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Drake Maye got a chance to play with Ja’Marr Chase and Nico Collins while watching Justin Jefferson up close at the recent Pro Bowl Games, giving the New England Patriots quarterback a taste of what it might be like to have a star wide receiver. Well, Maye wouldn’t mind any of those players joining the […]

LOS ANGELES – Gabe Vincent may have only been on the Los Angeles Lakers roster for one and a half seasons now, but his name is one that’s come up in trade rumors, especially this season as the Lakers’ search for a big man has dominated recent headlines. So when he first got wind of […]

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka referred to the Brooklyn Nets as a “low-level team” after Saturday’s loss in Houston. Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez made sure his players knew it ahead of Tuesday’s rematch at Barclays Center. Brooklyn responded by stunning Houston for the second time in four nights. Trailing 97-93 with 8.1 seconds remaining, […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to evaluate all of their options to improve their immediate outlook ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. In doing so, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, once a two-time Finals MVP with the Warriors, has rapidly emerged as Golden State’s main priority ahead of the deadline, multiple league sources […]

LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepared for their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, the obvious topic on everybody’s mind was the Lakers’ recent bombshell trade for Luka Doncic. As Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick sat at the podium for his pregame press conference, he took a moment post trade to reflect […]

As the annual NBA trade deadline fast approaches, teams are making bold moves to strengthen their rosters. While the Cleveland Cavaliers may not aim for the same high-profile NBA trades as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, there are certainly opportunities for the Cavs to enhance their lineup. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a formidable frontcourt with elite defenders Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, setting a high standard for defensive play each night. This successful blueprint seems to have influenced the Dallas Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite their defensive struggles during their recent […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still learning how to flex their muscles amid a largely successful bounce-back season. Although Ja Morant is the headlining name on the FedEx Forum marquee, a significant offensive boost must be credited to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s evolution into a formidable playmaker. Taylor Jenkins has expanded Jackson Jr.’s role this year, diversifying […]

As the NBA Trade Deadline drama winds to a close, Ja Morant’s injury-juggling Memphis Grizzlies are already reaping the benefit from a big roster upgrade that required no negotiating. GG Jackson’s return has provided a huge boost to the team’s rotations amid a rough regular season run. It is undeniable after spending time around the […]

Necessity is the mother of all invention, even on the basketball court. Getting around a notoriously unfriendly Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs was going to require a group effort from Ja Morant’s injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies when it came to chopping down the presumptive NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner. Taylor Jenkins has continually found […]

EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new superstar Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, but it was Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber who made strong statements after leaving the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic’s teammates, who came over from Dallas in the Anthony Davis trade, made sure to defend their teammate during the team’s introductory […]

The trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns continue to intensify on Tuesday. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the current All-Star has been downgraded to doubtful against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. After playing an overtime game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the move comes as a shock. […]

An emotional farewell to the Phoenix Mercury consumed Brittney Griner on Tuesday. After Griner shockingly signed with the Atlanta Dream, it left the X-factor stunned. For 11 seasons, she dominated the interior and showed the WNBA how much of a generational player she was. With a WNBA championship in 2014, as well as numerous franchise […]

Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren has had his hands full this offseason. With a Diana Taurasi retirement possible to happen, he’s made a barrage of other moves. Surrounding Kahleah Copper, the Mercury have traded for Alyssa Thomas, as well as Satou Sabally. During Tuesday’s media availability for Sabally, reporters had a chance to speak to […]

There have been some non-NBA Trade Deadline frustrations bubbling up around the FedEx Forum lately. Ja Morant (shoulder), still trying to find a rhythm against top competition as the NBA All-Star break approaches, has been sidelined recently with sporadic injuries. The All-World engine that drives the relentless Memphis Grizzlies offense sent the league a reminder […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in the next game of their homestand. As the Mavs try to recuperate from the shocking Luka Doncic trade, the Sixers hope to snap a two-game losing streak and escape the injury bug. Philly might be getting a huge boost as they look to get back in […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. His accolades and records speak for themselves. Despite being 36 years old and suffering a torn Achilles in 2019, Durant has continued to look like one of the best players in the league, and it doesn’t appear he is slowing down anytime soon. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first trade of the 2025 trade deadline cycle is a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that the Sixers will trade Caleb Martin in exchange for Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second-round pick. The Sixers signed Martin to a four-year deal this summer as a part of […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6. In what was anticipated to be a slow and quiet deadline, the league has already been altered with stars like Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine all being traded before the deadline. When the Dallas Mavericks and Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a gaping hole at center as they shift their focus toward building a championship roster around Luka Doncic. After parting with Anthony Davis in Sunday’s blockbuster trade, the team has one healthy center (Jaxson Hayes) on a standard contract. While finding a big man to anchor their defense and run […]

