FIBA NEWS AND RESULTS

Washington Wizards hope to be able to keep Bradley Beal in the long term after agreeing to trade Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Marc Stein of Substack.com: “The Wizards agreed to the Westbrook trade, league sources say, believing it would enhance their chances of Beal committing to a long-term extension to stay […]

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Dennis Schroder will enter free agency on August 2 hoping to find a multi-year, lucrative deal. The New York Knicks are seeking a starting caliber point guard this offseason and Schroder is reportedly considered the “most likely” to sign with NY, per Marc Berman of New York Post. “The most likely Knicks catch would be […]

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FC Barcelona could add another star player to its star-studded roster as the Catalans are in negotiations with Argentinian national Gabriel Deck, per Gerard Sole. Deck left from Madrid in the middle of the season to join the Oklahoma City Thunder, signing a four-year deal with the franchise. The final year of his contract is […]

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Kyle Kuzma reacted to Kobe Bryant stats tweeted by Sports Center. The late Lakers legend was famous for his scoring abilities. During his playing career he racked up many high-scoring games. For example, Bryant had more 40-point games than LeBron James and Steph Curry combined; more 50-point games than Kevin Durant, Larry Bird and LeBron […]

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Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had his Chevrolet Tahoe SUV stolen in Hollywood, according to TMZ. The suspected thief was later pursued by police and eventually crashed into a gate while driving at high speed. He also hit a police car in the process, causing minor injuries to the officer who had to […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers could be re-uniting with their former players this offseason. It was reported that Dwight Howard is ready to return to the team after a season with the Philadelphia 76ers. JaVale McGee, who was on the Lakers’ championship-winning squad alongside Howard in 2020, could be another option at the center position. Via Broderick […]

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The newly acquired Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook is hanging out with Chris Paul, who is declining his $44.2 million player option for the 2021-22 season and becoming an unrestricted free agent, in Los Angeles…

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Philadelphia 76ers could be on the way to fully retool their roster around Joel Embiid as they are not only trying to trade Ben Simmons, but they’re also shopping fellow team’s star Tobias Harris. According to Mitch Lawrence of SiriusXMNBA, the Sixers have offered Harris to several teams, including the Houston Rockets, who turned down […]

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Chris Paul will decline the player option he had for the 2021/22 season. Paul had a player option worth $44.2M, but he will not exercise it. The 16-year NBA veteran is expected to agree to a new, three-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, worth $90M. Paul had a stellar season last year, leading Phoenix to […]

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Former NBA All-Star guard Victor Oladipo, who became an unrestricted free agent this offseason, could possibly be a 1-year, minimum deal option for the Los Angeles Lakers as the market could be drying up for him. This past season, the 29-year-old averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting at 40.8% from the […]

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Kawhi Leonard has decided to decline the player option he had with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports and Shams Charania of The Athletic, Leonard had a player option for next season, worth $36M. The two-time NBA champion is expected to speak with the Clippers on a new deal. Kawhi […]

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Unrestricted free agent Otto Porter Jr. has emerged as a possible target for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. He played a total of 28 games last year with the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic but is viewed as a “key, experienced” wing for the Lakers. This past season, Porter Jr. averaged 9.7 points, 5.4 […]

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After adding star guard Russell Westbrook to their roster, the Los Angeles Lakers could look into players such as forward Trevor Ariza, swingman Andre Iguodala, and guard Goran Dragic: “The Lakers need shooting,” wrote Broderick Turner, Andrew Greif and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. “One name that is coming up is Patty Mills. […]

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Once again, Carmelo Anthony is linked with the New York Knicks. It has been happening for years, but this could be the right time. According to reports from Jordan Schultz of ESPN, the Knicks are, in fact, on the list of potential suitors for Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo Anthony spent six years in New York and […]

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Three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala became a free agent after the Miami Heat declined $15 million team option for the coming season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The 37-year-old forward spent the last two years with the Heat. This past season, he averaged 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. It has been reported […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced a roster of thirteen players for the Summer League that will take place in Las Vegas. It includes former Lakers players Devontae Cacok and Zavier Simpson, among others. The team will be coached by Quinton Crawford. The Lakers will begin in the California Classing against the Miami Heat and the […]

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LA Clippers may seek to make a splash this offseason to boost the chances for an NBA title, considering that Kawhi Leonard will return with a new multi-year contract. In any case, the Clippers are also interested in signing the Spurs’ forward DeMar DeRozan, per Andrew Griff and Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. Several […]

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Russell Westbrook will play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season, following a blockbuster trade from the Washington Wizards. With that move, the Lakers have emerged as the top favorite to win the championship next year. For his part, Westbrook will be the highest-paid player in Lakers roster next season, with a salary of $44.2M. […]

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Derrick Rose could be on his way to return to the Chicago Bulls this offseason, as the veteran guard is entering free agency after an astounding year in New York. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, there is strong indication that Rose and the Bulls have mutual interest in working together again. A potential […]

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Lonzo Ball will be a restricted free agent, and several teams are expected to show interest in signing the Pelicans’ point guard. According to Shams Charania of the Stadium and the Athletic, the Boston Celtics, the Bulls and the Raptors are considered a potential landing spot for the versatile guard ahead of free agency. The […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James flipped his position on the play-in tournament this past season. After welcoming the format change in the Orlando bubble in 2020, the four-time NBA champion was openly critical of the play-in tournament when it was kept in 2021. According to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, he talked with James […]

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Lauri Markkanen became a restricted free agent Saturday after the Chicago Bulls extended a qualifying offer ahead of the free agency that starts August 2. Markkanen is expected to draw interest from multiple teams, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports. In particular, the San Antonio Spurs, the OKC Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to […]

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Team USA will battle Spain in a blockbuster quarters-finals game in the Olympic Tournament. Following a draw that took place on Sunday, Team USA and Spain will clash on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals. In the second quarter-final, Australia will battle Argentina, which was the final team that made it to the […]

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Kevin Durant made history during Team USA’s win over the Czech Republic in the last game of the preliminary round, and became the all-time leading scorer for the United States in international competitions. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on the moment he passed Carmelo Anthony in the all-time list, after putting up 23 points […]

