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Derik Queen walked out of NBA Draft night fueling the future of New Orleans Pelicans basketball. But he walked into criticism as well. The Pelicans traded up to No. 13 to grab the Maryland star on Wednesday. NBA legend Joe Dumars helped facilitate the move in the Pelicans’ draft room. Yet it was Jeremiah Fears […]

Despite coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Indiana Pacers had a lot to evaluate at the 2025 NBA Draft. While dealing with the unfortunate injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers ended up leaving the draft with a pair of second-round picks: Kam Jones and Taelon Peter. Indiana […]

Ahead of his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is back in the lab, working out ahead of schedule. While many speculate when James will retire from basketball, a recent video of LeBron working out is getting Lakers fans excited for the upcoming season. At 40, he shows no signs of slowing […]

The New York Knicks’ coaching search continues. New reports have surfaced regarding the status of two former NBA head coaches’ candidacies for the vacancy. Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown are both advancing to the next stage of the process and will have a second round of interviews with the Knicks, per KnicksFanTV. Jenkins went 250-214 […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens entered the offseason with a highly delicate task: find a way to keep the roster competitive while shedding significant salary. The implementation of this complicated plan is ongoing. Although the C’s have already traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and acquired Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang in […]

The New York Knicks have been in the spotlight so far this offseason. The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thiboeau after he led them to their best season in 25 years. Since then, New York has been searching for his replacement. The team has spoken with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins about the position, but […]

After a promising high school career and a single season run at Rutgers that featured more good than bad, Ace Bailey saw his stock take a tumble at the worst possible time heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, going from the consensus No. 3 prospect in this year’s class to a player outside of some […]

As the NBA offseason progresses, the Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly emerged as a potential suitor for veteran forward Andrew Wiggins, according to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. The 30-year-old is one of the more notable names circulating in trade speculation following his brief stint with the Miami Heat. Wiggins, a former All-Star, was traded to […]

Amid a potential Andrew Wiggins deal for Rui Hachimura with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat re-signed Davion Mitchell. The fifth-year guard turned in the best season of his career in 2024-25. Mitchell proved his worth while averaging 27.4 minutes and starting in 15 regular-season games. It was enough for the Heat to bring […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a name to watch when NBA free agency starts. The 26-year-old could be one of the casualties of Minnesota’s financial situation. If the Timberwolves allow Alexander-Walker to leave in free agency, the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers top the list of interested teams. Alexander-Walker averaged less than ten […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins fired back at Bill Simmons over recent comments the longtime analyst made about ESPN and its basketball coverage, calling Simmons “bitter” during a pointed segment on the Road Trippin’ podcast. Speaking with hosts Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton, Perkins responded to Simmons’ continued criticism of ESPN and its […]

There is no time for rest in the NBA, especially in June. Just days removed from the final game of the 2025 NBA Finals, the league hosted the NBA Draft in Barclays Center, where Cooper Flagg officially became a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the league shifts its attention once more to a pivotal […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill plans to re-sign with the franchise on a four-year, $38 million deal, according to a report Saturday from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers reached the agreement with Merrill’s agents, Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, ahead of the NBA’s free-agency period. The deal keeps Merrill in Cleveland through […]

Boston Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce recently praised Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren with a notable comparison to six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen. Pierce made the comments on a new episode of KG Certified with former teammate Kevin Garnett, where he evaluated Holmgren’s impact on the Thunder’s championship roster. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls finalized a player-for-player trade Saturday morning ahead of the NBA’s free-agency period, swapping guard Lonzo Ball for forward Isaac Okoro. The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move marks a key roster adjustment for both franchises with Cleveland looking to reinforce its defense and depth, while […]

Kyrie Irving is likely going to take over the Dallas Mavericks’ starting point guard role at some point in the 2025-26 season. To begin the campaign, though, Irving will be unavailable as he recovers from ACL surgery. The Mavs have been rumored to be interested in adding a point guard this offseason as a result. […]

Throughout NBA history, the league has witnessed a number of NBA greats. And unfortunately, every career has an end, and basketball players are no different. But while Father Time has been undefeated, a handful of NBA stars made sure that they ended their careers with a bang. Here is a look at the 10 best […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shook things up by acquiring Lonzo Ball in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. In exchange, the Bulls will get Isaac Okoro.  As a result, Cavaliers fans are using social media to make their voices heard in response to the trade. On the Cavs Nation X page, responses began to come in […]

