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The Memphis Grizzlies could be trying to part ways with a former lottery pick. The Grizzlies have been discussing deals to move forward Ziaire Williams, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Williams, the 10th overall pick in 2021, has spent his first three seasons with the Grizzlies. That stretch has been loaded with injuries and […]

The most popular basketball sneaker of the year is back once again as Adidas continues to market Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards as the face of their brand. After a number of releases slated for the upcoming year, including new colorways for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Adidas will dig deep into their color palettes to release […]

In a recent appearance on the “This League Uncut” podcast, Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis addressed the dissolution of the G League Ignite program, of which he was a product, pushing back on the notion that the program folded primarily due to the changing landscape of college basketball and the influence of Name, Image, and […]

In a notable and somewhat surprising move, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has taken a substantial pay cut in his recent contract extension, leaving tens of millions on the table. This decision, analyzed in-depth by NBA insider Brian Windhorst on the Hoop Collective podcast, highlights the risks and potential lessons for Brunson as he […]

After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, the Milwaukee Bucks have been hard at work when it comes to beefing up their roster for the upcoming season. While they did lose Malik Beasley to the Detroit Pistons in free agency, they managed to bring in Taurean Prince and Delon Wright to help replace him. For the most […]

In a recent development that has caught the attention of Miami Heat fans and NBA analysts alike, the team’s general manager, Andy Elisburg, has provided some eye-opening comments regarding Jimmy Butler’s contract situation. Speaking on SiriusXM, Elisburg echoed sentiments previously expressed by team president Pat Riley, emphasizing a strategic approach to Butler’s contract extension and […]

After a flurry of moves this NBA offseason, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is now the biggest name being thrown around in trade rumors. The Golden State Warriors have aggressively pursued him, but what will it take to get the 2022-23 Most Improved Player in a Dubs uniform? The Warriors like Markkanen, but not for […]

In a recent interview, Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, Artūras Karnišovas, offered some revealing insights into the team’s expectations for star player Zach LaVine amid ongoing trade rumors and the franchise’s broader strategic adjustments. As the Bulls navigate a critical offseason marked by significant roster changes, Karnišovas’s comments shed light on the […]

The Chicago Bulls didn’t exactly please their fans with the way they have conducted their offseason to this point. Their reluctance in selling their veterans at peak value cost them dearly, with the Bulls trading away Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey straight up while losing DeMar DeRozan for two second-round picks in a sign-and-trade. The […]

Sneakerheads everywhere will be rejoicing once again as a classic Air Jordan retro sneaker is returning sometime next year. 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in Jordan Brand’s history as they announce a multitude of highly-anticipated releases and retro updates to their fan-favorite models. Last retroed in 2015, the Air […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the final stretch of the 2024 NBA free agency period, they find themselves at a pivotal juncture. They are fresh off a rather disappointing season where they had to play through major injuries. Still, the Grizzlies are poised to make strategic moves that could cement their status as serious contenders […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich opened up about several of his players – three of them new and one who could be in for an important role – during an ESPN interview for a Spurs Summer League game over the weekend. In talking about Chris Paul, last year’s second round draft pick Sidy […]

Stephon Castle’s 2024 Summer League is over. The organization announced the decision prior to Sunday night’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks. It’s a move that comes with precaution after the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round pick sprained his right wrist on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s believed to be a minor injury, but the […]

We all thought Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green would all play together until their retirement. The trio achieved the extremely unique accomplishment of building a dynasty with the team that originally drafted them, and it seemed like nothing could disrupt their bond. Draymond Green has been with the Warriors and teammates with Stephen […]

San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich sat court side with Chris Paul during a Summer League game over the weekend. It reinforces that the two NBA legends are now on the same side after a couple of epic playoff battles in their past. From Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, to Steve Nash, to Dirk Nowitzki, […]

The San Antonio Spurs have always been a franchise defined by their strategic moves and a clear vision for the future. As we dive into the 2024 NBA free agency period, the Spurs have already made significant strides, but the journey is far from over. With a promising young core and a few smart acquisitions, […]

The in-season tournament has a new name, but the stakes are still just as high. During the annual Las Vegas NBA Summer League, the league revealed the six groups for the Emirates NBA Cup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers placed into East Group C alongside the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and […]

In his first two NBA summer-league appearances, rookie guard Reed Sheppard has dazzled for the Houston Rockets. Recently, Atlanta Hawks standout Trae Young shared a post on social media praising Sheppard’s performance. “Reed Sheppard nice y’all,” said Young in X(formerly Twitter). Reed Sheppard nice y’all !! — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 14, 2024 Sheppard only […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the most active and aggressive teams this offseason on the NBA free agency front. Hoping to build a championship contender around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers added and re-signed several quality free agents highlighted by the blockbuster acquisition of Paul George. But the 76ers had a solid […]

