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The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed restricted free agent Rui Hachimura to a 3-year, $51 million contract. Hachimura and Austin Reaves were the Lakers’ top offseason priorities. Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has stressed the importance of establishing continuity heading into next season. In February, he characterized the Lakers’ trade […]

Gabe Vincent and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a 3-year, $33 million deal, per multiple sources. After going undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara in 2018, Gabe Vincent turned into an instrumental part of the Miami Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals. He created a vast market for himself in free agency […]

With their first move of the 2023 NBA free agency period, the Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Taurean Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, according to various sources. Prince checks multiple boxes for the Lakers. At 6’7, 218 pounds, the 29-year-old offers ideal size on the wing along with defensive versatility. He’s also a […]

Draymond Green seems bound to return to the Golden State Warriors, and Donte DiVincenzo is already good as gone. Just a few hours before free agency officially tips off on Friday afternoon, the Warriors’ plans with outside free agents have begun taking shape, too. Free agent big man Dario Saric “has generated strong interest” from […]

The Brooklyn Nets are trading Joe Harris and a pair of second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Detroit will receive a 2027 second-round pick via the Dallas Mavericks and a 2029 second-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pistons were viewed as Brooklyn’s most significant threat to sign Cam Johnson […]

The Boston Celtics just lost a defense-first point guard in Marcus Smart, but they’re reportedly on the hunt for another one in free agency. Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the C’s have some interest in the 34-year-old. “Amid interest to […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason has centered around their rumored pursuit of Damian Lillard. However, with the news that the Trail Blazers “remain committed to building a winner around Dame,” (per Chris Haynes) Brooklyn could soon be forced to go another direction. In that case, here are three guards the Nets […]

The Golden State Warriors enter 2023 NBA free agency effectively armed with three open roster spots and only minimum contracts to offer players available on the open market. Draymond Green’s return is a foregone conclusion by now, but even his stunning departure wouldn’t garner the financial flexibility needed for the Dubs to add a big-name […]

Former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion Henry Cejudo has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Marlon Vera at UFC 292 due to a shoulder tear. Some important news… Unfortunately, I won't be able to compete on Aug 19 at UFC 292. I have a tear in my right shoulder that requires rehab. I wish I […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly pursuing a trade for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden has opted into the second year of his $35.6 million player option and is working with the Sixers on a trade to a new destination. The Clippers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat have […]

Add another name to the list of free agents whom the Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring: Brook Lopez. Here was the latest intel from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Among the players L.A. has interest in signing with the non-tax midlevel are Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, sources told ESPN”. The Lakers can use the $12.4 million […]

The Los Angeles Lakers declined Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option for 2023-24 before Thursday’s deadline, thereby rendering Beasley an unrestricted free agent. The decision came shortly after the Lakers waived Mo Bamba’s $10.3 million non-guaranteed contract for next season (Bamba was seen working out the team’s facility in Lakers gear this afternoon). Both moves […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would like to have Dennis Schroder on their roster for 2023-24 but they have contingency plans at backup point guard should Schroder opt for a larger offer elsewhere. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Jevon Carter, Shake Milton, and Cory Joseph, according to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype. Los Angeles remains intent […]

The Los Angeles Clippers offseason is not off to the best start. After failing to trade for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the team had a major deadline with Eric Gordon’s contract guarantee date on June 28th. With just under an hour to go until his deadline, the LA Clippers announced that they’ve waived guard/forward Eric Gordon. […]

The New England Patriots are making a move at wide receiver, but it isn’t the one that many fans were likely hoping for. DeVante Parker has agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with the Patriots to remain with the team for the foreseeable future, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The contract includes $14 […]

No draft pick has captivated the entire NBA and basketball world like Victor Wembanyama has since LeBron James entered the league in 2003. A versatile big man who many have been quick to compare to some of the greatest players of all-time, Wembanyama has a chance to make the San Antonio Spurs relevant again very […]

The Los Angeles Clippers appear prepared to enter the fifth year of the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George pairing in what is likely one last hurrah at an NBA Championship. As it stands, the team doesn’t have many options to improve their roster. For the most part, the improvements to the Clippers’ roster will come on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally introduced 2023 NBA Draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis at a press conference on Tuesday. The draftees met the media alongside general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham at the team’s practice facility. The Lakers selected Hood-Schifino at no. 17 after exploring various trades and seriously considering […]

Rob Pelinka said the Los Angeles Lakers will prioritize continuity when NBA free agency gets underway. Speaking at the introductory press conference for 2023 NBA Draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis, Pelinka reiterated the sentiments he expressed at exit interviews. “We’ve been pretty clear since our last game, with the success of making it […]

