal with the New Orleans Pelicans is pushing through without any hiccups. As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported, Hart and the Pelicans are closing in on a three-year deal that will pay the veteran guard $38 million. While the contract is not finalized and Hart has yet to put pen […]

Chicago Bulls forward-center Lauri Markkanen remains unsigned in the free-agent market. Markkanen wants to get away from Chicago to have a fresh start. He is a restricted free agent and the Bulls would be happy to grant his wish in a sign-and-trade deal. The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade deal that would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a complete squad overhaul in the offseason. The arrival of several new players meant that others had to move on from their time in Hollywood. The Purple and Gold recently shared a tribute for all their departing players on Instagram, and it prompted a heartfelt reaction from none other […]

Just two weeks into 2021 NBA free agency, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks have already made noticeable moves. After successfully re-signing Bobby Portis and separately adding George Hill, Rodney Hood, Semi Ojeleye, and Grayson Allen, the Bucks have effectively re-tooled their roster with the goal of winning back-to-back NBA titles. The loss of P.J. Tucker […]

When Alex Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls, fans and experts alike questioned why the Los Angeles Lakers let him walk away. It was then revealed that the Purple and Gold did not counter, suggesting that they didn’t want the gritty guard back. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, that was not the case. […]

It looks like the Rookie of the Year race will be an intense one, especially with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green raring to prove he’s better than Detroit Pistons playmaker Cade Cunningham. In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Green opened up about his goal for the 2021-22 season after his stellar Summer League showing for […]