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The Phoenix Suns have their franchise player back in Devin Booker, who signed a $145 million contract extension. It makes him the highest annually paid player in NBA history. Regardless of the lucrative contract, there are some positives, as well as some drawbacks, with the new deal. Let’s go through some of them. Devin Booker’s […]

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Rockets pushed their chips to the center of the table by trading for Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, giving up a package centered around Jalen Green in the process. The move signaled that the Rockets are all-in on competing for an NBA championship in the near future after finishing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 offseason with their sights set on a center. They eventually signed Deandre Ayton to pair alongside Luka Doncic after weeks of speculation. That addition overshadowed one of the more underrated signings Los Angeles made early in free agency. Much to Austin Reaves’ joy, the Lakers brought in Jake […]

Zach Lowe questioned the Phoenix Suns’ decision to give Devin Booker a two-year, $145 million extension, comparing the contract to newly crowned NBA champion Chet Holmgren’s five-year rookie max extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe pointed to the financial gap between the two deals as […]

Dropping 50 points in an NBA game is no easy feat. In fact, it takes a hot shooting streak and ultimate efficiency to reach that particular milestone. While there are some surprising names that have joined the club, most are household names. But surprisingly, even some of the best scorers in the NBA have never […]

Recently, the Denver Nuggets made some offseason splashes by trading for Brooklyn Nets wing Cam Johnson and signing sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency. The Denver front office hopes that these moves, combined with a reunion with free agent Bruce Brown, will be enough to propel the team back to its championship heights of […]

The New York Knicks signed free agent Guerschon Yabusele this offseason, which was one of their two signings this summer, including Jordan Clarkson, but they could have eyes for Washington Wizards veteran Marcus Smart. As the Knicks continue to build what they hope to be a title-contending team in 2025-26, adding another stifling defender to […]

PHOENIX– Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns inked Booker to a two-year, $145 million contract. His contract makes him the highest-paid player per season on an annual basis in league history. However, this has felt long overdue, and only a sign of more things to come. Ever since Booker was drafted […]

Future NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is currently gearing up for his first season with the Houston Rockets after he was traded there from the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason. Durant has had one of the most impressive comebacks from a major injury in recent sports history, having overcome his 2019 torn Achilles and […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship this season, they made sure to sign Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren to contract extensions. The trifecta is now complete, as Jalen Williams was the final piece to the puzzle, and recently signed a max contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder […]

MIAMI – With Norman Powell joining Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, in what was a shocking trade during the offseason, the star would speak about the heights he could reach as a player. As it’s been a childhood dream for Powell to play on the Heat, he would also express how […]

In a new Amazon Prime promo, Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks’ Hall of Fame forward, reflects on when he first fell in love with the game. Nowitzki reportedly distanced himself from the Mavericks, the team he played 21 NBA seasons for, while capturing a championship in 2011. However, the 14-time All-Star will be one of […]

After over a year of trade speculation, the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Cam Johnson during a busy start to their offseason. The rebuilding squad dealt the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. Bill Simmons crushed Brooklyn’s front office following the deal. “Did they have […]

While the Denver Nuggets traded away Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets, the team also made a few key additions that could be going under the radar. The Nuggets would add Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cam Johnson to the team as lateral moves, with the two discussing why they were targeted in the first […]

Traditionally, undrafted NBA players don’t have a high ceiling in the league. However, as of late, the reputation of undrafted prospects is starting to take a shift. In fact, more and more undrafted players are proving that even if they don’t get their name called on the annual NBA Draft, they can still find a […]

Recently, the Houston Rockets made arguably the splashiest move of this NBA offseason by trading for former Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green and draft compensation. The move figures to vault the Rockets onto the short list of teams with a legitimate chance to hoist the Larry […]

Not a lot of people saw it as ‘breaking news’ when ESPN reporter Shams Charania tweeted that the Houston Rockets would be bringing back Jeff Green to play his 18th season. After all, they made huge moves this offseason already. They traded for Kevin Durant, re-signed Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. Then to start […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed a hand injury regimen he dealt with throughout the 2025-26 championship run, he reflected on the taxing seven-game Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets. Williams’ 37.5% shooting clip against the Nuggets was a postseason low. However, he refused to use the torn ligament in his […]

Kevin Harlan, one of the most recognizable voices in basketball broadcasting, is set to join Amazon Prime Video as part of its NBA coverage beginning with the 2025–26 season, according to a report from The Athletic. Harlan has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the streaming service, marking a major addition as Amazon gears up […]