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Boston Celtics may not re-sign Evan Fournier this offseason as the franchise is not ready to meet Fournier’s demands, per Mark Murphy of Boston Herald. According to the report, Fournier is expected to demand a four-year, $80 million deal in the free agency. The French national is an unrestricted free agent, and he can join any team […]

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Slovenia finished on top of Group C, following its 87-95 victory over Spain on Sunday. The Slovenians stunned the Spaniards with a wild come-back in the fourth quarter to secure the win and the top place in the group. After a hard-fought battle in the first half (44-41), Spain went on an 11-2 run to […]

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Chris Paul is set to remain with the Phoenix Suns and sign a new contract with the team. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Paul is expected to sign a three-year, $90M contract. “Chris Paul appears all but destined to return to Phoenix, sources said, on a deal that is now widely rumored to […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting several veterans ahead of the start of free agency. According to Broderick Turner, Andrew Greif, and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the 17-time NBA champions have Andre Iguodala and Trevor Ariza among their candidates. Iguodala, 37, who won three championships with the Golden State Warriors and was […]

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As free agency is just a day away, more names are emerging as potential candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers. Broderick Turner, Andrew Greif and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times report that veteran shooting guard Wayne Ellington has interest in rejoining the team that he played for during the 2014-2015 season. Ellington, 33, most […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their shooting after a season of struggles from beyond the arc. According to Broderick Turner, Andrew Greif and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the name of Patty Mills is coming up in rumors as a potential addition to the Purple and Gold. The 32-year-old guard, who […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are putting pieces together for the 2021-2022 season. The team formed the Big-3 with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook and is now looking to build the roster around them. Among the names that have been mentioned in the media, there are some familiar faces. One of them is Dwight […]

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Serge Ibaka has decided to return to the Clippers for the 2021/22 season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ibaka is exercising his player option, worth $9.7M. Ibaka played just 41 games for the Clippers last season, due to injuries. The veteran center missed the final part of the season, with the Clippers being […]

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Argentina became the final team that reaches the knockout stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Argentinians defeated Japan in their third game in the group stage (97-77) and claimed the third place in Group C (1-2). For their part, the Japanese remained winless (0-3) and got eliminated. The winners took over from the opening […]

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Former NBA power forward Lamar Odom (41) and former heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe (53) will headline a celebrity boxing event on October 2 in downtown Miami, Florida. Bowe, who once beat Evander Holyfield, hasn’t fought in over a decade winning his last pro bout in 2008.

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Houston Rockets are not picking up combo guard Avery Bradley’s $5.9 million team option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers, for whom Bradley played for a season, are expected to register interest in veteran guard this offseason. The […]

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Avery Bradley has become a free agent, after parting ways with the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the two sides mutually agreed to part ways. Bradley, who spent the season between the Miami Heat and the Rockets, is expected to attract interest from title-contending teams. The veteran guard had a $5.9M […]

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According to Jordan Schultz of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers are “very interested” in the prospect of signing veteran forward Carmelo Anthony. The 37-year-old unrestricted free agent has been linked to the Lakers this offseason and the possibility of a signing is becoming more likely. Melo hit a career-best 40.9% from deep last season for […]

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Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic could be on his way to sign with another team this offseason, If Miami decides not to exercise the option for the last year of his deal. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the veteran guard from Slovenia is expected to draw interest from several postseason or title contending […]

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The NBA was extremely happy to have their draft night back in person this year.  Let’s take a look at how the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery went down on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York. With many rumors throughout the year all pointing to Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Jalen Green (Houston Rockets), and Evan Mobley (Cleveland […]

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Retired NBA player-turned-ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joins Freddie Coleman and Bart Scott on KJZ to discuss Russell Westbrook’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and how it affects Bradley Beal with the Washington Wizards as well as Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers. 0:00 Perk says father time isn’t catching Russell Westbrook anytime soon. […]

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A co-host of the weeknight ESPN Radio show Freddie and Fitzsimmons, Freddie Coleman, and former NFL linebacker Bart Scott discuss former MVP Russell Westbrook’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Washington Wizards and how that affects Bradley Beal plus other stars like Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson. 0:00 Bart Scott says Westbrook will outlast […]

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Milwaukee Bucks’ sixth man Bobby Portis will hit free agency, after declining his $3.8M player option, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The Bucks can offer up to $5.9M to Portis this offseason, per Bobby Marks. Portis was an important part of Milwaukee’s championship run this past season, having an important role in the Finals against the […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled off a blockbuster deal, acquiring a 9-time NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Thursday’s No. 22 overall pick. A 3-time NBA champion James Worthy and the ‘Access SportsNet’ panel talked about what the former MVP would bring to […]

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DeMar DeRozan is still interested in joining the Los Angeles Lakers and competing for the championship. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, DeRozan is willing to take a paycut in order to join the Lakers. “With Russell Westbrook now headed to Los Angeles, multiple league personnel contacted by Bleacher Report expect there to be […]

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Kyle Lowry has been one of the most coveted free agents this offseason as the NBA is approaching 2021 free agency, which is set to begin August 2. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Dallas Mavericks, the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to ‘aggressively pursue’ Lowry. “Yet while New […]

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Dennis Schroder is seeking for a lucrative deal this offseason, but he may not get it without the help of the Lakers. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Schroder may get the deal he wants via sign-and trade with the Lakers. “Schroder will be competing with several other free agents at the same position, […]

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Kevin Durant set a new record in Team USA history and led the Americans to the Quarter-finals of the Olympic Tournament. Durant went for 23 points, on 8/11 and 4/7 from beyond the arc, becoming the men’s all-time leading scorer in Team USA Olympics history. The superstar of the Brooklyn Nets helped Team USA crush […]

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After the Los Angeles Lakers landed former MVP Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards on Thursday, award-winning journalist, TV host and author Skip Bayless made the statement that Westbrook’s acquisition would make the Lakers worse, while also taking more verbal shots at the team’s leader LeBron James:

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Kevin Durant exploded for 13 points in the first half of the game between the United States and the Czech Republic in the third round of the Olympic Tournament’s group phase. As a result, the Nets’ superstar became the all-time leading scorer in Team USA, surpassing Carmelo Anthony. Durant has now 339 points in his […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers made an impressive move on Thursday by acquiring Russell Westbrook via a trade from the Washington Wizards. Thanks to this addition, the Lakers now have their own version of Big-3, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis also on the roster. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, though, Westbrook was not […]

