LeBron James confirms the obvious about retirement in fiery ESPYs speech
LeBron James was honored at the 2023 ESPYs on Wednesday night but addressed the lingering retirement rumors during his fiery speech.In the no-brainer of all no-brainer decisions for the 2023 ESPYs, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was given the honor of "Best Record-Breaking Performance...
2023-07-13 11:59
Here's why Michael Jordan's former agent hates NBA free agency
The NBA free agency period has become boring, according to former superagent David Falk. Does the league even need it anymore?So far this summer, NBA free agency has not delivered as much of a head-turning spectacle as it did, say ten years ago.In 2023, instead of testing the free agency wat...
2023-07-13 11:18
Who is James Nnaji, and what can he become for the Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets acquired James Nnaji via a draft night trade with the Detroit Pistons. What can the young Nigerian big man add to the Hornets' young core in the future?James Nnaji is an impressive athlete with an equally impressive motor to boot. Earning minutes at Barcelona under tot...
2023-07-11 22:28
NBA rumors: Rubber meets road on important Celtics decision
The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown are expected to make progress toward an extension in the coming days.All eyes were on the Boston Celtics entering the 2023 offseason. Fresh off getting embarrassed by the No. 8 seed Miami Heat in the conference finals, Boston felt like a team destined to make ...
2023-07-11 08:57
Lakers rumors: Second player emerges as possible vet minimum signing
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively pursuing veteran centers. Christian Wood is one rumored target, but now another name joins the list of possibilities.The Los Angeles Lakers have 13 roster spots locked up as free agency slows from a torrent to a trickle. And, according to Jovan Buha of the Ath...
2023-07-11 04:49
NBA Rumors: When to expect Karl-Anthony Towns trade talks to heat up
After Anthony Edwards signed a super-max extension, does Karl-Anthony Towns still fit in the long term picture of the Minnesota Timberwolves?Buzz about Damian Lillard and James Harden trades have dominated most NBA offseason discussions as we've ebbed into July.Rightfully so, those two ...
2023-07-10 11:59
Strange Patrick Beverley shirt has proven to be the best investment for an NBA fan
In today's random basketball news, 76ers signing Patrick Beverley caught wind of a fan sporting his face on an outfit and immediately gave a thumbs-up.Put Patrick Beverley's face on a shirt... said no one ever. Much less a Hawaiian shirt.But thanks to the powers of the internet and...
2023-07-10 08:29
Lakers could bite back at Warriors with savvy vet minimum signing of their own
The Lakers and the Warriors are two giants of the West making big money moves this offseason. Recent rumors have L.A. snatching up a key depth piece for cheap.A day after the Warriors signed forward Dario Saric, the Los Angeles Lakers may be looking to bring on a veteran minimum signing of their...
2023-07-10 01:51
1 contract every NBA team would want back
Every NBA team makes mistakes, some bigger than others. If each team could take a mulligan on a contract from the past few seasons, here's how they'd likely use it.Every NBA team faces the same challenge — building a contender out of a collection of draft picks, hundreds of milli...
2023-07-09 19:16
Spurs: Gregg Popovich’s new deal gives both sides an out, sort of
The San Antonio Spurs and head coach Gregg Popovich agreed to terms on a contract extension. What if Popovich doesn't coach the full contract?To say the San Antonio Spurs had an eventful offseason is quite an understatement. They were the biggest winners of the 2023 NBA Draft because they w...
2023-07-09 10:57
NBA rumors: Trail Blazers massive demands for Damian Lillard trade revealed
Damian Lillard reportedly wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Here is what the Portland Trail Blazers are seeking in a potential trade for their star.Trading away a franchise superstar is an unenviable situation for any team, regardless of sport. The Portland Trail Blazers, despite their initi...
2023-07-09 06:45
NBA rumors: Warriors make underrated last-second free agent signing
The latest NBA rumors indicate that the Warriors have made one of the last big free agency signings available.Eight days into July, there really aren't many game-changing moves left to be made when building an NBA roster. The draft is well in the rearview and NBA free agency is nearly a wee...
2023-07-08 21:49