Heat expected to be a prominent suitor for Bradley Beal if trade is pursued

The Miami Heat are expected to be a prominent suitor for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal if a trade is negotiated or the team decides to rebuild, per sources. However, the three-time All-Star is still owed $207,740,400 over the next four years. This is part of the five-year, $251.02 million max extension he signed with […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA Finals 2023 ratings down from Warriors-Celtics, but playoff viewership increased

The 2023 NBA Finals averaged 11.64 million viewers on ABC, a decrease of 762,000 viewers from last year’s six-game finals series between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics (averaged 12.402 million). However, during the 2023 NBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, these networks averaged 5.47 million viewers per game, making this past postseason […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2023
Peyton Watson could see bigger role with Nuggets next season

Peyton Watson was selected 30th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he was then traded to the Denver Nuggets, along with two future second-round picks for JaMychal Green and a 2027 protected first-round pick. Although the 6-foot-8 guard out of UCLA appeared in only 23 games with Denver in […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2023
League sources have reported that the Toronto Raptors could ‘aggressively’ look to trade Pascal Siakam this offseason

After firing head coach Nick Nurse this offseason, the Toronto Raptors are one of the biggest questions around the NBA. Nobody really knows what direction the franchise is heading towards. The Raptors could stick with their championship core or they could be trade-heavy and rebuild fully. League sources have reported that the Toronto Raptors could […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jun 2023
Nuggets were ‘adamantly against’ trading Jamal Murray for Kyrie Irving in 2017

The Denver Nuggets came close to trading Jamal Murray for Kyrie Irving in 2017. Then-G.M. Tim Connelly had asked head coach Michael Malone about a potential trade for a veteran star, but Malone and the rest of the organization refused. “Malone has said recently that Connelly approached him around that time indicating they could possibly […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2023
After winning his first NBA title, Shaquille O’Neal welcomed Nikola Jokic to the ‘Big Man Alliance’

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in five games to win the NBA Finals. Proving his dominance this postseason was two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. He was named the Finals MVP and was Denver’s catalyst through the playoffs. After winning his first NBA title, Shaquille O’Neal welcomed Nikola Jokic to the ‘Big […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jun 2023
The Phoenix Suns are “actively engaged” in trying to trade veteran PG Chirs Paul before the June 28th deadline

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns fell short in the 2023 postseason. It was a disappointing end to what they hoped was a special season. They went all-in at the trade deadline for Kevin Durant, but that was not enough to elevate the team. Now, veteran PG Chris Paul finds himself at a crossroads with […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jun 2023
Rumors around the league say that the Boston Celtics could trade for Washington’s Kristaps Porzingis this offseason

The Boston Celtics fell short of their goal this postseason and lost in the Conference Finals to Miami in seven games. Their season ended in a Game 7 blowout loss at home. Boston has one of the better rosters in the NBA. However, it’s clear that they still need to make some changes. One league […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
Drake Wins Over $2 Million After Nuggets Win NBA Championship In Game 5

Drake won over $2 million on two bets after the Denver Nuggets won their first championship in five games against the Miami Heat of the 2023 NBA Finals. Young Papi placed a $242,583.91 wager on the Nuggets to defeat Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a 4-1 series score, per his Instagram […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2023