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Fenerbahce has officially hired Sasha Djordjevic as the new head coach of the team. As announced by the club on Saturday, Djordjevic signed a three-year contract with Fenerbahce. The Serbian coach joins the Turkish powerhouse as the replacement of Igor Kokoskov, who signed with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant. Djordjevic spent the past two […]

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Australia improved its record to 3-0 as the Boomers cruised past Germany (89-76) to remain atop of Group B in the preliminary round of the Olympic Tournament. After a close-fought battle in the first three quarters of the game, Australia ended up taking a 10-point lead (69-59) early in the fourth quarter and never looked […]

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Italy will play in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Tournament after its 80-71 win over Nigeria. The Italians took control from the opening tip and led by 12 (29-17) after the end of the first quarter. Yet, Nigeria came back and went on a 27-46 run to close the third quarter up by seven (56-63). […]

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Ziaire Williams will have a unique experience as he will face LeBron James in the NBA after being teammates with his son Bronny. The 19-year-old small forward was selected as the number 10 draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in this year’s NBA Draft but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. The rookie talked […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers formed a super team by adding Russell Westbrook via a trade with the Washington Wizards. The 17-time NBA champions now have the Big-3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook, who is looking for his first championship. The former NBA MVP will suit for the fourth different team over the period […]

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Power forward Devontae Cacok will re-join the Los Angeles Lakers as he will be representing his former team in the Summer League in Las Vegas, per Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll. Cacok, 24, entered the NBA undrafted after signing with the Lakers back in 2019. In his first season in the league, he […]

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Russell Westbrook is still looking for his first championship at the age of 32 after 13 years in the NBA. He will team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season in what will be arguably his best chance at winning a ring. According to sports analyst Stephen […]

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Despite having a great season individually and on a team level, Trae Young was not selected for Team USA squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Atlanta Hawks star expressed his disappointment via a subtle social media message. According to Jerry Colangelo, who is in charge of USA Basketball this year, the staff of the […]

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The video has surfaced of LeBron James shoving a fan at a concert held by Usher…

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France concluded the preliminary round of the Olympic tournament by securing a 62-79 win over Iran. The French national team completed the first round with three wins to obtain the top spot of Group A. Vincent Collet’s squad claimed a 19-point lead (27-46) at the end of the second quarter of the game and cruised […]

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Boston Celtics are expected to make several changes to their roster under new president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. According to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, Patty Mills is among the 7-8 free agents the Celtics are planning to pursue once teams can begin negotiating on August 2. The veteran guard is coming off a […]

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Boston Celtics are ready to finalize a deal for Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Richardson. After sending Tristan Thompson to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade, the Celtics are concluding another deal. Richardson will exercise his $11.6 million player option for the 2021-22 season for the teams to finalize the trade, as Shams Charania of […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled off a blockbuster deal, acquiring former MVP Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and last night’s No. 22 overall pick. Veteran sports media personality Chris Broussard joined First Things First to talk about the trade, and what it would mean for Westbrook’s […]

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The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran Tristan Thompson via a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics. The Celtics initially traded Thompson to the Hawks for Khris Dunn and a 2023 second-round pick, while the Kings acquired the veteran center after trading Delon Wright to Atlanta. Tristan Thompson spent one season with […]

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Former MVP and 9-time NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook couldn’t have looked happier right after his big trade to the Los Angeles Lakers … hitting an L.A. hot spot with actor and comedian Kevin Hart on Thursday – smiling from ear to ear!!! Westbrook, who still has two years and $91M left on his contract, […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have traded small forward Kyle Kuzma to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. After a draft-day deal, Kuzma took to Instagram to say goodbye to the Lakers: “Man oh man where do I begin??? Lakeshow we’ve had a journey. I was 21 and just a young pup coming here and you guys […]

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Pau Gasol is playing for Spain in the Olympic Games at the moment and hasn’t made a decision on whether he will play for another season. According to FC Barcelona head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, Gasol is undecided regarding his future with the club. The former NBA champion has been considering retiring from basketball after the […]

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Retired NBA player-turned-TNT analyst Kenny Smith joined Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman on First Take to react to former MVP Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the Lakers’ new acquisition, Smith thinks the Brooklyn Nets have more pressure than the Lakers to win an NBA title: […]

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Russell Westbrook will play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season, following a trade from the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. With Westbrook on the roster, the Lakers have created their own Big-3 and enter the 2021/22 season as the top candidates to win the championship. The former NBA MVP took to Twitter on Friday […]

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One of the most outspoken commentators around Stephen A. Smith would take the Brooklyn Nets over the newly formed Los Angeles Lakers in a Finals matchup: “With Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ total squad as presently constructed, would not beat a healthy Brooklyn Nets.”

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ESPN’s highest-paid sportscaster with an annual salary of $12 million Stephen A. Smith reacts to a 9× NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers: In his first and only season in Washington, Westbrook, 32, averaged 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 11.7 assists, although he shot just 43.9% […]

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis are willing to do their best to help Russell Westbrook be the best fit for the Lakers after the blockbuster trade. As Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports, James and Davis are inclined to change positions and give more space to Westbrook. “James and Davis talked about the […]

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Marcus Spears react to former MVP Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers:

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According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to sign undrafted guard Austin Reaves to a two-way contract. It appears Reaves opted not to get drafted in order to select his own spot after the draft. “Reaves signed with the Lakers on a two-way deal following the draft,” wrote Sam Vecenie […]

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Free agent point guard Emmanuel Mudiay intends to play Summer League for the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Mudiay is a former No. 7 overall pick back in the 2015 NBA Draft who last played 54 games for the Utah Jazz in the 2019-20 season. The 25-year-old’s two best seasons […]

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Retired NBA player-turned-ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins reacts to a 9× NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers after a blockbuster trade on Thursday: In his first and only season in Washington, Westbrook, 32, averaged 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 11.7 assists, although he shot just 43.9% […]

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Georgios Kalaitzakis will immediately join the Milwaukee Bucks, as Eurohoops reports. The NBA champions selected Panathinaikos’ guard as the 60th pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. Kalaitzakis will leave the ‘Greens’ after five years. He is expected to participate in the NBA Summer League before signing his rookie contract with the NBA champions. The four-time […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to acquire former MVP Russell Westbrook and two second-round picks from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Thursday’s No. 22 overall pick. After the news, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joined Get Up to explain the details behind Russell Westbrook joining […]

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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James will be playing two of Bronny’s former Sierra Canyon teammates – Brandon Boston and Ziaire Williams – after they got drafted last night. Brandon Boston will join the Clippers, meanwhile, Ziaire Williams was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies.

