NBA Trade Rumors: Bradley Beal never requested a trade, remains committed to Wizards

This NBA offseason has been a frustrating one for some die-hard fans, especially Washington Wizards‘ fans. On June 18, 2021, news broke concerning shooting guard Bradley Beal announcing his commitment to play for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team. A few weeks ago, it was reported by USA Basketball that Beal would not play in […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas to Pelicans for Eric Bledsoe, Steven Adams

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez, the New Orleans Pelicans are shipping guard Eric Bledsoe, center Steven Adams, the Nos. 10 and 40 picks of the 2021 NBA Draft, and two future first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for center Jonas Valanciunas and the Nos. 17 and 51 picks of this week’s upcoming […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Rumors: Jazz considering trade offers for Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles, Royce O’Neale, and No. 30 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft

Per one interesting announcement from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, the Utah Jazz are open to trading forward Bojan Bogdanovic, forward-guard Joe Ingles, small forward Royce O’Neale, and the No. 30 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. Fischer stated, “The Utah Jazz are known to be one of the few teams actually searching to move playoff-tested […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors, Pacers, Timberwolves, Kings, and Cavaliers among teams showing interest in Ben Simmons

According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, five teams have shown interest in pursuing Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Fischer reported, “Cleveland, Indiana, Minnesota, Sacramento, and Toronto all showed interest in acquiring the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.” Furthermore, the teams are wanting Simmons to change position from point guard to forward. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors, Magic aim to obtain No. 3 pick from Cavaliers in 2021 NBA Draft

The 2021 NBA Draft is the 75th edition of the draft, and it is scheduled to take place next Thursday, July 29. According to numerous 2021 NBA mock drafts, the Cleveland Cavaliers are projected to draft Evan Mobley, the seven-foot tall forward/center and Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021) for the USC Trojans, with the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Injury Update: Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu out 6 months after shoulder surgery

After Atlanta Hawks‘ Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday night, the 20-year-old center will take the next six months off. Okongwu is a 6’8″ two-time California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019), selected sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. After agreeing to a rookie contract, Atlanta signed […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Draft: Four Teams That Must Get It Right

The NBA Finals may have just wrapped up, but the focus on next season has already begun. With the NBA Draft one week away, Chad Smith looks at four lottery teams who will be under the most pressure to “get it right” on Thursday.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers are negotiating Russell Westbrook Sign-and-Trade deal with Wizards

The 2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers concluded the season with a record of 42-30 (.583), losing in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. Injuries sustained developed quite a toll on the roster and morale, such as Anthony Davis’ strained calf and groin. This was a more disappointing, forgettable season for Lakers fans. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Chris Paul Retirement News: Phoenix Suns guard WILL return for the 2021-22 NBA Season

After the Phoenix Suns lost Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the five-point favorites Milwaukee Bucks, some folks in the basketball world wondered if Chris Paul would call it quits on his 16-year NBA career. Paul ended his Game 6 performance with 26 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and shooting 11-for-19 from the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021