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Dennis Schroder may attempt to play for Germany in the Tokyo Olympics weeks ahead of his highly-anticipated foray into unrestricted free agency. Last month, Schroder indicated that his hopes of landing a $100-$120 million deal would prevent him from playing in the Olympics due to insurance policy issues. However, he told Zeit Online that he […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker is a free agent this offseason and it’s still unknown if he will return to the team. Nonetheless, he’s been putting in work to improve his game. THT has actually been training alongside rapper J.Cole, who also had a short stint in the Africa Basketball League recently.   View […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t won any NBA championships in franchise history, but they’re knocking on the door in 2021 thanks to a trip to the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks behind the play of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. While the Suns don’t have a title yet, the organization has been home to some […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

Jalen Green might not have the same kind of national profile as other prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, but he is the perfect choice for the Houston Rockets with the No. 2 overall selection. Nothing is assured at this point in the pre-draft process, but there is a general expectation the Detroit Pistons will […]

While it has been more than a year since Kobe Bryant passed away, the love basketball fans have for the late legend has only grown stronger. With his recent induction into the Hall of Fame, the Black Mamba will surely live on in more ways than one. One big way is through collections such as […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have been knocked out in the Eastern Conference finals, but they definitely exceeded expectations. A big reason for that was the appointment of Nate McMillan as the interim head coach just before the All-Star break. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks will make McMillan the permanent boss and hand him […]

The Atlanta Hawks looked dead in the water at 14-20 earlier this season, but then they fired Lloyd Pierce and had Nate McMillan take over as the interim head coach. The Hawks went on a big run to close to the season 41-31 and then advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had another tough campaign in the 2020-21 season as they finished with a 42-30 record, which ultimately led to another first-round exit in the playoffs. After their season ended, Damian Lillard was immediately caught in the middle of countless trade rumors up to this day. Could the Brooklyn Nets be a […]

The Utah Jazz have an important decision to make in the offseason. With veteran point guard Mike Conley set to hit the free-agent market at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season, there isn’t a shortage of rumors about what his immediate future would be in the league. In a recent report by Tony Jones […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons just went through a brutal postseason as the Sixers suffered a disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with his offensive struggles at the center of it all. The assumption is Daryl Morey is going to look to make a trade, but there’s concern that Simmons’ trade value is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers-Ben Simmons partnership has likely reached its end. After Trusting The Process for years, it’s fair to argue that it needs to change. This year’s postseason was the best opportunity for the Sixers to make it to the NBA Finals and perhaps even win it all — only to come up short in […]

In the latest mental exercise on how to drag LeBron James into every bit of NBA controversy, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s name was mentioned in the recent bombshell report from The New York Times involving Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. But it’s not for something the future Hall of Famer said or did himself. […]

A lot has been said about the rumored negative attitude and leadership of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, but the father of the Mavs playmaker hinted that what the media say is often far from the truth. NBA ESPN insider Brian Windhorst recently insinuated that Luka might be the problem of the Mavs, saying that […]

It has been well-publicized that Clyde Drexler was at the receiving end of some harsh words coming out of Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s mouth. Aside from being on-court rivals during the 1990s when Drexler was still part of the Portland Trail Blazers, the two also enjoyed some time together as members of the Dream […]

OK, it’s not an actual club, but an elite one nevertheless. After his memorable run in his first NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young joined Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James as the only players to achieve a very specific feat. Young averaged 28.8 points and 9.5 assists in 16 postseason games, […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is known for responding to his haters on Twitter–no matter how simple or petty the criticisms are. However, one thing often ridiculed about it is the fact that he deletes his tweets, especially when they don’t land as expected. Now, as his critics bring back his controversial decision to join […]

It has been just over a month since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers bowed out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, but players like Talen Horton-Tucker want to get the work started. Horton-Tucker is taking no days off and went back to the lab to work on his shooting with none other than NBA […]

