De'Anthony Melton Drops 26 Points In Drew League Playoffs

Philadelphia 76ers point guard De'Anthony Melton had it all working during the Drew League playoffs Saturday, as he compiled 26 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead the Hometown Favorites to victory. Melton is coming off having averaged a career-high 10.8 PPG last season for the Grizzlies, where he played in 73 […]

Dallas Inks McKinley Wright IV, Mouhamadou Gueye To Deals

Point guard McKinley Wright IV and forward Mouhamadou Gueye have been brought aboard by the Dallas Mavericks to compete for roster spots during the team's upcoming training camp, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wright made his NBA debut last year, appearing in five games off the bench for Minnesota, yet compiled just 19 total […]

Lakers-Warriors Matchup Set For Opening Night Oct. 18

The opening night of the NBA season has come to light: Oct. 18. And with it comes a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will clash, with the reigning champions set to enjoy their ring ceremony. The matchup delivers in terms of star power, with […]

San Antonio Inks Jordan Hall To Two-Way Contract

Guard/forward Jordan Hall has officially signed a two-way deal to join the San Antonio Spurs for the 2022-23 season. Hall played two years at St. Joseph's, including a sophomore campaign that saw him average 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. The 6-foot-8 wing went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and figures […]

NBA Will Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Uniform Number

The NBA announced Thursday that it would be retiring the iconic No. 6 worn by Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell passed away on July 31 at the age of 88 and now becomes the first player in league history to have his number retired league-wide. Current players -- such as the Lakers' LeBron James […]

Atlanta Inks Trent Forrest To Two-Way Contract

The Atlanta Hawks added to their backcourt depth by signing combo guard Trent Forrest to a two-way deal for the upcoming year. Forrest was an undrafted free agent who spent the past two seasons primarily coming off the bench for the Jazz, with whom he appeared in 90 games (six starts). He averaged just 3.1 […]

Jose Alvarado Faces Crowded Pelicans Backcourt

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado became something of a breakout sensation during his rookie year, largely due in part to his tenacious defensive prowess and sly ability to pick-pocket unassuming ball-handlers. But with C.J. McCollum slated to become New Orleans' primary point guard next season and with Devonte' Graham a likely second-unit contributor, […]

Victor Oladipo Eyes Bounce-Back Performance In 2022-23

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo is back in South Beach on a two-year deal and is eyeing a return to form after injury-riddled campaigns. Oladipo spoke with Vince Carter on The VC Show and reiterated that while the injuries have clouded the perception of his talent, he believes he can reestablish himself as "one […]

Cavs, Collin Sexton Not Close On New Contract Agreement

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton remains committed to landing a new deal. The Cavs have reportedly offered a three-year, $40 million contract. However, Sexton's agent, Rich Paul, continues to seek more than $20 million annually for his client. The 23-year-old has averaged 20.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds while netting 37.8% of his attempts […]

Quinn Cook Inks One-Year Deal To Join Kings

Point guard Quinn Cook has reportedly signed a one-year contract to join the Sacramento Kings for the 2022-23 season, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. The 29-year-old has been well traveled since first joining the league in '16, with the Kings set to be his sixth professional franchise with whom he appears. Cook played […]

Knicks Unwilling To Trade Derrick Rose

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose is unlikely to get moved this offseason. The Knicks have been in trade discussions with the Utah Jazz. New York is reportedly attempting to get Donovan Mitchell, but have made it known that Rose is unavailable in trade talks. Rose is a long-time favorite of head coach Tom Thibodeau, […]

Luka Doncic Focused On Offseason Regimen

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been focused on his training regimen this offseason. Undoubtedly, the 23-year-old is among the most talented superstars in the NBA. However, his weight and conditioning levels have been scrutinized over the years. He's also battled numerous injuries and has yet to play an entire season since being drafted in […]

Tyrese Maxey Continues To Impress

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has made huge strides in his game since joining the league. Head coach Doc Rivers went as far as to say Maxey is the most impressive young player that he's had during his career coaching. Once James Harden joined the team, Maxey's game went to another level. The expectation is […]

LeBron James, Lakers Involved In Extension Discussions

The Los Angeles Lakers and star LeBron James had contract-extension talks Thursday, per Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group. The uniqueness of James' looming free agency is multifold; due to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the 18-time All-Star is capped to signing a two-year extension, but the looming possibility of his son, Bronny, […]

