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ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith is embroiled in another feud with an NBA player, this time clashing with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. In a segment on if the Grizzlies should move on from Morant, Smith spoke about how the alleged crime in the city makes it not an attractive destination for the […]

Desmond Bane wasted no time embracing his new surroundings in Orlando, and the newly acquired Magic guard didn’t hold back when comparing his current practice facility to the one he left behind in Memphis. Speaking to reporters Tuesday during his introductory press conference, Bane praised the Orlando Magic’s AdventHealth Training Center and offered a pointed […]

The NBA Finals might be ongoing, but that doesn’t mean that the other 28 teams must stop looking for ways to improve their team. For the Orlando Magic, they might be sensing that the they can pry their window of contention wide-open with a single move, as they secured the services of noted marksman Desmond […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and all of the buzz has been surrounding Cooper Flagg and the fact that he is a slam dunk to be picked as first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. There has also been a lot of buzz about who else will be picked because it loses […]

It was a rough year for the New Orleans Pelicans as the team finished the regular season with a 21-61 record. With the NBA Draft around the corner, star guard Dejounte Murray put the franchise on blast after experiencing one of the worst seasons of his career. During a guest appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most intriguing organizations in the NBA this offseason. Aside from having a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama and recently taking a major step forward in their rebuild by trading for All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, the Spurs own an abundance of assets that put them in a position […]

When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for. Four unprotected first-rounders and two productive role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony is a very nice haul. The key to […]

Seth Curry’s one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets is up after this season, and he is ready to hit the market. There are a lot of teams that could benefit from getting a guy like Seth as he shot over 45% from three last season. Curry can be a valulable role player for a lot […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams scored 40 points in Game 5 to lead the team past the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it had the basketball world buzzing about where he ranks as one of the best No. 2 options. The Thunder guard would even be compared to Scottie […]

Despite reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in more than 25 years, the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and could be shaking up their roster this offseason. It would make sense for the Knicks’ rotation to remain intact, considering the team shelled out considerable resources to trade for Mikal […]

Desmond Bane’s welcome to Orlando may have come with a warm embrace — and an unexpected bruise. The newly acquired Magic guard admitted his hand was “still sore” after a viral dap with head coach Jamahl Mosley, delivered in the wake of Sunday’s blockbuster trade. “My hand is still sore,” Bane told Magic reporter Kendra […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault understands his team is one win away from an NBA title, he also knows his team is one loss away from being on the brink of elimination. The Thunder won Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals series against the […]

When the Orlando Magic signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last summer, fans were excited. Giving Paolo Banchero a veteran shooter with championship experience felt like a great fit. One year later, the former champion’s time with the Magic was over. Orlando traded him and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane in the first big […]

The Toronto Raptors are currently gearing up for the 2025 NBA Draft, where they have the number nine overall pick. Fans were a bit disappointed that they weren’t rewarded with a higher selection for their suffering in the 2024-25 season, but such is the way of the current lottery system. The Raptors have been rumored […]

The 2025 NBA Draft kicks off on June 25, and it’s widely expected that Cooper Flagg will go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Leading up to the draft, the former Duke Blue Devils star has received plenty of interesting comparisons in the league. However, one former player turned heads after comparing Flagg to […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a disappointing finish to their season after failing to advance past the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It’s safe to say that the Warriors dynasty currently hangs in the balance, despite making a major trade at the deadline for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. While […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of directions they can take with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Noa Essengue has been linked to the rebuilding squad amid a recent surge up draft boards. The French Phenom received a green room invite to attend the draft at Barclays Center, according to […]

While the Miami Heat have been in active pursuit of Kevin Durant to add another star to its roster, there are also lateral moves to be made to improve after a 10th seed finish. As the Heat look to re-sign Davion Mitchell and other players, another player that is set to be an unrestricted free […]

The BIG3 has ruled that Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson will not face suspensions following their physical altercation during Saturday’s season opener between the Los Angeles Riot and Miami 305, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Haynes reported Tuesday that league sources confirmed both players were issued warnings but were granted leniency due to being […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton went down with a calf injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, but he was able to make a return to the game. It was clear that Haliburton wasn’t 100%, however, and he is now set to undergo further testing as the team believes that he suffered a strained […]