Could Paul George’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers be coming to an end already? Although it isn’t likely, other teams are showing interest ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Numerous teams are interested in trading for George, including the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it […]

The Brooklyn Nets picked up one of their best wins of the season on Saturday, 110-98, over the Houston Rockets. Throughout the game, Ime Udoka had the demeanor of a coach who felt his team should run the Nets out of the gym, not the other way around. Udoka was animated during several timeouts during […]

When Satou Sabally was traded to the Phoenix Mercury, it made the X-factor hyped. Most importantly, it made the organization hyped that they were able to land a franchise player like Sabally. The former Dallas Wings forward is an up-and-coming star. After winning the 2023 Most Improved Player, she continued that trajectory. Unfortunately, her season […]

Cam Johnson remains sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets with the trade deadline days away. The veteran wing will miss his sixth consecutive game due to an ankle injury when the Nets host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Johnson aggravated a nagging ankle sprain during a Jan. 21 loss to the New York Knicks. He participated […]

Devin Booker has officially made Phoenix Suns history on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He secured his 23rd point, officially making him the Suns’ all-time leading scorer. That point surpasses Walter Davis’s mark of 15,666, which has been the record since he established it. Now, the current franchise shooting guard has broken the record. […]

Quietly riding a four-game winning streak, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers are home to take on a familiar rival: the Boston Celtics. Last time out, the Cavs steamrolled the Dallas Mavericks 144-101, with none of Cleveland’s starters logging more than 20 minutes. The Celtics, meanwhile, recently stormed back from a 26-point deficit to stun the […]

Leading up to the San Antonio Spurs blockbuster deal for De’Aaron Fox, reports buzzed that the Spurs were in trade talks for the Sacramento Kings star. Though the chatter raised to noise at various times leading up to Sunday, Victor Wembanyama maintained a stoic demeanor publicly. “I trust the front office,” Wembanyama said . “[I] […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently acquired Anthony Davis in a shocking trade with the Los Angeles Lakers that saw Luka Doncic end up in LA. The primary talking point from the trade has been Dallas’ decision to trade the 25-year-old face of the franchise. It goes without saying, but dealing Doncic away was shocking without question. […]

Joel Embiid could be making his way back to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers. After 15 straight absences, the big man is starting to make some progress in his left knee injury recovery. Embiid participated in the Sixers’ practice on Monday — everyone did besides Jared McCain, who is out for the rest of […]

Although undermanned against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dallas Mavericks were shocked. Besides general manager Nico Harrison, no one on the Mavericks knew that Dallas would rock the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. It’s why Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd became a meme after his real-time reaction to […]

While Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers were out of town on their four-game road trip, their crosstown rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers facilitated the most shocking trade in NBA history. The Lakers traded Anthony Davis, and Max Christie the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. The […]

The NBA world spent about 20 minutes Sunday morning debating whether the Dallas Mavericks’ trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was real. Seconds after ESPN’s Shams Charania announced the deal — which sent Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick — the app exploded with questions […]

In the immediate aftermath of the massive trades made across the NBA this past weekend involving the likes of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine, the Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing a second star to pair with Stephen Curry before the NBA trade deadline, league sources told ClutchPoints. The Warriors have […]

There have been trade rumors surrounding Zach LaVine for multiple seasons now, and on Sunday night, the Chicago Bulls finally pulled the trigger. The Bulls sent LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, and part of the deal was that Tre Jones would come to Chicago. The Bulls have Jones now, but there is a chance that […]

The Michigan football team has made an important edition to the 2025 coaching staff as Biff Poggi is returning to the Wolverines. Poggi was on the staff under Jim Harbaugh as the associate head coach, and he was most recently the head coach for the Charlotte football team. Poggi was fired during the middle of […]

When that notification first came in saying that Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, who else thought it was fake? This is one of those scenarios where you see it and immediately discredit it because there’s no way something like this could ever happen, right? Well, Doncic is now […]

The date is June 17, 2024. The Dallas Mavericks were just defeated by the Boston Celtics by a final score of 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden. With the victory, Boston clinched the championship, earning a five-game series win. Dallas’ franchise superstar Luka Doncic proved that he could lead […]

PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia 76ers needed a great performance against the Boston Celtics, Ricky Council IV delivered. It didn’t result in a win, as the Sixers blew a 26-point lead in a 118-110 loss, but Council played a big part in building such an impressive lead. Council blasted his previous career-high in assists (four) […]

Stunning is the best word to describe the weekend before the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Nobody saw it coming, yet we saw the likes of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine traded within 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday, shifting the balance of power in the NBA power rankings. For anyone who […]