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The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly acquiring Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Indiana will receive Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks in return. The 76ers are trying to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference despite […]

One word always comes to mind that accurately depicts the NBA trade deadline. As simple as it is, craziness is the word synonymous with this time of the year in The Association. But the 2023-24 season has a different feel to it, one that has seen more teams hesitant to make big moves contrary to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes, and even attempted to trade for him, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, Dallas’ trade efforts with the Knicks were reportedly “rejected” by New York, sources told HoopsHype. Grimes, 23, has been mentioned in trade rumors ahead of the 2024 deadline. It’s […]

Despite all the rumors swirling around the Charlotte Hornets’ roster, the turnover won’t clean out the house like everyone expected. While the Hornets have talked to teams about Miles Bridges, he’s not going anywhere. Bridges’ agent, Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul, told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Thursday morning that he won’t approve any trade and will stay […]

The Chicago Bulls are in an interesting spot ahead of today’s NBA Trade Deadline, and while the organization has publicly stated its desire to remain competitive, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly the team to watch as we approach 3 p.m. ET, according to KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls have some interesting trade […]

The Phoenix Suns have staved off a sluggish start to their 2023-24 NBA season and have slowly climbed the ranks in the Western Conference. Much of their early-season struggles have to do with injuries, particularly to Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. Both star guards missed a handful of games in the early goings of the […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is one of the best parts of the entire All-Star celebration. Players achieve incredible athletic feats and come up with creative slams to wow fans and viewers alike. However, in recent years, there have been no stars in this All-Star competition. In fact, eight of the last nine Dunk Contest […]

As the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks emerge as active players in trade talks. Surrounded by swirling rumors and feeling the mounting pressure, the franchise stands at a crucial crossroads that could define its trajectory for the rest of the season. With time ticking away, the Hawks face the imperative to orchestrate […]

During the offseason, it appeared as though the Dallas Mavericks addressed their need for a power forward by signing 3-and-D player Grant Williams. However, after a scorching start, Williams’ production has tapered off, and as a result, the Mavericks have been forced to rely on Derrick Jones Jr. as the team’s starting four, with Josh […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM Mobile released today, offering players a limited opportunity to earn a Free Pink Diamond Tyrese Haliburton in-game. For newcomers, 2K24 MyTEAM Mobile brings the popular 2K game mode onto the mobile screen. Overall, it essentially works like the mode console version, but with slight differences in terms of visuals and gameplay. NBA […]

All season long, the Phoenix Suns depth has been their biggest weakness, and with the trade deadline approaching, that looks to be an area that they are looking to address. That has led them to the Brooklyn Nets, where a pair of solid two-way forwards appear to have caught their attention. The 2023-24 season has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the biggest players on the trade market with a few hours to go before the deadline. Astronomical expectations always come with being a LeBron James-led team, and at present, the Lakers have fallen way short of expectations. As a result, the Lakers are expected to be one of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers received unfortunate news when Joel Embiid tore his meniscus, sidelining him for a minimum of four weeks. Embiid’s MVP chances are now down the drain, but the 76ers’ key objective is to remain a top-six seed in the East, so they will not go through the rigors of the play-in tournament. It […]

It never looked like Bruce Brown was going to be staying long with the Toronto Raptors franchise in the aftermath of landing in the North as the main salary centerpiece in the trade that brought Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. Brown, according to the rumor mill, has drawn plenty of interest on the market […]

The trade deadline is just hours away, and one of the biggest names who could end up being on the move is Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizardsare  laboring through a horrific campaign, and teams are checking in to see if they have any interest in moving Kuzma, with the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings being […]

Approaching the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets stand at a critical juncture. Sporting a disappointing 20-30 record, the team faces the urgent need for strategic transactions to salvage their season and build for the future. With swirling trade rumors and mounting pressure, the Nets’ front office confronts a pivotal moment in their pursuit […]

LOS ANGELES — Paul George, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for what’s expected to be a quiet NBA trade deadline on their front, with the potential exception being PJ Tucker. With the 3 p.m. ET Thursday deadline looming, any number of trades could happen around the league as teams look to […]

After missing the entirety of the 2022-23 season and the start of the 2023-24 season after pleading guilty to charges of domestic violence, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has returned to his fringe All-Star form two seasons ago. In fact, the Hornets forward is currently on a tear, having dropped a combined 86 points over […]

Amid the Golden State Warriors’ tumultuous 2023-24 season, they have found themselves prominently involved in trade rumors. After all, the expectation as long as Stephen Curry is playing at a high level is for them to compete for a championship, much less a playoff spot. Alas, to this point, the Warriors have stood pat, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, back in late October, had to acquire PJ Tucker in addition to James Harden to complete the blockbuster trade that would end up turning the team’s fortunes around. While Tucker has clearly lost a step, the hope was that he would continue to be a solid 3-and-D rotation piece for a […]

