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The Chicago Bulls are no strangers to reinvention. From the championship glory days of the ’90s to the “Baby Bulls” era and the brief Derrick Rose-led renaissance, the franchise has always seemed a move or two away from contention. With a roster that’s been reshaped over the past year, Chicago now stands on the brink […]

While the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in question ever since the comments made from his representation about doing the best for himself in wanting to compete, there has been vitriol towards the 40-year-old. Even after the Lakers star James opted into his $52.6 million player option, there would […]

The Denver Nuggets look set to move ahead with their trade for the Sacramento Kings’ Jonas Valanciunas despite firm interest in him from EuroLeague’s Panathinaikos. The Lithuanian center was in Greece earlier this weekend to meet team officials despite being under contract with the Kings. Valanciunas is not allowed to sign with the EuroLeague team […]

Victor Wembanyama’s 2024-2025 campaign did not go as planned, but the San Antonio Spurs center has been living his best life ever since. As the team transitions following Gregg Popovich’s official coaching retirement, the face of the franchise continues to make international headlines with his latest offseason adventures. Wembanyama’s well-documented offseason tour around Asia took […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has never been one to hold back on his opinions or assessments. The Duke product certainly upheld this standard when speaking about his injury status on a recent YouTube livestream, warning about an early return next season after he recently agreed to a new contract extension. “Don’t hold your breath […]

The NBA Summer League is often a proving ground for rookies, and a Summer League clash in Salt Lake City delivered just that. In one of the marquee matchups of the first day, two of the most highly touted prospects from the 2025 NBA Draft went head-to-head as VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers took […]

VJ Edgecombe starred in his NBA Summer League debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they lost 93-89 against the Utah Jazz in what proved to be a highly electrifying affair. The No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft showed off his elite two-way potential by putting up 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, a […]

The Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard could be on a collision course. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks in a surprise salary-cap maneuver to make room for Myles Turner, Lillard is now an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. The Celtics, fresh off a massive roster reshuffling, are reportedly among […]

VJ Edgecombe had a standout performance in his NBA Summer League debut during Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. In 30 minutes of action, Edgecombe was active in multiple areas of the game. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. He shot 13-of-26 from the […]

The NBA Summer League handed fans the early glimpse of the 2025 rookie class. The Utah Jazz brought out one of the more highly anticipated NBA Draft picks in Ace Bailey Saturday. Right in front of his future fan base in Salt Lake City. Bailey didn’t disappoint. Including on the defensive end with this epic […]

The moment Luka Doncic became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James was thrust into a situation he never anticipated experiencing: Second fiddle. There have been some growing pains as his input on the roster has not been sought out, according to reports, and Rich Paul’s comments on his behalf after opting into […]

Basketball never stops for Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton — even if it’s already the NBA offseason. The former Iowa State Cyclones star showed up Saturday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch the Indiana Fever take on the visiting Los Angeles Sparks. Wearing a Fever hoodie and what appears to be a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 free agency period has been a mixed bag. On one hand, they’ve added two interesting forwards to their roster in Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker, and didn’t even have to pay an arm or a leg to do it, with the former signing for the minimum while the latter agreed to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have expressed deep sorrow following the catastrophic flooding that struck Central Texas, particularly along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. As of Saturday, at least 32 people were confirmed dead, including 18 adults and 14 children, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. The tragedy has been labeled a “mass casualty […]

Despite what people think about Bronny James’ NBA skill set, the young Los Angeles Lakers guard and son of the legendary LeBron James is a big ratings draw. Hence, many fans were interested to see what he would do in LA’s first Summer League matchup of 2025, a meeting with the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had an eventful offseason after making multiple moves that could potentially change the trajectory of the franchise. Though, as is often the case in Grind City, weathering injuries is an unfortunate yet prominent part of this fan base’ experience. The newly extended Jaren Jackson Jr. could miss the start of next […]

NBA summer league placed the spotlight on Carter Bryant Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs made Bryant one of their big priorities during the offseason via the NBA Draft. And can now gain a feel of his potential. Bryant is already showing off the shooting stroke that made him coveted during the final week of June. […]

Less than a week after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers added another center via trade. The Pacers acquired veteran big man Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Indiana sent a second-round pick to Memphis to acquire Huff, per Charania. The teams will also swap second-rounders. The […]

The Washington Wizards have been active so far this offseason. Washington general manager Will Dawkins sent Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on June 24 to kick things off. Now, the Wizards welcome former Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore to their team in exchange for two 2nd-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The […]

Josh Giddey is a restricted free agent, and there might be a gap in extension figures between Giddey and the Chicago Bulls. Drafted sixth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey was acquired by the Bulls last June in exchange for Alex Caruso. In his first season in Chicago, Giddey proved to be a valuable […]

