Ricky Rubio Announces He's Taking A Break From Basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has announced that he's taking a break from basketball for mental health reasons. The announcement comes just three weeks before Rubio was set to help Spain defend the World Cup crown. Rubio was the MVP of the last World Cup in 2019. "I have decided to stop my professional […]

Luka Doncic Avoids Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic banged knees during the first half of Friday's exhibition game. The superstar guard didn't play during the second half, which raised questions about his injury status. However, it appears Doncic was only scheduled to play during the first half of Slovenia's exhibition game against Greece. That means, Doncic didn't suffer […]

Frank Ntilikina Joins Hornets

Free-agent guard Frank Ntilikina has signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is the former seventh overall pick from the 2015 draft by the New York Knicks. Ntilikina played four seasons in New York, but never really did anything impactful. After that, he played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. […]

John Wall In Talks With Olimpia Milano

Free-agent guard John Wall recently held a private workout for NBA teams during the Summer League. Despite that, it doesn't sound like that was enough for the 32-year-old to earn an NBA contract. That being said, it sounds like Wall is in talks with Olimpia Milano to play in Italy next season. Wall played in […]

Devonte' Graham Suspended For First Two Games

San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham has been suspended for the first two games of the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Graham will be suspended after pleading guilty to a charge of impaired judgement while driving in North Carolina. The 28-year-old was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Spurs last season. He averaged 13.0 points, 4.0 […]

Set Up For Success: NBA Rookies in the Best Spots After Free Agency

With Free agency coming to a standstill and the draft being completed, we now see most of the final rosters. Rookies have already gotten their first introduction to the league with some very competitive summer league action, so now they are gearing up for the season. Today I will be ranking the rookies in the […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Guards That Should Retire

In the ever-evolving world of professional basketball, time spares no player, not even the most skilled and revered guards in the game. As the seasons pass and the relentless march of time takes its toll, there comes a point when even the brightest NBA stars begin to fade. The average guard's career lasts around 4.3 […]

Ayo Dosunmu Eager To Bounce Back Next Season

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu had an underwhelming sophomore season in the NBA, but he's always been a great third-year performer and will look to prove it again in 2023-24. "Just trying to learn from my mistakes," Dosunmu told Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. "Understand the success I had my rookie year and then the […]

Damian Lillard Reportedly Won't Consider Playing For Other Teams

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard isn't expected to add to his list of preferred trade destinations. The NBA took issue with Lillard's supposed desire to play in Miami and nowhere else, something he and his agent have denied. However, despite the league's involvement, it doesn't appear […]

Cavaliers Remain Committed To Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece for the team and the franchise is ready to make everything possible to please the 26-year-old superstar. "They're doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that," a […]

T.J. McConnell Reportedly Not Keen On Move To Phoenix

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell has been linked with a move to the Phoenix Suns, but he apparently isn't very keen on the idea himself. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, McConnell is "hopeful" of staying with the Pacers. The 31-year-old has spent four seasons with the Pacers, averaging a solid 8.0 points and […]

Who's the Greatest Philadelphia 76er? Ranking the Top 10 Sixers of All Time

When it comes to basketball, few franchises have a legacy as illustrious and storied as the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the years, this iconic team has been home to some of the sport's most exceptional talents, leaving an indelible mark on the NBA and captivating fans with their awe-inspiring skills and unmatched passion for the game. […]

Kira Lewis Jr. Reportedly Facing An Exit From New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. is facing an uncertain future and might not suit up for the team next season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lewis Jr. could be traded to save cash. Getting rid of Lewis Jr.'s salary would help the Pelicans avoid luxury tax. Lewis Jr. was the 13th pick […]

Tyronn Lue Wants Clippers To Get "Serious" About The Regular Season

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wants a more "serious" approach to the regular season from his troops, following a conversation with team leaders Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. "One thing I told Kawhi and PG this summer, like we do gotta approach the regular season a different way," Lue said on the All […]

