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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 […]

Much like his father, Bronny James is already a polarizing figure among fans, as there are those who are turned off with how agent Rich Paul secured him a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. But the league itself does not seem to have conflicted feelings about the No. […]

To the surprise of nobody, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Now that Bronny James is on the Lakers roster, one of the most pressing questions is what jersey number will he wear. The team answered that question revealing Bronny’s No. 9 alongside […]

There’s no doubt that ball-handling continues to have a place in the NBA. It allows players to move more fluidly with the ball while carving out an opportunity to score. In addition to this, ball-handlers also pave the way for bailout plays when time is running out, especially when defenses have successfully checked against the […]

With the 2024 NBA draft officially in the rear-view mirror and free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have a unique opportunity to identify and build the sort of team they want to field this fall, with only six players expected to be under contract with the team in the minute before the market opens […]

While nothing is set in stone, it’s looking more and more like the Clippers and Paul George could part ways this summer with each new report. Los Angeles is running out of time to offer the nine-time All-Star a new contract, and other teams are patiently lurking. The Clippers haven’t shown any interest in offering […]

The Charlotte Hornets will not be bringing back Seth Curry with one year left on his contract and the veteran guard will be waived, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: “ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Seth Curry but interest exists on both sides to keep talking on a new deal in July free […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Illinois standout Terrance Shannon Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and also swung a deal to acquire jet-quick Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham from the San Antonio Spurs after Dillingham was selected eighth overall. The backcourt duo has suddenly inspired hope and optimism for Timberwolves fans […]

It’s officially tank season for the Brooklyn Nets. A year and a half removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks turned to the page to a new era on Tuesday, trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a package that includes five first-round picks […]

After hiring JJ Redick as head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers now must fill out the remainder of the coaching staff. Several names have been floated around as potential options. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests a former head coach of the Detroit Pistons is in the mix for LA’s assistant coach […]

With the NBA Draft in the rearview, the focus now turns to NBA free agency and trade season. The Toronto Raptors made one of the first moves of the offseason in choosing to pick up the contract option on Bruce Brown as per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bruce Brown is due $23 million on his […]

JJ Redick is a seasoned NBA veteran having played 15 seasons in the league. But while Redick has been long retired from playing basketball, the former basketball player continued to share his experiences and thoughts about the game as an analyst until recently being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. But […]

The Detroit Pistons are still searching for a new head coach and have been involved in plenty of different rumors. One name under consideration was James Borrego, the current assistant for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, Borrego has now removed himself from consideration for the Pistons job, per a report from Chris Haynes of Bleacher […]

The Lakers’ selection of Bronny James with the number 55 overall pick sent shockwaves through the NBA this past week, perhaps making an even bigger impact than the Hawks’ selection of Zaccharie Risacher with pick one. The James pick has added to LeBron James’ son’s celebrity impact and standing. Now, James is revealing his choices […]

From a two-time national championship coach to a five-time champion. From a program that’s established a culture to a franchise that helped make the term relevant in sports. Stephon Castle is thrilled to go from Dan Hurley and the UConn Basketball to Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. “I was just playing for the […]

The likelihood of Klay Thompson returning to the only NBA home he has ever known is seemingly becoming more precarious by the day. While the Golden State Warriors try to figure out how to acquire Paul George, two Western Conference contenders are now open to possibly courting the four-time NBA champion in free agency. The […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA — With the 2024 NBA Draft officially in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Clippers turn their attention to a number of decisions that will be made shortly, led by star forward Paul George. The Clippers selected Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick, marking their lone move in the two-day version […]

It’s hard to keep a championship core together for a while, especially in the NBA where contract terms seem to skyrocket for role players and non-stars more than other leagues. The Denver Nuggets, champions of the NBA two seasons ago, lost a starter from that title-winning squad last offseason and are on the verge of […]

The Golden State Warriors are widely perceived to be on the downside of their time as championship contenders, and point guard Chris Paul on the downside of his career. The household name, State Farm pitchman and wily veteran is still owned a princely sum for his upcoming 2024-2025, however, which prompted a decision that was […]

The days of the Golden State Warriors dynasty are over, but there’s still a chance they could put together another contending squad before Steph Curry calls it quits. While Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George may be past his prime at 34, he could still do damage alongside the greatest shooter ever, and there’s reason […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain was one of the most popular players in the 2024 NBA Draft. On top of being a standout player at Duke, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie is a social media sensation. He earned an NIL deal with cosmetics company Sally Hansen and, even as he makes the jump to the NBA, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are starting their new era, but does that mean they’ll show the door to their old guard? Star guard Trae Young is still just 25, but the squad is rumored to be looking to build around the kids. Young is eyeing the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs […]

The New Orleans Pelicans came out of the 2024 NBA Draft with Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves but still need a starting center on the roster. Unrestricted free agent Jonas Valanciunas is leaving some big shoes to fill. As the front office strategizes for the upcoming season, they face the challenge of finding a center […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have navigated through two significant obstacles this offseason, hiring JJ Redick to be their new head coach and selecting Dalton Knecht and Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. It will be a while before one can determine if they passed these barriers unscathed, but the organization’s vision appears to be […]

With the NBA Draft complete we move on to the free agency window. However, all eyes are on the rumor mill right now as trade buzz continues to grow around the New Orleans Pelicans star, Brandon Ingram. From the sounds of it, there are multiple teams potentially in the mix for the veteran small forward. […]

Jerry West has recently passed. West was one of the all-time NBA greats from being a player to an NBA coach for a few years and then a highly decorated executive that led two franchises to NBA titles. Let’s pay a tribute to him by ranking his 10 greatest achievements. 10. NBA scoring champion in […]

Ice Cube, a.k.a O’Shea Jackson, is a music legend as a rapper and songwriter, actor, film producer, and of course, huge basketball fan. In January 2017, Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwaitnetz founded the BIG3 – a 3v3 basketball league played in the summer, meant to fill the gap between the end of the NBA […]

The arms race is on in the Eastern Conference; with the Boston Celtics reigning supreme over the rest of the association for the 2023-24 campaign, teams now have a barometer for which to gauge their chances of hoisting the NBA championship come 2025. But for the Philadelphia 76ers, merely matching the Celtics isn’t enough. Surpassing […]

The fact that LeBron James and Bronny James could play together on the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season is hard to comprehend. The closest any father-son duo has come to recreating that feat was Gerald and Damien Wilkins, who played five years and 298 days apart during the late 90s and early 00s. […]