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Shannon Sharpe may be known as both a legendary NFL tight end and a fiery sports media personality, but his interviewing skills apparently have some room to improve. Sharpe recently had retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as a guest on his “Club Shay Shay,” and one of Sharpe’s questions quickly drew a host of […]

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Kai Jones has been having an interesting week. Jones has been called out for a series of bizarre social media posts, including some odd videos on social media live and even stating that he is a better player than some of his Hornets teammates (whom he, objectively, is not better than). The […]

The Damian Lillard saga has been at a standstill for months. He requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers on July 1st, with subsequent reporting indicating the eight-time All-Star hoped to be moved to the Miami Heat. No other serious suitor for Lillard has materialized in the interim. Still, with training camp for the […]

The Miami Heat are one of the most successful franchises in the entire NBA. The Heat have been the best franchise in the Eastern Conference for quite some time by various metrics, culminating in a trip to the NBA Finals last season. Wade was given his flowers by current Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently, […]

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon and his team currently seem to be on shaky terms. Earlier this summer, Brogdon was initially thought to be a part of a trade before Boston then found a way to acquire Kristaps Porzingis, instead dealing fellow guard Marcus Smart. This understandably led to some tensions between Brogdon and the […]

A fairly surprising trade news was dropped by Shams Charania of The Athletic on Wednesday. No, it wasn’t anything regarding Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. But, it did involve one of the best shooters in the NBA. He reported that Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers could not come to an agreement regarding […]

Once again, the Boston Celtics enter the upcoming season as the odds-on-favorites to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy in June 2024. However, aside from Kristaps Porzingis’ concerning plantar fasciitis injury, there is one other wrinkle that could prevent Boston from ending a 16-year title drought next year: Malcolm Brogdon’s discontent with the Celtics heading into […]

This might be the first season since Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined the Los Angeles Clippers that they don’t have any preseason hype. Injuries have dashed their championship aspirations the past couple of years and it seems like fans and pundits alike have jumped off the Clippers championship bandwagon. The fact remains that if […]

As per the NBA’s new CBA, teams are now allowed a maximum of three two-way contracts, up from the previous maximum of two. The addition of the two-way contract has essentially added up to three extra roster spots. There’s a catch though as players signed to two-way contracts are only able to suit up in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is not expected to sign a contract extension this summer, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. But even after it was rumored that there was some pressure on the Cavs to extend him by 2024, for Cavs fans, this is not quite as much of a disaster as it might immediately […]

The Indiana Pacers are prioritizing their young core going into next season, which unfortunately means that fan-favorite Buddy Hield is not going to be the most ideal fit. With both sides already in the process of finding a workable trade, the NBA world might have already been given an idea of where the veteran sniper […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are just delaying the inevitable. Damian Lillard would really want to be traded to the Miami Heat or any of his preferred teams. A blockbuster trade may not only see picks, swaps, and player movement in the NBA. Instead, it could open the Blazers to a full rebuild. This allows them […]

A surprising bit of NBA trade news was delivered on Wednesday afternoon. After failing to reach a contract extension with Buddy Hield, the Indiana Pacers are working together with the veteran sharpshooter to find him a new home via trade, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Hield has one year left on his contract […]

An unexpected bit of trade news dropped on Wednesday afternoon, when Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Indiana Pacers were unable to reach a contract extension with Buddy Hield, prompting player and team to work together to find a trade for the veteran sharpshooter. It’s unclear at this point which teams are interested […]

When reports surfaced on Wednesday that Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield is seeking a trade, I assume I wasn’t the only person invested in the Los Angeles Lakers to hear The Rock in my head. After all, Hield — a former Rob Pelinka client — has been linked to the Lakers for years (as was […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2023-24 campaign absent a superstar following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In a league where a top-tier star is required to compete for a title, that reality casts a bleak shadow over the upcoming season. However, there’s reason for hope that Brooklyn could soon re-enter the inner […]

After the first 12 games of the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were the laughingstock of the NBA with a 2-10 record. There were not only questions about if they were going to miss the playoffs, but if general manager Rob Pelinka and president Jeanie Buss were going to blow everything up by moving […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is an NBA champion, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, and a two-time NBA MVP. He is one of the best basketball players of his generation, and if his former teammate, Austin Rivers, was right on the Bill Simmons Podcast, we may only get to watch him for a few more […]

USC football defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni will be available for Saturday’s game against Arizona State, according to Trojan coach Lincoln Riley. Riley said Taleni, a sixth-year senior, had no limitations this week. #USC HC Lincoln Riley said DL Tyrone Taleni should be available this week after missing the first three games. Riley said he had […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown said his goodbyes to former teammate Marcus Smart on Instagram. But not before a member of Smart’s new squad, the Memphis Grizzlies, rubbed the loss in Brown’s face. Grizzlies big Jaren Jackson Jr. commented on Brown’s farewell post by declaring that Smart is his teammate now. “My brotha now,” joked […]

