Amen, Ausar Thompson, Anthony Black Visit The Rockets

The Houston Rockets continue to do their research for their No. 4 pick in the upcoming draft. They hosted Amen and Ausar Thompson out of Overtime Elite, as well as Anthony Black from Arkansas this week for some conversations and pre-draft workouts. Right now, the collective thought for the top three would be Victor Wembanyama, […]

Hawks Adding Ekpe Udoh To The Coaching Staff

The Atlanta Hawks are bolstering their coaching staff under Quin Snyder as they add another assistant. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ekpe Udoh, the former sixth-overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, is signing on to Snyder's staff in Atlanta. The big man played for Golden State, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Utah during […]

Jamal Murray Finishes Near Another Triple-Double Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had another good all-around performance as the team won the NBA championship for the first time in franchise history with a 94-89 victory over Miami Monday night. He finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Murray was plus-12 for the contest despite struggling from the field […]

Tyler Herro Upgraded To Questionable

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) was originally ruled out for Game 5, but that has now changed. The 23-year-old has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Denver Nuggets. If Herro plays, it would be the first time he has seen game action since fracturing his hand in the first round series […]

Fred Vanvleet Declines Player Option

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has officially declined his $22.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season. This was expected as Vanvleet will now become an unrestricted free agent. He should have a strong free agent market after the season he put together. Vanvleet averaged 19.3 points, 1.8 steals, and a career-high 7.8 assists per […]

Gabe Vincent Available For Game 5

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is available for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Vincent has battled ankle soreness for a while, so his presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, after the 26-year-old averaged 15.8 points in the Eastern Conference Finals, he hasn't looked the same in this series. But he's […]

Chris Paul Unlikely To Return To Phoenix If Waived

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, guard Chris Paul would likely be unwilling to remain in Phoenix when and if the team waives him. The Suns are exploring a way to trade the 38-year-old. However, if Phoenix doesn't pick up his $30.8 million team option, which is the plan, he wouldn't look to re-sign for […]

Kyrie Irving To The Rockets?

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets may look to add guard Kyrie Irving this offseason, especially if the club isn't successful in bringing back James Harden. Irving began the 2022 campaign in Brooklyn but was traded to Dallas, where he averaged 27 points in 20 games for the Mavericks. There's always a chance […]

Fred VanVleet Unlikely To Return To Toronto

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, guard Fred VanVleet is "more likely than not to relocate" this offseason. It's a new era in Toronto, with the team parting ways with Nick Nurse and hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic to replace him. As a result, the Raptors could be entering a rebuild and might not be […]

Pistons Expected To Pick Up Option On Alec Burks

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Alec Burks is set to remain in Motown for the 2023-24 campaign, with NBA insider Michael Scotto noting that the Pistons are expected to pick up the $10.5 million team option on his contract. Burks' performances were one of the few positives for Detroit during a miserable 17-65 campaign, as the 31-year-old […]

Raptors To Hire Darko Rajakovic As New Head Coach

The Toronto Raptors are set to name Darko Rajakovic as the team's new head coach. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Rajakovic was offered the job on Saturday and the sides are finalizing a contract that's expected to be completed soon. Rajakovic will be moving to Canada after spending the previous three years as an assistant […]

Kyle Lowry Posts 13 Points, Seven Assists In Friday's Loss

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry made a significant contribution off the bench in Friday's Game 4 loss to Denver, leading the second unit with 13 points and registering seven assists with three rebounds. He was perfect at the line with six attempts and shot 3-for-7 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from outside. […]

Jamal Murray Continues Spectacular Playmaking In Finals

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posted a game-high 12 assists in Friday's 108-95 victory over Miami, adding 15 points on 5-for-17 shooting for another double-double. Murray was already the first player in NBA history to register 10-plus assists in each of his first three Finals appearances and he's now the first with four such games. […]

Mavericks Have High Praise For Anthony Black After Workout

The Dallas Mavericks had Anthony Black from Arkansas come in for a pre-draft workout and by the time he left, the team had 'high praise' for the 19-year-old point guard. After failing to make the playoffs, the Mavericks own the tenth pick of the draft and they've been doing a lot of homework on a […]

