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Russell Westbrook addresses rumored ‘beef’ with Kevin Durant
Clutch Points While the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns are preparing for their first round playoff series, a lot of eyes are on Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. The two former…
New CBA Will Allow Teams To Negotiate Earlier With Own Free Agents
Hoops Rumors The NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement will tweak the rules for free agency, allowing teams to begin negotiating with their own free agents…
Mavericks GM optimistic about re-signing Kyrie Irving
ESPN General manager Nico Harrison expressed optimism that the Dallas Mavericks would accomplish their top offseason priority of re-signing Kyrie Irving following the All-Star guard's exit interview with the…
Hawks’ Trae Young says he’s focused on Play-In Tournament, not offseason trade speculation
The Athletic No one from Atlanta Hawks’ ownership or the front office has told Trae Young he could be traded, but “stuff like that comes out all…
Why Joel Embiid, James Harden and the 76ers enter 2023 playoffs with as much pressure as any team in the NBA
CBS Sports The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2022-23 NBA season with a 54-28 record. That mark represents the team's highest win total since the 2000-01 season — the last…
Here’s 4 potential trade packages for Hawks’ Trae Young
Bleacher Report The 2023 postseason is barely upon us, and it already feels like the middle of fake trade season. Damian Lillard doesn't want to be a…
Hawks May Be Willing To Trade Trae Young
The Ringer Only two years removed from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals, the once-promising Atlanta Hawks are now spiraling. A play-in berth last…
Bradley Beal Says He Has a ‘Low Patience Level’ After Wizards’ Disappointing Season
Bleacher Report For a few years now, there have been questions about whether Bradley Beal would eventually seek to join a contender after years of…
Luka Doncic dismisses report of future trade request
The Score Luka Doncic dismissed a report that the Dallas Mavericks fear he may request a trade next summer if the club fails to make significant progress…
Rockets To Part Ways With Stephen Silas
CBS Sports Stephen Silas is out as the head coach of the Houston Rockets after the team declined to pick up his fourth-year option, according to The Athletic's…
Dwane Casey To Transition To Pistons’ Front Office
Detroit Free Press Dwane Casey is taking a new job after five years as head coach of the Detroit Pistons. His new path will keep him with…
After Giving Up on NBA Play-in, What’s Next for Luka Doncic and the Mavericks?
Bleacher Report The Dallas Mavericks called it a season Friday by shutting down Luka Doncic before mathematical elimination, but the loss to the Chicago Bulls…
NBA Investigating Mavericks’ Decision To Rest Key Players
ESPN The NBA will investigate the Dallas Mavericks' decision to sit out several key players in Friday night's 115-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls that eliminated the team from Western…
Mavericks fear Luka Doncic could request trade in 2024 if team doesn’t improve
New York Post After a disappointing end to the season, the Dallas Mavericks fear Luka Doncic could try to find a way out of town…
Coaching Changes May Be Coming In Detroit, Toronto, Houston
Yahoo! Sports The end of the NBA season often prompts changeover among team personnel. This spring, three franchises in particular have executives and other league…
Iowa’s Kris Murray declares for NBA Draft
Michigan Live Another top Big Ten performer is off to the NBA Draft. Iowa forward Kris Murray, the twin brother of Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan…
David Duke Jr. Gets Standard Contract From Nets
Nets Daily After two years as a two-way player, David Duke Jr.’s contract has been converted to standard NBA contract. The Nets announced the move…
Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Toronto Raptors (40-40) and Boston Celtics (55-25) meet Friday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics lead this season’s series…
Bronny James Hints Where He’ll Play In College
Fadeaway World Bronny James is one of the most talented high school prospects right now, and he and his father know that a lot of…
Ja Morant Facing Disturbing New Allegations After Threatening A Shoe Salesman
Total Pro Sports NBA All-Star Ja Morant returned to the court last month at the FedExForum as the Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 130-125. Things finally started…
Knicks Land Celtics’ Jaylen Brown In Bold Trade Scenario
NBA Analysis Sometimes, the interests of two parties just coincide. Sometimes, the interests of an NBA player and team align as well. You’ve got to love…
Predicting the Next Wave of NBA Stars to Hit the Trade Block
Bleacher Report The next NBA blockbuster trade is coming soon. They almost operate like clockwork during the player empowerment era. If a superstar doesn't sour…
Mavericks Land Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins In Bold Trade Scenario
NBA Analysis Sometimes, a situation can look awfully bleak. Look carefully. Keep pressing forward. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a light at the end of the…
Tim Hardaway Sr. Calls out Mavs’ Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Over Lack of Leadership
SI There are many reasons why the Dallas Mavericks spiraled out of playoff positioning in the second half of this season, but former Mavs guard and recent…
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Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Luka Doncic To The Knicks
Fadeaway World The Knicks have been a desperation story in the NBA for nearly a decade. The last real success they had was when swingman…
Warriors Land Pacers’ Myles Turner In Bold Trade Scenario
NBA Analysis Some ideas sound better in theory than they are in practice. NBA teams have plans, too. Communism. Proposing on the jumbotron. An idea may…