The Golden State Warriors championship core was disassembled this offseason when Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. The departure may not have been that surprising considering the fact that Thompson and the Warriors had failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. But there was at least one […]

Three-time NBA Champion Danny Green, hosted basketball camps across Texas recently. During a chat with reporters at the event in Edinburg, Texas, Green expressed his desire to make an NBA comeback, keeping his options open for a return despite being 37 years old. “I would love to come back if I had the opportunity. I […]

Ja Morant has had a rough last couple of years. After getting suspended multiple times for detrimental conduct in 2023, the Memphis Grizzlies star went down with a season-ending shoulder injury last season. However, Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant is now fully ready to go, via SiriusXM NBA Radio. Ja Morant was cleared […]

The biggest storyline revolving around the Los Angeles Lakers at present is the draft selection of Bronny James. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently seeing action in the Summer League, and it looks like JJ Redick already has a developmental plan in mind for him. During a recent interview, Redick spoke in detail about molding Bronny […]

The Phoenix Suns have an uphill climb this offseason to improve around their big three. The Suns need to seek upgrades in the second wave of free agency. Phoenix’s star trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal struggled to fit this season. The Suns came into the season among the favorites in the […]

Team USA had to replace star forward Kawhi Leonard because of a knee injury and Derrick White was selected to replace him. White arrived in Abu Dhabi to join his teammates Sunday, and the key member of the NBA champion Boston Celtics is looking forward to getting the opportunity to play in the Paris Olympics. […]

When it comes to basketball in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in the city have been Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker. While Parker has not played for the Sparks since the 2020 season, her Hall of Fame career is largely validated by her LA […]

NBA free agent Patrick Beverley, who recently completed his 12th season in the league with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, shared an intriguing update on his basketball future in a social media post on Sunday. Beverley stated on X that he is “weighing his options” between accepting a veteran minimum contract in the NBA […]

When the Summer Olympics get underway in Paris later this month, the men’s basketball competition will be one of the most popular events. Team USA is playing a series of exhibition games prior to the start of the team’s official games, and head coach Steve Kerr is using those pre-Olympics games to assess his team. […]

The Chicago Bulls and president Arturas Karnisovas have made some moves that signal the organization shifting to a long-term vision in the next season, but it seems they are still trying to move Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. It does not seem like there is much of a market when it comes to a trade […]

When it comes to the Denver Nuggets, they came short of repeating as champions as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals, but they will always be in contention when they have Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray intact. However, the latter is eligible to sign an extension this summer, but a […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native who has played his high school ball (Cardinal Dougherty), college ball (Villanova), and professional ball (76ers) in the City of Brotherly Love. His jersey is retired at Villanova, and after signing with the 76ers in February last season, the 38-year-old Lowry has re-upped on a […]

It was less than one year ago when Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made the decision to play international for Team USA, spurning his native Cameroon and France in the process. When Embiid committed to playing for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in Paris, he stated that his primary motivation was to win a gold medal […]

Miami Heat fans will recognize a familiar face on the Summer League team for the first two games as star Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins the squad and performed on a high level after they beat the Boston Celtics, 119-114, to start play in Las Vegas Saturday. He spoke after the game about how it felt […]

The 2024 offseason saw one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history break up. Following a tumultuous year filled with ups and downs, Klay Thompson has left the Golden State Warriors. The sharpshooter orchestrated a sign-and-trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. While publicly, both sides have been amicable, plenty of drama around the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who is also the coach of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently tried to summarize the emotions of his team after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Kerr called the incident “terrible” and a “demoralizing day for our country.” “This is a time where […]

The Detroit Pistons kicked off their 2024 Summer League action with a 94-81 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Saturday night’s matchup was Detroit’s first of four games in Las Vegas. It was the first glimpse at some of the new additions to the Pistons’ roster. Despite the final double-digit deficit, Detroit stayed competitive throughout the […]

Whether he’s talking about his eventual claim as the best basketball player alive, or expressing his desires to someday play in the NFL, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has never been one to bite his tongue or not speak his mind. Given how sports media has become a 24/7 operation that routinely overanalyzes everything that […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Kelly Oubre Jr. never wanted to leave the Philadelphia 76ers. “This was a place where I felt comfortable and I felt safe and happy and I fell in love with the game of basketball here,” Oubre said, “so why would I go anywhere else?” After signing a minimum contract late last offseason, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Although the Philadelphia 76ers addition of Caleb Martin is not as big in magnitude as the Paul George signing, it accentuates that splash and everything the Sixers have going. It takes more than just stars uplifting those around them to win at a high level in the NBA; those around the stars […]