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The Detroit Pistons have the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and are presumed to take Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham as the next star of their franchise. Still, the Pistons are holding pre-draft interviews as always and are asking the players a series of questions. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey dropped one […]

It was already reported that the Houston Rockets are trying to get the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft from the Detroit Pistons, and The Athletic’s Sham Charania is throwing more fuel on that fire with his latest report. However, Shams is reporting the Rockets’ interest in another trade as well, noting discussions […]

In a top-heavy NBA Draft class, the Houston Rockets are considered extremely fortunate to own the second overall pick. But at a time when many still consider this year’s already-loaded pool as the Cade Cunningham draft, there’s no stopping the Rockets from aiming at the crown jewel of 2021’s batch of prospects. The Ringer’s Kevin […]

The Indiana Pacers own the No. 13 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they could look to trade it for a player ready to win now after the hiring of Rick Carlisle as head coach. The Pacers just suffered through a disappointing season that resulted in the firing of Nate Bjorkgren, and Carlisle was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded away multiple stars over the past few seasons. They have acquired numerous draft picks as well as young players. The Thunder have the most assets of any team in the NBA, which they can use to acquire superstar players. Stars always seem to be on the move in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held their latest round of workouts for 2021 NBA Draft prospects on Saturday. The Lakers hosted (former) Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves, Virginia’s Trey Murphy III, Stanford forward Oscar da Silva, VCU’s Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland, Michigan super-sub Chaundee Brown Jr., and NC State big man DJ Funderburk. The Lakers own the No. […]

Cade Cunningham is in many mind the consensus number one prospect for the 2021 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons will have first crack at making a decision in the draft, holding the No. 1 pick. After that, sits the Houston Rockets who are just as high on Cunningham as most teams are. While the Rockets […]

After finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers failed to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost in Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks despite holding home court advantage. Many pundits credited Philly’s downfall to All-Star guard Ben Simmons. With yet another disappointing playoff run under Simmons’ belt, the […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

UCLA star Johnny Juzang won’t be joining the 2021 NBA Draft class. Instead, he’ll be returning to the Bruins for another shot at the NCAA title. Juzang announced the decision on Instagram, noting that while he had an “amazing experience” going through the NBA Draft process, he couldn’t help but return to college basketball and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers worked out six prospects for the 2021 NBA Draft on Wednesday. The Lakers will have the No. 22 overall pick on July 29 — the highest selection the franchise has owned since 2019. At the moment, the Lakers have zero second-round picks. Wednesday also marked the final day for draft hopefuls […]

With the NBA offseason quickly approaching, teams around the league are generating plans to improve their rosters. Superstars are a dime in a dozen, and Damian Lillard could be available soon. There has been no word from the Portland Trail Blazers saying Lillard is available, but the rumor mill is buzzing regardless. One team that […]

The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery last month and are in position to draft Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the draft. While the current expectation is that the Pistons will indeed take Cunningham with that pick, there are teams inquiring about a potential trade involving that selection, including the […]

The New York Knicks went from finishing 24 games below .500 in the 2019-20 NBA season to hosting a playoff series the ensuing season (the Knicks finished the 2020-21 regular season as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record, albeit they lost in five games to the Atlanta Hawks in the […]

Darko Milicic is best known for one thing – being the guy drafted immediately after LeBron James. Not only that, he was also drafted right before three other Hall of Famers in Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. But once upon a time, Darko Milicic was every bit the prospect as his superstar peers […]

Jalen Green might not have the same kind of national profile as other prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, but he is the perfect choice for the Houston Rockets with the No. 2 overall selection. Nothing is assured at this point in the pre-draft process, but there is a general expectation the Detroit Pistons will […]

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 […]