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Recently, the Houston Rockets’ season came to an end with a Game 7 loss at home to the Golden State Warriors. Almost immediately, fans began speculating on trades to help out the Rockets’ half-court offense after the abysmal showing from Jalen Green in his first postseason appearance. One popular name that came up was that […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to make some changes in the offseason after a disappointing finish, team president Pat Riley will be one of many in the front office to bring this franchise back to championship status. The Heat have been connected to stars such as Kevin Durant and others in regards of […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering a crucial offseason as the team has a chance to once again go hunting for another alpha star to contend, president Pat Riley spoke in his end-of-season press conference on Friday about possible changes. As the Heat have been rumored to go after Kevin Durant among a myriad […]

As the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs continues, trade speculation around Kevin Durant is gaining momentum. According to a recent report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line, both the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to pursue a trade for the Phoenix Suns star during the upcoming offseason. […]

With the Phoenix Suns’ season done, superstar Kevin Durant seemingly has time on his hands to respond to fans on social media. On early Friday morning, Durant responded to numerous individuals on X, formerly known as Twitter. During this time, he shared a wild admission about the NBA spotlight. It all started when one person […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season came to an end at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, as they dropped the do-or-die game, 120-106 to conclude the Play-In Tournament. As a result, the Mavericks became only the fifth team in NBA history to miss the playoffs after making an appearance at the NBA Finals in the […]

It won’t be long before the NBA offseason is here and talks of multiple trades involving star players pick up. This summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant are the two former MVPs who will be connected to a handful of trade rumors and scenarios across the league. Giannis has spent his entire 12-year career with […]

The Brooklyn Nets ousted Kenny Atkinson as head coach during the 2019-20 season. He got the last laugh on Monday, winning the 2025 Coach of the Year Award. Atkinson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the Eastern Conference’s top seed during his first season with the team. It was a long-awaited head-coaching […]

Among all of Kevin Durant’s NBA stops, his run with the Golden State Warriors continues to draw the most conversation. Now years removed from his time in the Bay Area, the former MVP recently shared his thoughts on that chapter playing with Stephen Curry via social media. On Monday night, a fan uploaded a compilation […]

At times, Jalen Green flashes legitimate star power because of his elite athleticism and tough shot-making ability. At other times, he shoots the basketball inefficiently and becomes a complete nonfactor in matchups. This inconsistency cost the Houston Rockets in their first-round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Green had a 38-point performance against the […]

The Houston Rockets’ season has officially ended, and the trade rumors are already swirling for a franchise on the rise. Despite the bitter Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, year two under head coach Ime Udoka was a resounding success. The Rockets won 52 games and finished with the No. 2 seed […]

The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets. However, they seem to be missing a true top-scoring option. Their lack of a megastar was prevalent during their first-round postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, and now the […]

Jalen Green delivered Houston Rockets fans with a memorable performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. With the Rockets back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Green scored 38 points with eight triples to pull off a 109-94 victory and even the series after Golden State […]

The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant. However, ESPN insider Bobby Marks is skeptical. While the Rockets have emerged as a front-runner for Durant, the move might not be necessary. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have built a core around Victor Wembanyama and could be active in the 2025 NBA offseason. The Spurs missed the playoffs in the 2024 season, finishing 13th in the Western Conference at 34-48. San Antonio has already made a big change this offseason as longtime head coach Gregg Popovich has stepped […]

With the Miami Heat looking to make big changes this upcoming offseason, fans are theorizing which stars the front office could add to the team. As the Heat are looking to move on from the Jimmy Butler drama, adding another star alongside their main duo of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will be their key, […]

While the 2024-25 NBA MVP has yet to be announced, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to beat out Nikola Jokic for the award. SGA had a historic regular season where he led the league in scoring (32.7 PPG) and also led the Thunder to the best record in the Association at 68-14. […]

The Houston Rockets are on the verge of being eliminated as they trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in the series. With the hopes of participating in the NBA Playoffs dwindling, many are wondering what moves the franchise may make in the offseason to improve the roster. Head coach Ime Udoka opened up about what […]

Two of the biggest stars in the NBA gave their two cents on social media’s newest trend. Hypotheticals are taking over the NBA, whether it be about basketball or not. Fans want to hear players’ answer to the question “Who would win in a fight? 100 men or one gorilla?” Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant […]

The Phoenix Suns are working to restructure their front office before naming a new head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer, according to Marc Stein. The team’s general manager James Jones is currently overseeing the search for the team’s next coach. Suns have fallen short of expectations, leaving fans disappointed after a season that began with […]

