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The Detroit Pistons got hit with some very bad news on Sunday, as news broke that guard Malik Beasley is under a federal investigation. Beasley is being investigated in a gambling probe, over alleged prop bets and NBA games. As a result, the Pistons are looking at the trade market for a player who might […]

On Sunday, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley was under federal investigation for possible involvement in gambling activities during the 2023-24 season. The news comes just hours before Beasley is slated to hit free agency this summer and may severely complicate that process. Regardless of […]

With LeBron James opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season, many assume he is returning for one final season. However, NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor proposed an interesting trade idea that the Cleveland Cavaliers could offer the Los Angeles Lakers to bring ‘The King’ back home for one last ride. The Cavaliers […]

The Utah Jazz cleared up some space in their crowded backcourt on Sunday, and the Charlotte Hornets were the primary beneficiary. Just a day before free agency opens up, the Jazz sent guard Collin Sexton to the Hornets in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Hornets will also get a […]

After the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the basketball world has wondered if Bradley Beal would be next to be dealt, as he’s been in talks in the past. As it was rumored that the Suns are done with Beal due to the disappointing performance and huge contract, Jake Fischer would […]

After seeing the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle win the last two Rookie of the year awards, the San Antonio Spurs welcomed Dylan Harper with the second overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, the Spurs already had a trio of stars in Wemby, De’Aaron Fox and Castle, alongside the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest goal this offseason has to be addressing their lack of depth and getting a big man or two in the room after gutting their roster to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks last offseason. While Los Angeles waits to see what big men it can make a run after, […]

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he joined the team, it was widely assumed that the all-time great wouldn’t have many great years left. Instead, the best small forward ever has defied Father Time and is slated to play in a record 23rd NBA season. […]

With the news that the Miami Heat are bringing back Davion Mitchell on a $24 million contract, the question has arisen about what direction star Duncan Robinson and the team will take. As there have been rumors surrounding the Heat’s pursuit of players in free agency, there has been a path a little clearer regarding […]

On Sunday, the NBA world received a jolt when it was revealed that Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley was under investigation by the NBA for potential involvement in gambling on games and prop bets. Now, the latest intel shows that the period of Beasley’s career under investigation occurred when he was a member of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently raised eyebrows by signing backup center Naz Reid to a new five year, $125 million contract that will keep him with the franchise long-term. Reid won the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award and had another productive season in 2024-25 but ultimately flamed out, along with several other Timberwolves, […]

With NBA free agency set to open on June 30, a number of teams will be looking to make improvements to their rosters. One of the most underrated assets on the market is none other than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Walker has been linked to multiple teams already as he enters unrestricted free agency […]

After losing in the Western Conference Finals in two consecutive seasons, the Timberwolves had some tough decisions to make this offseason. Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were all slated to be free agents, leaving Minnesota at risk of losing a large part of its core. Now, a day before free agency officially opens, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise. The Pelicans are coming off of a disastrous 2024-25 season in which they finished with the second worst record in the Western […]

For the first time in his long, illustrious NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be involved in a trade. James, 40, picked up a player option that guarantees him $52.6 million next season. But it crucially does not guarantee that he will be a part of the Lakers by the time training […]

After Bojan Bogdanovic was waived by the Brooklyn Nets back in February without ever playing a game for the team, the 36-year-old has announced that he will be retiring from the game of basketball. Bogdanovic would suffer from a foot injury that required several surgeries, which meant that the last team he played a game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a breakthrough NBA Finals run, face a pivotal offseason. With a young, talented core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are positioned to remain contenders for years to come. But as the Western Conference arms race intensifies, standing pat could mean falling behind. For […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a busy offseason since being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves most recently raised eyebrows by signing center backup Naz Reid to a five year, $125 million contract that will keep him with the franchise long-term. Reid wasn’t the only player on the […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepare for the 2025 NBA free agency, the franchise faces a pivotal crossroads. The 2024-25 campaign ended in disappointment, with a second-round playoff exit exposing a glaring weakness: a lack of size and interior defense that the Warriors’ trademark small-ball wizardry couldn’t mask. Draymond Green, now 35, can no longer […]

On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James confirmed that he will be back on the court next season when he picked up his player option for more than $52 million. More than likely, James will be back in the purple and gold next to Luka Doncic as the two chase a championship in their […]

