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 […]
Bruce Brown Wants To Stay In Denver
Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown talked to Mike Singer of the Denver Post following their championship win and he said that he wants to stay in Denver. He also said "Money isn't everything," which leads one to think that he would be willing to give them a hometown discount when it comes to negotiation time. […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Fills Stat Sheet In Game 5
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played a very active role in Monday's 94-89 win over Miami, scoring 11 points and posting four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks. The veteran suffered an injury scare in the third quarter when he hurt his right wrist on a hard fall and had to leave for […]
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 […]
Warriors Are Open To Trading Jordan Poole
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole doesn't appear to be on the trade block, but that doesn't mean he won't be moved at some point. Anthony Slater of The Athletic says the Warriors aren't actively shopping Poole, but would consider trading him in the package is right. Poole signed a four-year, $123 million extension that […]
Tyler Herro Still Out On Monday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't return for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Denver. Herro has progressed since undergoing surgery on his hand early in the postseason. While there's always a chance he could return if Miami keeps the series going beyond Game 5, it's more realistic to assume DFS managers won't […]
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 […]
Bruce Brown Comes Up Big In Fourth Quarter Friday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown played a big role in Friday's Game 4 victory over Miami, providing 21 points in 30 minutes off the bench. He had half of the team's 22 points in the fourth quarter and ended up outscoring all Heat starters not named Jimmy Butler in the game. Brown finished with 8-for-11 […]
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 […]
Tyler Herro To Remain Out For Game 4
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. There was some optimism that Herro would suit up for this game, but that won't happen. The 23-year-old reportedly went through a full workout on Thursday, but it appears that wasn't enough to clear him for game […]
Christian Braun Produces 15 Points In 19 Minutes
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun made an outstanding contribution off the bench in Wednesday's Game 3 victory over Miami, posting 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting and picking up four rebounds, one assist and one steal in just 19 minutes of action. Braun also provided the Nuggets with a great spark off the bench in Game […]
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, […]
Shaedon Sharpe Appears To Be Off-Limits
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe appears to be off-limits in recent trade talks. The organization is reportedly open to moving the third overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. However, Sharpe is off-limits in any trade discussions as the Blazers believe he has the potential to be an All-Star. Sharpe mainly played a limited […]
Josh Hart Expected To Opt Out
New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is expected to opt-out of the final year of his contract and head to free agency. Hart would be an unrestricted free agent if he decides to decline his player option that is worth roughly $12 million. Hart was a key part of the Knicks roster as he helped […]
Gary Trent Jr. Could Be Leaving Toronto
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is expected to opt out of his $18.5 million player option for the 2023-2024 season. The assumption is that the 24-year-old would be able to earn more per year in free agency. One team that has been listed as a possible suitor for Trent is the Orlando Magic. Trent […]
Tyler Herro To Go Through Workout On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (wrist) has already been ruled out for Game 3 versus the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since he fractured his wrist at the beginning of the playoffs. The good news is, Herro is expected to go through another full workout on Thursday. This workout should be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tyler Herro Still Experiencing Soreness
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (wrist) is reportedly still dealing with soreness and swelling in his right hand. The organization was hopeful that Herro would be able to return at some point during the NBA Finals. Herro has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist at the beginning of the postseason. The 23-year-old said he still […]