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This hasn’t been a routine start to NBA Free Agency for the San Antonio Spurs. Then again, Victor Wembanyama isn’t just another player. On the heels of agreeing to terms with 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, the Spurs have reportedly submitted a trade offer to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen and were said to be […]

Compared to previous years, this NBA offseason has been pretty anticlimactic. There have been no blockbuster trades other than the one between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets involving Mikal Bridges, and there truly hasn’t been much movement in NBA free agency other than Paul George joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Isaiah Hartenstein […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a blow this offseason when they lost Klay Thompson in free agency. They’ve tried to recoup as much as they can with a few solid free agent signings. But perhaps the biggest trade domino the Warriors are trying to get to fall is Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen may or […]

As the Miami Heat are looking to bolster their roster in some way this off season, they could throw their names in the hat of obtaining Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. While this has been a player that fans have talked about for a while as being a worthy addition to take them over the […]

Amid the buzz that the San Antonio Spurs want to trade for Lauri Markannen, a report indicates they may be interested in bringing back DeMar DeRozan as NBA Free Agency kicks into high gear. When Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald posted that the Miami Heat are exploring ways to add DeRozan, he indicated that […]

While most of the headlines have understandably swirled around the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and other more marquee teams, one of the most fascinating teams in the NBA landscape today is the Sacramento Kings, led by point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fox enjoyed another strong season in 2023-24 but the Kings overall took a […]

Klay Thompson is no longer a member of the Golden State Warriors. Did you ever think that sentence would be true? After 13 years with the Warriors, Thompson has departed in free agency, opening the door for general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the entire Golden State front office to be aggressive in the final […]

The most appealing trade candidate in the NBA is currently Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. With so many big names gone in the free agency pool, the 27-year-old sharpshooter is perhaps the best potentially available player on either the trade market or in free agency. The Jazz are in a rebuild, adding several young players […]

When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, there’s one superlative that describes the team perfectly: potential. Sure, San Antonio signed Chris Paul, who will certainly raise the team’s floor heading into Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era, but the “Point God” running the show doesn’t mean the the Spurs are not locks to […]

When it comes to making trades in the NBA, no team has more assets to move than the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ever since the team started “tanking” by trading Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, general manager Sam Presti has been on an asset-acquiring rampage. As a result, the Thunder now […]

The Golden State Warriors officially said goodbye to Klay Thompson after an incredible run alongside his Splash Brother Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Now, the Warriors have shifted their focus not only to the future but also to competing in the Western Conference as long as Curry and Green remain. As a result, their number […]

Though some reports indicate any trade involving Lauri Markkanen may not be likely, the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to the Utah Jazz forward. There’s good reason. Actually, there are two good reasons they should be interested in the 27-year-old scorer. Though if a deal is possible, San Antonio appears to have some competition. […]

The Utah Jazz haven’t yet committed to a hard and fast roster-building decision; earlier in the offseason, they were linked to blockbuster moves for two-way wings Mikal Bridges and even Paul George, the two who have since moved to the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively. With the Jazz unable to acquire pieces that […]

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen continues to generate trade buzz in the offseason. The floor-stretching big man can be perfect on any team mainly because of his size and ability to punish opponents from the perimeter. The Golden State Warriors are said to have their attention on Markkanen as well as the San Antonio […]

As free agents slowly but surely come off of the proverbial free agent board, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing with the Orlando Magic, and Andre Drummond landing with the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Eric Gordon and (potentially) Paul George, the most interesting player who could end up a new team come July may not even be a […]

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 […]

The calm before the storm that comes before every NBA Draft is over. The free agent and trade market feeding frenzies are ramping up to full bore now that the first free agent has been signed and trade completed. EVP David Griffin said the New Orleans Pelicans would act with a sense of urgency this […]

The 2024 offseason is as pivotal as it gets for the Philadelphia 76ers. Armed with a ton of cap space and a few draft assets, if the 76ers were to make a move for a third star, it’s now or never, especially as Tyrese Maxey should soon sign a maximum contract that will basically vaporize […]

The Utah Jazz are back in business. No, they haven’t made any roster moves that make them a championship contender. But what they have done is unveil arguably the best uniforms in the NBA, using key elements of the best uniforms they’ve ever had: the mountains and the color purple. After a two-season rebrand with […]