While the Canada men’s basketball team failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics this summer, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is still proud of what the team has accomplished. Canada lost to the Czech Republic in the semifinal of their qualifying tournament, effectively knocking them out of the competition. Wiggins was terrific in the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers arguably had their best season in franchise history. They made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time and went far in the NBA Playoffs. It’s even fair to argue that it wasn’t the Phoenix Suns that defeated the Clippers but injuries, which kept superstar Kawhi Leonard and Serge […]

Along with Devin Booker, Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns’ climb in the playoffs, the fan who went viral for his fight with two Denver Nuggets supporters has also reached new heights in his rise to fame. Dubbed as the “Suns in 4” guy, Nick McKellar has been an absolute celebrity for the Phoenix faithful. […]

The Kemba Walker Experiment didn’t exactly work for the Boston Celtics. Now, the team has a gaping void at the point guard with the exit of Walker. Many names have been floated around to replace Walker, including top-tier guys Damian Lillard and Ben Simmons. But according to an observer, the Celtics, with new coach Ime […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most complicated NBA stars to predict. The man definitely gives Kawhi Leonard a run for his money for most enigmatic player in the league. If you believed the rumors from the past week, the Brooklyn Nets were supposedly fed up enough with his shenanigans to consider a trade. But […]

The superstar duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker has taken the Phoenix Suns to unbelievable heights this season. After finishing the regular season as the second-seeded team, they’re now just four wins away from winning their first-ever NBA championship. This wasn’t at all surprising for a guy like Jamal Crawford. Crawford, who had the […]

The NBA Finals may still be days away, but there was no break in the action amid a bombshell report dropping on longtime ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols throwing slander at co-worker Maria Taylor from back in 2020. In the tell-all report from the New York Times, Rachel Nichols was caught on a hot mic venting […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be title contenders once again with the return of Klay Thompson next season. According to Stephen A. Smith, however, there is one move they can do to be surefire champions: trade for Ben Simmons. In fact, Stephen A. has a trade proposal in mind to get that done […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will be hearing his name a lot in trade rumors this offseason. Herro had a mediocre sophomore year after a sensational rookie season, which saw him set a bunch of NBA records. According to reports, the Heat have grown concerned about Herro, who has allegedly become too enamored with his […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have a huge ace in their sleeve as they enter the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns have fallen on an unlikely secret weapon by the name of Torrey Craig who, coincidentally, was part of the Bucks roster to start the 2020-2021 NBA season. “Even though […]

The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

NBA legend and former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley is rooting for his old team to win the NBA Finals. However, he knows it is easier said than done, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo plays and returns to good health for the Milwaukee Bucks. In his latest appearance on Inside the NBA on TNT, Barkley shared […]

Lou Williams is set to be an unrestricted free agent this 2021 offseason, but after a memorable run with the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs, he’s considering coming back. Of course nothing is set in stone yet as the contract and money should work for both sides. While the Hawks will likely consider bringing back […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic just led Slovenia to the Olympics for the first time in the nation’s history, and so his teammates on the national team made sure it would be memorable. Following Luka’s incredible performance that saw the Mavs guard tally a triple-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, his teammates […]

After a season where Danny Green shot 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point land while providing the Sixers with great perimeter defense, he will not be expected back in Philly next season. With a proven track record of reliable shooting and hard-nosed defense, Danny Green would be a great addition to a contending […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is at a loss for words after leading Slovenia to the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in the nation’s history Doncic was sensational for the national team, dropping a triple-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in their final game against Lithuania to qualify for the Olympics […]

The NBA Finals are officially set to tip-off Tuesday night as the Phoenix Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1. The Bucks secured their trip to the finals with a Game 6 win over the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night. Although this isn’t the highly anticipated matchup that fans expected, both teams earned their way […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, and odds are already being released for the series and for Finals MVP. The Suns and Bucks have a good amount of star power, especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy, so there are a number of […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the last two-plus games of the Eastern Conference Finals. With Giannis sidelined, his teammates came up big in Games 5 and 6, winning both contests to advance to the NBA Finals. While The Greek Freak couldn’t put his immense talent to good use on the court, he still made […]