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Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2023-24 season was Derrick Rose’s final year in the NBA. He played 15 seasons for six franchises. In retirement, the former league MVP has kept quiet. It’s well known that Rose loves to play chess, and he’s created a full-blown event to try and expand the game. Recently, Derrick Rose announced Chesstival, a knockout-style […] The post Former league MVP Derrick...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was asked recently if he expects center/forward Naz Reid and veteran wing Julius Randle to both be on the roster next season. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the most important […] The post Timberwolves Rumors:...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Thunder are only one game away from consolidating their best season in the franchise’s history, as they take on the Pacers in Game 6 in Indianapolis on Thursday evening. Not only did they record their best mark during the regular season, if they win one more game they will clinch their first-ever title. Even […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Credits Thunder Teammate For...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Lavar Ball has never been shy about sharing his opinions about his three sons, especially those two who play in the NBA. In a recent Instagram post, the proud father addressed all the rumors surrounding LaMelo, who after lingering injuries, finally played a full season for the Hornets this past year. Even though he initially […] The post LaVar Ball Tells Clippers It Is Time To Trade...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Boston Celtics are mulling their options this offseason as they attempt to reduce a historic luxury tax bill following Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles, and one way to accomplish that is by trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics Could Trade Kristaps Porzingis To Reduce Tax Penalty Boston enters the summer with $231 million in salary […] The post Kristaps Porzingis Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
With their 120-109 win Monday in Game 5, the Thunder put themselves in a strong position to win the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City has a 3-2 series lead vs. the Indiana Pacers. Despite that series lead, the Thunder still have doubters in the NBA media. To no surprise, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a noteworthy […] The post Stephen A. Smith has doubts that the Thunder can close out the...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
It is widely believed that one of the main reasons why the Timberwolves so easily eliminated the Lakers in only five games of the first round of this year’s NBA playoffs, is due to the lack of offensive support. Despite having superstars like Luka Doncic and LeBron James on court, the rest didn’t contribute as […] The post Gabe Vincent Admits He Played Poorly For Lakers In...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
After Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Alex Caruso attended the press postgame and was asked if he was aware he had achieved a new level of superhero status among Thunder fans. Amid his impressive playoff run, he’s already posted two 20-point games in the NBA Finals, something he didn’t achieve this regular season. However, […] The post Alex Caruso Responds To Fans Calling Him...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Portland Trail Blazers signed head coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year contract extension after the team went 36-46 (.439), missing the playoffs but improving on their 21-61 record from a year ago. Trail Blazers Are $17 Million Below First Apron The Trail Blazers have four veterans — Anfernee Simons, Matisse Thybulle, Robert Williams III, […] The post Blazers Draft Rumors:...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Dejounte Murray had his issues with a Hawks club that never lived up to their potential, which eventually led to his departure from Atlanta as he got traded to the Pelicans in exchange for young talent and a pair of first-round picks. For the player, that trade “wasn’t even supposed to happen.” In a recent […] The post Dejounte Murray Calls First Year With Pelicans...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant reportedly prefers a potential trade to the San Antonio Spurs over other interested teams like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski. Spurs Are Not Aggressively Pursuing Kevin Durant Although Durant’s preferred landing spot is San Antonio, the Spurs aren’t as interested in […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Lucas Kaplan) —
Much was made of the Jalen Williams/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander screening action the Oklahoma City Thunder used to close out Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Down the stretch of that soon-to-be immortal victory over the Indiana Pacers, Williams simply received ball-screens from Gilgeous-Alexander, who then had a much easier time scoring (or drawing fouls) on Aaron […] The post The Thunder Big 3...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI. Once the severity is clarified, the next steps can be determined. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The 25-year-old was completely out of sorts in Game 5 Monday, finishing without a single made field goal. He […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Has...
Basketball Insiders (benpfeifer) —
Jones ended his college career as one of the best players in the country. He’s a 3-level scoring guard with excellent passing chops, though older, shorter guards often get overlooked in the draft. Can Kam Jones lean on his vast offensive repertoire and return more value than he’s given credit for Team: Marquette Height: 6’3 […] The post NBA Draft 2025: Kam Jones Scouting Report, NBA...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Indiana Pacers are trading their No. 23 overall pick in next week’s 2025 NBA draft and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for their own first-round pick in 2026, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Pacers Sent Their 2026 First-Rounder To Raptors In Pascal Siakam Trade The […] The post Pacers Trade No. 23 Draft Pick, Mojave King...