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The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

Damian Lillard knows the Denver Nuggets are coming off a second-round exit to the Phoenix Suns. They may not have had as much playoff success as last year, but the Nuggets showed potential this year. Superstar center Nikola Jokic took home his first MVP award, becoming the first center to win the award since Shaquille […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

Luka Garza will always be remembered as one of the greatest college basketball players — ever. That’s regardless of where he gets taken (if at all he gets scooped up) in the 2021 NBA Draft.  He spent four seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes and did impressive things for the Big Ten program with which he […]

Jalen Suggs had one of the most memorable season in college basketball a year ago. Gonzaga sat atop the country with the No. 1 ranking all the way up until the National Championship. While they couldn’t capture a perfect 32-0 season, a huge reason they got their was because of Suggs. Now, Jalen Suggs is […]

The Houston Rockets have the second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. This is their chance to jump-start the rebuilding process by getting not just a talented prospect, but someone who could fit right into their system. Among the top prospects of the 2021 Draft class, USC center Evan Mobley seems the perfect player for […]

When the Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, it became a foregone conclusion to some that Cade Cunningham would be the easy selection at No. 1. It won’t be that easy for the Pistons though despite the fact that Cunningham could still very likely be the pick. There are a few prospects in this […]

Almost every year, a couple of second-round picks emerge from the NBA Draft to make a difference on their team whether down the road or a bit instantly. Sometimes it takes a little longer for things to progress but hidden gems are discovered nonetheless. The 2021 NBA Draft will be no different. Take Nikola Jokic, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to pick 25th in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. This is a huge deal for them because this will be one of the fewest draft picks they’ll have for the next coming years. The Clippers have also done a fantastic job of drafting players in the […]

The Utah Jazz saw their promising 2020-21 season come to a disappointing end in the second round of the NBA playoffs thanks to the Los Angeles Clippers. Utah certainly had title aspirations after they finished the regular season with the best record in the league. Unfortunately, they blew a massive opportunity to advance to the […]

The Golden State Warriors had a tough 2020-21 season as they failed to punch a last-gasp ticket to the playoffs with a 39-33 record. The Dubs are expected to bounce back next season with the looming return of All-Star guard Klay Thompson who has started to recover from his major injuries. That said, the ongoing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have a busy offseason as they try to make key tweaks to their roster. Addressing the Ben Simmons issue is without a doubt at the very top of their priority list. Analysts are in agreement that the Sixers need to get rid of the Australian through a trade. Whatever the team […]

The Indiana Pacers have the 13th pick in the NBA Draft and history reveals those outside the top 10 are where the dark horses lie. In recent memory, the likes of Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Tyler Herro, and Zach LaVine were picked 13th overall. And of course, who could forget Kobe Bryant, the greatest 13th […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been stockpiling NBA draft picks over the past few seasons and have plenty this year. They are in the midst of a rebuild and have acquired numerous picks in return for star players. This NBA draft will be vital in building around star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder may not […]

The future is an uncertain realm for the Houston Rockets, heading into the 2021 NBA draft. The franchise finished this season with an abysmal 17-55 record. With the combination of a trade that sent their franchise player, James Harden, to Brooklyn along with an overload of injuries, the Rockets never had the opportunity to showcase […]

Currently holding the 15th pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Washington Wizards will be in a strong position to add another young stud to their roster. With Russell Westbrook’s long-term future with the franchise unsettled and veterans Ish Smith and Raul Neto set to become free agents, there is a strong need for youth, […]

It’s a pretty simple formula for the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Priority No. 1 is working out extensions for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. They will have to do some wiggling around and it obviously won’t be cheap, but it’s what the Nets have to do and they know as does everyone else. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to NBA draft picks for the years to come. For the 2021 NBA Draft, OKC holds picks No. 6, 16 and 18. Building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a must for the Thunder and they will have the cap space and draft capital to […]

The Golden State Warriors have two picks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at No. 7 and 14. However, there is a rumor swirling that the Warriors could use trade that seventh overall pick and rookie James Wiseman to strengthen their roster. Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is mentioned as a target. […]

