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Following the free agent signings of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly had another roster move to make. With the departure of Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers were in need of a consistent 3&D player. While LaRavia expressed interest in filling that role during his introductory press conference, it appears the Lakers […]

Marcus Smart reportedly intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers following his contract buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart’s expected decision surprised many fans, but the move did not come out of nowhere. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Luka Doncic played a role in recruiting Smart to LA. “Lakers star Luka Dončić made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are creating room for a three-time All-Defensive representative. And NBA fans can’t believe Marcus Smart is on his way to the Lake Show. The veteran point guard is heading toward an exit from the Washington Wizards. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania provided more context Saturday.  “Marcus Smart has agreed to a […]

Following the free agent signing of three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in the market for a playmaker in the backup position. Now, the franchise appears poised to sign veteran free agent point guard Chris Paul. At least, that appears to be where everything is trending following comments from Clippers […]

Chicago Bulls prospect Yuki Kawamura’s performances stood out amid Summer League play in Las Vegas and it was enough to earn himself a two-way contract ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. After averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 22 games on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, he joined the […]

After being relatively quiet in free agency, with their biggest upgrade coming in the form of former Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers center DeAndre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers intend to make a big swing in the coming days by signing Marcus Smart to a free-agent deal. Breaking the news on social media, ESPN’s […]

Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady surprised many with a strong take on why former Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony should have won Rookie of the Year over LeBron James. Anthony landed a new gig for 2025-26 but is still the host of 7PM in Brooklyn, where McGrady was a guest, and reflected on 2003’s […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s affinity and admiration for Stephen Curry are well-documented, but his latest claim about the greatest shooter of all time is still quite bold. While on the ‘Off The Record’ podcast, Shaq discussed the idea of replacing Kobe Bryant on the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers and how that would have affected their championship […]

Cam Johnson praised former Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez during his introductory press conference with the Denver Nuggets following a high-profile offseason trade between the two teams. The Nuggets officially introduced Johnson this week after acquiring the 29-year-old forward from Brooklyn in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. As part of his remarks, Johnson took […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear mandate: bolster the roster around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, address their long-standing perimeter shooting woes, and solidify their backcourt rotation following injuries and a first-round exit to the Boston Celtics in April. The front office approached the offseason with urgency, understanding that their […]

One-and-done college players are usually highly touted prospects who are deemed ready to play in the NBA. However, that isn’t always the case. Here are the 10 one-and-done college players with the least successful NBA careers, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. Jabari Parker At the 2014 NBA Draft, a lot of people believed that […]

After Bleacher Report’s Top 10 ruffled feathers, former President of the United States Barack Obama has entered the discussion with his all-time starting 5. Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal revealed his own Top 10 list. One month before B/R’s list triggered O’Neal to respond on social media, he ranked Kobe Bryant, who was left […]

The Charlotte Hornets scored big when they acquired Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz. Even without securing the talents of Chris Paul, the Hornets aren’t complaining.  Consequently, Sexton is ecstatic about this new opportunity and has expressed as much, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.  “Super grateful for the opportunity. Ready to come […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs saw several superstars go down with a torn Achilles, a dreaded injury that has derailed the careers of several notable players. The Achilles tendon is responsible for absorbing impact, making an injury a career-altering one. While players like Kevin Durant and Dominique Wilkins were successful enough to recover well from the […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III’s past might be catching up with him. Two years after initially raising red flags for a potential betting scandal in a game with the Charlotte Hornets, Rozier has not been charged with anything, but is far from out of the woods. The league initially confirmed that they received a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 NBA offseason as a team with a difficult decision to make. With Damian Lillard having suffered a torn Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks’ hopes of contending for the next few seasons drastically diminished — potentially leading to a trade request from Giannis Antetokounmpo, their […]

Stephen Curry’s reflexes are insane. Not only does he possess extraordinary speed and skill on the basketball court, but the Golden State Warriors’ perennial all-star showed that he has otherworldly reflexes off the court during a promotional event for Safeway supermarket in San Jose. Curry was caught off guard when a fan chucked a golf […]

Coming off a dream run to the NBA Finals in 2025, the Indiana Pacers are going to come crashing back down to earth for the upcoming season as they await the return of Tyrese Haliburton from an Achilles injury. While the Pacers have more than enough talent to remain a playoff team in the Eastern […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will end the NBA Summer League without one of their more notable players in Bronny James. James is preparing for the second year of his NBA career, being one of the Lakers’ reserves as a rookie. He used this summer to take part with the Summer League squad, which he impressed […]

Damian Lillard is unlikely to get back on the court before the 2026-27 NBA campaign, but he has already returned home. Following a painful end to last season and a brutal beginning to the summer, the nine-time All-Star is rekindling his romance with the Portland Trail Blazers. The two sides were on a mutual break […]

