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One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]

The San Antonio Spurs came away with a couple of players in the second round of the NBA Draft that fit models they’d previously followed. In drafting Juan Nunez after a trade, they went with yet another foreign player. In adding Harrison Ingram, San Antonio repeated a path that led them to this year’s first […]

Over the past several years, there has been some palpable concern among former American NBA players that international players are taking over the league. With the rise of Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), and Joel Embiid (Cameroon), four-time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala said “we got to be careful” or […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NBA Draft simply because they just stood pat and made selections with the picks they had. Selecting Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick and Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick gave Philly more youth and upside as they […]

Look who showed up to Madison Square Garden! On Friday night, WWE’s SmackDown headed to New York in MSG for their live show. Fans obviously were expecting the usual professional wrestling shenanigans. What they did not expect, however, was to see a recent basketball rivalry show up in the squared circle. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese […]

Among the noteworthy moves in the 2024 NBA Draft were the Atlanta Hawks selecting Zaccharie Risacher, Houston Rockets picking up Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, the San Antonio Spurs selecting UConn’s Stephon Castle, and the LA Lakers choosing Bronny James with the 55th pick. However, the acquisition of Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham by the Minnesota Timberwolves stood […]

The dust has settled on the 2024 NBA Draft, but here the Houston Rockets are, still unable to fulfill their dream of pulling off a blockbuster trade for a superstar to expedite their contending timeline. And now, it seems like a trade of such magnitude is looking more and more unlikely for the Rockets with […]

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers finally received closure on one of the clouds hanging above their heads as they enter the start of free agency. D’Angelo Russell, who has an $18.7 million player option for next season, decided to opt into his contract and stay with the Purple and Gold, according to Shams […]

After much anticipation, the Atlanta Hawks finally pulled the plug on the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray backcourt. On Friday night, the Hawks agreed to trade Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first-round picks. Murray has been linked to the Pelicans for some time now, and finally, […]

With NBA free agency getting underway next week, the Golden State Warriors have been busy making moves. The team decided not to give a qualifying offer to guard Lester Quinones, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: “The Golden State Warriors won’t tender a qualifying offer to guard Lester Quinones, league sources told @hoopshype. The 23-year-old guard […]

Derrick Jones Jr. has enlisted Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as his new agent as he enters free agency as per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. The Dallas Mavericks are keen on re-signing Jones, who became an essential three-and-D wing during their Finals campaign. The 8-year NBA veteran joined the Mavericks on a one-year, $2.7 million […]

It’s been a day since Bronny James was drafted and the discussions are far from fading away. Many theorize about how the 19-year-old will fare in the league, and even the players themselves can’t help but touch on the topic. During an episode of Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Paul George made […]

Major changes are coming for the Golden State Warriors; after a season in which they underperformed and missed the playoffs, a roster upheaval seems to be on the way, with the Dubs setting their sights on a potential trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George. With Andrew Wiggins one of the pieces that could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the most polarizing moves of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Lakers selected former USC basketball guard Bronny James with their 55th pick. James’ impeding professional debut has countless fans and athletes excited. One such athlete is former Lakers guard Nick Van Exel. LeBron James showed […]

The Toronto Raptors have fully embraced the youth movement; they strengthened their commitment to their young core earlier in the offseason when they agreed to maximum contract extension with franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes, the breakout star of last season whose All-Star campaign came to a screeching halt when he broke his hand. On Friday night, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear focus. They needed to bolster their already promising young roster with talent that complements their evolving team dynamics. As the dust settles, it’s time to evaluate how the Thunder fared in their selections. With a mix of strategic choices and bold moves, OKC […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft when they selected Bronny James with the 55th pick. Bronny, the son of LeBron James, impressed scouts at the summer Combine, although his lone college season has fans questioning if he deserved to get drafted. LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul […]

The Detroit Pistons chose G League Ignite prospect Ron Holland with the No. 5 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, a higher slot than many had Holland projected to land. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, new Pistons President Trajan Langdon explained why the team went with Holland in that spot: “I felt very comfortable from […]

After accomplishing two major goals in the 2024 NBA draft, adding a sharp-shooting wing in the first round, and the feel-good story of Day 2 when Bronny James officially joined his father in LA, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves mere hours away from a very important free agency period, where they will help […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to pursue Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson when free agency opens on Sunday. Interestingly, it seems the renowned sharpshooter also has some interest in the Mavs. Thompson is set to enter free agency amid his uncertain future with the Warriors. While the Dubs’ top brass continue to emphasize that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers named JJ Redick as their 29th head coach a few days ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. NBA icon and Laker legend Shaquille O’Neal recently weighed in on Redick’s statement about LeBron James not being informed of his hiring as the Lakers’ head coach. JJ Redick was officially introduced by general […]