This offseason will be one of great importance for the New York Knicks after their 41-31 season this past season. Led by Julius Randle, Tom Thibodeau’s club exceeded expectations and now plans for the rebuild are well ahead of schedule. While the Knicks have many options to go over including free agency and potentially trading […]

The Denver Nuggets had an unfortunate season this year. What seemed like a chance to make it to the NBA Finals turned into disappointment after losing Jamal Murray to an ACL injury last April. Before that, this Nuggets team seemed to have all the pieces to win the Western Conference and possibly even the championship […]

The Phoenix Suns have built a great roster and have made a deep playoff run thus far. They are led by guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul who were both All-Stars this season. The Suns have done a great job in surrounding these guards with players that fit well. They have surrounded those guards with […]

The Atlanta Hawks have built a great young core and have had a great season thus far. They have shocked the NBA world by making it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals. While no one predicted it, the Hawks have a shot at making the NBA Finals. The 2021 NBA draft will enable […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a nice run in the latter portion of the season and made the Western Conference playoffs after winning the play-in tournament. Memphis is a young, talented team that is still learning to play together. They don’t have many players leaving for free agency and could free up to $13 million if […]

Notwithstanding the way they performed in the playoffs, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks are still among the best stories of the 2020-21 NBA season. Now, the Knicks look to build on their recent success, as they plan to address some roster issues to sustain their momentum going forward. One of the items on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a disappointing season that resulted in just barely missing out on the postseason. Gregg Popovich’s squad lost in the play-in tournament to the Grizzlies, who eventually clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. While the Western Conference will likely continue to be loaded with stiff competition, […]

With so much hype and excitement surrounding the top 10 picks of this year’s NBA draft, it’s safe to say there won’t be as much attention directed to the lower-numbered picks. These are the players who are either overlooked because of their style of play or because they excelled at a smaller school. Regardless of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2021 NBA Draft with just one draft pick, so they definitely have to make it count. They currently have possession of the No. 22 overall pick, and based on reports, it looks like the Purple & Gold intend to use it on a prospect that could help LeBron James […]

For the Sacramento Kings, this offseason will be critical as they try and build around a couple of their key players in De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton. How they attack the 2021 NBA Draft and free agency will be noteworthy but might they dip into the trade market and move on from the bloated contract […]

The Golden State Warriors hit a mini-jackpot when they landed two lottery picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. Sure, one was their own pick, a result of missing out on the postseason after losing in the play-in tournament. The other pick though, came via the Timberwolves as a final stamp on the Andrew Wiggins – […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have amassed 36 draft picks over the next seven years, including this 2021 NBA Draft. Out of those 36 picks, 18 are set to be first-round selections, 18 will be second-round picks. This year, the Thunder have picks No. 6, No. 16 and No. 18. Sam Presti has done an incredible […]

Nothing is set in stone in the NBA Draft. Even if the Detroit Pistons have already won the NBA Lottery and will be allowed to select first in the 2021 NBA Draft, trades can still shake up draft night as they have in the past. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks trading Dirk Nowitzki to […]

The Golden State Warriors know where they stand in the 2021 NBA Draft after Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Warriors will be picking seventh and 14th in this year’s process unless they make a trade beforehand. That said, whatever the Warriors do, their draft picks could still be considered as assets and can help the […]

Currently holding the No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot going for them right now. This comes with plenty of opportunities for their front office to explore, specifically how to use this pick as leverage to facilitate a trade. This summer is bound to have plenty of blockbuster […]

The Orlando Magic had dreams of landing a top 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they ended up at No. 5. It’s not the worst case scenario, but for a team that had a 14% chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick (tied for the best odds), it’s not too flashy either. […]

After winning the first overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery, the Detroit Pistons have put themselves in a great position to land the next big star in the NBA. With all signs pointing to them selecting star guard Cade Cunningham, it seems as though the Pistons would actually be better off drafting Jalen Suggs. […]

How should the Toronto Raptors proceed after getting the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft? Will they settle for one of Jalen Green, Evan Mobley or Jalen Suggs? Could they try to trade up to No. 1 for Cade Cunningham or move down the board to add assets? The answers to those questions […]