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight. The 23-year-old Kings’ rookie has looked as comfortable as he can be in the desert, and […]

After clearing waivers on Friday afternoon, Bradley Beal officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The team announced the signing via a press release with comments from President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank and head coach Tyronn Lue. The former three-time NBA All-Star now brings his talents to Los Angeles looking to jumpstart his career […]

The 2024-25 season looked like it was going to be the Orlando Magic’s season. They landed a quality free-agent addition in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, selected a 3-and-D wing in Tristan da Silva at pick 18, who many considered a steal, and most importantly, had another season to build their impressive young core under head coach Jamahl […]

In a new video on social media, Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson reminded everyone why he’s still one of the game’s most lethal three-point shooters. He’s fifth on the NBA’s all-time list for three-pointers made. There’s a reason why LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson wants to train with Thompson this summer. His shooting inspired […]

The consensus is that lauded rookie Cooper Flagg is under less pressure because he landed on a talented Dallas Mavericks squad rather than a rebuilding franchise like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz or Charlotte Hornets. But is that really true? Although Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving (currently injured) and Klay Thompson all carry Hall of Fame […]

Naji Marshall and the Dallas Mavericks are anticipating an exciting 2025-26 campaign, but he would like to change one thing: his nickname, ‘The Knife.’ After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s impressive Summer League play, there is added excitement for the upcoming season. However, before it begins, Marshall lets it be known that he’s ready to take […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going through a massive roster makeover this offseason. Their most significant move was getting rid of Damian Lillard and using some of that money to sign Myles Turner. They also signed Cole Anthony and then lost Brook Lopez to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team around Giannis Antetokounmpo looks a […]

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst wasn’t sure he’d be able to keep Bobby Portis amid free agency. That was a decision entirely up to the veteran center. Before Portis agreed to a three-year, $44 million deal to stay with the Bucks, Horst says it took tough negotiating between he and Bobby’s agent, Mark Bartelstein. Jon […]

Usually in the NBA, there’s not a lot of events that get more intense than a Game 7. The 2025 NBA Finals forced both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers into a seven-game series. But in the end, it was the Thunder who emerged victorious by winning Game 7 with the score of 103-91 […]

Rumors and speculation continue to surround LeBron James, as some believe he could announce his retirement soon. With the buzz growing louder, sports analyst Colin Cowherd chimed in with his take about the Los Angeles Lakers’ star. In the latest episode of “The Herd,” the popular analyst listed all of the reasons why James announcing […]

The Denver Nuggets remain confident that newly acquired center Jonas Valanciunas will suit up for the franchise this upcoming season despite recent uncertainty surrounding his future. According to Brendan Vogt of DNVR Nuggets, Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer addressed the situation during a recent media session, emphasizing that the organization has no […]

LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson shared a message that Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson told her, which made her feel seen ahead of her senior year at LSU. Johnson checked out this year’s NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. While Thompson’s new relationship with Megan Thee Stallion has generated headlines lately, Flau’jae has been […]

The New Orleans Pelicans really wanted Derik Queen during the NBA Draft. Pelicans general manager Joe Dumars traded a very valuable draft pick to jump up and take him. He and Jeremiah Fears showed flashes during New Orleans’ games at NBA Summer League. Unfortunately, an injury suffered against the Portland Trail Blazers knocked Queen out […]

The debate of who the greatest basketball player of all time is will never go away, and it’s because people will always have different answers. No matter what age group or who you grew up watching, there will always be several names thrown in the discussion. One thing that has stayed consistent is one person’s […]

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly emerged as a potential landing spot for free agent guard Ben Simmons, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer during a recent livestream of Bleacher Report’s Latest NBA Offseason Rumors | Insider Notebook. Fischer noted that both the Kings and the New York Knicks are among the teams still in the […]

Weeks after signing Myles Turner and releasing Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks added guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris in free agency. General manager Jon Horst explains that he made the move to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Horst said that while Anthony cannot simply replace a player like Lillard, he believes the former first-round pick […]

With the incoming 2025 Rookie draft class getting their first taste of action at NBA Summer League, it’s the perfect opportunity for players to showcase their skills and make their case for a prominent role on their respective squads. It’s also time for sponsors to notice an incoming crop of young talent, signing deals left […]

The rumor mill has been hot all offseason long for the Los Angeles Lakers as there is speculation that the relationship between the organization, and LeBron James is a little on the rocks. With the future Hall of Famer in the final year of his contract, one insider breaks down how James could approach his […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is facing a tepid market in restricted free agency. While part of that is due to the limited cap space around the NBA, some of it stems from narratives surrounding the fourth-year guard. “The consensus on Cam Thomas — if there is one, and he’s got some fans, and he’s […]