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There will never, ever be another Kobe Bryant, but when talking about where the Golden State Warriors are following a successful 2021 NBA Draft, team owner Joe Lacob couldn’t help but drop the name of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s name. The Warriors kept both of their first-round picks in the draft and used them […]

The 2021 NBA Draft saw the best young prospects led by Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley make the jump to the big league and land at their respective destinations. However, a handful of talents also slipped through the cracks and surprisingly fell off the board on Thursday night. Out of all the teams, […]

Despite not having the best talents the NBA has to offer, Team USA is still an incredibly deep talent. Anyone can explode on any given game for the Americans in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and on Saturday morning, it was Jayson Tatum’s turn to come out of the shadow and rip an opponent apart. In […]

After an impressive campaign with the G-League Ignite team last season, Jalen Green is set to take his talents to H-Town to kickstart a new era for the Houston Rockets. Houston took the Filipino-American with the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and Rockets Nation is understandably looking forward to seeing Green banner […]

The Golden State Warriors just had a dynastic run in the 2010s very few sports franchises ever experience. With three championship trophies and five NBA Finals appearances under their belt, the core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green immortalized themselves in NBA lore. But could the end be nearing for their triumphant trio? […]

Former Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade seems like he’s been enjoying retirement so far. Since leaving the league, the former NBA guard has helped work on a documentary about himself and apparently played a round of golf with Tiger Woods. Golf TV shared a clip of one of Wade’s drives for their new show “A […]

Kevin Durant just added another feather to his cap, becoming Team USA’s all-time leading scorer in Olympic history. KD passes a name that’s become synonymous with Olympic success – Carmelo Anthony. Kevin Durant has surpassed Carmelo Anthony for the most points scored by USA men’s basketball player in Olympic history. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July […]

Thursday night’s NBA Draft produced quite a few winners throughout the evening. Conversely, there was also a fair share of players and teams who did not do quite as well. As for the Golden State Warriors, it’s easy to see that this team had an excellent night and that they came out as one of […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is not letting the latest accusations against him and his family go unnoticed. Apparently, according to Twitter users, Fox’s dad sent out a tweet (which has since been deleted) disagreeing with the team’s selection of Davion Mitchell in the 2021 NBA Draft. The said tweet didn’t sit well with some […]

Zion Williamson is an NBA superstar with millions of fans and the weight of the New Orleans Pelicans franchise on his shoulders. Zion Williamson is also a 21-year-old bachelor just trying to live his life. That’s what makes it complicated for NBA stars when their personal life gets plastered all over social media. Zion Williamson […]

Jalen Green is ready to get to work and show the Houston Rockets they are right in picking him with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. There was never any question about Green’s scoring capabilities. In fact, it can be said he is the best scorer in the class after he put […]

Kyle Kuzma has been the proverbial punching bag on the Los Angeles Lakers for parts of the last two seasons. As the only remaining piece of LA’s draft-built core before LeBron James arrived, much was expected of Kuz to contribute to a title run, and even potentially be their third star. But instead, he underperformed […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers trio Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have all found a new home with the Washington Wizards following Thursday’s blockbuster deal that sent Russell Westbrook in the opposite direction. By the looks of it, however, not all three players have their futures guaranteed in DC. According to Eric Pincus of […]

The Golden State Warriors were really lucky to be able to pick a Top 10 talent like Moses Moody at No. 14 in the 2021 NBA Draft, After all, the youngster is someone that really surprised Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Moody revealed that he head some interactions with Steph and Klay during his pre-draft […]

The arrival of Russell Westbrook was a death knell to Dennis Schroder’s chances of staying with the Los Angeles Lakers. But while Schroder is probably already looking towards his next landing spot, he might need to ask for some help from the Lakers to get there. Dennis Schroder doesn’t exactly have to get the Lakers […]

If there’s any trade in recent history that deserves an over-the-top reaction, it’s Russell Westbrook going to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA world lost its collective mind after the trade went down, in a mix of reactions that range from “LA has the title on lock” to “This is going to be a train […]

When the Toronto Raptors passed on Jalen Suggs in the 2021 NBA Draft, it only made one team happy: the Orlando Magic. After all, Suggs was considered a Top 3 pick, so getting him at No. 5 is already a massive steal. Apparently, however, the Raptors have a good reason for passing up on Suggs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world on Thursday after it was revealed that they had struck a blockbuster deal with the Washington Wizards to bring Russell Westbrook to Hollywood. As it turns out, however, it looks like Russ was never really the Lakers’ first choice. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Westbrook […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young officially turned into a bonafide superstar in the 2021 NBA playoffs, leading his team all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. But, it seems as there was one key reason why Young eventually took that step from being just a solid NBA player to an actual star: When your […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, and the general belief is they made the move to improve their chance on landing Kyle Lowry in free agency. Boston is absorbing Richardson’s $11.6 million contract through their trade exception from the Gordon Hayward deal. In turn, it helps the Mavs clear cap space. […]

Eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has been busy preparing for his fight with Erroll Spence Jr. on August 21. He’s had quite a few visitors in his Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, but few have been bigger than Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson. Apparently, Pacquiao and Thompson cut a deal that’s going to […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ziaire Williams played with Bronny James in high school, but it didn’t immediately hit him that he’ll be now playing against the father of his former teammate in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. When Williams was asked about that tidbit, it was clear he didn’t realize it at first. What comes […]

The LA Clippers selected three players on NBA Draft night 2021. After coming in with just the 25th overall pick, the team made multiple moves to finish the night with the 21st, 33rd, and 51st picks. One of those picks, No. 33, was Jason Preston of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Needless to say, Preston […]

Just a day after the 2021 NBA Draft concluded, the trades continue to happen throughout the league. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are sending swingman Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics: The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing trading G/F Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson is […]

Despite rumors that Lauri Markkanen could be on his way out of the Windy City, it appears the Chicago Bulls are keen on keeping him around for another season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Bulls have extended their $9 million qualifying offer to the Finnish sharpshooter, which now makes him a restricted free […]

Let’s face it. For most fans, Kyle Kuzma wasn’t exactly the most well-loved member of the Los Angeles Lakers. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks were happy to see him go. Love him or hate him, what cannot be denied is that Kuzma played a pivotal role for the Purple & […]

There was a lot of action during Thursday night’s 2021 NBA Draft and the Golden State Warriors were one of the teams that were most heavily invested in the evening’s proceedings. The Dubs ended up selecting Jonathan Kuminga with their No. 7 pick, followed by Moses Moody at No. 14. As it turns out, however, […]

Cade Cunningham will be wearing jersey No. 2 with the Detroit Pistons even though it has been retired for coaching legend Chuck Daly. However, the 2021 top pick has a good reason for doing so. For one, he wants to continue honoring Daly and the legacy he has built with the franchise. After all, he […]

Following the Russell Westbrook trade, the Los Angeles Lakers need inexpensive veterans. Ideally, they’d like these players to defend and shoot threes, but their options are limited. That said, two notable seasoned vets, namely LeBron James’ old pal Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay, have been linked to L.A. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, while conducting […]

The gears are turning for Brad Stevens. The coach-turned-executive of the Boston Celtics is wheeling and dealing. His Friday trade which initially seemed to be a two-team package has become a three-team deal. Earlier reports said that Boston had sent Tristan Thompson to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in exchange for Kris Dunn and Bruno […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo played through a knee injury in the NBA Finals, so while they were able to win it all, there are some concerns regarding his injury. To recall, Giannis sustained a left knee hyperextension in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference finals showdown with the Atlanta Hawks. The Bucks star missed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers agreed on a huge blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards to bring Russell Westbrook to town and pair him with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The move sent everybody into a frenzy, and Westbrook posted a simple Tweet on Friday as reality began to set in. HomeTeam. WHYNOT? pic.twitter.com/6VCectkUnH — Russell […]

The Toronto Raptors pulled off a shocker in the 2021 NBA Draft when they selected former Florida State standout Scottie Barnes with their No. 4 overall selection. However, this pick may have provided a hint at the team’s long-term plans with Pascal Siakam. As noted by NBA insider Marc Stein via his Substack newsletter, the […]

The Utah Jazz aim to make a big splash this offseason, as they apparently are interested in re-signing Mike Conley to a massive deal. According to Marc Stein, the Jazz plan to send an offer of three years worth $75 million. Although Conley is in the back-end of his career, the Jazz seem confident he […]

DeMar DeRozan didn’t exactly need to be sold on playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, his hometown team. That said, private recruiting efforts from LeBron James can’t hurt. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo, James and DeRozan were “in talks” about teaming up in Los Angeles. LeBron and Anthony Davis, who have substantial say in […]

Perhaps the biggest move on NBA Draft night came when the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. The trade had a lot of moving parts going back to Washington with the headliner being Kyle Kuzma. Adding Westbrook and forming a trio with him, LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a lot of questions to answer regarding their roster, with perhaps the biggest being Spencer Dinwiddie. It appears that Dinwiddie is likely set to hit free agency and command big money from a number of teams across the league. Well, Nets general manager Sean Marks spoke about Dinwiddie, and his answer […]

The Toronto Raptors sent the first wave of shock in the 2021 NBA draft by passing on Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs and instead selecting Florida State standout Scottie Barnes with the 4th overall pick. Most mock drafts projected Suggs to go to Toronto and reports hours prior to the draft indicated the Raps gearing towards […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made it no secret that Ben Simmons is on the trade market. On Thursday, reports came out that the Sixers rejected a gigantic trade offer from the Golden State Warriors for Simmons prior to the NBA Draft on Thursday. Let’s just say, this didn’t go over very well with some Sixers […]