What does the future hold for the Milwaukee Bucks? This seems to be the question everyone is asking following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ominous comments on a potential new contract with the team this offseason. Arguably the best basketball player in the world, Giannis has spent his entire ten-year career with the Bucks. While being with one […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the newer franchises in the NBA. New Orleans debuted as the Hornets in the 2002 season but became the Pelicans in 2012. In the Pelicans short history, they have had some great draft picks. However, they have also whiffed on some of their picks, and, with their short […]

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama opened up on his championship aspirations with his new team. Via L’Equipe: “It’s no secret that it’s hard to win a ring,” Wembanyama said. “But I’m patient, and I know it will happen.” Wembanyama, who was picked No. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, is viewed as the […]

Former Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala opened up about a hilarious story involving current Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole’s defensive effort. Via the “Old Man and Three” Podcast with former NBA player JJ Redick: "I would tell him 'Jordan, you're trying not to try. Do you know how much energy it take to try […]

LOS ANGELES – Cade Cunningham entered his second season ready to capitalize on a strong rookie campaign, but his 2022-23 campaign was cut drastically short. Now, he’s looking to re-establish himself among the best young players in today’s NBA. After playing just 12 games in his sophomore season, Cunningham was shut down and underwent season-ending […]

The Pistons have a storied history in the NBA, a member of the association since 1948. They have seen several historic players walk through their locker room, and many have been homegrown through the draft. Let’s look at the top ten draft picks in Detroit Pistons history. #10 – Khris Middleton (Round 2, #39 Overall, […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to scramble through all trade scenarios involving Damian Lillard ahead of the start of the 2023-24 season, a new era is upon them. This organization is at a crossroads and with Lillard already having one foot out the door, it is Scoot Henderson’s time to lead the franchise. Drafted […]

Friday marks a crucial date in the Giannis Antetokounmpo contract situation with the Milwaukee Bucks. That is the first day the 28-year-old Greek superstar can sign his supermax extension with his current team and pledge himself to the organization going forward. And whatever Antetokounmpo does on Friday or in the coming days and weeks, there […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t won the NBA Finals in their franchise’s history yet, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t had talented players suit up for their team throughout the years. The Suns have managed to have some stars take the court wearing their jersey for them throughout their history thanks in part to some […]

Damian Lillard has dominated the talk of this NBA offseason. Since he requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, there has been a ton of speculation about what the future holds for the seven-time All-Star. All indications point towards him ending up with the Miami Heat at some point, his preferred destination, but there […]

The Golden State Warriors may be closing in on making a decision on signing Dwight Howard. The free agent center reportedly just completed a two-day interview process with the Warriors, sources told Jason Dumas of KRON4. Golden State’s veterans including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have reportedly signed off on the team bringing in the future […]

Austin Rivers has doubled down on his take about the Charlotte Hornets’ “troubled youth” around franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball. Responding to Miles Bridges’ fiery post on SnapChat implicitly criticizing him, the veteran guard took to Twitter imploring the accused domestic abuser to go back to showing “high character.” “Nah this can’t be about me 😂. […]

The arrival of Marcus Smart means that one of the guards in the Memphis Grizzlies’ starting rotation. But, it may not come too early because Ja Morant will be out because of his suspension. It will either be Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard or, if Taylor Jenkins opts to go small, John Konchar. Taylor Jenkins just […]

After multiple years of speculation, the Indiana Pacers might finally make good on rumors of trading Buddy Hield. The veteran sharpshooter has reportedly failed to reach a contract extension with his incumbent team, leading Hield and the Pacers to work in concert to try and find a trade partner, according to Shams Charania of The […]

The Golden State Warriors are rumored to be deciding on whether to add free agent Dwight Howard to the team, just days after cold water was thrown on the rumors. Holdover forward Draymond Green has called out a reporter after his update was shared to the social media world. In a tweet released Wednesday night, […]

Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly exploring trade destinations for the shooting guard after both sides failed to agree on a contract extension, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. While the Pacers did have an offer on the table for Hield, it reportedly did not make the 30-year-old “feel desired.” Hield is […]

Kyrie Irving has weighed in on the cyber drama between Miles Bridges and Austin Rivers, adding a little extra fuel to the already simmering fire. Rivers kicked things off when speaking on The Ringer, suggesting the Hornets needed to surround LaMelo Ball with people who “can help him tap into his potential.” He then appeared […]

The Boston Celtics don’t have a full roster yet, and a familiar name is hoping they’ll save him a spot. Former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers is currently an unrestricted free agent, but at 31 years old he still has something to offer. Rivers, the son of coach Doc Rivers, is very familiar with the […]

Miles Bridges didn’t name Austin Rivers in his social media post criticizing NBA players turned podcasters who “don’t play at all.” Considering the Charlotte Hornets forward’s ugly recent past and other damaging off-court incidents involving some his teammates, it’s pretty clear Bridges was calling out the veteran guard for his inflammatory recent comments about Charlotte’s […]