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We’ve already gone past the midway point of the season and right now, the Los Angeles Lakers still remain to be a middle-of-the-pack team in the Western Conference. As a matter of fact, you might say that they’re less than a mediocre side at this point given how their 20-25 record has them sitting at […]

All hope is not lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. At 16-21, LA remains 13th in the West and 3.5 games behind the eighth spot in the conference. However, with Anthony Davis now working his way back from a foot injury, it seems that the Lakers are primed to make another push for the playoffs […]

Despite losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, there’s still no denying that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are on quite a roll right now. It feels like they’re on the cusp of being relevant again, and it’s only a matter of time before this team emerges as a contender — or […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a massive win on Thursday behind another masterful performance by Kevin Durant. KD led the charge for the Nets in a crucial 109-107 win over Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. The good news for Brooklyn is that they’re finally going to get Kyrie Irving back on Sunday after […]

When Kevin Durant retracted his trade demand last summer, the idea was that he did so under the premise of having a clean slate with the Brooklyn Nets. Well, so much has happened since then, and at this point, it wouldn’t be insane to think that KD is already reconsidering his decision to remain in […]

Steve Nash is out, and right now, it’s only a matter of time before the Brooklyn Nets announce the hiring of Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics as their new head coach. This seemingly inevitable move has been the stuff of headlines since Nash’s firing, and according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, an announcement could come […]

Now that more details continue to emerge, a clearer picture is being painted with regard to the Brooklyn Nets’ shocking decision to fire Steve Nash as their head coach. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has chimed in on these rather unexpected developments, and as always, the renowned NBA guru had a few Woj bombs to impart. For […]

Former San Antonio Spurs lottery pick Josh Primo has officially cleared the free agency waiver as of Monday night. At this point, however, no team in the league has decided to claim the troubled 19-year-old off the wire, which means that he remains without a team for the time being. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans waiting for Rob Pelinka and co. to quickly make some roster changes after their rather poor showing during the NBA Opening Night will be disappointed. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers have no plans to tweak their roster, at least not right now. The veteran NBA insider claimed that […]

Draymond Green was left as the odd man out after the Golden State Warriors decided to sign both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to massive extensions over the weekend. Unsurprisingly, it’s Green whose future has been left in doubt after the Dubs opted not to renew his current deal — at least not yet. ESPN’s […]

At this point in the preseason, it just feels like Los Angeles Lakers fans are set to witness/endure yet another year of Russell Westbrook doing his thing for LA. Well, this actually might not be the case after ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski dropped another bombshell regarding Russ’ future with the Lakers. According to Woj, […]

The basketball world was taken aback by the Golden State Warriors’ recent decision to fine Draymond Green for his punch on Jordan Poole instead of slapping the veteran with a suspension. For some, the punishment simply does not fit the crime. ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski has now weighed in on the issue with yet […]

To say that Victor Wembanyama made waves in NBA circles after his mind-blowing 37-point explosion against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite on Tuesday night would be a complete understatement. As a matter of fact, the way the projected first overall pick took the United States by storm is now expected to have a […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the Boston Celtics’ decision to slap Ime Udoka with a season-long suspension for having an affair with a female staffer. This development turned out to be a very polarizing issue, with fans and pundits alike taking opposing views with regard to the severity of the punishment. As […]

The Boston Celtics made somewhat of an unprecedented decision when they slapped head coach Ime Udoka with a season-long suspension after they learned about an illicit affair he had with a female staffer. During their suspension announcement, the Celtics also curiously declared that a decision on Udoka’s future with the team beyond this season will […]

After reports emerged that Ime Udoka was facing a “significant suspension” for a transgression that centered around an illicit affair with a Boston Celtics staffer, the general belief was that team was set to slap their head coach with a season-long suspension. There has been no official announcement as of yet, but ESPN’s NBA guru […]

There has already been a number of big names that have been linked as potential buyers for the Phoenix Suns franchise after Robert Sarver announced his decision to sell the team. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne projected a valuation of $3 to $4 billion for the team, while also naming former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and ex-Disney […]

Adam Silver and the NBA laid the hammer down on Robert Sarver on Tuesday, suspending him for one year and slapping the Phoenix Suns owner with a $10 million fine. A lot of NBA Twitter already believe that was too soft of a penalty for sexual misconduct and racism in the workplace, but Sarver himself […]

The New York Knicks have ended up on the losing end yet again. After a rumor-filled offseason that saw them emerging as the clear frontrunner to trade for New York native Donovan Mitchell, it all came crashing down for the Knicks on Thursday after it was announced that the Utah Jazz had agreed on a […]