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According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, small forward DeMar DeRozan, who became an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed the possibility of playing together in L.A. before the Lakers agreed to a deal to acquire point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards: “San Antonio Spurs […]

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In a blockbuster trade on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers have landed a 9× NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. Minutes after the news went viral, the former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson took to Twitter to share his excitement of the newest Lakers addition: In his first […]

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According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, two veteran forwards whose names have been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason are the Portland Trail Blazers player Carmelo Anthony and the San Antonio Spurs’ Rudy Gay: This past season, Anthony, 37, averaged 13.4 points, 1.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Gay, 34, […]

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The Utah Jazz are planning to re-sign guard Mike Conley and are prepared to make an estimated offer in the three-year, $75 million range, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. Conley, 33, who averaged 16.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 51 games last season, is said to be the […]

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Alex Caruso could be on his way out of the Lakers after the trade of Russell Westbrook on Thursday night. Caruso is a free agent, but is expected to pursue a lucrative deal during the offseason, which the Lakers may be unable to offer him. “I’m told by the source that this could be the […]

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FC Barcelona head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius opened up about the changes in the roster ahead of the new season. Jasikevicius explained the mindset behind the changes in the team and why Adam Hanga and Victor Claver parted ways with FC Barcelona. During his interview with Mundo Deportivo, the Lithuanian coach said he was fully satisfied […]

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Three players of the national team of Spain have been placed in Covid-19 self-isolation, according to the Spanish website EFE. Per the report, Marc Gasol, Alberto Abalde and Usman Garuba came in close contact with a person that tested positive for Covid-19. The incident took place on July 21, but the three players have tested […]

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There haven’t been many players who have risen to the level of LeBron James in the world of basketball, let alone the NBA. To the point where his name has become synonymous with the sport itself. The kind of charm and charisma he possesses on the court is magical and a treat to watch for […]

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NEW YORK, United States of America, July 30, 2021/ — Season-long Celebration to Honor Past, Present and Future of NBA (www.NBA.com); New List of 75 Players – Voted on by a Blue-ribbon Panel of Media, Current and Former Players, Coaches, General Managers, and Team Executives – to Be Unveiled in October. The National Basketball Association (NBA) […]

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Alex Antetokounmpo will join the Sacramento Kings’ Summer League roster, Jason Jones of the Athletic reports. The youngest of the five Antetokounmpo brothers wasn’t selected by any team in the 2021 Draft. Before the 2021 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old guard/forward worked out for the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Last […]

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Utah Jazz shipped veteran big Derrick Favors and a future first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a future second-rounder, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Jazz created cap space by trading Favors, who had a great year as a back-up center in Utah, averaging 5.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and a block per […]

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Los Angeles Lakers made the first blockbuster deal of the summer, acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards via trade. Russell Westbrook reportedly met with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at James’ home two weeks ago to discuss the three of them playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times […]

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Aron Baynes was ruled out for the rest of the Olympics after suffering a neck injury, Australia announced Friday. The injury occurred during the Boomers’ win over Italy in the preliminary round of the tournament on Wednesday. Baynes is expected to recover in the coming weeks, but not in time to help Australia for the […]

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Corey Walden will continue his career to Bayern Munich after signing a two-year deal with the German BBL powerhouse. Walden will work again with coach Andrea Trinchieri under whom he played at Partizan Belgrade in 2019-2020. Walden spent the last season with Crvena Zvezda. He averaged 10.5 points and 2.3 assists in EuroLeague, winning the […]

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NBA paid tribute to the late Terrence Clarke during the 2021 draft. The 19-year-old guard from Kentucky passed away earlier this year due to an unfortunate car accident. The 6’7″ guard decided to go professional after his first year with Kentucky and began training for the 2021 NBA Draft. He played only eight games during […]

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Russell Westbrook expressed his excitement about joining the Los Angeles Lakers via an Instagram story. The 32-year-old star point guard shared a picture posted by another IG user which featured all three Lakers stars — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook. The picture also had the text “The city is lit!!!! This is crazy” on […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster move as they acquired Russell Westbrook via a trade to form a super team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the nine-time All-Star was “enthusiastic” about joining a team from his hometown and the deal was finalized quickly. This past season, Russ […]

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, undrafted Texas Tech guard Mac McClung has agreed to a training camp deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. McClung averaged 15.5 points and 2.1 assists in 29 games for the Red Raiders this past season. He shot 41.9 percent from the floor and 34.3 percent from […]

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According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to sign shooting guard Austin Reaves to a two-way contract. He split his college career at Wichita State and Oklahoma. Reaves transferred from Wichita State to Oklahoma in 2018. As a senior, Reaves averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 34.6 […]

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed Joel Ayayi from Gonzaga University to a two-way contract. Ayayi averaged 12.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists during his redshirt junior season with Gonzaga. Ayayi shot 38.9 percent on three-pointers.

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On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards to acquire a 9× NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft, via ESPN. Following the news, the Lakers star LeBron James posted a […]

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In a blockbuster trade on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers have sent forward Kyle Kuzma, guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, forward/center Montrezl Harrell, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Washington Wizards in exchange for a 9× NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook and two future second-round picks. After the news, the Lakers […]

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Real Madrid forward Usman Garuba was not a high lottery pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, which took place on Thursday. Garuba was selected 23rd by the Houston Rockets, even though he was among the top 10-15 prospects in mock drafts. The young forward, who currently plays for Spain in the Olympic Games, will now […]

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The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a trade to send center Mason Plumlee and the No. 37 pick to the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 57 pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Hornets had a desire to add a center to their roster, as Cody Zeller is entering free agency and they will now get that […]

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Chris Paul is expected to make his decision in the coming days regarding his future with the Phoenix Suns. Paul has a player option for the 2021/22 season, worth $44M, and Suns owner, Robert Sarver, is hopeful the 16-year NBA veteran will remain with the team. “I had some discussions with him after the season […]

