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The San Antonio Spurs finally pulled the trigger on a major rebuild, and it all started in the 2022 NBA offseason. The main ingredient of this Alamo rebuild recipe was no less than erstwhile San Antonio Spurs All-Star Dejounte Murray. He was traded, along with big man Jock Landale, to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange […]

The Orlando Magic have enjoyed a relatively productive offseason thus far, headlined by their first overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, Paolo Banchero. This team needed a star and the former Duke standout profiles to be just that as the Magic look to get back into contention in the very near future. They also […]

The Phoenix Suns had no draft picks during the 2022 NBA offseason, but did that even matter as they kept some big names? For the Suns, it definitely seems like the most important offseason moves can still be made, especially with the Kevin Durant issues still out in the open. According to Chris Haynes of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a number of moves this 2022 NBA offseason, but did these moves make any difference for the team? Some observers felt that the Grizzlies were poised to make a big move in the offseason, but that didn’t exactly happen. Instead, Memphis’s offseason decisions were predicated on building around their star player, […]

The vibes are high surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers heading into the 2022-23 season. Last year was a bit of a washout as Kawhi Leonard missed the entire season and Paul George played just 31 games. The team still cruised to a 42-40 record and ended as the ninth seed in the Western Conference. The […]

The 2022 NBA Draft started off with a major plot twist that had significant implications on virtually the entire landscape of the league. Despite previous reports that the Orlando Magic were not interested in using their first overall pick on Paolo Banchero, they shocked the basketball world when they scooped up the Duke freshman as […]

GG Jackson, the No. 1 player in the class of 2023, just made history for North Carolina, Unfortunately for Tar Heels fans, it’s not a moment they’ll want to remember. The 5-star forward became the first UNC decommit since 2003, when J.R. Smith infamously skipped college for the NBA draft. College basketball fans, as reactive […]

After a pair of impressive performances that highlighted exactly why he was the Orlando Magic‘s pick atop the 2022 NBA Draft, Palo Banchero’s time in the Las Vegas Summer League is officially over. … no not because he’s injured, playing poorly, or leaving the team for one reason or another; Banchero has largely come as […]

The Denver Nuggets entered the offseason with a goal of adding depth around Nikola Jokic. Jokic shouldered most of the load last season with Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr injured. And Jokic led Denver to the postseason despite the team’s injury-plagued roster. But the Nuggets understand they need players around the two-time reigning MVP […]

Walker Kessler has massive shoes to fill for the Utah Jazz. Not only was he one of the assets that got traded for Rudy Gobert but he is the defensive stalwart’s likely replacement. Kessler, a rookie out of Auburn drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is joining a team whose […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero believes the 2022 NBA Draft class has become underrated. He also believes that will just add fuel to the fire of this season’s rookies. That includes himself, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and the rest. “I think it’s a great class,” he told Inside The Rockets reporter […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are building a contender. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as a star in the NBA. Meanwhile, Josh Giddey showed promise last season. And the Thunder recently selected former Gonzaga star Chet Holmgren in the 2022 NBA Draft. And Giddey recently revealed he was delighted when OKC drafted Holmgren. ESPN’s Malika Andrews asked […]

Following an impressive Summer League debut for Chicago Bulls rookie guard Dalen Terry, there is plenty of buzz surrounding the youngster out of Arizona. Terry dropped nine points, six assists and five rebounds in his opening appearance, showing flashes of all-around potential that should excite every Bulls fans. The next question is how much of […]

The Houston Rockets are entering this season with three rookies they picked in the first round. One of them is Tari Eason, a 6-foot-8 forward who will take little time to become a fan favorite. Eason shined for LSU after transferring from Cincinnati. On top of playing outstanding defense, the Rockets rookie showed the ability […]

Bennedict Mathurin’s tremendous sophomore season with the Arizona Wildcats made him one of the top picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Indiana Pacers picked him sixth overall. The Pacers’ upcoming season will be their first one truly rebuilding. Trading away Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert and Malcolm Brogdon are the signs that Indy is getting […]

The top three picks in the 2022 NBA Draft did not go as planned. There was a firm belief Jabari Smith Jr. would get taken first overall by the Orlando Magic, followed by Chet Holmgren then Paolo Banchero. Instead, it was the Duke star with the top pick to the Magic, Holmgren to the OKC […]

It’s finally official: Kemba Walker will NOT be part of the Detroit Pistons. The moment he was traded to the Pistons from the New York Knicks, most fans immediately knew that he wasn’t going to be staying with the team. After all, they are very clearly in the midst of a rebuild, and Walker doesn’t […]

There are hoopers, there are basketball players, then there is Jazian Gortman. A warning to his fellow ballers: Get to know him now, because he’s coming for you. Without remorse. “Everybody claim they’re a dog until they see one,” he once said (spoiler: he’s the one). The 6’2, 175-pound point guard is a rising star […]

