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Russell Westbrook

Report: Russell Westbrook was Lakers’ ‘Plan B’ entering offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers moved quickly to acquire Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA Draft, giving the team a third star and a solution at point guard for next season. A new report states, however, that Westbrook …

Jalen Suggs

Jalen Suggs fell after bad pre-draft workout?

Few were expecting Jalen Suggs to fall to the Orlando Magic at No. 5 overall, but it turns out that there may have been good reason for his slide. Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reported on Friday that there was word that Suggs had a bad workout …

Carmelo Anthony

Lakers could acquire Carmelo Anthony next?

After trading for Russell Westbrook to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers may now be trying to land a fourth member of the 2012 Olympic team. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer said during a Reddit “Ask Me …

Kevin Love

Kevin Love gets absolutely shredded by USA Basketball director over Olympic exit

Kevin Love probably won’t be getting invited to Thanksgiving dinner at Jerry Colangelo’s house any time soon. In an interview this week with Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Colangelo, the managing director of USA Basketball, absolutely tore …

LeBron James in his Lakers uniform

LeBron James reacts on Instagram to Lakers’ trade for Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another superstar to their squad. The Lakers on Thursday pulled off a trade for Russell Westbrook. They gave up a first-round pick plus Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Kyle Kuzma to get Westbrook and a …

Bradley Beal holds a ball

Wizards GM sends clear message about Bradley Beal’s availability

Russell Westbrook’s exit from the Washington Wizards raised a number of questions regarding whether Bradley Beal might force his way out of town. Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard sent a clear signal that wouldn’t be happening after the team made …

Kendrick Perkins leans over

Video: Kendrick Perkins had a brutal time with Moses Moody’s name during NBA Draft

Kendrick Perkins had a tough time offering analysis of Arkansas guard Moses Moody’s selection during the NBA Draft on Thursday. It wasn’t because he didn’t know who Moody was or hadn’t seen him play. It was because Perkins …

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard, reporter in dispute over trade report

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is still unhappy over a report that he planned to request a trade, and he’s taking aim at the reporter who broke the story. On July 16, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott reported that Lillard would …

Bradley Beal holds a ball

Report: Bradley Beal makes decision on his Wizards future after Westbrook trade

The Washington Wizards are likely losing Russell Westbrook in a trade, but that might not cost them Bradley Beal. Beal has no desire to leave the Wizards, Shams Charania reported on Thursday. In fact, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says that a …

Ja Morant dribbles

Ja Morant shares his complaint about NBA Draft

Ja Morant has one complaint about the NBA Draft. Morant was the No. 2 overall pick in 2019. He averaged 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game as a rookie, winning Rookie of the Year. Morant knows how special draft day is for players who get to realize …

Landry Shamet

Suns acquire Landry Shamet in trade with Nets

Landry Shamet is headed to the Phoenix Suns. On Wednesday, we reported that Shamet was part of trade talks the Brooklyn Nets were discussing. A day later, he was dealt to the Suns for Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in the draft, ESPN’s Adrian …

Russell Westbrook

Lakers land Russell Westbrook in trade with Wizards

The big rumor from the offseason indeed came true: the Los Angeles Lakers made a trade for Russell Westbrook. The Lakers and Washington Wizards struck a deal on Thursday that sends the former MVP point guard to the Lakers. Montrezl Harrell opted in …

DeMar DeRozan warming up

Spurs open to sending DeMar DeRozan to Lakers in sign-and-trade?

DeMar DeRozan has openly said that he would love to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the only way for that to happen would be by way of a sign-and-trade. While there has been skepticism that the San Antonio Spurs would be open to making a deal …

DeMar DeRozan

Report: Clippers could enter mix for DeMar DeRozan

If DeMar DeRozan wants to return home to Los Angeles this offseason, he may have multiple options to choose from. Marc J. Spears of ESPN reported this week that the LA Clippers could enter the sweepstakes for DeRozan this summer. The soon-to-be …

Ben Simmons handling a basketball

Ben Simmons’ relationship with Sixers appears over?

Ben Simmons could be entering his final hours as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Bleacher Report’s Jason Dumas reported on Thursday that the Sixers hope to trade Simmons during the NBA Draft. Dumas adds that the relationship between the two …

Cade Cunningham

Report: Pistons still open to trading No. 1 pick after deciding on Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham has long been considered the favorite to be the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and the Detroit Pistons have decided they are going to make that happen. Of course, that assumes they use the pick for themselves. ESPN’s …

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