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Cade Cunningham was the No.1 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and is now set to join the Detroit Pistons for his rookie season. Cunningham talked to reporters, including TalkBasket.net, afterwards and explained what he will bring to the Pistons. “Last year Detroit had a great draft I feel like. Getting two All-Rookie (players) is […]

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Magic Johnson took to Twitter and reacted to the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Russell Westbrook via a trade from the Washington Wizards. Johnson, a Lakers and NBA legend, shared his excitement for Westbrook joining the Lakers, which enables the team to create its own Big-3. “With Westbrook joining LeBron and AD, the Lakers now have […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have traded forward Kyle Kuzma, guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, forward/center Montrezl Harrell, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Washington Wizards in exchange for star guard Russell Westbrook and two future second-round picks. This past season, Westbrook, 32, averaged 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 11.7 assists per […]

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The Lakers and the Wizards have agreed to a blockbuster trade for NBA superstar Russell Westbrook, which will be completed by the end of the Draft night. The deal will include several players and draft picks and will help the Lakers create their own Big-3 to fight for the title next season. “The Washington Wizards […]

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NBA Insider Shams Charania reports on the Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal as the Los Angeles Lakers-Washington Wizards work to complete the Russell Westbrook trade: This past season, Beal, 28, averaged 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shooting at 48.5 percent from the floor and 34.9 percent from deep.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for forward Taurean Prince. Rubio was acquired by the Timberwolves last summer from the Phoenix Suns. The Cavaliers already have Darius Garland and Collin Sexton in their backcourt, so another move will likely be looming in the near future. […]

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Phoenix Suns will add another shooter to their squad after agreeing to a trade that includes Nets’ shooting guard Landry Shamet in exchange for the 29th overall pick and Jevon Carter, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. A first-round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018, Shamet gives the Phoenix Suns some more depth out on […]

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Golden State Warriors were among the teams that showed interest in entering negotiations for the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard/forward Ben Simmons. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Warriors rejected a proposal that included James Wiseman, Andrew Wiggins, the 7th and 14th selections of the 2021 NBA Draft as well as future draft […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards are discussing a trade that would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania. The Lakers would also be sending the No. 22 pick in tonight’s draft to the Wizards, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook wants a move elsewhere and the Lakers […]

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Janis Strelnieks will continue his career to Zalgiris Kaunas, the team announced Thursday. The veteran guard is the sixth player coming in for the Lithuanian powerhouse during the offseason. Strelnieks spent the last two seasons of his career playing for EuroLeague powerhouse CSKA Moscow. He was part of the team that reached the EuroLeague Final […]

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Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News in Minneapolis reports that the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Boston Celtics currently monitoring the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, who is in the final year of his contract and is set to make $17.8 million this upcoming season: This past season, Rubio, 30, averaged 8.6 points, […]

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Ricky Rubio has been excellent in the preliminary round of the Olympic basketball tournament in Tokyo, leading the Spanish national team to two wins so far. According to Darren Wolfson, the LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics are among teams interested in trading for the Timberwolves’ point guard. The veteran guard will enter the last […]

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According to Marc Stein of Substack, the Los Angeles Lakers’ talks with the Sacramento Kings on a potential deal headlined by Buddy Hield and Kyle Kuzma are the most serious so far. The San Antonio Spurs are also believed to have an interest in Kuzma in possible sign-and-trade scenarios involving free-agent-to-be DeMar DeRozan. Hield, 28, […]

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The Detroit Pistons have landed on a decision to select guard Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in tonight’s draft, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Pistons officials traveled to New York on July 28, met with Cunningham one final time and finalized the decision to choose him at No.1 in the meetings this morning, Wojnarowski […]

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All 12 teams have now played two games in the men’s Olympic basketball tournament and just one game remains in group play. In Group A, France defeated Czech Republic 97-77 and clinched the top spot in the group, as well as a place in the Quarter-Finals, while Team USA bounced back in comfortable fashion after […]

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During his appearance on The Old Man and The Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter podcast, the Indiana Pacers player Caris LeVert talks about how he honestly feels about being traded from the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden after being such a key person in their rebuild:

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Club Shay Shay host Shannon Sharpe talks to a 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection, & member of the 2016 Olympics Gold medal-winning basketball team, DeMar DeRozan, about his time playing for Team USA and the pressure on American basketball when they go play internationally:

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Spain and Ricky Rubio got the job done vs Argentina and clinched their place in the Quarter-finals of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Rubio had a career-high 26 points, on 8/13 shooting and 5/6 from beyond the arc, leading Spain to the 81-71 win over Argentina at the Saitama Super Arena. A 20-9 run in the […]

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ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins Rachel Nichols on The Jump to discuss if the Detroit Pistons are set on Cade Cunningham for the #1 pick, any possible trades heading into tomorrow’s NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies’ potential to try and move up higher in the draft, and Mike D’Antoni stepping away as an […]

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Boston Celtics could move on from the current core of superstars this offseason as they are hoping to put together a championship roster for the 2021-22 season. As a result, the Celtics are interested in making a deal happen for Bradley Beal. Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington said on the Celtics Talk podcast that the possibility […]

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Kevin Durant is coached by Gregg Popovich for the first time in his career as Team USA is hoping to return to the top of the basketball world in the Tokyo Olympics. Durant released an interview on the ETCs podcast on his YouTube channel called Boardroom yesterday. The topics of conversation were primarily focused on the […]

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Luka Doncic and Slovenia made another stellar offensive performance and secured their place in the knockout stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The superstar of the Dallas Mavericks exploded with 25 points (along with seven rebounds and seven assists) and led Slovenia past hosts Japan in the second game of Group C (116-81). Slovenia took […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly improved their offer to the Sacramento Kings to get Buddy Hield via a trade. The 2020 NBA champions added another piece – their 22nd draft pick in this year’s NBA Draft – to their offer. Via Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer: “Multiple reports have indicated that the Lakers are […]

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Andre Drummond, who finished the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, could reportedly draw interest from the Miami Heat, according to Peter Dewey of Heat Nation. The 27-year-old center became an unrestricted free agent after his contract with the Lakers expired in summer. When speaking about his future in Los Angeles, he indicated that he […]

