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The San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Not quite championship-ready, but not rebuilding either. The organization is right in that murky middle zone where one bold move could accelerate a leap into title contention. This time, though, the context is different. Now, they have Victor Wembanyama. Everyone can see him as a once-in-a-generation talent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two assignments in the NBA Summer League after bowing to the Golden State Warriors, 89-84, and routing the Miami Heat, 103-83. Free agent forward Cole Swider has been the top performer for the Lakers, averaging 22.0 points on 70% shooting from the field. Originally signed by the […]

To say the Houston Rockets had a strong offseason is a major understatement. The Rockets transformed themselves into a legitimate contender with the trade for Kevin Durant. Not only that, but the Rockets had a strong NBA free agency period as well with the signing of Dorian Finney-Smith as well as bringing back veterans Aaron […]

Thanks to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks are equipped to go all-in on their future with number one overall pick Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone of their franchise. He’s already the upcoming face of the team and prior to even stepping onto an NBA court, New Balance Basketball has made Flagg their incoming […]

NBA Summer League is a time for newly drafted players to showcase their talents, as well as the rookies of yesteryear to show what they’ve been working on in the offseason. There’s also room for highlight reel plays. During the Miami Heat’s summer league game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Kel’el Ware threw […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 second-round pick, Ajay Mitchell, showed the significant strides he’s made with a rookie campaign under his belt. The champion guard shined in a 92-80 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. After the Thunder’s 15th overall pick, Thomas Sober inked a four-year rookie deal, he was forced to sit out while recovering from […]

Amid controversy surrounding Utah Jazz’s fifth overall pick Ace Bailey’s advisor Omar Cooper’s son at Summer League as an assistant coach, the NBA did a thorough investigation that led to his removal. Omar Cooper Jr. was shadowing the Jazz’s coaching staff, which was short-lived based on the NBA’s findings that led to his dismissal, per […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]

Summer League is here and in full effect, and fans of their favorite teams will be looking at the young talent that is set to play for the next few weeks. The NBA’s California Classic has begun, and the Los Angeles Lakers have already been in action. In their first game, they faced the Golden […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Thomas Sorber to a multi-year deal, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed his first impressions of the 15th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Daigneault highlighted the kinds of qualities the Thunder look for in a young prospect. For Daigneault, Sorber’s reputation and approach make him an ideal prospect […]

Few rookies will begin the 2025-2026 season under more scrutiny than the Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey. While critics have been harsh on Bailey throughout the draft process, Rutgers head basketball coach Steve Pikiell still believes in his former pupil’s elite potential. Pikiell only coached Bailey for one year, but believes he has the “highest ceiling” […]

The 7-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns is now complete, and everyone has started to say their thank yous and farewells. The Suns’ social media account put out two posts about Durant, and one of them was a video with the caption, “Thank you for all you […]

After making their seven-team trade for Kevin Durant official, Rockets GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka addressed the move for Durant in a press release. The Rockets announced that they have acquired Durant and will reunite with Clint Capela via a seven-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los […]

The Denver Nuggets have had one of the best offseasons in the NBA so far as free agency winds down and NBA Summer League gets going. The Nuggets had success on the free agent market, but they also made a pair of key trades including the acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings. Shortly […]

Arguably the biggest name left on the free agent market is former San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul. While he may not be the player he was during his prime, Paul still can provide steady playmaking, shot creation, and defense to a number of teams who may be lacking in those departments. Recently, Paul took […]

After a tumultuous 2024-25 season, Kevin Durant is on the move once again. The Phoenix Suns honored their star scorer’s wish to be traded, sending him to the Houston Rockets as a part of a seven-team trade that will shake up the landscape in the Western Conference. In return for Durant, the Suns got Jalen […]

Utah Jazz’s fifth overall pick Ace Bailey made his Summer League debut against Philadelphia 76ers’ third overall pick V.J. Edgecombe, and gave a special shoutout to his mom at outset of his NBA career. The 18-year-old standout finished with a modest eight points on 3-of-13 shooting and seven rebounds. Still, at the beginning of his […]

After scoring the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft and taking future franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks are confident about their chances to compete for a title in the next ten years. However, with All-Star Kyrie Irving expected to make a return at the start of 2026, the Mavericks have a […]

Amid the farewell letter from former Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney, the 10-year veteran shared the most memorable moment of his tenure and sent a special tribute to the games played at Oracle Arena. Before moving to the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Warriors’ former arena, Oracle Arena, was home to four of […]

The Chicago Bulls embraced the youth movement last season after years of getting eliminated either in the first round of the playoffs or the Play-In tournament. It’s obvious that they’re trying to build something with what they have now, and they have a number of players who could make this team special for years to […]

