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The Golden State Warriors had a dynasty that won four championships together. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson formed one of the greatest trios the league has ever seen, but that era of Warriors basketball is seemingly coming to a close. The Warriors have been handicapped by the salary cap for years, and it […]

The first domino has fallen in the Paul George sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Clippers star has decided to opt out of his player option, which means he’s headed towards free agency. While this does not mean George is out of LA, it does close the door on the opt-in-and-trade scenarios being bandied about and means […]

The Brooklyn Nets have begun an offseason that could turn into a firesale very quickly by trading Mikal Bridges to the crosstown rival New York Knicks in exchange for a plethora of future first round draft picks. The Bridges trade could potentially signal the end of the post-Kevin Durant “era,” if that word is applicable […]

Derrick Jones Jr., a key starter for the Dallas Mavericks during their NBA Finals run, is currently facing a pivotal moment in his career that could lead to a significant change in his professional trajectory. As Jones approaches unrestricted free agency, a decision to change representation has introduced a level of uncertainty regarding his future […]

As the NBA free agency period approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are actively looking to solidify their roster for the upcoming season following the drafting of Bronny James. According to recent reports, the Lakers have expressed a strong interest in re-signing two key players: Spencer Dinwiddie and Taurean Prince. Both players have demonstrated their value […]

The Denver Nuggets are currently in the midst of what would figure to be a crossroads offseason as for the future direction of the franchise following their shocking loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of this year’s postseason. The Nuggets had been coming off a first round series vs the Los Angeles […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not known for making huge moves during free agency. In fact, past-their-prime versions of Patrick Patterson and Caron Butler are the biggest-name external free agents that the team has ever signed. To get premier talent in free agency, you have to be willing to pay a premier price, and the […]

When NBA free agency opens for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there will be a question on the front office’s mind: What will they do with Isaac Okoro? Although Cleveland tendered a $11.8 million qualifying offer for Okoro, making him a restricted free agent, the Cavs have to debate whether or not the cost is worth keeping […]

With the NBA’s official Free Agency period approaching, let’s take a look at the approach the San Antonio Spurs will use as they look to build around generational talent Victor Wembenayama this summer. It’s a plan that first requires some fessing up from Gregg Popovich. “You know that’s a lie,” the Hall of Fame coach […]

The Indiana Pacers are starting NBA free agency with a bang, handing 26-year-old forward Obi Toppin a four-year, $60 million contract extension. “ESPN Sources: Restricted free agent F Obi Toppin intends to sign a four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the Indiana Pacers,” ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. “Toppin emerged as a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, as always, have high expectations. Although the team delivered a championship to the ‘City of Angels’ less than four years ago, the last few seasons have been anything but ideal for the LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers. And it appears a trade for another superstar, like […]

On Sunday evening, NBA free agency is slated to get underway, with the hottest name on the market being Los Angeles Clippers star wing Paul George, who declined his option with the team on Saturday and is now free to take his talents elsewhere. Some of the teams that have been mentioned as candidates to […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

The Los Angeles Clippers could look very different next season depending on how free agency goes over the next few days. Paul George is obviously the big name everyone is keeping an eye on after he opted out of his deal on Saturday, but another one of the top free agents on the market is […]

The Chicago Bulls have been trying to trade Zach LaVine for a while now, but they haven’t been able to find any takers. LaVine was hoping to find a new home this past season, but his poor play and subsequent foot surgery destroyed any chances of that happening. As the Bulls continue to prioritize a […]

Kobe Bryant might’ve retired a long time ago, but his legacy can still be felt to this day. You’ll often see players wear his sneakers, his memorabilia are some of the most sought-after collectibles in the world, and just about every player has an untold Bryant story. However, of all the players Bryant has played […]

The Denver Nuggets could be losing another major piece of their championship core this offseason. A year after hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy and watching Bruce Brown sign with the Indiana Pacers, the same thing may happen to the Nuggets with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Caldwell-Pope, the Nuggets’ best perimeter defender, is drawing interest from multiple teams, […]

The Denver Nuggets are out for revenge. Their quest for a second championship in a row was ruined by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs. The taste of victory only makes one hungrier. With that in mind, the team is looking to keep together most of the cast. The Nuggets are […]

In just a matter of hours, NBA free agency officially begins, giving teams the opportunity to remake their rosters in the most drastic ways possible. One team that has already done just that this offseason is the New Orleans Pelicans, who on Friday traded for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. However, just because the Pels […]

With the summer in full swing, we’re already beginning to see slates of sneaker releases set for the upcoming year in 2025. From new Nike Kobe’s to the release of new Adidas basketball sneakers, Jordan Brand will keep pace with the continuation of their retro sneaker collection, made infamous by Michael Jordan and the Chicago […]