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Buddy Hield and DeMar DeRozan are among the names that are being linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to sports analyst Chris Broussard, a better fit for the Lakers out of the two would be the Sacramento Kings guard. “I’m not saying DeMar DeRozan would be a disaster with the Lakers, but I am […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have an advantage in free agency as they are drawing interest from ‘a ton of’ veteran players that are willing to take a pay cut in order to team up with LeBron James and chase a championship. “There’s a lot of speculation right now that seems founded that the […]

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Team USA bounced back after the opening games loss to France by thrashing Iran 120-66. According to Damian Lillard, who led the scoring for the Americans with 21 points, there was a lot of communication within the team after the first loss which led to a different performance in game 2. “After that loss we […]

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Mike D’Antoni will no longer be an assistant coach of Steve Nash in the Brooklyn Nets, as the veteran coach has decided to move on from his position in the Nets’ coaching staff. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, D’Antoni has decided to return to a head coaching position in the future. “Brooklyn Nets assistant […]

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Ben Simmons is expected to be among the most coveted names in the trade market as the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to offload the point forward. Ben Simmons’ value dipped during the postseason, however the Sixers will not trade the promising point forward for nothing less than multiple picks and, at least, an All-Star player, […]

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FC Barcelona added Zalgiris’ promising forward Rokas Jokubaitis during this offseason. FC Barcelona coach Sarunas Jasikevicius shared his thoughts on whether Jokubaitis will remain with the Catalans. Jokubaitis is among the European prospects that will be selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, which will take place on Thursday. If the forward is selected high in […]

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Golden State Warriors seek ways to improve their squad ahead of the 2021/22 season. According to Chad Ford’s NBA Big Board, Golden State could look to move up a few places in the Draft and snug Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs. Along with Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham, USC’s Evan Mobley and G League Ignite guard Jalen Green, […]

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For someone who hasn’t worked out for any NBA teams that we know of, Josh Giddey is a prospect making his way up on draft boards. The 18-year-old Aussie missed most of the pre-draft process due to being a part of the Australian national team’s exhibition session out in Las Vegas. Giddey is projected to […]

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A 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection, & member of the 2016 Olympics Gold medal-winning basketball team, DeMar DeRozan, tells Shannon Sharpe how he learned that the Toronto Raptors were trading him and his emotions surrounding parting ways with the team. DeRozan remembers that he was leaving the movie theater and on his way to […]

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Former Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat All-Star forward Chris Bosh, who was forced to retire after multiple blood clots kept him from being medically cleared to play in the NBA, and Nick Friedell joined Rachel Nichols on The Jump to discuss is they think Kawhi Leonard will return to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason:

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Team USA and Latvia made history by becoming the first ever 3×3 Olympic basketball gold medallists at the Tokyo Games on Thursday. Latvia, led by leading scorer scorer Karlis Lasmanis sank a huge two from the left wing to cap his game-high 10 points as his side downed the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) 21-18 in […]

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According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Washington’s Deni Avdija has been cleared for on-court activity after fracturing his right ankle back on April 21st.  The Wizards will try to slowly work Deni back, starting contact work in a few weeks, as the club will make a decision on if he plays in Summer League […]

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Yet another name surfaced on the list of reported trade targets for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Lakers as well as the Mavericks are interested in trading for the Nets guard Landry Shamet ahead of this year’s NBA Draft, which will take place tomorrow. Begley reports that in most […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a supporting player for the coming season and Buddy Hield appears to be one of the more likely additions. It was reported previously that the Lakers and the Kings discussed a potential trade scenario around the 28-year-old shooting guard. In order for this deal to happen, Sacramento would […]

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Point guard Zavier Simpson will be wearing the Los Angeles Lakers uniform in Las Vegas when the Summer League begins, according to JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors. The 24-year-old former Michigan Wolverine was signed by the Lakers prior to the 2020-2021 season, but was waived even before the season started. Simpson was then signed by […]

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It’s becoming increasingly likely that the Philadelphia 76ers will trade Ben Simmons and three teams are emerging as possible suitors, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards are viewed as the leaders to land the three-time All-Star. Per Amick: Yet while Portland’s Damian Lillard and Washington’s Bradley […]

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France finished on top of Group A, after their emphatic victory over the Czech Republic on Wednesday (77-97). After trailing by six in the first quarter (28-22), the French took over and never looked back, cruising to an easy win. Playing excellent on both ends, France outscored the Czech Republic 49-75 in the last three […]

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Australia defeated Italy in a late thriller on Wednesday (86-83) and qualified for the knockout stage of the Olympic tournament. Patty Mills (16 points) and Joe Ingles (14 points) made some clutch shots at crunch time and helped Australia seal the deal. On the other hand, Italy saw Simone Fontecchio lead the way with 22 […]

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FC Barcelona announced the signing of former Real Madrid point guard Nicolas Laprovittola. The Argentinian national joined the Catalans on a two-year deal. Laprovittola spent the last two seasons playing for Barca’s rival Real Madrid. The veteran point guard marked his third EuroLeague season with 6.8 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds per contest. He […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell showed off his strength at a pro-am game in Atlanta. His dunk was too strong for the backboard which broke up. “Oh my gosh! That’s a warp! I knew that was coming!” the announcer said. On a more serious note, Harrell is deciding on his future as he […]

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After a strong second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, the value of Talen Horton-Tucker increased in the NBA and he started drawing interest from other teams. The Lakers extended a qualifying offer for the 20-year-old shooting guard making him a restricted free agent. Other teams can now make offers to THT, but the Lakers […]

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After their disappointing loss to France, Team USA bounced back with an emphatic 120-66 win over Iran to improve their record to 1-1. Damian Lillard led his team with 21 points and seven threes to bounce back from his disappointing performance vs. France. Devin Booker followed Lillard with 16 points, while Zach LaVine had an […]

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Real Madrid is expected to receive a lot of money if Usman Garuba moves to the NBA this offseason. As Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reports, Garuba has a buy out of 3M euros in his current contract with Real Madrid. Garuba is expected to be one of the top selections in the NBA Draft, which […]

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DeMar DeRozan remains a target of the Los Angeles Lakers for the next season. The interest is mutual and the 31-year-old small forward is willing to take a pay cut in order to have a chance of winning his first championship. According to salary cap expect Larry Coon, there is a way for DeRozan to […]