LeBron James now has 97,100,000 reasons to smile after it was reported that the four-time NBA champ has agreed to a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million. Well, he’s got one more reason to smile after this recent revelation by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on LA GM Rob Pelinka. On a recent […]

It happened; it finally happened: The NBA Play-In Tournament has officially become a full-time part of the association’s calendar. … what? This is news? Well yes, technically it is; though the Play-In Tournament has been on the books for three years now and has changed the way teams on the fringes approach the trade deadline […]

The NBA Summer League is a chance for young players to make their impression on their respective teams, with the hopes of making a big enough impact to warrant a roster spot in the upcoming season. It is also an opportunity for team general managers not only to scout players but also, to engage in […]

The waiting game between the Brooklyn Nets and other teams continues this offseason, as the Kevin Durant trade speculation has only just begun. A report recently emerged that the Nets would be planning on using their leverage with Durant, meaning a deal shouldn’t be expected anytime soon, a sentiment that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also expressed […]

James Harden turned down his player option last week in order to give the Philadelphia 76ers more flexibility to sign players around him and Joel Embiid. But, it appears The Beard is finally nearing a new extension with the Sixers and an announcement could come as soon as Wednesday. Per Woj on Sportscenter during Tuesday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been identified as the frontrunner to land Kyrie Irving as the enigmatic star tries to find his way out of the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie recently opted into the final year of his current deal with the Nets for next season, but this by no means guarantees that he’s going to […]

The Utah Jazz are going to look like a very different team in 2022-23 after they pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade deal centered around Rudy Gobert. This major development instantly put Donovan Mitchell’s future in Utah into question, as some believe that the Jazz could now be ready to blow up their entire […]

It’s no secret that any team that has interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets will need to give up a massive haul in order to land the former league MVP. The Nets are well aware of their position on the negotiating table and despite KD’s highly-publicized desire to leave, Brooklyn should still […]

After the San Antonio Spurs gave up their best player in Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for future assets, there were immediate rumblings surrounding Gregg Popovich’s future with the franchise. With San Antonio going full tank mode, some believed that coach Pop would decide to finally call it quits after an illustrious […]

With NBA free agency set to officially open on Thursday night, one of the biggest names that teams that have been keeping an eye on is that of Deandre Ayton. The 23-year-old has not been able to secure a new deal with the Phoenix Suns, and at this point, it doesn’t sound like he’s going […]

Zach LaVine is expected to be one of the biggest names in free agency this summer. As it turns out, however, it doesn’t sound like the Chicago Bulls are going to even let him get a whiff of the frenzy that is brought about by free agency. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, we […]

Throughout Kyrie Irving’s ordeal with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant stood by his buddy. Even though he had the chance (and the right) to criticize Kyrie for causing so much drama, KD decided not to. The former league MVP said that he did not want to get involved and that ultimately, this was Kyrie’s decision […]

ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that Kyrie Irving has decided to pick up his player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-23 season after the enigmatic point guard failed to find a sign-and-trade deal on the market. The drama is far from over in Brooklyn with this recent development. For his […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Kyrie Irving is now basically on his way out of the Brooklyn Nets. Contract extension talks have not been productive at all, and at this point, it appears that the seven-time All-Star has already made up his mind about jumping ship. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian […]

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets has been all of a sudden put to question amid reports of Kyrie Irving’s willingness to jump ship. There is some belief that if Kyrie ends up leaving Brooklyn, then Durant could also consider walking away. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided a major update on this story as […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped one of his Woj bombs on Wednesday. According to the renowned NBA insider, the Phoenix Suns are on the brink of trading away Deandre Ayton as contract extension talks continue to stall. Woj reports that the Suns are now looking to do a sign-and-trade deal for Ayton as […]

The contract extension of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the talk of the town of late. Pels vice president David Griffin has already expressed the team’s willingness to offer their young stud a max deal, while Zion himself has already indicated his desire to remain in New Orleans. ESPN’s NBA guru […]

Russell Westbrook is facing a tough decision this summer. Well, it’s actually not that hard considering how all he has to do is to decide on whether or not he wants $47 million to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Westbrook did not have the best of debut seasons with the Lakers last […]

After what was a horrendous debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook ended up on the receiving end of a ton of criticism from fans and the media alike. So much so, that some folks mercilessly gave Russ the moniker “Westbrick.” For those that require context, “Westbrick” is a reference to the Lakers […]

The 2022 NBA Finals featuring the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors will be missing a couple of key sideline personalities in Game 1, with ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy and ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reportedly out for the series opener because of COVID-19. Via Andrew Marchand of the New York Post: ESPN lead […]