Jose Alvarado Will Miss World Cup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (leg) will miss the FIBA World Cup next month due to a leg injury. The Pelicans didn't give the point guard permission to play for Puerto Rico because of the stress reaction in his tibia that forced him to miss the end of last season. They performed an MRI […]

Pistons, Zavier Simpson Agree To One-Year Deal

According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Detroit Pistons and guard Zavier Simpson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. The last time the 26-year-old out of Michigan suited up in an NBA game was with Oklahoma City for four games in the 2021-22 season. Last year, he averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, […]

Trail Blazers Waive Jeenathan Williams

The Portland Trail Blazers waived guard Jeenathan Williams on Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old appeared in five games for the team at the end of last season and posted averages of 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 61.5% shooting from the floor. Williams was a late-season […]

Ben Simmons Fully Healthy For Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is reportedly 100 percent healthy and a full-go heading into training camp. The 27-year-old isn't expected to have any limitations after missing most of last season due to injuries. Simmons only played in 42 games in 2022 and produced the worst season of his NBA career. The All-Star guard […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Guards

Now that the 2023 NBA summer league action has wrapped up, we can review some winners and losers from this summer. The guard position is typically one of the most complex positions to excel at because of how many different aspects of the game you have to master. The guard position is also ridiculously stacked […]

Derrick White To Start At Point Guard

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will be the starting point guard heading into next season, according to head coach Joe Mazzulla. The 29-year-old has been a reliable option for Boston since they acquired him from the San Antonio Spurs. However, Marcus Smart prevented him from reaching his full potential as a player. The good news […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Forwards

So, Rotoballers, we've gone from the NBA Draft to free agency to summer league and now we have a bit of a dead period with the next part of NBA basketball being training camp. Sure, there's also the FIBA World Cup approaching, but a lot of the hype is going to be around workout videos […]

Chris Paul Believes He Can "Thrive" Next To Draymond Green

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul is looking forward to linking up with his new team on the court and believes that he won't have any issues working well with Draymond Green, despite Green having said a few years back that he doesn't "like" Paul. "I feel sorry for the other teams that's got […]

Some Executives Didn't Support Trading Away Jordan Poole

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole was traded to the nation's capital for an aging Chris Paul ,who is nearing the end of his career. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, there were some executives that didn't support sending away the 24-year-old guard because it meant swapping him for someone "with so little […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Centers

What's up, Rotoballers! Let's get to wrapping things up in terms of the 2023 NBA Summer League. The center position has a lot of different archetypes that can stick in the league but we're starting to see a bit of a renaissance with the big men that have taken over the league. Which prospects can […]

Point Gods: Ranking The 10 Greatest NBA Point Guards of All-Time

As the game of basketball evolves, that evolution has been especially true of the point guard position. Once known as facilitators that primarily distributed the basketball to teammates, point guards are now able to score. Modern players like Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook are still great passers, but they shine the most for their ability […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Available Free Agents

The NBA never sleeps and it has been an interesting summer in the league already. The NBA Draft ushered in a whole new crop of young talent into the league and there are some lofty expectations for guys like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller. Summer League in Vegas is winding down and some […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Suns Remain Interest In T.J. McConnell

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell could be on the move this offseason with the Phoenix Suns showing interest in him. The Suns are in need of a backup point guard after trading Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs earlier this month. The difficult part is that the Suns don't have many tradable assets at […]

Pistons Attempting To Move Killian Hayes

The Detroit Pistons have recently engaged in trade talks surrounding guard Killian Hayes. The organization is reportedly talking to the Dallas Mavericks, but it doesn't sound like the Mavs have much interest in Hayes. The Mavericks have shown interest in Bojan Bogdanovic, but Detroit doesn't seem willing to move the veteran forward. However, the Pistons […]

Shocking NBA Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Worst Draft Picks of All Time

A draft bust is typically characterized by a player's inability to make a meaningful impact on their team, despite being selected with a high NBA draft pick. These players may struggle with various aspects of their game, such as skill development, adapting to the NBA's level of competition, or staying healthy. Their underperformance or lack […]