2023-2024 NBA Futures Bets: Season Win Totals - Pacific Division

With the NBA Draft and a good chunk of free agency behind us, major sportsbooks have begun releasing their season win totals for the 2023-2024 campaign. And since we're still more than a month away from televised hoops hitting our TVs, I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at how Vegas […]

Trent Forrest Returning To Atlanta On Two-Way Deal

Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest is re-signing with the team on Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 25-year-old was previously on a two-way deal which is what he'll be signing to stay with the team. He appeared in 23 games with the Hawks and averaged 2.3 points,1.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 12.0 […]

Chris Paul Expected To Join Starting Five For Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul is expected to step into a starting role for the team once the season rolls around. According to Marc Spears, the veteran floor general is expected to start alongside superstar Stephen Curry. As of right now, the starting lineup sounds like a very small one if the other three […]

Cameron Payne Waived By Spurs

San Antonio Spurs guard Cameron Payne has been waived by the team on Monday. The 29-year-old was traded from the Phoenix Suns to San Antonio in mid-July. The expectation was that Payne wasn't going to last long on the rebuilding Spurs roster. The Spurs would rather open up playing time for younger players such as […]

Dennis Schroder Named MVP Of FIBA World Cup

Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder was officially named MVP of the 2023 FIBA World Cup as Germany took home the Gold after defeating Serbia by a score of 83-77. In the championship game, Schroder finished with 28 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal while shooting 9-for-17 from the floor and 8-for-10 from the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Caps Off World Cup With Big Double-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a 30-point double-double in the bronze medal game at the World Cup against Team USA, helping Canada earn its first-ever medal in the competition. The Thunder star scored 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out 12 assists in a 127-118 overtime victory. He also had six rebounds […]

Luka Doncic Still Bothered By Leg Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has admitted that he played through a leg injury at the FIBA World Cup. "I do not know what to say," Doncic said ahead of Slovenia's final game at the tournament. "It's not okay. At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a […]

Ben Simmons Expects To Be "All-Star Caliber" Player Again

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons is apparently looking to return with a bang in 2023-24, with ESPN's Marc J. Spears reporting that he's hoping to get back to All-Star form. "He's talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he put the ball through his legs and dunked," Spears said […]

Chris Paul Expected To Start For Warriors

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul will be a starter for the team this season, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. "I do expect him to start. And I think it's like five-minute spurts," Spears said on Yahoo Sports' Good Word with Goodwill podcast. "I don't know that they really want his minutes to […]

Damian Lillard Trade Talk Quiets Down

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has made it known that he wants to be traded this offseason. The 33-year-old expressed high praise for Portland, but also mentioned that he wants to win a title now. The Blazers have failed to build a legitimate contender around Lillard, so the superstar guard is ready to move […]

Luka Doncic Has Taken Conditioning "More Serious" This Offseason

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has had a more professional approach to his conditioning this summer, according to his teammate at the World Cup, Mike Tobey. "I'd say I feel he's a little bit more rested," Tobey told EuroHoops. "He looks fresh and in shape, he's really taking care of his body and himself a […]

Shaquille Harrison Could Have Role To Play For Grizzlies Early On

Memphis Grizzlies guard Shaquille Harrison could see regular action early on in the season due to Ja Morant's 25-game suspension. Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal has noted that according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement, any player suspended more than six games will be put on the team's suspended list after five. That will […]

Tyrese Haliburton Drains Six Threes Against Italy

Team USA guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a very good all-around performance while blowing out Italy in the quarterfinal matchup. The Pacers star registered 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting from downtown, five assists, four rebounds, three steals, and one block. He only attempted one shot that wasn't a three and it didn't go down. His contributions […]

Dennis Schroder Leads Germany Past Slovenia

Team Germany guard Dennis Schroder played a big role in taking down Luka Doncic and Slovenia on Sunday by 29 points. The new Toronto Raptor finished the game with 24 points, 10 assists, two rebounds, and one block on 8-for-11 shooting from the floor and 4-for-7 from deep. Schroder has been one of the better […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 30 Points On Spain

Team Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the team to an 88-85 win over Spain on Sunday. The rising star ended the game with 30 points on 7-for-12 shooting while adding seven assists, four rebounds, three steals, and knocking down 14 of his 16 free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored 23 or more points in […]