With the Heat amid the NBA Summer League, there are still headlines about what the team will do after striking out on the sweepstakes to acquire star Kevin Durant, as he is now with the Houston Rockets. As the rumors continue to swirl around the Heat and why the team didn’t obtain Durant, one part […]

The New York Knicks ended their coaching search this week, reaching an agreement with two-time Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown. The Knicks will be Brown’s fourth stop as a head coach. New York hopes to be the first team with which Brown can take the final step and win an NBA championship, but […]

After Kevon Looney agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, he penned a heartfelt open letter to the Golden State Warriors and their fans. In the note, Looney reflected on his Warriors tenure, including the moment he’ll remember most from his time with Golden State. Looking back over the years, Looney says […]

After the Miami Heat Summer League debut of Kasparas Jakucionis, it was no doubt a frustrating one for the rookie as he scored three points on making one of seven from the field, which included missing all four attempts from three-point range. As Jakucionis was taken by the Heat with the 20th overall pick in […]

One of the more prized names on the free agent market who hasn’t yet been signed is Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. Grimes rose from obscurity down the stretch of last season and put together an incredible stretch of games once the 76ers were essentially out of playoff contention. The reported holdup causing the two […]

Recently, the Chicago Bulls decided to shake things up by trading point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing Isaac Okoro. The move allowed Chicago to get slightly younger at that position but still puzzled fans, who had grown to love Ball over the last few years. On Sunday, the Bulls’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal, and while some might be skeptical, one former big man is confident that the move will pan out. Former Lakers center Mychal Thompson recently commented on the signing  and showed support for the Arizona product, who has ruffled some feathers during his […]

The Houston Rockets have officially finalized what is an NBA-record seven-team trade deal that most prominently sees Kevin Durant arrive from the Phoenix Suns. Durant becomes the centerpiece on the trade deal that now also involves the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, in addition […]

The Phoenix Suns appear poised to part ways with Bradley Beal, just two seasons after acquiring the three-time All-Star in a high-stakes trade intended to push them over the championship hump. The Suns are actively discussing a buyout of Beal’s remaining contract, according to reporting from Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s Michael Gambadoro. The move could […]

Over the past years, the New York Knicks have been lauded for their turnaround from a perennial lottery team to an Eastern Conference contender. But this offseason is not being viewed as a success so far for New York. For many years, the Knicks were among the NBA’s most disappointing teams; despite one of the […]

In their latest move of an active offseason, the Houston Rockets traded guard Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon. While the move was somewhat surprising, the Rockets reportedly attempted to include Whitmore in their trade deal with the Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant. Whitmore, 20, is undeniably an asset, but the […]

The long-awaited debut of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 first-round pick, Nikola Topic, headlined the team’s Summer League opener against the Memphis Grizzlies in Utah. After signing Thomas Sorber to a multi-year deal, the Thunder got a first glimpse of its No. 12th overall pick in last year’s draft. Topic’s first bucket came when he […]

After the Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick in the most recent draft, there were some high expectations for the player out of the University of Illinois to perform right away in the NBA Summer League. While the Heat rookie is no doubt excited to improve and contribute, it won’t always be […]

The Miami Heat have gotten off to a slow start in free agency and haven’t done much since their offseason began. They were active in trying to land Kevin Durant, but the Phoenix Suns ended up going with a package from the Houston Rockets. That has led the Heat to try and go a different […]

As the New York Knicks found their new head coach in Mike Brown, the goal now is to build a staff ahead of next season after the firing of Tom Thibodeau. While it remains to be seen what Knicks assistant coaches remain around Brown, the same question is around the Phoenix Suns as Jordan Ott […]

The Denver Nuggets find themselves embroiled in one of the most intriguing stories of the NBA offseason with their pursuit of Jonas Valanciunas. While the Lithuanian veteran is eyeing a contract with EuroLeague giant Panathinaikos, he is still under an NBA contract and cannot sign unless released by the Nuggets. Valanciunas met with Panathinaikos officials […]

After acquiring Mark Williams and drafting Khaman Maluach on the same day, the Phoenix Suns are set at center for the foreseeable future. However, before making those moves, the Suns reportedly attempted to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. Before Reid signed his $125 million extension, he entered the offseason with a $15 […]

In some ways, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic impacted Deandre Ayton’s decision to sign with the Lakers as a free agent this summer. The history between Doncic and Ayton dates back to their 2018 NBA Draft. They also nearly teamed up with Doncic was with the Dallas Mavericks, and now, they join forces alongside […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of making one of the offseason’s most intriguing veteran additions. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, all signs continue to point to five-time All-Star and 2024 NBA champion Al Horford signing with the Warriors. The move could happen as soon as the league’s new fiscal year begins, […]