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Germany outlasted Nigeria 99-92 and secured its first win in Group B of the Basketball Olympic Tournament. Both teams were tied at 81 with six minutes remaining in regulation, but Germany made a late run to get an important win. The winning side had five players scoring in double digits, with Johannes Voigtmann leading Germany […]

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Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Lionel Hollins is no longer with the team, according to Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Hollins’ contract ended and the two sides did not agree to new terms. He has been on the Lakers’ staff for the last two seasons and won the championship with the team […]

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The NBA Board of Governors have voted to continue the play-in tournament for the 2021-22 season and also confirmed key dates for next season, the league announced. The play-in tournament will take place from April 12-15 with the same format involving the Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10 seeds competing for the seventh and eighth […]

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Fenerbahce is very close to hiring Sasha Djordjevic as the new head coach of the club for the 2021/22 season. According to TrendBasket, Fenerbahce and Djordjevic are in advanced talks and a deal between the two sides will happen soon. Djordjevic was a free agent, after parting ways with Italian League champion Virtus Bologna. For […]

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Kemba Walker could potentially be on the move again, before the start of the season, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Fischer reports that-baring a positive medical- Oklahoma will trade Walker for additional future assets. Walker was acquired by the Boston Celtics via a trade that sent Al Horford back to Boston. The veteran […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be pretty active during the offseason, as they are hoping to return to title contention next season. The Lakers reportedly discussed a potential trade package with the Indiana Pacers for Kyle Kuzma and the 22nd overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. “Kuzma […]

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Los Angeles Lakers big man Montrezl Harrell’s decision on his $9.7 million player option is considered “50-50”, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. If Harrell exercises his player option to return to the Lakers, he could be a trade piece, as they are looking to upgrade their roster with another star caliber player. The Lakers […]

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The possibility of Russell Westbrook joining the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of next season is increasingly getting stronger. The 32-year-old Washington Wizards star recently emerged as one of the top candidates for the 2020 NBA champions as they look to improve their point guard position. Another report suggests that the Lakers and the Wizards have […]

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NBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm® will take place on Thursday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. ABC will televise the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time, and ESPN will air both rounds. Twenty draft prospects are scheduled to attend and have their once-in-a-lifetime experience […]

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Bryn Forbes is declining his $2.45 million player option for the 2021-22 season and becoming an unrestricted free agent, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Forbes, who averaged career-highs in both field goal percentage (47.3) and three-point percentage (45.2), will now look to secure a multi-year contract this offseason. The Bucks can still attempt […]

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The Indiana Pacers will host Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother Alex for a pre-draft workout today. The 19-year-old Alex, who plays in Spain, is 6’8” and has a 7’2” wingspan. Giannis said that his youngest brother will be better than him one day.

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Toronto Raptors are among the teams interested in acquiring Ben Simmons via trade. Toronto would like to add the All-Star forward as they are trying to re-calibrate their roster for the 2021-22 season. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, there have been close talks between the Sixers and the Raptors over Ben Simmons. However, those […]

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Fenerbahce and Igor Kokoskov reached an agreement as the coach from Serbia will join the Dallas Mavericks. Kokoskov is en route to Dallas to become an assistant coach next to head coach Jason Kidd. According to Eurohoops, there is no decision yet on his replacement by Fenerbahce. This will be the second stint of Kokoskov in the […]

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The Toronto Raptors have extended their qualifying offers to Nando De Colo and Gary Trent Jr., the team announced on Monday. As a result, the Raptors have made both players restricted free agents and can match any offers during the offseason. De Colo is under contract with Fenerbahce, therefore it is not likely he will […]

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Bradley Beal is still figuring out his future. The 28-year-old shooting guard could reportedly ask the Washington Wizards for a trade. In such case, he is expected to give a list of preferred destinations to his current team. The Golden State Warriors were discussed in the media as potential trade destination for Beal. Two more […]

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DeMar DeRozan is expected to be among the most desired players in free agency, with several teams being interested in signing the veteran forward. According to Marc J. Spears, the LA Clippers are joining the bidding war for DeRozan. The same can be said for the New York Knicks, the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are among the top candidates to sign free agent guard Kyle Lowry. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat are among the top suitors to land the All-Star guard. “The 76ers, Lakers, Mavericks, Pelicans and Heat are expected to be top suitors for Raptors free agent guard […]

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With a perfect six wins (in six games), the Serbian 3×3 squad managed to reach the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. This was the first Olympics for 3×3 basketball and Serbia is one of the four teams that will, for the first time, play in the Semi-Finals. The only unbeaten team reached it […]

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Sports journalist and culture critic Jason Whitlock blames billionaire and the most well-known self-proclaimed social justice warrior LeBron James for Team USA’s Olympic basketball failure: “American indifference to basketball and the Olympics falls at the feet of one man. LeBron won’t be remembered the way we remember Ali, Jordan and Magic.”

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Heading into the draft, we’ve heard names like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley quite a bit, but Stanford’s Ziaire Williams is another top prospect with bright potential, as he ranked #8 on ESPN’s Top 100 during his senior year of high school and averaged 10.7 PPG/4.6 RPG/2.2 APG this past college season. The […]

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Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to be among the most coveted free agents this offseason, with several contending teams searching for a starting caliber guard. According to Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Miami Heat could show interest in the former Brooklyn Nets’ scoring guard, if they do not land Kyle Lowry. “According to […]

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The Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a trade to send Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies are also trading the Nos. 17 and 51 picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, while the Pelicans are trading the Nos. 10 and 40 picks and a […]

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Things haven’t been off to a great start for the United States men’s national basketball team. Team USA started their 2021 Olympic campaign with two losses in exhibition games against Nigeria and Australia, respectively, and it looks like the United States’ dominance in international basketball is in danger. After less than a month together, the […]

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On episode 30 of Club Shay Shay, a 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection, & member of the 2016 Olympics Gold medal-winning basketball team, DeMar DeRozan, sits down with Shannon Sharpe to discuss what he’s looking for going into this 13th NBA season. As a free agent, DeRozan underscores the importance of winning a title […]

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Team USA opened the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a loss to France. The reigning gold medalists struggled to find their rhythm in offense, especially in the second half. Head coach Gregg Popovich said postgame the loss was not a surprise. Following the Americans’ loss to France, a report appeared suggesting that some of the players […]