Dominick Barlow already has the work ethic it takes some NBA players years to master. “A lot of kids, you’ll have to beg them to come into the gym,” says Overtime Elite player development coach Pat Quinn. “I have to get Dom out of the gym.” A former mid-major recruit who ranked far outside the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks selected one of the more intriguing prospects in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, adding MarJon Beauchamp to their ranks via the 24th overall pick. Now gearing up for his rookie year in Milwaukee, Beauchamp revealed that he received a text message from none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo after being […]

The Golden State Warriors seem set for the next couple of seasons. With Stephen Curry leading a roster filled with established veterans and promising youth, the Dubs are sitting pretty with a recent title already in their trophy case. But that doesn’t mean that the Warriors front office is resting on its laurels. They’re still […]

Michael Jordan never forgets his beef with other teams. The Charlotte Hornets owner became famous for the “I took it personally” meme, but there’s a reason that quote exists in the first place. When you’re as competitive as MJ, you do everything you can to keep yourself motivated and to beat your opponents. It does […]

The biggest shocker of the night during the 2022 NBA Draft was hearing Paolo Banchero’s name called as the first overall pick to the Orlando Magic. The buzz surrounding the Magic’s top selection had been primarily centered on Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., with Banchero slated by many to go third overall to the Houston Rockets. […]

The days leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft seemed to indicate fireworks set to go off on the night itself. Instead, the trade market was largely quiet as teams focused on making their draft selections rather than working the phones. That basically sums up the Washington Wizards’ draft night experience as well. The Wizards […]

The Detroit Pistons had a successful outing at the 2022 NBA Draft. They used their first-round pick on young talent Jaden Ivey, securing the top-ranked shooting guard fifth overall. Ivey is excited to be one of the newest players in the NBA. He appreciates the perks of being in the league, including having his own […]

Last season, the Chicago Bulls stunned a lot of people by playing their best season since their 2015 50-win team. It did end with a 4-1 loss in the first round to the Milwaukee Bucks, but the overall Bulls season can be labeled a success. DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso ended up being […]

The Boston Celtics were two wins away from winning the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Unfortunately, they were stifled by a Golden State Warriors team destined to reclaim their throne atop the NBA. The 2022 NBA Finals revealed that this Celtics squad isn’t quite there yet to etch itself into basketball immortality. Turnovers were the most […]

The NBA Draft is over and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to make some moves during the NBA offseason. In all reality, the Clippers prized acquisition for next season will be the return of Kawhi Leonard. Having Leonard and Paul George on the floor will be enough to place them firmly in contention. However, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had one of the busier days at the 2022 NBA Draft. They made numerous trades and gave themselves several chances to find someone that can help them return to the postseason. The Timberwolves entered the evening with picks 19, 40, 48 and 50. The new front office regime under Tim Connelly made […]

The Draft is a critical night for all 30 NBA franchises. Whether it be the worst team in the league or the NBA champs, each pick can change the trajectory of a team for better or worse. The Chicago Bulls are no different. The Bulls had just one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the […]

The Denver Nuggets originally had just one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, they made a couple of trades which led to two extra selections on draft night. This added flexibility and had Nuggets fans excited for what Denver had up their sleeve. After all, this is a team that desperately needs to add […]

There’s been a lot of speculation that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich could hang them up this offseason after more than two decades at the helm for this franchise. But, Pop’s latest move indicates that he’ll be back on the bench in 2022-23. The Spurs boss personally called all of the Spurs’ picks […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came into the 2022 NBA Draft needing to find players to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo with. Falling in the second round was a disappointing end to their season, even though they pushed it the distance and did it all without Khris Middleton. Milwaukee took a different route to make roster tweaks this offseason. […]

The Indiana Pacers went into the 2022 NBA Draft with a total of three picks and ultimately selected Bennedict Mathurin at sixth overall, the Arizona Wildcats star who impressed heavily last season. In the second round, the Pacers also nabbed Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard and Baylor forward Kendall Brown. This organization is in a rebuild […]

The Miami Heat have a core of players ready to run it back in 2022-2023. They have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the past three years, and they almost won the Finals in 2020 before falling just short. Nonetheless, this is a team with plenty of talent on the roster. […]

So far, so good for the Philadelphia 76ers offseason. They only made one significant move in the 2022 NBA Draft but found themselves a near-perfect piece. The Sixers have already taken care of one of their key needs. Trading their first-round pick and Danny Green for De’Anthony Melton was a Bryce Harper-esque home run for […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft officially come and gone, we are taking a look at each team’s individual performance in the draft. We previously broke down the winners and losers of the NBA Draft, with teams such as the Knicks emerging as clear losers while the Pistons ended up as winners. But how did the […]

The New York Knicks were one of the most talked-about teams during the 2022 NBA Draft. This was only natural after they made some major moves that will likely have a significant impact on the future of this franchise. Knicks superfan Spike Lee was in attendance during the NBA Draft and he witnessed everything unfold […]

Jabari Smith is happy he landed with the Houston Rockets, though he still can’t believe he dropped to no. 3 in the 2022 NBA Draft. That much is clear in his interview with The Athletic after a rather eventful rookie selection on Thursday. While Smith knew it’s a possibility the draft order could be changed […]