The Golden State Warriors were once a perennial powerhouse in the NBA. Now, find themselves at a crossroads after a disappointing 2023-24 season. Despite boasting a roster filled with talent and experience, the team failed to meet expectations. They crashed out of the postseason earlier than anticipated. As the dust settles, it’s clear that significant […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had an impressive season with their young core. The Thunder enter the offseason with the potential to make a trade to solidify themselves as contenders. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is their superstar, as he finished second for the MVP award this season. He averaged an impressive 30.1 points per game, along with 5.5 […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap and the postseason is down to the final four teams. Every other franchise is scheduling private workouts and starting to push for information to use in the trade market. The New Orleans Pelicans are in the middle of action with many league media members assuming Brandon Ingram will […]

The Utah Jazz have not been quite the same since Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell left. There have been flashes of possible glory with the rise of guys like Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and Keyonte George. But, having a play-in tournament ceiling is not quite what most teams in the league are gunning for. This […]

The Arizona Coyotes are no longer in business as Ryan Smith bought the franchise and will see them pack up for Utah. This squad has gone through a lot and has amassed a dedicated fan base during its stay. Now, it will see a new environment where avid spectators of the Utah Jazz get to […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers escaped a close-run thing against the Miami Heat, taking home a 105-104 victory thanks in large part to the heroics of proven playoff performer Nicolas Batum. One unheralded effect of the 76ers’ victory is that sharpshooter Buddy Hield has now made the playoffs for the first time in his […]

The Miami Heat come into the Kaseya Center after being gone since Feb. 11 and get the win over the Utah Jazz, 126-120. This means the team as won 10 of their last 13 games. FINAL: Heat 126 – Jazz 120 Miami outlasts Utah in the fourth quarter and gets the bounce back win after […]

The Utah Jazz have taken a step back and were on a five-game losing streak before a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Utah is in 11th place in the Western Conference at 27-31 and three games behind the Golden State Warriors. With basketball back in action, we’ll be making our Jazz bold predictions after […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual showcase of the best players in the NBA season. More often than not, an All-Star selection is a strong validation that a player has reached an elite level. Given that basketball is a global sport, it isn’t surprising that more and more international players are earning All-Star selections. […]

Damian Lillard is shooting just 34.7% from beyond the arc this season, one of the lowest marks of his Hall-of-Fame career. Don’t let that uncharacteristically average accuracy fool you into assuming the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is no longer one of the league’s most flammable marksmen, though—a reality Vegas believes he’s poised to prove once again […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, franchises are evaluating their rosters and deciding if they should move on or try to keep some fringe players who could make an impact. The Utah Jazz are clinging to a spot in the Western Conference play-in, which led some analysts to question whether the Jazz would trade players […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. Not a lot of people expected the Thunder to be among the top teams in the Western Conference this deep into the campaign. Oklahoma City seems pleased with where it stands at this juncture of the season. That’s why […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the second-youngest team in the Association, seem to be ahead of schedule. Perhaps only a select few — mostly delusional Thunder believers — would have predicted them to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference at this juncture of the 2023-24 NBA season. But alas, we are now past […]

Another heartbreaking defeat. It’s either that or just a completely disheartening blowout performance. That’s been the theme for the Golden State Warriors all season after they suffered another heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With another loss, Stephen Curry and the Warriors continue to fall further in the Western Conference […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just around the corner and the rumors mills are churning out possible deals, both the practical and the fantastical. The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t been front of center in the trade market but rather have been working the margins looking for possible updates. They’ve already ducked under the NBA’s luxury […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a long list of grievances and reasons to play the visiting Utah Jazz with revenge on the mind. First, the Crescent City’s fans want the franchise on the other side of the Rocky Mountains to remove the word Jazz from their vocabulary. More importantly, the Jazz have beaten the Pelicans […]

The Utah Jazz found themselves with a .500 record on Sunday, January 21 with the trade deadline just over two weeks away. Team CEO Danny Ainge’s Jazz have gotten great effort and interesting results out of its young roster this season with both eyes focused firmly on the future. Recently, Jazz Coach Will Hardy shared […]

Recently, the Indiana Pacers sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world when it was announced that they would be trading for Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors. Indiana has been one of the most surprising stories throughout the first half of the NBA season, led by dynamic point guard Tyrese Haliburton; however, most pundits viewed the […]

NBA players are reacting to Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic’s sudden passing on Wednesday at 46 years old. Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has shared his thoughts on the late coach on social media, and now other NBA players have joined in. Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen shared on social media, “Awful news today.. […]

Spearheaded by Lauri Markkanen, the Utah Jazz defeated the Indiana Pacers in a blowout at home, leading by as much as 29 points at one point. Prior to tipoff, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised Markkanen, who eventually had another big night. In Carlisle’s exact words, Markkanen is “the closest thing I’ve seen to (Dirk) […]