An ugly situation is unfolding between former No. 2 overall pick Marvin Bagley and the Sacramento Kings. The Kings were hoping Bagley would be the face of their franchise when they took him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He’s never lived up to the billing, though. Sacramento, as a […]
Read MoreMarvin Bagley III’s Agent Calls Out Kings For “Baffling” Decision
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2021-22 NBA season with the longest playoff drought in the league. The last time the franchise made the postseason was back in 2006. Despite ample young talent on the current roster, the Kings’ outlook for the upcoming year isn’t all that favorable in a crowded Western Conference. A development on […]
Read MorePau Gasol Makes Official Decision On His Basketball Career
After 19 years in the NBA, two championships and an accomplished international career, Pau Gasol announced his retirement from professional basketball on Tuesday. Gasol, 41, had already revealed his intention to hang up his jersey for good in August following Spain’s run to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympic Games. He made his official announcement […]
Read More5 Teams Reportedly Engaged On A Ben Simmons Trade
ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski had significant news to share with the NBA world this Tuesday involving Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. Simmons will reportedly not show up for the start of training camp in Philadelphia. Wojnarowski also mentioned that Simmons doesn’t plan to play another game for the 76ers ever again. Philadelphia will have to […]
Read MoreReport: Ben Simmons Has A Preferred Trade Destination
Ben Simmons’ days as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers appear limited. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Tuesday that Simmons has had enough of the Sixers and that he’d like to be traded. He’s reportedly even willing to holdout until Philly ships him elsewhere. “Ben Simmons tells #Sixers brass he no longer […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts to Davion Mitchell’s Summer League Performance
Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Davion Mitchell powered his Baylor Bears to an NCAA Championship this past spring with his electric speed and his tenacity on defense. His first professional season hasn’t even officially gotten underway and it’s abundantly clear that he’ll be bringing those traits to the NBA. Mitchell showed off his plethora of […]
Read MoreHassan Whiteside Reportedly Signs With New NBA Team
Veteran center Hassan Whiteside is reportedly on the move yet again heading into the 2021-22 season. According to reports from ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the 7-foot big man is taking his talents to Salt Lake City to play for the Utah Jazz. Free agent C Hassan Whiteside has agreed to a deal with the […]
Read MoreLakers, Kings Reportedly Close To Buddy Hield Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing a significant deal with the Sacramento Kings that centers around Buddy Hield. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi is reporting that Los Angeles could trade Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell in exchange for Hield. This is only possible because Harrell has accepted his player option for the 2021-22 season. Hield would provide […]
Read MoreLakers Reportedly Discussing Major Trade With Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of making significant noise in the trade market ahead of Thursday night’s NBA Draft. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are having discussions with the San Antonio Spurs about DeMar DeRozan. Believe it or not, the Spurs have interest in Kyle Kuzma, who Los Angeles […]
Read MoreBen Simmons Rumors: 5 Teams Have Shown Interest
With the NBA Draft coming up later this week, NBA teams are thoroughly scouring the trade market to see if deals can be done before the class of 2021 comes off the board on Thursday night. Among the names still being heavily discussed in league circles is Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. A few […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Buddy Hield Trade Rumors
Another day, another significant trade rumor involving the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers have discussed a potential trade for Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield. Per the report, the Lakers would likely send small forward Kyle Kuzma to the Kings in exchange for Hield. Hield, 28, […]
Read More5 Teams Reportedly Most ‘Aggressive’ With Damian Lillard
Trade rumors surrounding Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have been the biggest story of the NBA offseason so far. While reports earlier this month claimed Lillard was planning to submit a formal trade request to his longtime Blazers franchise, the superstar point guard has since denied those rumors, instead putting an emphasis on […]