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All 12 teams have played their first game in the men’s Olympic basketball tournament and the action was nothing short of entertaining. Group A saw Team USA lose to France 83-76, while Czech Republic held off a late run by Iran to win 84-78. Notes from Group A: It was Team USA’s first Olympic loss […]

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The NBA offseason has become just as much of a talking point as the action on the court itself in recent years. It all started just over a decade ago with LeBron James’ infamous ‘The Decision’, seemingly from which there has been a significant power shift in favour of the NBA’s top stars who want […]

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20 years ago, the Houston Rockets drafted 6-10 stretch big man Eddie Griffin out of Seton Hall University. Griffin could play both inside and out, bringing a strong presence down low while also being able to shoot it from deep. Nearly 20 years later, the Houston Rockets signed a 6-10 stretch big man by the […]

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Pau Gasol opened up about playing for Spain in the Olympic Games for a fifth straight time. Gasol said playing for the national team in the Olympic Tournament is a ‘privilege’. “It is an honor to play for this team, for our country, and especially in the Olympic Games. Being here is a privilege and […]

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While appearing on the Club Shay Shay podcast hosted by a three-time Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, small forward DeMar DeRozan, who became an unrestricted free agent this summer, was asked about the possibility of returning home to play for the Los Angeles Lakers: This past season, DeRozan averaged […]

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France’s Guerschon Yabusele will not miss time despite double exit in team’s opening game of the Tokyo Olympics vs. Team USA, per L’Equipe (hat tip to Eurohoops). Yabusele, who joined Real Madrid for the next season, went down with a knee injury early in the game against Team USA. An eye injury followed later in […]

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Luka Doncic shared his excitement for his stellar performance in his Olympics debut with Slovenia. Doncic went for a game-high 48 points in the contest, on 18/29 shooting and 6/14 from beyond the arc, leading Slovenia to the 100-118 victory over Argentina. “It is a very special day for Slovenia,” said Doncic about his Olympics debut, […]

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Spain emerged victorious over Japan to wrap up Olympic Tournament’s Day 2 as ‘Roja’ prevailed with an 88-77 win over the hosts. The reigning Basketball World Cup champions used a 14-30 run in the second quarter to finish the first half with a 20-point lead (28-48). Spain never looked back from that point and cruised […]

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Team USA has not started its quest for another Olympic gold medal in the best way possible after its loss to France on Sunday. According to Joe Vardon of the Athletic, the players of Team USA are unhappy with Gregg Popovich’s Spurs-like brand of basketball. (via The Spun): “To be clear, Popovich is horrified by […]

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Spain and Serbia were victorious in their respective opening games in the Women’s Olympic Tournament. In their first game in the competition, Spain saw Korea come back from a 13-point deficit (58-71), but stood tall and started the tournament with a 69-73 win. For their part, Serbia defeated Canada in a hard-fought battle and made […]

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Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard has a player option for the 2021/22 season and is set to opt out of his current contract and seek a new deal. Even though he has been linked to several teams in case […]

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Luka Doncic had a remarkable game in Saitama leading Slovenia to its first-ever victory in an Olympic Tournament as the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar decimated Argentina. Doncic finished with a monster game of 48 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, making his Olympic debut a day to remember. Doncic’s 48 piece is the most points scored […]

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Manu Ginobili took to Twitter and praised Luka Doncic for his incredible performance vs Argentina in the Tokyo Olympics opener. Doncic went for a game-high 48 points (18/29 shooting, 12/15 from two-point range and 6/14 from beyond the arc), leading Slovenia to the triumph over the Argentinians (100-118). For his part, Ginobili, an NBA and […]

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Slovenia and Luca Doncic made an incredible Olympic debut, cruising past Argentina with an 100-118 victory. Luca Doncic exploded for 48 points, leading his team to its first-ever win in an Olympic Tournament. The Dallas Mavericks superstar scored 31 first-half points as the Slovenian national team took a 20-point lead at halftime (42-62). Aleksanter Seculic’s […]

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The list of potential point guard additions to the Los Angeles Lakers continues to grow. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Ricky Rubio could be an option for the Purple and Gold to replace Dennis Schroder. Although Woj is of the opinion that the Lakers will keep the German point guard. This past season, Rubio averaged 8.6 […]

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Los Angeles Lakers have numerous decisions to make this summer, including the free agency situation of starting point guard Dennis Schroder. Schroder turned down an $80 million contract extension offer in February, believing that he can be offered more during the offseason. ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski shared his thoughts on the German guard […]

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After an excellent start at the Olympics, the Serbian 3×3 squad scored two wins on the second day by beating Poland and Belgium. In the first 3×3 match of the second day, Serbia celebrated against Poland with a score of 15:12. It was a tough game, because both teams are well-known for playing excellent defense, […]

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Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to build back a contending team this offseason, and while the draft is not the way to go in this case, the LA franchise is exploring ways to add more assets. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Lakers are considering trading down to pick up another asset, and that’s […]

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The excellent season played by Reggie Bullock did not go unnoticed. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have an interest in the New York Knicks swingman Reggie Bullock, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The same source states that the Los Angeles Lakers also put Bullock on their list. Bullock’s desire, however, […]

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Zalgiris Kaunas are close to a deal with former NBA guard Emmanuel Mudiay, according to Basket News’ Donatas Urbonas. The EuroLeague side is in advanced talks with the explosive combo guard. If he signs with Zalgiris, this will be Mudiay’s first stint in Europe. Mudiay entered the NBA as the 7th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in […]

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Damian Lillard and Team USA started the Olympic tournament with a disappointing loss to France national team. Lillard was not able to make the difference in crunch time for the United States, failing to lead his team in offense. He finished the game with 11 points and four turnovers in his debut in the Tokyo […]

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Golden State Warriors are expected to be among the teams that will show interest in acquiring Bradley Beal, if he becomes available for a trade. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski believes when it’s all said and done, the Warriors will use both the No. 7 and No. 14 picks in a potential blockbuster deal. (via NBC Sports): […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are very active this offseason as they are searching for ways to improve their roster and once again compete for a championship. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers offered Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to ‘almost every team’ he talked to. Based on his comments, it seems that Los […]

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