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The Toronto Raptors are rebuilding, and in their first offseason since trading Pascal Siakam, Toronto has signed young cornerstone Scottie Barnes to a max extension and re-signed Immanuel Quickley. But the Raptors are reportedly not keen on bringing back Gary Trent Jr., one of their key rotation players over the past few years, at the […]

Patience is a virtue. It’s a saying Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks took to heart while canvassing the trade market for Mikal Bridges over the last year. After Marks turned down numerous offers for Bridges, the sense around the league was that it would take a king’s ransom to pry the 27-year-old away. The […]

The Miami Heat currently have their full 14 roster spots filled out as they just re-signed Haywood Highsmith to a two-year, $11 million contract that was made official Monday. Highsmith spoke to the media Monday to talk about coming back to the Heat and his free agency journey leading up to the new contract. The […]

When the Toronto Raptors signed Immanuel Quickley to a five-year, $175 million contract, the price came in a bit higher than many anticipated at $35 million a year, and while the Raptors could have matched any deal in restricted free agency, there was concern about real interest from the San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz, […]

That sound you just heard is the collective groan of basketball fans who just heard Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware reveal the players on his NBA Mount Rushmore. If you’re not aware of it yet, well, just hold on to your seats. When Ware was asked by Jeremy Tache of Bally Sports Sun: HEAT about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a few moves that have caught the attention of the masses, like re-signing LeBron James, naming JJ Redick as the new head coach, and drafting Bronny James. But other than that, L.A. has been pretty quiet, although that could change soon. In his latest YouTube video, The Athletic’s Jovan […]

The New York Knicks have assembled a great collection of talent, and anything short of a run to the 2025 NBA Finals may be looked at as a disappointment. Two weeks ago, the Knicks continued to go all-in, this time pulling off a trade with the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges, assembling the […]

A former Brooklyn Nets player wants another shot in the league. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is asking for a second chance to play for an NBA team, per Basket News. Hollis-Jefferson hasn’t played an NBA game in more than three years, after being selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft. “I’m not asking for […]

Anthony Edwards is never one to lack confidence. With every action and word of his, he oozes swagger as he remains unabashedly himself even as he has ascended towards a status of legitimate superstardom — much to the delight of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, playing for Team USA, especially in their stacked roster for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made an interesting selection at No. 9 this year in the NBA Draft, taking Purdue center Zach Edey, two-time national player of the year in college. This selection was made after UConn center Donovan Clingan was selected two picks earlier by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies had an obvious need at […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is old news. Preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament is at full throttle with the qualifiers all settled. The NBA’s next 82-game slate will not begin until late October, giving fans and front offices plenty of time to get adjusted to new rosters. At the same time, the 2025 […]

There were a lot of statements that Jayson Tatum launched against those who doubted the Boston Celtics throughout his whole tenure. After he and the rest of the Jaylen Brown-led squad dismantled these claims by winning the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, greener pastures were set for him like joining Team USA for the […]

The punitive new CBA rules have made it difficult for a few high-spending teams with contending aspirations to keep their core intact. The Boston Celtics, however, are showing that money is temporary, but flags fly forever. (Or in the case of the NBA, banners hang forever.) Despite the prohibitive luxury tax costs, the Celtics decided […]

It seemed like the stars were aligning for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their pursuit of the franchise’s first championship during the 2024 NBA playoffs. Drawing the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the second round was not favorable by any means, but the Timberwolves took care of business, setting up a matchup against the four-seeded […]

A big concern heading into the 2024 NBA Draft was where Zach Edey would land. Scouts and avid spectators alike were wary that the Purdue basketball star might not pop off in the league due to his size and clunky frame. However, he started to prove him wrong in the NBA Summer League. Not a […]

With the dust settling on free agency, with the biggest names already latching on with their teams for the 2024-25 season, the focus of many is shifting towards Team USA’s goal of redemption after failing to finish with a medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, marking the second straight time in the competition that […]

After a dominant run with the Purdue basketball program, Zach Edey is finally in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Edey with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Edey made his NBA Summer League debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday and did not disappoint. Edey’s new teammate Ja Morant sang his praises […]

NBA Summer League is underway and Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey made his presence felt immediately in his debut against the Utah Jazz. First, on the defensive end: Zach Edey’s MONSTER swat leads to the Scotty Pippen Jr. JAM 🔥pic.twitter.com/Ph36PnuOhM — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 9, 2024 And then with an easy two on the […]