Jalen Brunson Scores 14 Points In Losing Effort

Team USA guard Jalen Brunson was one just four players for the USA to post a positive plus/minus against Lithuania on Sunday. The New York Knicks star ended the game with 14 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and one steal while shooting 4-for-10 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free throw line while knocking […]

Kobi Simmons Waived By Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard Kobi Simmons has been waived by the team. The 26-year-old made five appearances with the Hornets last year. Before that, Simmons last NBA action was in 2018 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears the Hornets didn't have room for Simmons on the roster after drafting Brandon Miller and Nick Smith. The Arizona […]

Romeo Langford Signs With Jazz

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Romeo Langford to an exhibit 10 contract on Wednesday. Langford is a former first-round pick of the Boston Celtics. However, he has failed to carve out a consistent role for himself through his first four seasons in the league. The 23-year-old will now look to earn a roster spot […]

Stephen Curry Hopes To Play As Long As LeBron

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been the face of the franchise and one of the best in the league for years now. While on Gilbert Arenas' podcast, Curry said that he'd figure out how long he'll play past the remaining three years on his contract when the time comes, but he'd like to […]

TyTy Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Bucks

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, TyTy Washington Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a two-way deal on Tuesday. The 21-year-old spent last season with the Houston Rockets and appeared in 31 games. He posted averages of 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game across 14.0 minutes per contest. His […]

Ben Simmons Confident In A Bounce-Back Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons believes he's going to bounce back next season in a big way after playing just 42 total games across the last two years. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Simmons said "I'm excited because I know I can do it." The 27-year-old was referring to getting back […]

Austin Reaves Drops Team-High 15 Points On Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves scored a team-high 15 points in Team USA's win over Greece on Monday. He added six assists, five rebounds, and two steals. The 25-year-old, who signed a four-year, $54 million extension with LA this offseason, has played well throughout the FIBA World Cup. Reaves' fantasy appeal was already high […]

Jalen Brunson Scores 13 Points In FIBA Win

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored 13 points for Team USA during the win over Greece on Monday. Brunson was perfect shooting the ball, going 5-for-5 from the field and 2-for-2 from the charity stripe while adding three rebounds and two assists. The 26-year-old, who averaged a career-high 24.0 points, 6.2 assists, and 41.6% […]

Luka Doncic Posts 37 Points In World Cup Opener

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic put on a show in Slovenia's World Cup opener against Venezuela on Saturday, posting a tournament-high 37 points. The four-time All-Star struggled from downtown and hit only 2-for-8 behind the arc, but he was 11-for-18 overall from the field and grabbed a big chunk of his points off the free-throw […]

Tyrese Maxey Believes Sixers Can Be Competitive Without James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey still has faith in the team's ability to compete even if James Harden gets his wish and moves on from the organization ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "I think with the position that the Sixers are in, we can't ever see a season as 'a wash.' We have talent. […]

Damian Lillard Confirms Trade Request

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard confirmed he asked to be traded. During a conversation with NBA insider Marc J. Spears, the multi-time All-Star expressed his love for the city of Portland while adding that his desire to win a title "is as high as it's probably going to be." Lillard has been a Trail […]

Collin Sexton's Role Unclear Ahead Of New Campaign

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton missed a large chunk of last season with health issues, and it's unclear where he fits in the team's plans ahead of the new campaign. Sarah Todd of The Deseret News has noted that there's fierce competition for the starting point guard spot in Utah, and Sexton needs to improve […]

Reggie Jackson Ready To "Steady The Ship" Off Nuggets Bench

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson is getting ready for his first full season with the team and sees himself playing an important part off the bench. "My job is going to be to come in and try and steady the ship as much as I can when I'm in the game," Jackson told The […]

Trevelin Queen Signs One-Year Deal With Magic

Free agent guard Trevelin Queen agreed to a one-year deal with the Orlando Magic this past weekend. The 26-year-old was the 2022 G League MVP while he played with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets affiliate. Queen played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants last season and averaged 22.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 […]

James Harden Will Be Fined For Comments About Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will be fined by the NBA for calling Daryl Morey a "liar" and saying that he would never play for a franchise that he's a part of. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Harden will have to cough up $100k for these comments after the league investigated the situation. Reportedly, […]