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The 2023-24 season was yet another lost one for the Charlotte Hornets. Injuries deprived them from making the jump from the bottom of the league to competing for a potential play-in spot. LaMelo Ball played in just 22 games after playing in 36 games the year prior. Burgeoning second-year center Mark Williams appeared in only […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ turbulent 2023-24 season ended a month ago in the play-in tournament. Their 36-46 record and loss to the Chicago Bulls opened a number of questions about their future. That includes the viability of a Trae Young, Dejounte Murray backcourt, which may get broken up in the summertime. But before that, Atlanta will […]

It wasn’t that long ago when the Memphis Grizzlies finished as the two seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record. In fact, that was only a year ago. It’s easy to lose sight of that because of how disastrous the 2023-24 season treated the Grizzlies. Memphis went from the two seed to a […]

It was a massive disappointment for the Sacramento Kings to miss the playoffs this season. A year ago, they were the third seed in the West with a 48-34 record. They only won two fewer games this season, but dropped from third to ninth. Such is life in a loaded Western Conference. But, had the […]

The James family has dominated basketball headlines recently, as per usual. Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers got ousted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there has been tons of speculation about LeBron James’ plans. Shams Charania of The Athletic provided updates on the matter Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee […]

It is finally draft season in the NBA. Unlike last season where, Victor Wembanyama was the clear choice to be the first overall pick, anyone inside the top 10 of this season’s NBA Draft Big Board could wind up being the first name off the board on draft night. Before anything happens with the 2024 […]

What happens this offseason for the Golden State Warriors will dictate both their immediate and long-term futures. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his front office have their hands full with decisions to make about Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, and Jonathan Kuminga. Before doing anything with these players, the Warriors will be tasked […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers own the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It’s anyone’s guess as to what they do with that selection, though it seems very likely that they will end up using it in a trade. With Daryl Morey outlining how the Sixers are looking for immediate help, the […]

The second round of the NBA playoffs are just starting up, but plenty of teams are already looking forward to the offseason. With only eight teams left in the postseason, 22 franchises are figuring out how they can improve to be at this point next year. Of course, one of the best ways to add […]

The NBA Draft is one of the few instances when the wall between player and fan can crumble a bit, as people witness the raw reactions of these young athletes when their names are called and their lives instantly change. Emotions could be particularly high this year, with more opportunities for prospects to unexpectedly jump […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner. In less than eight weeks, the lives of many young men will forever be changed when they hear their name called and they are selected into the brotherhood of the NBA. Bobi Klintman is one of the prospects from Australia’s NBL who will hear his name […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing end to their 2023-24 season with a first round exit in the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. They now face an offseason of potential uncertainty with the future of head coach Darvin Ham up in the air as well as the future of LeBron James. The Lakers […]

After a report that Caleb Love of the Arizona basketball program is not on the NBA’s early entry list, it was reported that he “is definitely declaring” and will be fully “going through the draft process” according to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports. Caleb Love’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, is talking to the NBA league office […]

After a disappointing season marked by an early exit by the Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman immediately got to work. He might have seen Jason Kelce retire but his moves in free agency were impeccable. With an elite offense now on their side, they needed to fill in the defensive positions. What did they do next? […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were expected to fall to the bottom of the league’s standings after trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, that’s where they wound up. They ended the year tied with the Charlotte Hornets for the third-worst record in the NBA. But, for their troubles, they have the fourth-best odds at […]

This was supposed to be a season of progress for the Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham returned after playing just 12 games last year and put up career-highs nearly across the board. Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey flashed in their first two seasons in the league. Detroit added Ausar Thompson to its young core and hired […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently up 1-0 in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also have a lottery pick waiting for them in June. The Thunder have the 12th-best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery courtesy of a previous trade with the Houston Rockets. That pick was acquired […]

The bad news for the Washington Wizards is that they were beyond dreadful in the 2023-24 regular season. They finished with the second-fewest wins, posting a record of 15-67, as was their -9.3 point differential. The Wizards had the fourth-worst net rating in the league too at -8.7. This was all to be expected after […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante and Colorado’s KJ Simpson are among the college basketball stars who helped their NBA Draft chances with strong NCAA Tournament performances. But that […]

Zach Edey, the towering center from Purdue University who has captivated the college basketball world with his commanding performances, has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Standing at 7-foot-4, Edey has been a dominant force in college basketball, recently earning the title of the consensus national player of the year. His decision to move […]