D'Angelo Russell Embraces Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns Duo

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and […]

Jalen Brunson Drops 28 Points During Offseason Tournament

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson returned to his Philadelphia roots and dropped 28 points during the first night of the Rumph Classic on Thursday. While much of the Brunson discussion of late has been focused on a potential league investigation into whether tampering was involved prior to his acquisition, the 25-year-old is continuing […]

Kyrie Irving In Good Place With Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly in a good place with the organization, according to Ian Begley. The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the top designation for Irving. Outside of that, there doesn't seem to be much movement on the trade front for the All-Star guard. There is a chance that Irving remains […]

Monte Morris Could Be Starting Point Guard

Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris could emerge in the starting five right away with his new team. Morris and Will Barton were traded to Washington as part of a trade with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The Wizards do have Delon Wright, but it sounds like Morris has the edge over Wright. Wizards coach […]

Kendrick Nunn Feels 100 Percent

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) is expected to take the court to begin the 2022-2023 season. He missed all of last season due to a lingering knee issue. However, Nunn has accepted his player option and will remain with the Lakers for at least one more season. When healthy, Nunn averaged nearly 15 […]

Jared Rhoden Inks One-Year Deal With Portland

Guard Jared Rhoden has signed a one-year pact to join the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2022-23 season, in hopes of securing a roster spot during training camp. Rhoden appeared during Summer League with Sacramento and now looks to earn a reserve role as an undrafted free agent. The Long Island native averaged 15.5 […]

Goran Dragic Officially Signs With Chicago

Free-agent guard Goran Dragic officially signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract with Chicago on Tuesday, nearly a month after reaching an agreement to join the team. The veteran has been in the league since 2008 and last suited up for the Nets in 2021-22, averaging 7.3 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout […]

Duane Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Suns

Free-agent guard Duane Washington Jr. inked a two-way contract with the Suns on Tuesday. The 22-year-old appeared in 48 games for the Pacers last season, averaging 9.9 points, including 12.9 throughout seven starts, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 37.7% from deep. There's a good chance he'll get called up to the big club […]

NBA Has Begun Tampering Investigation Against Knicks

The NBA has begun its investigation of the New York Knicks for supposed tampering surrounding the four-year, $104 million signing of free-agent point guard Jalen Brunson. The league will dive into the details of New York's coveted offseason acquisition of the 25-year-old, specifically to see if the team had been in contact with him before […]

Coby White Focused On Improving Ball-Handling

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wants to improve his ball-handling while also adding some muscle this offseason. The hope is that adding muscle will help him on the defensive side of the ball. However, it could be tough for White to find consistent minutes in the Bulls rotation. They have Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and […]

Tyler Johnson Heads To Australia

Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has decided to leave the NBA and head to Australia. He'll join the Brisbane Bullets and play alongside his former teammate in Aron Baynes. The 30-year-old hasn't been relevant in fantasy hoops for quite some time. Honestly, Johnson hasn't offered much value on the court since his days with the Miami […]

Matthew Dellavedova Signs With Kings

Free-agent guard Matthew Dellavedova is back in the NBA after spending last season with Melbourne United. He'll join the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal. The veteran guard last played with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2020-2021 season. He's expected to fill in as the third string guard behind De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell. Dellavedova […]

Carsen Edwards Could Leave NBA

Free-agent guard Carsen Edwards is in advanced talks with Fenerbache Beko, which is based in Istanbul. The 24-year-old had his rights renounced by the Detroit Pistons. He signed late last season with Detroit, so he only played in four games. The former second round pick spent two years with the Boston Celtics prior to last […]

Sharife Cooper Clears Waivers

Point guard Sharife Cooper has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. The 21-year-old was waived by the Atlanta Hawks a few days ago. He was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft and logged just 39 minutes as a rookie last year. Known for his passing […]

Lakers May Need To Include Two Firsts With Russell Westbrook

According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to complete a trade involving Russell Westbrook, the Lakers will have to include a pair of future first-round picks. The 33-year-old is due to make $47 million this year, making him a massive burden on any team's books. On the bright side, […]

Ben Simmons Has "Challenges" Ahead

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons remains one of the league's greatest enigmas as we look forward to the 2022-23 season. He sat out the entirety of the 2021-22 season, a year that saw him traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets and concluded with him undergoing microdiscectomy surgery in May. According to his teammate […]