Luka Doncic was once considered the franchise star for the Dallas Mavericks. That changed, of course, when the Mavs traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers this past February. The Mavs were saved by luck (literally) after overcoming a 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, leading to […]

The Golden State Warriors just made their first move toward keeping Jonathan Kuminga ahead of free agency. While there is still a long road ahead, the team extended a qualifying offer to its rising star. The Warriors extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported. The tender allows Golden State […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era. After trading away Luka Doncic and selecting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the franchise is clearly focused on building around a new core. Kyrie Irving, despite his ACL injury, has re-upped on a three-year deal and is expected to return […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise at the 2025 trade deadline, both for their deal acquiring Luka Doncic and their failed transaction involving Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. However, before attempting to get Williams, the Lakers reportedly had their eyes on Onyeka Okongwu and Walker Kessler. The Lakers kept an internal list […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a big move as they look to reload for next season. Cleveland is trading with the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball, per ESPN. In return the Bulls are getting Isaac Okoro. The Bulls were rumored to be actively shopping Ball in recent days. He finished this past season with a […]

The Houston Rockets have officially entered a new era. By acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a trove of picks to Phoenix, Houston made its intentions clear: the time to contend is now. With a core featuring Durant, Alperen Sengun, fresh off his first All-Star selection, and […]

While the Dallas Mavericks are transitioning into a new era with Cooper Flagg now on the roster, Luka Doncic is preparing to settle into his new home with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Dave McMenamin ESPN, Doncic is still motivated by everything that happened following the Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade him to the […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and it has given us plenty of intriguing storylines and future stars to behold. The draft once again added to the list of potential generational players that will make their mark in the NBA for years to come. And while the Dallas Mavericks got the big prize in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took some steps in the right direction during the 2024-25 campaign, but they crashed out of the playoffs in the first round when all was said and done. Now, they enter another very important offseason, and while his future isn’t the team’s biggest concern, the Lakers have some work to do […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have captured their first NBA championship, but Sam Presti and the front office are already plotting how to extend this window and build a dynasty. With a roster loaded with young talent, a deep war chest of draft picks, and financial flexibility, OKC is uniquely positioned to pursue bold moves. Here […]

The lingering question continues to persist this offseason: Is LeBron James calling it quits? The Los Angeles Lakers star is set to become a free agent but is likely to resign with the Lakers.  However, former NBA guard Jeff Teague is calling for James to retire. On Saturday, the Lakers provided an update on James’ […]

The odds that a player on the San Antonio Spurs will win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award for the third straight year are slim. Don’t tell that to Carter Bryant though. The No. 14 overall pick says if he doesn’t win the award, that means his new teammate, No. 2 overall pick Dylan […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat drafting Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, there has already been buzz about how the 19-year-old will impact the team. As Jakucionis joins Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo on the Heat, among others, there is a real possibility that […]

After successfully retaining their first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers had one mission: add athletic character fits with short and long-term potential. An easy ask? No, not really, but then again, considering the team’s current build, with three max contracts and a few question marks around them, what else are they […]

Just two days after being selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg is already showing his support for the local basketball scene. The former Duke standout attended the WNBA showdown between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on June 27, immersing himself in […]

A former Howard University star is getting a shot to make the NBA with the Miami Heat. Following the 2025 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat signed former Bison forward Steve Settle III to an Exhibit 10 contract.  The Exhibit 10 deal signed by Settle is a non-guaranteed training camp contract that could be converted into […]

MIAMI – With the Heat adding Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft last Wednesday, there is no doubt some talent with the 19-year-old, but still some areas that need improvement. As Jakucionis got to meet Heat figures like Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, the […]

The Denver Nuggets made a move that will have them part ways from one of their young talents. That player turned out to be G League Rookie of the Year Trey Alexander. Denver made a decision to cut Alexander from their roster, per team reporter Vinny Benedetto. He appeared in 24 games throughout the 2024-25 […]

The Washington Wizards were dealt an unlucky hand in May 12’s draft lottery, but their front office continues to prove its worth. By Thursday night, they turned the Nos. 6 and 18 picks into Texas guard Tre Johnson, Illinois forward Will Riley, Florida State guard Jamir Watkins, and two future second-round picks. The No. 6 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of a critical offseason after flaming out in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, and they took a big step toward contending again on Friday. Just a few days before free agency, the Timberwolves and standout big man Naz Reid agreed to a new five-year, […]

Cooper Flagg is proud to be a member of the Dallas Mavericks community. So much so that he appeared at a WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever. The Mavericks selected Flagg with the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, to no one’s surprise. What the star showcased in college at […]