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant seem headed for a split this offseason, but team owner Mat Ishbia has made it clear he won’t settle for anything less than equal value in any trade involving the former MVP. Ishbia, who made waves after purchasing the team and swiftly striking a deal with the Brooklyn Nets […]

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler might be the most dependable duo in Hollywood right now. Like Shaq and Kobe or Steph and Klay, they just know how to win together. Their streak of cinematic greatness continues with Sinners, which hit theaters April 19 and is already earning serious praise—not just from critics or fans, […]

The Phoenix Suns carried high expectations into the 2024-25 NBA season. With Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker leading the charge, the team had plenty of star power to potentially make some noise in the wild Western Conference. But despite having the most expensive payroll in the league, the Suns failed to book a […]

The Tennessee Volunteers were one of the top college basketball teams in the country this past season, earning a No. 2 seed and reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated by Houston. And on Sunday, they received huge offseason news. Five-star forward Nate Ament announced his decision to commit to Tennessee, […]

Many wish the Phoenix Suns missing the playoffs was the worst part of the 2024-25 season. However, Kevin Durant might be ready to head out of Phoenix, and general manager James Jones is more than aware. During Thursday’s end-of-season availability, Jones spoke to a room full of reporters. When asked about what he will do […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Mat Ishbia after the Phoenix Suns owner’s eye-opening comments about him. The franchise is currently going through some very trying times following a disastrous 2024-25 season. The star trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant has not lived up to expectations, and now the front office has […]

Rumors of the Houston Rockets pursuing Kevin Durant in the offseason may not be possible. Durant looks to depart from the Phoenix Suns after three seasons. This comes after they missed the playoffs in what was a disappointing year for the squad. Durant hopes to land on a team that will have him compete for […]

It will be an interesting offseason for the Phoenix Suns and NBA superstar Kevin Durant as the two sides convene to discuss his future, but the Nike lifetime athlete has already proven himself on the court. Joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only other athletes with lifetime contracts with Nike, Kevin Durant has […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest surprises of the season, making a major jump to the No. 2 seed after being .500 last year. Things have clicked with the team as their young guys have figured it out, and the veterans are bringing their experience. The jury may still be out on how […]

The Phoenix Suns have already begun trying to erase any remnants of the disastrous 2024-25 season by firing head coach Mike Budenholzer. It’s expected to be the first of many moves the team makes this summer, including potentially trading franchise cornerstone Kevin Durant. Recently, famed NBA agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports stopped by ESPN’s […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be heading toward a roster overhaul this offseason, which likely includes buying out Bradley Beal, as well as trading Kevin Durant. Beal has almost certainly played his final game with the Suns, but the situation for Durant, who was owner Mat Ishbia’s first major acquisition after buying the team in […]

By and large, the 2024-25 NBA season of the Phoenix Suns was a failure.  Despite an expensive and star-laden roster that featured the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal and an NBA champion head coach calling the shots, the Suns failed not just to clinch a berth in the 2025 NBA Playoffs […]

During the NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a team eager to land Kevin Durant in a trade. Although the Golden State Warriors were also suitors, neither team landed the All-Star. Fast forward to the end of the regular season, and both teams have made the playoffs, or at least the play-in. For Durant, […]

To say that the Phoenix Suns went through a disastrous 2024-25 season would be an understatement. A team that dreamed of competing for a championship after pulling off blockbuster trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in 2023 has fallen off a cliff, ending the 2024-25 campaign with a 36-46 record and missing the postseason […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season was an overall mess after the team finished with a 36-46 record. After missing out on the playoffs, the organization fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach. However, there’s at least one winner of the Suns’ debacle, and it’s somehow the Houston Rockets. In June 2024, the Rockets completed a trade […]

The NBA regular season is officially over. Twelve teams clinched their spots in the postseason, and eight more will battle it out in the Play-in Tournament for the seven and eight seeds in the playoffs. The other 10 teams have nothing to look forward to but offseason improvement. These teams, as well as teams that […]

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, the team announced on Monday. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season,” the team released in a statement. “Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” Budenholzer, 55, was hired by the Suns in […]

The Phoenix Suns may have had one of the more disappointing seasons for a team that had true championship aspirations, and there could be a lot of changes in the offseason. One of those changes could be Kevin Durant heading to another team, and the Suns seem to be willing to work with him on […]

Kevin Durant has never been shy to make his feelings regarding anything known. Ever since embracing his role as a villain (in NBA terms), Durant always seems to take the time to clap back towards his haters on social media, with X (formerly Twitter) being his preferred platform. And with the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season […]