Get ready for the Cooper Flagg mania. The incoming Duke basketball freshman is already making loud noises before he can even play his first official game for the Blue Devils, as he recently took part in helping Devin Booker and the rest of Team USA prepare for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Flagg appears to […]

It has been a long time coming but it finally happened. LeBron James and Stephen Curry are going to be teammates for Team USA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is going to represent the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Olympics. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is a veteran when it […]

With all the buzz around DeMar DeRozan appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video, it was only appropriate for Vivek Ranadive to mention it when formally welcoming the former Chicago Bulls star to the Sacramento Kings. After DeRozan’s sign-and-trade deal was confirmed, Kings owner Vivek Ranadive spoke to him on camera. Ranadive humorously […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most proactive teams this offseason. They may not have shot for the stars like many thought they would, but they made a few helpful moves that should help them progress in Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era. One of those helpful moves was their acquisition […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ core consists of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Mark Williams. While the Hornets have some building blocks, they have a lot of work to do. Charlotte took Tidjane Salaun out of France with the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft. The 18-year-old forward has potential after averaging nine points […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid are NBA MVPs, multiple time All-Stars and part of Team USA. It’s easy to assume that they could do anything that they want with the basketball. As Team USA gears up for the Paris Olympics later this month, Embiid, Curry and several other […]

Joel Embiid and Team USA are on a mission to bring home the gold from the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans have won the gold in the men’s basketball tournament in the Summer Olympics since 2008 and they are unsurprisingly the favorite to win their fifth gold in a row. All that being said, […]

After losing in the NBA Play-In Tournament last season, the Kings made a statement by acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a three-team deal with the Bulls and Spurs. However, Sacramento is still working the phones as it tries to make another headlining move. The Kings are especially targeting two specific players, via ESPN’s James Ham. “According […]

Now that superstar Paul George has signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, center Joel Embiid has a warning for the rest of the NBA. Speaking on ESPN, Embiid shared what George provides the 76ers. “The fit, it looks amazing… you need to have willing shooters and guys that are not afraid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers began their Summer League slate of games with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In their first game of the Salt Lake City round-robin, the Summer Sixers won by a final score of 102-92. The 76ers started rookies, Jared McCain, Adem Bona and Justin Edwards along with Ricky Council IV and […]

Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The […]

Everybody who watches the NBA knows how much Jayson Tatum adores Kobe Bryant. He texted the Black Mamba before a postseason game. The superstar even wore a Purple and Gold arm band once despite playing for the Boston Celtics. It is not only in the league where the NBA Champion hopes to represent his idol. […]

The Team USA squad for the 2024 Olympics will be loaded. The team features several superstars including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. Of course, with multiple stars comes debate. Bill Simmons took to his podcast to discuss whether James or Tatum should start for the summer team. Simmons began by making […]

Adjusting to the play style of the association is never easy. This is largely why rookies and contract aspirants usually go through the NBA Summer League first such that their skills get properly honed and tested. However, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James did not get to show out in their latest game which may […]

DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024 is $80 million. DeRozan is the newest member of the Sacramento Kings. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team player. Let’s take a closer look at DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024. DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): $80 million DeMar DeRozan’s net worth […]

A lack of depth is what most Golden State Warriors fans are worried about after Klay Thompson’s departure. It is not often that Stephen Curry needs to step out of the game to manage his fatigue but he still needs a secondary guard to knock down shots when needed. Thankfully, Steve Kerr has developed Brandin […]

Klay Thompson leaving the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks after not being able to agree to a new contract was an emotional event for the organization and fans, and Stephen Curry revealed the emotions he felt as he was communicating with his long-time teammate throughout the process. “It’s one of those things where […]

DeMar DeRozan is officially off the market after he and the Sacramento Kings came to an agreement on a three-year, $70 million contract via a sign-and-trade agreement with the Chicago Bulls. Other than Paul George going from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers, this was the biggest seismic change we have seen in […]

After a two-year stint as the head coach at Fairmont State, Joe Mazzulla was hired away by the Boston Celtics to join Brad Stevens’ staff in the summer of 2019. From the second row of the bench, Mazzulla remained on the Celtics staff even after Boston hired Ime Udoka to be their head coach. Mazzulla […]

NEW YORK – Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Austin Reaves is gearing up for a big campaign in his fourth NBA season as he tries to bring his team back to their historic glory. Reaves has also been active in his personal brand off the court, releasing fresh new colorways of his debut signature sneakers with […]

NBA free agency has been full of trades and big contract extensions. One player who has been hoping to sign a new deal is Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray. Reports surfaced that Murray was going to attempt to sign a $209 million extension. However, there are some snags in those negotiations, per a report […]