Growing up, the conversation that took control of our lives was debating who was better between Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Every person and athlete had an opinion on the subject, and it is a debate that continues to this day. There are thousands of former and current NBA players who have played […]

With the NBA Finals heating up and the Thunder holding a 3-2 lead over the Pacers, one storyline has pierced through the noise of low ratings and playoff fatigue and that’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance. While some fans have dismissed the league MVP’s style as overly reliant on foul-baiting, one of the game’s best ball-handlers has […]

The NBA offseason will bring both expected and surprising changes, but Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expects both Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain with the team. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the […]

As speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns intensifies, former San Antonio Spurs executive Kirk Goldsberry has shed light on a significant barrier preventing the Spurs from making a deal for the 15-time All-Star. Speaking on The Lowe Post with ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Goldsberry detailed the internal hesitation in San Antonio’s front office […]

Even with the NBA Finals in progress, offseason headlines are already upon us. Reports mentioning the Toronto Raptors as a team looking to make major changes this summer continue to surface. Could the Sacramento Kings be a potential trade partner for the Raptors? The Raptors are willing to deal either RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley […]

After another disappointing season, the Chicago Bulls have entered another crucial offseason that has already been filled with numerous trade rumors. The Bulls have to find a way to start trending in the right direction, and they haven’t positioned themselves well in the NBA Draft to change their directory that way. So, the Bulls are […]

With the Charlotte Hornets having the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there seems to be some perplexing nature with what the team will do with the selection come the first night on June 25. As the Hornets look to build around star LaMelo Ball, it isn’t the player that’s in question at […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers have made a trade involving draft picks with eight days until the 2025 NBA Draft. After fielding offers for the 23rd overall pick in this year’s draft, the Pacers have decided to trade this selection to the Pelicans, along with the draft rights to Mojave King, for Indiana’s […]

So many 2025 NBA Draft prospects have pulled their names out of the draft since projections had them going in the second round. NBA teams will draft tons of talent in the lottery and the rest of the first round, but this class is thin when it comes to depth. Because of that, there aren’t […]

Recently, ESPN NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith came under fire when he was spotted playing Solitaire on his phone during the NBA Finals Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. While Smith initially claimed that he was only doing this during timeouts, this was quickly disproven when videos circulating on social media […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers drew a striking comparison between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the legendary 1990s Chicago Bulls teams led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen following their 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Rivers made the remarks on The Bill Simmons Podcast: “Our 2008 Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of a handful of teams rumored to be interested in a trade for Kevin Durant. Former NBA star Iman Shumpert recently made the case as to why the 13-time All-Star is a great fit for the organization. However, Shams Charania’s body language during Shumpert’s comments turned heads, leading to […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 6 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. Currently, the Thunder have a 3-2 lead in the series. OKC is just one victory away from winning the NBA Finals. But while Tyrese Haliburton may not be 100%, […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, major discourse started to wonder about the futures of other players on the team, like Ja Morant. While the plan by the Grizzlies with Morant seems to be his staying, he would give his thoughts on his status, especially calling out ESPN’s Stephen […]

In light of the shocking Desmond Bane trade, Stephen A. Smith shredded the Memphis Grizzlies’ inability to attract and retain star players in free agency. However, Smith’s criticism was aimed at local law enforcement, not the franchise. Smith held nothing back in his criticism of the city’s safety, claiming NBA stars told him they consider […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In only his third NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams made NBA Finals history in Game 5’s 120-109 victory against the Indiana Pacers. With the Thunder leading the best-of-7 series, 3-2, heading into Game 6, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commended Williams’ 40-point performance. Then, Jalen credited the Oklahoma City organization for putting […]

This offseason, the San Antonio Spurs will be looking for ways to retool their team around superstar Victor Wembanyama, trade acquisition De’Aaron Fox, and Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. The name the Spurs have been most frequently linked to is Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, but the team will still have plenty of avenues […]

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are heating up as the NBA draft approaches. With the Phoenix Suns determined to find a trade for the 15-time All-Star, the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat have emerged as the frontrunners, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “At this point in these conversations, you’re looking at a piece [or] two away […]

Many thought that Kevin Durant would be the first blockbuster trade to happen before the 2025 NBA Draft. Well, that is not the case. The Orlando Magic came out of left field and traded a boatload of first-round picks, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. The Magic, […]