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Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has been much-maligned after the Sixers’ playoff exit but rumors suggest he could get a fresh start with the Golden State Warriors. Stephen A. Smith spilled the tea during an episode of ESPN’s First Take, saying that the initial moves have already been conducted. “I believe the Golden State […]

It looks like the Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on their next head coach. Reports suggest that the Blazers have narrowed down their options for the job opening with Chauncey Billups now considered to be the favorite to serve as the successor of Terry Stotts. This report comes via ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant may be gone, but the legacy and lessons he left his peers and the younger generation of NBA players will forever be remembered. For one, Caron Butler will never forget one advice the Black Mamba gave him. In an episode of the Uninterrupted with De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2021 NBA Draft with just one draft pick, so they definitely have to make it count. They currently have possession of the No. 22 overall pick, and based on reports, it looks like the Purple & Gold intend to use it on a prospect that could help LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson couldn’t be more excited for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks after the franchise officially hired Jason Kidd as head coach. For Johnson, the hiring instantly elevates the Mavs to championship contender for the years to come. He also compared the Kidd-Doncic partnership to the Nate McMillan-Trae Young duo […]

It’s common knowledge that Trae Young has been the heartbeat of the Atlanta Hawks in their miraculous run in the NBA Playoffs. He’s the focal point of their offense on a nightly basis and the catalyst of their success. Big man Clint Capela, who has been in the league for many years, has been very […]

Jason Kidd is officially the Dallas Mavericks‘ new head coach, and franchise owner Mark Cuban is excited for what he will bring to the Mavs and to superstar Luka Doncic. Speaking to TMZ after the hiring, Cuban shared his belief that Kidd will have a big impact on the organization, specifically on Doncic who can […]

Charlotte Hornets phenom LaMelo Ball is coming off a tremendous first season in the NBA where he captured the prestigious Rookie of the Year award by just edging out Anthony Edwards. Ball dazzled on a nightly basis with his tremendous vision and passing abilities while also rebounding and scoring at a high level. Hornets head […]

If Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant did not become an NBA player, he’s probably in the NFL now playing as a wide receiver. When asked on the Out of Office podcast what other pro sport he could play, Durant did not hesitate saying football. While his length and built make him an ideal hooper, the […]

When Mikal Bridges was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018, it was one of the better feel-good stories at the time. After all, Bridges’ mom works for the Sixers as the Vice President of Human Resources and the selection served as some sort of reunion for them. Unfortunately, moments later, the youngster was traded […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers to shrink their series lead to one game. During the game, Cam Payne hurt his ankle and left early, and Chris Paul made his return but was seen grasping his hand in discomfort time and time again. On Friday, Suns head coach Monty Williams […]

The Atlanta Hawks marched into the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday after a mammoth effort from Trae Young, who continues to thrive on the big stage. He dropped 48 points to lead them to victory on the road– the third straight road Game 1 victory for the Hawks. […]

With just a single-game slate on Friday that features the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Daily Fantasy Basketball players will need to ensure they make the most optimal selections for their roster. The Atlanta Hawks are currently up 1-0 in the series due to […]

There has been a lot of quick movement on the coaching front in the NBA so far this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers will obviously be sticking with Frank Vogel, however, after they lost assistant coach Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd is set to become the new head coach of the Mavs after […]

For the Sacramento Kings, this offseason will be critical as they try and build around a couple of their key players in De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton. How they attack the 2021 NBA Draft and free agency will be noteworthy but might they dip into the trade market and move on from the bloated contract […]

The Atlanta Hawks play their second game in Fiserv Forum on Friday night, looking to take a 2-0 series lead against the   Milwaukee Bucks. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Hawks-Bucks prediction and pick for Game 2. The Bucks hold an overall record of 8-4 in the postseason but are only […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young might be small in stature, but head coach Nate McMillan says his presence is the size of a mountain. McMillan praised Young’s cold-blooded mindset and ability to stay the course even in the midst of individual struggles. He said the Hawks star has an infectious confidence about him, giving […]

Scottie Pippen might be an NBA legend, but he needed a history legend from Stephen A. Smith after saying LeBron James won the 2016 NBA title by himself and totally forgetting about Kyrie Irving. Pippen has been on a rant on all things NBA as of late. He went deep on a number of topics […]

It is official. The Dallas Mavericks have a new head coach and general manager, and that did not take long at all. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd are headed to Dallas to team up with Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic. Nico Harrison will serve as the Mavs‘ new […]