The Charlotte Hornets are still rebuilding but looking to be active in the 2025 NBA free agency period. While still building around star point guard LaMelo Ball, the Hornets are reportedly looking to add another veteran ball handler in the offseason. While the Hornets do not have a ton of cap space, they plan to […]

LeBron James exercised his player option, which, on the surface, would appear to be good news for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Rich Paul’s subsequent comments to the media changed the tone of the move. Upon James picking up the option, which is worth $52.6 million, Paul seemingly indicated to ESPN’s Shams Charania that James […]

A consistent theme emerged from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft. Aside from the historic volume of picks, the team targeted ball-handlers known for their playmaking ability. The Nets’ lone deviation from that philosophy came at the No. 22 pick, where they selected North Carolina wing Drake Powell. Powell has arguably the best athletic profile […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Sam Merrill to a new contract, there seems to be some notions that the team won’t retain Ty Jerome this summer, leading to his departure. On top of the Cavs also trading for Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro, there’s more evidence that the Sixth Man of the Year finalist is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves restocked on centers in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer at No. 17 and Rocco Zikarsky at No. 45. With Rudy Gobert aging, the Timberwolves seem to be preparing for a future without him with these draft picks, a reasonable strategy. Minnesota crashed out of the Western Conference […]

A player for the Detroit Pistons is facing some troubling allegations. Pistons guard Malik Beasley is being investigated by a U.S. District Attorney for alleged gambling, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Sources tell ESPN the gambling allegations are related to alleged prop bets, as well as NBA games. “Serious development surrounding one of the top NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly honed in on their replacement point guard for the injured Kyrie Irving: D’Angelo Russell. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, who has long been plugged in with the Mavericks, Russell is believed to be by other teams a top target for Dallas this offseason. “The Mavericks continue to be described […]

The Phoenix Suns may have felt like they won draft night, as they were able to land Khaman Maluach with the No. 10 pick, and it looks like they have their center of the future. There was always a good chance that Maluach was going to be a lottery pick, and even a top 10 […]

With an important offseason for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the superstar has made a decision regarding a player option in his contract. While the basketball world always talks about James and his possible retirement, ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that the 40-year-old has exercised his $52.6 million player option for next season. “Breaking: […]

This NBA free agency cycle doesn’t have the stars that it sometimes does, but there are still plenty of quality players who can make an impact in a playoff series that will be hitting the open market. Ty Jerome, who played some of the best basketball of his career at the end of the 2024-25 […]

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025 NBA free agency period with a clear agenda: fortify their roster for another deep playoff run while navigating the uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving’s health. With Irving sidelined until at least January 2026 due to a torn ACL, the Mavericks’ need for a reliable, cost-effective backcourt presence has never been […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are bringing back a piece of their bench unit after winning the 2025 NBA championship. Jaylin Williams has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with OKC, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported that, as part of the deal, the Thunder declined Williams’ team option, which would have guaranteed […]

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a transitional period that has already seen key contributors from their 2024 championship team be traded away. But, one key Celtics role player has not generated any major trade buzz as teams circle around Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line […]

The Detroit Pistons are going into free agency to fix some things around the edges on their roster, and it looks like their biggest priority is upgrading the center position. Throughout the offseason, they’ve been linked to several big men, and one of them was recently taken off the market. “Sources say that the Pistons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet another important offseason ahead of them, with several players currently on the roster expected to depart, whether the Lakers want them to. Dorian Finney-Smith was not widely expected to be one of them, considering the Lakers traded for him around the halfway point of this past season and, additionally, […]

The Boston Celtics only recently acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, but with the team still looking to shed some salary, Simons could be on the move before even taking the court for the Celtics. If that does end up happening, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves kickstarted the 2025 NBA free agency period by giving Naz Reid a whopping five-year, $125 million extension. Still far from done, the Timberwolves now seem to be turning their attention to three-time All-Star Julius Randle, but not Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After extending Reid, Randle is the Minnesota front office’s top priority, according to […]

To this point, the Milwaukee Bucks offseason has been dominated by Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. However, he’s not the only player whose future with the team is up in the air this offseason. Another guy who has seen his name pop up in rumors frequently is Bobby Portis, but it looks like the odds of […]

The offseason has already brought about significant changes for the Boston Celtics, and more modifications could be coming if another squad is willing to shell out major assets for Derrick White. It has been reported for a while now that teams have been calling the Celtics about a White trade, and Jake Fischer of The […]