GG Jackson, Julian Strawther Work Out With Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks brought in six players for a pre-draft workout on Friday that included GG Jackson out of South Carolina and Julian Strawther from Gonzaga. The Hawks own the 15th pick in the Draft and are in a position where they could easily trade this pick to find a player that can help them […]

Ausar, Amen Thompson Work Out With The Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets brought in Ausar and Amen Thompson for a pre-draft workout as they hold the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. The Thompson twins come from Overtime Elite with a lot of hype and mystique surrounding them. We haven't seen anyone come in and become a success in the NBA from Overtime […]

Spurs, Clippers, Lakers Are Possible Landing Spots For Chris Paul

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul was told that he will either be waived, stretched, or traded, and if that's the case, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor says that there are three potential landing spots being talked about around the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers are all possible destinations for […]

Nets, Heat On Damian Lillard's Trade List

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been swirling around the rumor mill for years now, but this off-season seems a little different than before. Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report reports that both the Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat are on Lillard's trade list as of right now. He's been linked to the […]

Joe Prunty, Patrick Mutombo Join Bucks Coaching Staff

The Milwaukee Bucks have added two more coaches to their new staff led by Adrian Griffin. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the two assistant coaches were added to the staff as of Thursday afternoon. Prunty was an interim head coach with the Bucks in 2018 and most recently an interim with the Atlanta Hawks before they […]

Thunder, Nuggets Trade Various Picks

The Denver Nuggets went through a rare trade while they play in the NBA Finals for various picks in the next handful of drafts, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets acquired the least favorable of the Thunder's first-round picks in 2024, the 37th pick in the 2023 draft, and a 2024 second-round pick for […]

Jamal Murray Dealing With Minor Injury

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hand) was a huge contributor during Wednesday's Game 3 victory over the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old made history during this game as he was the first player to post 10-plus assists in each of his first three Finals appearance. However, Murray did suffered a floor burn on his left hand […]

Jamal Murray Makes Finals History With Another 10-Assist Game

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray recorded a big triple-double in Wednesday's Game 3 win over Miami, making some NBA Finals history in the process. The Nuggets guard is the first player to post 10-plus assists in each of his first three Finals appearances. He added a game-high 34 points to his line with 10 rebounds, […]

Lakers Want To Keep D'Angelo Russell?

According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, many within the Lakers' organization want D'Angelo Russell to remain with the team. The 27-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 17 games with LA last season. He also shot 41.4% from behind the arc in those appearances and was instrumental in helping the Lakers make […]

Ben Simmons Back On The Court

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) posted several pictures to social media of a recent on-court session. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his career in 2022-23, averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals. He also battled a knee injury before his year ended in February because of nerve impingement in […]

James Harden Expected To Sign With Rockets Or Sixers

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard James Harden is expected to either re-sign with Philadelphia or return to Houston. While the update provides some clarity on Harden's future, nobody will know for sure until at least July. The 33-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. He […]

Kyrie Irving Wants LeBron James To Join Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently said he wasn't going to rush into making a decision this offseason. However, his chances of coming back to Dallas are beginning to look better by the day. Irving recently reached out to LeBron James to see […]

Gabe Vincent Good To Go For Game 2

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is good to go on Sunday against Denver. Vincent sprained his left ankle in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Boston Celtics and didn't suit up for Game 5. However, he's been good to go since then, although he has been a hit-or-miss fantasy producer during […]

Suns Set To Hire Frank Vogel As New Head Coach

The Phoenix Suns are set to name Frank Vogel as their new head coach. Per reports, the Suns are finalizing a five-year, $31.25 million deal with Vogel, who has 11 years of experience working as a head coach in the NBA. He was last in charge of the Lakers, leading the team to the 2020 […]

Nick Nurse Hopes James Harden Will Return To Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still has to make a big decision this off-season and the team's new head coach is going to make his pitch. During his introductory press conference, Nick Nurse said that he hopes Harden will return and run it back alongside Joel Embiid. Nurse also said that they offer him the […]

Jamal Murray Secures A Double-Double In Game 1 Win

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has proven to be the perfect co-star alongside Nikola Jokic as they both dismantled the Miami Heat from the get-go in their 104-93 win in Game 1. The Canadian combo guard finished with 26 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and one steal on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor and 2-for-7 […]