With all the news surrounding new Los Angeles Lakers star Bronny James and his relationship to his father LeBron James, the term nepotism has been brought up a numerous amount of times. The same has been said in reference to Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo whose brother is star Giannis Antetokounmpo as he talks about […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is already one of the future faces of the NBA. He won Rookie of the Year, led the league in blocks as a rookie, and finished games with stats that no other player could do. He’s been dubbed an alien by LeBron James. Adrian Wojnarowski called him the greatest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to embark on one of the most important few weeks of the season. With the new head coach JJ Redick hiring official, the Lakers are now tasked with re-signing LeBron James and building a contender around James and Anthony Davis using what could be very limited cap space. One […]

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of a rebuild, and how they attack this offseason could have a big impact on how quickly they manage to complete their rebuild. The first step involves addressing their current crop of free agents, and it looks like they have come to a decision on the future of […]

The Detroit Pistons have their new head coach. After firing former Coach of the Year Monty Williams, they had a vacancy at the position. Their new head coach is someone who’s been in the league for some time now. After being fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons are hiring J.B Bickerstaff as their coach, […]

As the official start of NBA Free Agency inches closer and closer by the minute, there’s no shortage of speculation already as to where all of the big name players may end up going. Two of the most recognizable names and impactful players whose fates are both up in the air are Paul George of […]

The Indiana Pacers enter a critical offseason with a clear mission. They will need to address their lack of depth and shooting woes. After a rather anti-climactic Eastern Conference Finals exit in the 2024 playoffs, questions linger about the supporting cast around All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. The recent NBA Draft presented an opportunity […]

The Orlando Magic are widely expected to be big players in free agency this offseason, as they are loaded with cap space after making an unexpected run to the playoffs last season. Orlando has been linked to a ton of different players ahead of the start of free agency, but a recent report suggested that […]

Once again, this is a friendly reminder that the NBA dominates the summer. Aside from the Boston Celtics recently claiming their 18th championship in team history and the NBA conducting their questionable two-day draft format, the league’s attention now turns to free agency, which is also known as Christmas in July for all of you […]

What moves will the Philadelphia 76ers make in the 2024 offseason? The answer to that question carries much more weight than it does for other teams. Armed with a heap of cap space and plenty of future first-round picks to trade, the Sixers can remake their roster into a much more dangerous unit around Joel […]

It’s the end of an era for the Golden State Warriors. Barring a last-minute 180, four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson will be leaving the only franchise he has ever known in free agency. There have been no real contract talks between the Warriors and Thompson, and The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami even said Saturday “some cordial […]

Former North Carolina basketball star Harrison Ingram ingratiated himself in a hurry to San Antonio Spurs fans during the team’s press conference that centered on two of the team’s picks in the NBA Draft. The fourth overall selection Stephon Castle was on hand and though the team’s choice at number 36, Juan Nunez wasn’t present, […]

Entering the 2024 NBA free agency period with more cap space than any good team is the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a lot riding on this summer — nothing short of their ability to be title contenders for the rest of Joel Embiid’s prime — but they have the resources to make some noise. On […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are staring down the barrel of an incredibly important offseason of work. After another year where their partnership of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George failed to produce a championship, there are some real questions as to whether or not George’s time with the team could be over. George opted out of […]

The Chicago Bulls appear ready to commit to a full youth movement. If the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap isn’t enough proof, then the team’s latest commitment to forward Patrick Williams should help. According to the latest reports, Williams is expected to sign a five-year deal worth $90 million to return to the Bulls. That puts […]

The Chicago Bulls are on a mission to improve their roster after they failed to secure a playoff spot in 2024. Chicago made a big move to acquire former Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey in late June, parting ways with Alex Caruso. This signaled the Bulls’ potential movement toward younger talent. The next member […]

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Orlando Magic find themselves with money burning a hole in their pocket and a concerted desire to get better after being one of the true feel-good stories of the 2023-24 NBA season. If they make the right moves, fans could be looking at the fresh new contender in the […]

In introducing Stephon Castle at a local press conference, the San Antonio Spurs’ first round pick of the NBA Draft opened up about a number of topics, including what it means to start his NBA career with the proud franchise. “It’s definitely been a dream come true,” Castle said about entering the NBA with the […]

The Washington Wizards took French center Alex Sarr with the number two pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, a pick that has surprisingly slipped the radar screen of many NBA fans. Sarr is a 19-year-old seven footer with a big upside, and apparently a big affinity for the U.S. capital city of Washington, D.C. based […]