There’s a new head honcho in Lexington and the first order of business is to get new recruits. The Kentucky basketball program lost quite a few commitments and had some players hit the NCAA Transfer Portal and NBA Draft after John Calipari left. So, Coach Mark Pope has to patch up the holes in their […]

The Toronto Raptors’ topsy-turvy 2023-24 season is behind them. The Raptors gave the Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby trio one more chance to prove it is a core worth building around. Toronto started the season 15-25 through their first 40 games before opting to pull the plug. The Raptors dished Siakam and Anunoby […]

UConn basketball is obviously brimming with ebullience after becoming just the eighth team to win back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, but that does not change the fact that this is a challenging job. Despite making it look easy the past couple of seasons, head coach Dan Hurley has been faced with plenty of barriers that should have […]

The future is uncertain for Bronny James. He did not have the ideal one-and-done year with Coach Andy Enfield’s USC basketball program. So, he is faced with two big life-changing events ahead of him. LeBron James’ son has opted to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft but also entered his name into the NCAA Transfer […]

After a productive freshman season, star Kentucky basketball guard Reed Sheppard is declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft, he told ESPN on Thursday. Sheppard is forgoing the rest of his college eligibility for a shot to start his professional career. Furthermore, he gave eye-opening insight into his big decision. Reed Sheppard makes deceive 2024 NBA […]

Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona Wildcats have suffered a handful of key losses already this offseason, losing both Kylan Boswell and Oumar Ballo to the transfer portal, and both Caleb Love and Keshad Johnson to the NBA Draft. And now, the fifth Wildcat starter from the 2023-24 squad, Pelle Larsson, who last season was among the leaders […]

As the echoes of sneakers on hardwood fade for most cities with the close of the 2024 NBA regular season, teams now set their sights on the future stars of tomorrow. The upcoming NBA Draft presents a canvas for franchises to paint their aspirations, fostering hopes of championships with each selection made. This year’s NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks got worked over by the Chicago Bulls 131-116 on Wednesday night, eliminating the team from the NBA Play-In Tournament and ensuring that they won’t make the NBA Playoffs. With the loss, Hawks fans are turning their attention to the NBA Draft. Grant Shirley – “The Hawks will officially have the 10th best […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide had their best season in program history, reaching the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. It was a great coaching performance from Nate Oats who just completed his fifth season as head coach of the Crimson Tide. A big part of Alabama’s run was powered by […]

The Duke basketball team saw their season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion in the Elite 8 a couple weeks ago, and now players are making their decisions about their future. One Blue Devils player that had a big decision to make is Jeremy Roach. Roach has had a special four years with the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft decisions are coming in with the college basketball season over. The latest big name to head for the draft is Baylor star Ja’Kobe Walter, who announced his decision on Monday, via an interview with Shams Charania. ‘Baylor freshman guard Ja’Kobe Walter — a potential top-10 pick — tells @Stadium he is […]

The NBA regular season is over, and for playoff teams, there is still a lot to play for. However, some teams’ seasons are officially over, and all their fans have to look forward to is the NBA Draft. Before the draft, though, comes the NBA Draft Lottery, and with 10 teams being eliminated from postseason […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Indiana’s Kel’el Ware and Duke’s Jared McCain are among the players who have already terminated their college eligibility to go pro. Who will join them? Here […]

The UConn basketball Huskies are the undisputed kings of the college game after winning back-to-back national championships. One of the most prominent stars of their latest title run is now looking to cash in on the success he achieved at Storrs. Donovan Clingan is declaring for the NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 7-foot-2 […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is expected to take place on June 26 and 27 in Brooklyn, New York, and Alex Sarr is officially a name to watch. The 2024 draft class is not expected to be a particularly strong one, although the current list of prospects does appear to have a tremendous amount of potential, […]

You can’t hold onto them all. A day after it was reported that junior Tyrese Proctor would be returning to Duke basketball for the 2024-25 season, the program is losing its top player and one of the most impressive freshman in the country, respectively. Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain are officially declaring for the 2024 […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has a chance to be very unique because there is no clear-cut No. 1 overall pick right now. There are several prospects who could be selected with the first pick in June’s draft, and top prospect Matas Buzelis is ready to throw his name in the hat for this distinction. Buzelis, […]

Houston basketball star Jamal Shead is making the jump to the next level after a gut-wrenching injury in the Sweet 16. The standout guard announced Thursday that he will declare for the 2024 NBA Draft. Via KPRC 2: ”I feel like it’s my time to move on. It’s time to go and chase my dreams,” […]