As the Utah Jazz embark on another season of building a championship contender, the 2024 NBA Draft represented a pivotal moment for the franchise. With an array of promising talent available, the Jazz had the opportunity to address key needs and solidify their future. Their selections have drawn attention. Now, it’s time to assess how […]

In a surprising turn of events, Zach Edey, the towering star from Purdue, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, and his reaction was nothing short of heartfelt. The 7’4″ center opened up about his unexpected selection and the long-standing interest Memphis had shown in him. “They were really the only team that believed in me and […]

It was a special Friday afternoon for the Miami Heat’s newest first round draft pick in Kel’el Ware as he was formally introduced as along with Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, they all held up the jersey where he will wear the No. 7. Besides the media in attendance, Ware’s past head coach in Mike […]

The 2024 NBA Draft was an important moment for the Sacramento Kings as they continue to build on the momentum from a promising 2023 season. With a focus on shoring up their roster and addressing key areas of need, the Kings entered the draft armed with several picks and a clear strategy. The stakes were […]

The Atlanta Hawks had the first overall pick in Wednesday’s 2024 NBA Draft, opting to select French standout Zaccharie Risacher. Just two days later, the organization signaled the start of a potential rebuild, shockingly trading Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr, Dyson Daniels, and a pair of future first-round selections. […]

After weeks and weeks of back-and-forth feuding, Logan Paul decided to take matters into his own hands in his feud with LA Knight and take things up to an incredible degree, bringing out noted WWE fan Tyrese Haliburton as his special guest at Madison Square Garden. On paper, the idea was as headline-drawing as it […]

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson has opted in to his $3 million player option for next season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic: “Heat guard Josh Richardson is picking up his $3 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson was a key part of Miami’s rotation before shoulder […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear focus on bolstering their roster for another championship run. With their core aging but still formidable, the Warriors sought to balance immediate contributions with long-term potential. As the draft unfolded, the Warriors had a pretty interesting journey to go back to exactly where […]

The Miami Heat’s first round pick Kel’el Ware had his introductory press conference Friday afternoon where he spoke about his excitement being a part of the team among a bevy of other topics along with president Pat Riley. Talking about his experience in the past few days, while it has been whirlwind for the Indiana […]

With Bronny James officially being a Los Angeles Lakers draft pick, many eyes will be on him and his father, LeBron James. Ahead of his rookie season, we’ll make our Bronny James predictions with the Lakers. This pick was highly anticipated prior to the draft after Bronny’s freshman year at USC. The 19-year-old averaged 4.8 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear need: an interior presence to complement their high-octane, grind-it-out style. Recall that they were fresh off a disappointing 2023-24 season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Sure, questions linger around their selections. However, the Grizzlies made intriguing picks throughout […]

China has been a popular destination for washed-up NBA players in recent years, so much so that the meme “You better start learning Chinese, buddy” has been used on social media many times whenever a player falters. However, declining hoopers may want to think twice about the Chinese Basketball Association after Noah Vonleh’s recent experience. […]

The Miami Heat formally introduced their first round pick Kel’el Ware Friday afternoon where the press conference opened with President Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra along with the Indiana University product holding up his jersey with the No. 7. Riley spoke to the media to give his thoughts on the Heat’s selection where […]

For years, Miami Heat fans have been criticized for their tardiness. The city’s heavy traffic and abundance of attractions, like beaches and restaurants, often result in Heat games beginning with many empty seats, with the arena only filling up well after the game starts. In a recent video with Complex, Jimmy Butler and pop star […]

The New Orleans Pelicans just revamped their roster on Friday, acquiring guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Larry Nance, Dyson Daniels and a draft pick. But they could possibly still not be done, with Brandon Ingram still on the Pelicans’ roster after months of trade rumors. If New Orleans is looking […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, who has been a constant subject of trade rumors, has been told by the team that he cannot play for Team Canada this summer in the Olympics per Toronto Raptors reporter Doug Smith: “Andrew Wiggins out of Canadian Olympic picture, according to a source. Golden State Warriors playing hardball […]

The Atlanta Hawks continue to be the center of attention this offseason, even after selecting French big man Zaccharie Risacher first overall in the NBA Draft. Atlanta is now wheeling and dealing as it transitions into its new era, led by Risacher and second-year forward Jalen Johnson. The Hawks are shipping guard Dejounte Murray to […]

With the NBA Draft now in the rearview, free agency and trade season is officially here. For the Utah Jazz, that means deciding what to do with Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen is one of the top rising stars in the NBA but the Jazz are nowhere near being a team ready to compete. Rival teams are […]