Stephen A. Smith is worried about Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Since taking over as the new head coach of the Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Bucks have only won once in five games. The sample size may still be small to judge Rivers, but there is reason to worry, and that concern will only […]

For the first three quarters of the New Orleans Pelicans’ 117-106 win over the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers, Zion Williamson appeared content to defer to his teammates. He had just eight points on 2-8 shooting from the field during that span, leading some to question why he wasn’t being his usual aggressive self when it […]

The Boston Celtics made a trade on Wednesday that, while not exactly needle-moving, helps bolster their frontcourt depth in preparation for the season’s stretch run. They dealt away Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Xavier Tillman Sr., an unheralded big man who racks up defensive stats in a […]

The Golden State Warriors are no longer the seemingly indestructible squad they used to be. But make no mistake about it; they are still a dangerous bunch, and Klay Thompson is here to remind everyone of that. “I see Steph Curry. I see Draymond. I go home and check our playoff record,” Thompson when asked […]

This past offseason, the Boston Celtics made some major changes, and they’ve paid off so far. After defeating the pesky Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Wednesday night, Boston improved to 39-12 overall while remaining in first place in the Eastern Conference. Even though Boston is five games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Cavaliers, its front office […]

The Golden State Warriors are reaching a crossroads with their current core that, at the moment, doesn’t appear to have enough two-way firepower to legitimately contend for a championship. As a result, the Warriors have been brought up in plenty of trade rumors, with the likes of Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul all […]

When fans and teams alike poke the bear, it often backfires. This was the case for the Domantas Sabonis-led Sacramento Kings when they decided to troll the Detroit Pistons. Player introductions were just getting started for the game when a certain clip of Brandon Aiyuk during the NFL Divisional Round was being played. It may […]

The Charlotte Hornets finished in a play-in tournament spot during the 2021-22 season; it appeared as though things were on the come up for them, with rising stars LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges leading the way. But the Hornets wanted to expedite their timeline of contention, so they brought in veteran head coach Steve Clifford, […]

The Golden State Warriors managed a season-low 15 first quarter points against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry had a potential four-point play overturned to an offensive foul after video review, failing to score until hitting a free throw with 2:51 left in the first half. He finished the game with nine […]

The Boston Celtics are the proud owner of the league’s best record, and yet they of all teams would know that there’s no such thing as having too much talent on the roster. Prior to the Celtics’ 125-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Boston pulled off a trade to bolster the team’s frontcourt […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline looming, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand in an interesting position. Boasting an impressive 33-16 record this season, the Cavs exhibit promise. That said, strategic trades could be the catalyst for their ascent in the league’s hierarchy. As an NBA sportswriter, it’s essential to scrutinize the team’s performance and pinpoint potential […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, but their championship window may be closing. Joel Embiid is a generational talent, but he has a long injury and was recently diagnosed with a torn meniscus. There is optimism in Philly that Embiid will be back for the playoffs, and if he […]

The Miami Heat have won two in a row as they beat the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday on the tail-end of the back-to-back, 116-104. Despite the Spurs only winning 10 games on the season, it’s a tall task literally and figuratively, when you have to plan for a player like rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama as […]

PHILADELPHIA – Jaden Springer put on a masterpiece of defense against Stephen Curry in the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was the one major positive of the Sixers’ seventh loss in their last eight games. Curry had a historically bad first half against Springer, heading into the locker room without a […]

It seemed as though the Indiana Pacers will inevitably be trading away Buddy Hield after the two sides failed to come to terms to a contract extension. With less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline passes, Hield reportedly remains on the trade market, with the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly among the 31-year old […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were steamrolling the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half of action. Zion Williamson was getting dimes along while CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III scored buckets. However, it was not a perfect night for them at all. They saw Jonas Valanciunas go down and it could cost them this game […]

Amid heavy trade speculation, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges boosted his stock with a 45-point outburst in the 123-117 loss to the Toronto Raptors. After the game, the Hornets star was asked about the deadline and whether he wants to be in Charlotte, per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer: Miles Bridges was asked about […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have already pushed their major chip to the center of the table when they acquired James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers back in late October. It may have taken the Clippers a few games to integrate Harden, and now that they have, they look like one of the most unstoppable teams […]

The Atlanta Hawks could be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline. Atlanta has made Trae Young and Jalen Johnson untouchable, but everyone else on the roster could be on the move. The Hawks are 22-28, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta had higher expectations entering the […]