Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. to Include First-Round Pick to Move Jarred Vanderbilt?

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to trade forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the team might be forced to include a first-round pick and another player in the package deal, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: Jarred Vanderbilt Is In The First Season Of A Four-Year, $48 Million Contract “For the Lakers to include […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jan 2025
Mavs’ Daniel Gafford joins Shaq, Hakeem With Historic Game

Daniel Gafford joined elite company on Monday with 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, to go along with 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and seven blocks. What was historic about that performance? The Dallas Mavericks center joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jan 2025
Pistons Trade Rumors: Detroit Could Become Buyers At Deadline

The Detroit Pistons are “considering” becoming buyers prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to a recent report from NBA insider Jake Fischer for The Stein Line newsletter. Pistons Trade Rumors: Detroit Will Likely Pursue A Small Trade For Bruce Brown, John Collins, Or Malcolm Brogdon “It was once considered a certainty that Detroit […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2025
Bucks Trade Rumors: Bradley Beal Preferred Over Jimmy Butler

If the Milwaukee Bucks decide to trade for an All-Star in the $50 million range before the Feb. 6 deadline, that player is more likely to be Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal than Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. Bucks Trade Rumors: Milwaukee Intends To Move Pat Connaughton For Bradley Beal or Jimmy Butler Deal According […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2025
10 Stars Now Ineligible For NBA Regular Season Awards

Half the NBA season is complete and there is already a big list of stars ineligible for awards at the end of the season. In case you need a reminder, the league mandated a 65-game minimum rule last year in order to be eligible for awards such as Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jan 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. ‘Trending More Toward’ Smaller Trade Ahead of Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly aren’t expected to make a major blockbuster trade prior to the Feb. 6 deadline, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. The team prefers to use its “second-round draft capital” in a smaller move. Lakers Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Is More Likely To Make A Smaller Move Since Acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2025
Heat Trade Rumors: Raptors Open to Facilitating Jimmy Butler Deal as 3rd or 4th Team

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in getting involved in a trade headlined by Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler as a third or fourth team, per Doug Smith of The Toronto Star. Heat Trade Rumors: Raptors Have Expiring Contracts In Bruce Brown, Chris Boucher, And Davion Mitchell According to multiple reports, the Raptors don’t […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns ‘Discussed’ Using 2031 First-Round Pick

The Phoenix Suns have “discussed” sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The news comes two days after the Suns sent out three second-round picks as part of the trade for Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards. Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns Can Send Their […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2025
Vanessa Bryant Gifts Nike Shoes to L.A. Wildfire Victims at Dodger Stadium

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, is giving back to her community by donating Nike shoes, socks, and other essential items through the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation amid the wildfires that have devastated Southern California. Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant’s first home in Los Angeles was […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2025