The Dallas Mavericks are continuing to reshape their coaching staff, hiring former Los Angeles Lakers assistant Mike Penberthy, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Penberthy reunites with Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and newly hired assistant Frank Vogel, all of whom were part of the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship staff. His hiring comes shortly after longtime […]

Lottery picks usually carve out a solid NBA career. As a result, it isn’t surprising that most championship teams feature several NBA Draft lottery picks who transform into stars. However, some franchises just have a knack in finding the diamonds in the rough to build their championship squads. After looking at the NBA teams that […]

Deandre Ayton’s decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly influenced by the opportunity to play alongside Luka Doncic, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The two former top picks are both 26 years old and enter the 2025-26 season as central pieces in the Lakers’ retooled roster. In a recent report, Scotto detailed the […]

The NBA announced a rule change ahead of the 2025 NBA Summer League, confirming a statistical adjustment that will impact how long-distance heaves at the end of quarters are recorded during all upcoming Summer League competitions. The league shared the change via X, formerly known as Twitter, just hours before Summer League play begins with […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had claimed just days after the 2025 NBA Finals that re-signing center Myles Turner was the biggest priority this offseason. However, Turner stunned fans by instead signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which leaves a Turner-sized hole in Indiana’s roster. The loss of their defensive […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson was on video playing alongside Michael Beasley and other pro players in a pick-up game at a recent open run. Thompson, who will start the second year of the $50 million contract he signed back in July 2024, looked in prime fitness as he showed off his characteristic jumper and […]

The San Antonio Spurs started NBA Free Agency by addressing the team’s biggest singular need. Shortly after the league lifted the offseason moratorium, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Silver and Black had agreed to terms with Luke Kornet. The Spurs are coming off the heels of 34-48 and 22-60 seasons. So while they have […]

It’s been a strange and turbulent 12 months in Milwaukee. They’ve gone through blockbuster trades and baffling exits. The Bucks have also seen MVP-level brilliance and frustrating offensive lulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the three best players on the planet, but the team around him looks increasingly fragile and, worse, incomplete. With the East […]

The 2025 NBA offseason has already seen its share of seismic shifts, but one potentially franchise-altering move still lingers on the horizon for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a season filled with regular-season dominance but playoff disappointment, the Cavaliers now stand at a crossroads. The Eastern Conference landscape has shifted, longtime powerhouses are retooling, and a […]

Given the hand they were dealt, the Boston Celtics have maneuvered brilliantly to start the offseason. They had a goal to trim down their payroll and get under the second apron, and they’re almost there after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, respectively. Ducking the second tax will […]

Coming off a hard-fought playoff series defeat at the hands of the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets didn’t waste much time in improving their roster for the 2025-26 campaign. They kicked off their offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers begin NBA Summer League at the California Classic on Saturday, team roster will have a couple of familiar faces in Bronny James and Dalton Knecht. Both James and Knecht played in summer league last season, and with a year of NBA experience under their belts, this time […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry will always be intertwined in NBA history. They competed in the NBA Finals against each other four times during the 2010s, are arguably the two biggest stars of their generation and won a historic gold medal together in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Their rivalry and friendship will soon end […]

The Denver Nuggets have been lauded so far by fans and media alike for having a very strong offseason. Depth was one of the team’s biggest issues, but they addressed that in a major way, adding key veterans such as Bruce Brown, Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. While the Valanciunas situation is […]

After Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton received conflicting predictions on his new tenure with the Lakers, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins warned the veteran center of the expectations that await. This is a tremendous opportunity alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. After Ayton delivered a message to Los Angeles fans and its front office, Perkins reminded […]

One day after the Denver Nuggets hired Jared Dudley as an assistant coach, he gave credit where credit is due.  On Friday, the former player and assistant to the Dallas Mavericks thanked Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison. On his X page, he gave a shout-out to both for helping him along and expressed excitement at […]

Guerschon Yabusele is one of many players who switched teams as a free agent. After the Philadelphia 76ers gave him a contract after the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele had the best season of his career. However, the fourth-year pro joined the New York Knicks as a free agent. 76ers general manager Daryl Morey prioritized other things, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially traded Isaac Okoro in exchange for Lonzo Ball. It’s a move that gives the team more depth in the point guard position behind Darius Garland. Days after the trade was made, Lonzo finally opened up about what it means to be in Cleveland. During a guest appearance on the “What an […]

Despite being under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has stolen the offseason spotlight. The All-Star forward has been in the middle of trade rumors and speculation since he picked up his player option. His agent, Rich Paul, sent Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka a message telling him he needed to upgrade the […]