After unsure comments came from Giannis Antetokounmpo about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, there is no doubt that the speculation around his offseason is back at the forefront. As the rumors around Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have not stopped, Brian Windhorst of ESPN examines his latest quotes and looks at other teams’ interest. Windhorst […]

The Orlando Magic have made the playoffs two years in a row, but they have lost in the first round round both times. In fact, the Magic have not won an opening round playoff series since the 2009/10 season when they took the Boston Celtics to six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic […]

Throughout this offseason, San Antonio Spurs fans have been buzzing after the 2025 NBA Draft. Just weeks ago, the Spurs took Rutgers star guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 pick, a prospect drawing comparisons to Cade Cunningham and James Harden. Pairing Harper next to superstar big man Victor Wembanyama could be the future makings […]

After parts of three seasons with the Miami Heat, Kevin Love was traded as part of the deal that netted the Heat Norman Powell. And while no one would argue that Love, 36, is better than Powell at the current stages of their careers, one of Love’s former teammates expressed dissatisfaction at how the trade […]

ESPN analyst Channing Frye isn’t confident in the Los Angeles Lakers’ new Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton pairing, and didn’t hold back in his concerns over their defensive approach. Frye started his take by questioning the two veterans’ abilities to defend the pick-and-roll and how he believes it’ll be an ongoing issue throughout the 2025-26 […]

Having several NBA All-Stars on a team is a huge boost towards winning a championship. All-Star players are premiere players who have the potential to become major contributors. However, having plenty of All-Stars isn’t exactly the only way to win gold. In fact, some teams have managed to win it all without having a plethora […]

The New York Knicks have Mike Brown as their new head coach, as they had a pool of candidates that they looked at before making a big decision. Brown seemed to be the most qualified for the team, and he’ll be leading a squad that made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals […]

In a summer where blockbuster trades and surprise signings shook the NBA landscape, the Atlanta Hawks flew under the radar, quietly crafting one of the most compelling offseasons of 2025. With a blend of savvy cap management and calculated acquisitions in the 2025 NBA free agency, the front office has signaled a new era, aiming […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been larger than life, but during his latest livestream with IShowSpeed, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar took that to another level by literally breaking a chair mid-laugh, BroBible reports. The moment came while the two were joking around, and it sent Speed into a fit of laughter as Giannis fell backward, taking […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the star spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since the shocking deal. As Powell joins forces with the Heat’s featured duo of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, he also expresses the full-circle moment of being traded to […]

After a surprising 50- 32 season and a hard-fought seven-game series against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers looked poised to stay in the playoff mix despite major roster changes. With Paul George gone to the 76ers and Kawhi Leonard recovering from injury until January, expectations were low, but Harden, Leonard (upon […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. There have been trade rumors surrounding the Milwaukee superstar since the season, and those rumors got louder when the Bucks were quickly eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Giannis’ future is a bit murky, […]

The NBA revealed its groups for the 2025-26 Emirates Cup, also known as the in-season tournament, on Wednesday. There will be no shortage of competition for the Brooklyn Nets during this year’s tournament. The Nets will compete in East Group B alongside the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. The Nets’ group […]

Michael Porter Jr. was an integral piece to the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run. Two years later, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson in a cost-cutting move. While the abrupt trade to Brooklyn shocked Porter Jr. and many NBA fans, the 27-year-old feels the change of scenery is just what he’s […]

Following a strong performance last season, the Houston Rockets made sure to make bold moves in the offseason to build on their momentum heading into the next campaign. The Rockets made arguably the biggest splash this summer by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade. Despite being the second seed, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are assembling an up-and-coming in the Pacific Northwest, and after a strong end to last season, they finished with 36 wins, putting them to within striking distance of a play-in tournament spot. And their young core is only getting better, with Deni Avdija blossoming into an all-around force, Shaedon Sharpe making […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have now addressed a major need in free agency when they found lady luck smiling upon them yet again leading up their signing of Deandre Ayton on a two-year, $16 million deal following a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers. But they are not done making moves just yet, with […]

The Phoenix Suns marked the end of an era this week by sharing a simple nine-word message to James Jones, who is moving on after a significant run as the franchise’s general manager. On Instagram, the team posted a tribute that read, “Thank you James for your contributions to the Valley 💜.” Those few words […]

It must be extremely difficult being Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker right now. After all, how can he live comfortably with a meager annual salary of only $72.5 million? In this economy? On Wednesday, Booker signed a two-year contract extension with the Suns worth $145 million through the 2029-30 season. It is the highest annual […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper already knew he was stepping into a franchise with a rich history. Even before he signed his first contract, he had a good look at the five championship banners that hang from the Spurs’ rafters during his draft workout. What he did not expect was to run into […]