The Golden State Warriors hit a mini-jackpot when they landed two lottery picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. Sure, one was their own pick, a result of missing out on the postseason after losing in the play-in tournament. The other pick though, came via the Timberwolves as a final stamp on the Andrew Wiggins – […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has circulated the world of Twitter over the past couple of days. Scottie Pippen came out with some interesting comments on Durant, and the Nets star fired back. Now Durant has ripped into Jackie MacMullan after another report surfaced. Once again, I don’t even talk like this…plus I don’t have […]

The Miami Heat refrained from including Tyler Herro in trade talks at the deadline this past March, but he could be readily available this summer. Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports reported Friday he spoke to several sources around the league who believe there is a “75 percent” chance the Heat trade Herro this offseason. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves would have to give up lots of draft capital if they hope to trade for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. Dane Moore of Blue Wire Podcasts spoke to two different executives about what they thought it would cost the Timberwolves to acquire Simmons from the Sixers. Both executives agreed Minnesota would […]

The Atlanta Hawks were dismayed by the officiating crew in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals for failing to enforce Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s apparent free-throw violations. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported the Hawks are expressing frustrating at the fact officials are looking the other way when Antetokounmpo exceeds the 10-second limit […]

The Phoenix Suns came out and took the first two games from the Los Angeles Clippers and seemed to be in serious control of the Western Conference Finals. Devin Booker was fantastic, Cam Payne did more than people thought he could, and Chris Paul had yet to step on the court after COVID-19 issues. Booker […]

Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle might have sabotaged Luka Doncic by endorsing Jason Kidd over assistant Jamahl Mosley. The Mavs are nearing an agreement with Kidd to become their new head coach after Carlisle publicly endorsed him on Thursday. Tim MacMahon of ESPN opined Carlisle made the comments because he might have been […]

It’s pretty easy to spot the clear winners in the NBA playoffs right now. The same thought can be applied to the NBA card value of these players as well. You’ve got Trae Young, who has been incredible for the Atlanta Hawks, and Chris Paul, who has elevated the Phoenix Suns to a championship-caliber team. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason in front of them after an early playoff exit. One player at the forefront of their decisions is point guard Dennis Schroder, who is expected to hit the open market and should have plenty of suitors. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it seems Schroder has made his […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have amassed 36 draft picks over the next seven years, including this 2021 NBA Draft. Out of those 36 picks, 18 are set to be first-round selections, 18 will be second-round picks. This year, the Thunder have picks No. 6, No. 16 and No. 18. Sam Presti has done an incredible […]

The Atlanta Hawks continued to shock the 2021 NBA Playoffs system after they took Game 1 over the Milwaukee Bucks to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Hawks superstar Trae Young put on an absolute show, torching the Bucks for 48 points on 17-of-34 shooting, to go along with 11 assists. […]

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have been one of the longest standing star duos in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers guards have been together since 2013, for eight full seasons. But there’s reportedly a good chance that their run together in Portland comes to an end this offseason. Jason Quick, the Blazers beat reporter […]

Admit it, you got excited when you heard Devin Booker was going to be rocking the mask. The Phoenix Suns guard was set to rock the famous (non-covid) face mask donned at one time or another by legends like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and even Kawhi Leonard. But instead of putting up an iconic performance, […]

For the third series in a row, Paul George, Tyronn Lue, and the LA Clippers bounced back from an 0-2 hole to win Game 3. The Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 3, 106-92, giving them their first win of the series. Bouncing back from the heartbreaking Game 2 loss wasn’t easy, however. Paul […]

Terance Mann has been one of the biggest breakout stories in these NBA playoffs. The 2nd-year guard has been cooking for the Los Angeles Clippers, and has figured in some big-time performances when his team needed it most. Former Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell has taken notice of Mann’s postseason coming out party, and couldn’t help […]

Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet luxurious video showing the 61-year old lifting weights while on a nifty-looking boat in the Greek Islands: I’m officially on vacation and still working out 😁 pic.twitter.com/6ZeLf4ACdx — Earvin Magic […]

Nothing is set in stone in the NBA Draft. Even if the Detroit Pistons have already won the NBA Lottery and will be allowed to select first in the 2021 NBA Draft, trades can still shake up draft night as they have in the past. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks trading Dirk Nowitzki to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and did not return versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He played just four minutes and had two points. Though the Suns’ loss is not the direct consequence of his absence, there’s no denying Payne has been a key […]

Chris Paul’s return for Game 3 was highly anticipated but it didn’t exactly end in an ideal way. The Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-92, seeing an end to their nine-game winning streak. It was a bit ironic that the Suns tasted defeat in Paul’s return after sitting out several days for […]

After finally being cleared to play for Game 3 of the WCF, Chris Paul finally spoke up about recently testing positive of COVID-19. The Phoenix Suns star had to miss the first two games of the series after it was confirmed that the 36-year-old did test positive shortly after they wrapped up their second-round series […]