NBA Insider: Trade market is ‘stiff’ due to salary caps and new CBA rules

If you’re expecting big trades to happen in the coming weeks before February’s deadline, you might want to think again. A combination of new CBA rules, the value of draft picks and salary cap constraints are factors that are contributing to the fact that negotiating nowadays in the NBA has become a challenge.  As best […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Jan 2025
Coach Billy Donovan: Bulls want to compete and aren’t focused on draft slot

After a poor start to the 2024-25 season, most people would think that Chicago’s playoff aspiration are already coming to an end, but after a recent stretch of wins, the Bulls are slowly getting back in the competition. This is why coach Billy Donovan felt the need to tell the press that earning a strong […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Jan 2025
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of the Week

MVP candidates Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic have been announced as the NBA’s Players of the Week. Week 11 sees both Jokic and Tatum earn their second Player of the Week honors of the season ahead of their primetime match-up in Denver on Tuesday. Jokic averaged 36.5 points, 16.5 rebounds and 11.3 assists while Tatum […]

Joe Lyons  •  07 Jan 2025
Anthony Edwards frustrated when defenses double-team him: ‘I don’t know what to do’

We all knew that when the Timberwolves traded out Karl-Anthony Towns and his $220 million contract to the Knicks, his former teammate Anthony Edwards would have to take on many more offensive responsibilities than he’s used to. This has also meant that rivals are dedicating more defensive attention over the 23-year-old.  As the Minnesota team […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns’ Mat Ishbia Would Give Heat Star New Contract

Just days after six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler indicated to the Miami Heat that he wants the team to trade him, Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia reportedly informed NBA insiders that he would be willing to give Butler a new deal. Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Suns Gov. Mat Ishbia Is Willing To Sign The Heat […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2025
Mark Cuban advises NBA players not to invest in ‘rap, restaurants and liquor’

Mark Cuban has become some sort of guru for investors in the past decade, as he’s well known for his time judging new business opportunities in the popular show called Shark Tank. The billionaire, who is also part-owner of the Mavericks, appeared on the Club Shay Shay podcast to share new advice for millionaire athletes.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Jan 2025
Bradley Beal Benched: Suns Make Pair Of Surprising Roster Moves To Snap Losing Streak

Through 33 games in the 2024-25 season, the Phoenix Suns are 15-18. The team is 3-7 in their last 10 and is on a four-game losing streak. On Saturday, the Suns lost 126-108 on the road to the Pacers. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on Sunday that Phoenix will be making changes to the starting […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jan 2025
Charles Barkley calls JJ Redick a ‘dead man walking’ after comments on NBA coverage

Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked about the downfall of the NBA ratings a couple of weeks ago, and Charles Barkley didn’t like what the rookie tactician had to say about the way the media covers the basketball league. Even though the former player didn’t mention ESPN or TNT, Chuck took the comments personally.  During […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Jan 2025
Miami focused on ‘who’s with us’ after Jimmy Butler’s suspension

This past Saturday’s match against the Utah Jazz served as Jimmy Butler’s first game of his team-issued suspension, while the Heat are hoping to move forward from this situation and concentrate on who they have available to survive, as they endure without their All-Star guard for at least six more contests.  This is the sentiment […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Jan 2025