Mike Conley, a well-respected veteran point guard from the Utah Jazz, is currently on the trading block as team president Danny Ainge is seeking to reboot the entire team. Conley averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 40.8% from 3-point range last season with the […]
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Elite G League Team Move Re-Ignites Vegas NBA Expansion Hopes
The NBA is relocating a G League team to the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, stoking the rumors that a full-fledged NBA team will soon follow. And for good reason. Ignite isn’t just an ordinary NBA development team — it’s the NBA’s elite training program, molding next year’s superstars. Arguably, […]
New York Knicks Seeking Trade Partner for Julius Randle
According to the latest trade rumors and rumblings coming out of the Big Apple, the New York Knicks will try to trade Julius Randle if they can pull off a huge deal to acquire Donovan “Spida” Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. The Knicks would love to trade Randle to the […]
Sidy Cissoko Joins Ignite, First European Prospect to Sign with NBA G League
Sidy Cissoko – a 6-foot-7 swingman from France – is considered the third-best basketball prospect in Europe, and now, the 18-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Ignite from the NBA G League. ESPN ranks Cissoko at #25 in future basketball prospects via its 2023 NBA Mock Draft, and one […]
Will the Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook to the Jazz for Patrick Beverly, Jordan Clarkson, Mike Conley?
There’s no shortage of gossip swirling around Hollywood, but the latest trade rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz are discussing a possible trade involving Russell Westbrook for multiple players, including Patrick Beverly, Mike Conley, and 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson. The Lakers lack […]
Sacramento Kings’ Top Pick Keegan Murray Named NBA 2K23 Summer League MVP
The Sacramento Kings surprised a lot of so-called pundits when they kept the #4 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and selected Keegan Murray from Iowa. Murray proved the Kings were correct when the incoming rookie power forward won the NBA 2K23 Summer League MVP. In four games in Las […]
Will the Miami Heat Acquire Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, or Donovan Mitchell in a Trade?
When Kevin Durant initially asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him, the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat were at the top of his list because both teams are title contenders. However, the Heat are in a tough position and lack the necessary draft capital to actually acquire any of the […]
Boston Celtics, LA Clippers Early Favorites in 2022-23 NBA Win Totals
The NBA Summer League just ended and some bookies have already released win totals for the 2022-23 season. The Boston Celtics are at the top of the board at 55.5 over/under wins, along with the Los Angeles Clippers at 53.5 o/u, and the Phoenix Suns at 52.5 o/u. The current […]
LeBron James Lights Up Drew League for 42 Points (VIDEO)
LeBron James made a cameo in the Drew League in South Central LA for the first time since the NBA Lockout in 2011, and he did not disappoint fans with 42 points in a victory. Despite rumors, Kyrie Irving was a no-show in his Drew League game and was spotted […]
Russell Westbrook and Agent Thad Foucher Split After 14 Years
Thad Foucher will no longer represent Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers after 14 years, and Westbrook and his long-time agent agreed to part ways due to irreconcilable differences. There seems to be a huge rift between Foucher and Westbrook due to his current status with the Los Angeles […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Signs $30 Million Contract Extension with Denver Nuggets
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has yet to play a game with the Denver Nuggets since arriving in a trade with the Washington Wizards in late June, but the Nuggets signed KCP to a contract extension worth $30 million. Caldwell-Pope has one year remaining on his current contract worth $14 million this upcoming […]
2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Herro, Poole, Brogdon, Clarkson Betting Faves
Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year award winner, but he’s the betting favorite at +450 odds to win again in 2023. Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors is a close second on DraftKings’ board at +600 odds to win the prestigious […]
Deandre Ayton to Stay with Phoenix Suns, Will Earn $133M Over 4 Years
The Indiana Pacers wanted to add restricted free agent Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns to their roster, and showed him the money to prove it. Indiana signed Ayton to a four-year offer sheet worth $133 million, which the Suns promptly matched, meaning Ayton will remain in Phoenix with a […]
NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers, Miami Heat Like Utah Jazz PG Patrick Beverly
The Utah Jazz are accepting trade offers for point guard Patrick Beverly, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat showed the most interest. Beverly, a three-time All-NBA Defense selection, averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game in 58 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. He […]
2023 NBA MVP Odds: Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Greek Freak Betting Favorites
DraftKings updated the odds in its NBA Awards categories and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks is the betting favorite to win the 2023 MVP at +450, followed by Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers at +650, and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo at +700 odds. Nikola Jokic from the Denver […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Jazz Reconsider Dealing Donovan Mitchell to Knicks
Just last week, we reported that the Utah Jazz weren’t looking to trade Donovan “Spida” Mitchell despite rumors that he was headed to the New York Knicks. Now, however, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports the Jazz and Knicks are negotiating a deal involving a slew of draft picks. The […]
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Rudy Gobert or RW3 in 2023?
DraftKings updated their NBA Awards page and Rudy Gobert is the betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year at +550 odds, but Robert Williams III aka RW3 from the Boston Celtics is close behind at +650 odds, and Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat looms […]
NBA Board of Governors Approves Permanent Play-In Tournament, Penalties for Take Fouls
The Play-In Tournament is here to stay, which is great news if you’re a TV executive or am NBA bubble team. The NBA Board of Governors met this week in Las Vegas and all parties agreed to keep the tournament, which was initially proposed as a temporary solution during the […]
NBA Summer League Stars: Tacko Fall, Matt Ryan, Cam Thomas
The NBA 2K23 Summer League is in full swing and Paolo Banchero excelled with the Orlando Magic in two games, so they want to shut him down to prevent injuring the #1 draft pick. Fan favorite Tacko Fall looked good last night with a double-double for the Utah Jazz while […]
Phoenix Suns Close to Sending Deandre Ayton to Indiana Pacers in a Sign-and-Trade
The Phoenix Suns were never interested in offering starting center Deandre Ayton a max-contract extension, so it looks like they’ll work out a sign-and-trade with the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner so they get something back in return. Both Brian Windhorst from ESPN and Shams Charania from The Athletic indicate […]