Read More10-Year NBA Veteran Makes Retirement Decision
After a long career in the NBA and overseas, Omri Casspi seems ready to walk away from the hardwood. According to Roi Cohen of Sport5, Casspi will retire at the age of 33. Previous reports stated that he spoke to Maccabi Tel Aviv about returning for another season, but it appears all the injuries have […]
Read MoreReport: Possible Trade Offer Surfaces For Ben Simmons
Earlier this week, Shams Charania reported that the Philadelphia 76ers have officially made Ben Simmons available in trade talks. After another dismal postseason, the former No. 1 pick may be on his way to a new team this offseason. Suitors will come in bunches to court the 76ers for the 6-foot-11 point guard known for […]
Read MoreLook: The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery Results Are In
The 2021 NBA Draft lottery results have been revealed. The Detroit Pistons will pick first when the draft commences later this summer. This year’s NBA Draft class is as strong as ever. Cade Cunningham is projected to be the first overall pick, but teams holding the No. 2, 3 and 4 picks won’t be disappointed […]
Read MoreThere Are Reportedly 2 ‘Teams To Watch’ For Kyle Kuzma Trade
It’s plausible Kyle Kuzma has played his last season in Los Angeles. The Lakers may try and move on from him this off-season. If they do, two teams could be in the mix as potential trade partners. Kuzma was practically a no-show during the Lakers’ brief playoff appearance. He’s not only an inconsistent shooter, but […]
Read MoreReport: NBA Makes A Decision On Summer League
As United States vaccinations numbers continue to tick upwards, more sporting events are being put back on the calendar, and fans have more opportunities to get back to arenas and stadiums around the country. In a few months, it looks like NBA Summer League will return to Las Vegas. Obviously, we had a summer full […]
Read MoreThe Sacramento Kings Reportedly Make Decision On Luke Walton
Despite back-to-back 31-41 campaigns, the Sacramento Kings are reportedly not ready to move on from head coach Luke Walton. According to James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area/California, Walton will return as head coach of the Kings in 2021-22. The former two-time NBA champion forward with the Los Angeles Lakers is still looking for his […]
Read MoreHere’s What’s At Stake On NBA’s Final Regular Season Day
After 71 games and nearly five months of basketball, the final day of the 2020-21 NBA regular season is here. All 30 teams will be in action in 15 different games, with 14 of those contests having potential seeding implications for the playoffs. Here’s what’s stake on the final day of the regular season: WEST […]
Read MoreReport: NBA Head Coach Name To Watch In Arizona Search
Just as three huge college basketball jobs—Indiana, North Carolina, and Texas—were filled, another has opened. Arizona made the somewhat surprising decision to fire Sean Miller following Arizona’s second straight missed NCAA Tournament, this time due to a self-imposed ban. Miller had come under significant fire from the NCAA’s investigations into recruiting violations. The timing still […]
Read MoreDe’Aaron Fox Says NBA Having An All-Star Game Is ‘Stupid’
On Thursday, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association reached an agreement to host the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta. It’s a decision that clearly doesn’t have De’Aaron Fox’s support. Prior to the start of the 2020-21 season, the NBA canceled the All-Star Weekend festivities due to health concerns regarding COVID-19. However, the All-Star Game […]
Read MoreFather Of Former No. 2 NBA Draft Pick Asks For Son To Be Traded
The 2020-21 NBA regular season is only a couple of weeks old, but the father of one prominent young player has already seen enough. Marvin Bagley’s father took to social media on Saturday night to ask for his son to be traded. The former Duke Blue Devils star was the No. 2 overall pick in […]
Read MoreDe’Aaron Fox Has Blunt Message For ESPN NBA Analyst
With the NBA regular season just around the corner, fans are anxiously awaiting the first tip. Already, it looks like we have our first media-player beef, involving Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. The 23-year-old Sacramento player got into a war of words via social media with ESPN NBA analyst Amin Elhassan, based on the commentators […]
Read MoreHassan Whiteside Reportedly Makes Free Agent Decision
One of the top centers available this offseason has officially made a decision. Hassan Whiteside will remain in the Western Conference, but he’s no longer a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, Whiteside averaged 15.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game for Portland. He did an excellent job filling in for Jusuf Nurkic, […]
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