Donte DiVincenzo has taken one major step toward leaving the Golden State Warriors this summer. The veteran guard opted out of his $4.7 million player option on Tuesday, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN, all but ensuring he’ll be signing elsewhere in free agency. DiVincenzo signed a two-year, $9.2 million contract with Golden State last July, […]

The vast majority of NBA rookies aren’t ready to impact winning. On the surface, Trayce Jackson-Davis’ draft position alone all but forecloses the long-shot possibility he’d make his presence felt with the Golden State Warriors next season. As Steve Kerr suggests, though, Jackson-Davis isn’t most No. 57 picks, and the Warriors’ situation up front isn’t […]

It’s safe to say Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson never dreamed of teaming up with Chris Paul. After the smoke cleared from last week’s stunning trade that brought the Point God to the Bay and sent Jordan Poole packing, though, it was clearly easy for the Splash Brothers to realize the benefits of Paul suiting […]

It sounds like Los Angeles Lakers fans should expect D’Angelo Russell to be wearing purple and gold when the 2023-24 NBA season begins. Over the past 24 hours, two well-connected Lakers beat writers indicated — not reported — that Russell and the Lakers are likely to strike a deal in free agency. “When league insiders […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has one clear goal in mind in order to feel fully satisfied. As Kraft helped host Fanatics’ “Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway” event on Tuesday, the six-time Super Bowl winner shared his excitement for the upcoming season while speaking to reporters. Fanatics CEO Mike Rubin interrupted Kraft as he […]

The Golden State Warriors kept it local with the No. 19 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting reigning West Coast Conference co-Player of the Year Brandin Podziemski. While the lefty guard’s close proximity to Chase Center at nearby Santa Clara University no doubt helped the Dubs keep a close eye on him throughout 2022-23, […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are intent on making Austin Reaves a franchise staple. In his latest Substack — and consistent with prior reporting — well-connected NBA reporter Marc Stein reaffirmed the organization’s desire to match any offer that may be presented to the 25-year-old restricted free agent, who went undrafted just two years ago. Per […]

It appears that Aaron Rodgers will bring some unwanted extra attention to the New York Jets this season. It’s being reported that, against their wishes, the Jets will be featured on Hard Knocks this summer. On Monday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk wrote, “Per a league source, the Jets are bracing for the preseason Hard […]

Leadership and camaraderie are two oft discussed but still underrated intangibles that can be the difference between a team winning an NBA championship and them repeatedly falling short of their goal. Which is why the actions and words of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, who just finished his sixth NBA season, matters so much. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers prioritized the future in the 2023 NBA Draft, opting to select two players — Jalen Hood-Schifino (no. 17) and Maxwell Lewis (no. 40) — instead of trading up, down, or for a win-now piece. “I think the end goal, we talk about it all the time, is for us to put […]

Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, and fans have been eagerly awaiting his next fight. There have been a few rumors about who he might face, but nothing has been confirmed yet. However, a recent comment from UFC Jacksonville fighter Brendan Allen could provide a major hint. Brendan Allen […]

Josh Emmett suffered a horrific beatdown at the hands of Ilia Topuria that resulted in a unanimous decision loss in the main event of UFC Jacksonville on June 24, 2023. Josh Emmett dug deep at #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/9kWyOKSxcR — MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 24, 2023 Early on Josh Emmett was landing some good shots but once […]

Steve Kerr still believes in the Golden State Warriors. After a tumultuous season ended in a doomed title defense, though, the nine-time champion as player and coach knew his team needed the type of change sparked by Thursday’s stunning trade of Jordan Poole for Chris Paul. In wake of the Dubs swapping Poole for Paul […]

Ilia Topuria put on a clinic against one of the best featherweights in the division Josh Emmett as the UFC headed back to the sunshine state for a great fight night event UFC Jacksonville. Ilia Topuria just put the featherweight division on notice 😤 #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/ZsqFNLcgAW — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 24, 2023 Early on […]

Take a breath, Dub Nation. Despite the Sacramento Kings aligning the financial stars to potentially pursue Draymond Green in free agency, there’s still no indication he has any plans of leaving the Golden State Warriors—for their Northern California neighbors nor any other Western Conference rival. The Kings traded Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 overall […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – Entering what very much feels like a do-or-die season for the Los Angeles Clippers, the plan appears to be continuing to build around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, as well as the potential return of Russell Westbrook. Following a rather uneventful 2023 NBA Draft in which the Clippers selected two of […]