Clippers rumors: Pistons and Heat join pursuit for John Wall

According to sources, the Los Angeles Clippers have negotiated a trade with the Houston Rockets for five-time All-Star John Wall. However, they aren’t the only competitors pursuing the North Carolina native. The Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat are also expressing interest in trading for the 10-year veteran. Though, one of the biggest roadblocks preventing Rockets […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Western Conference Division Sleeper Teams

After identifying the three sleeper teams from the divisions in the East, Chad Smith now looks at the Western Conference, where there are a lot of questions that still need to be answered.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers news: Harry Giles agrees to non-guaranteed training camp deal

Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 2020-21 NBA season, the center averaged 2.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and nearly one assist per game in 38 games played. Giles shot 43.3 percent from the field last season and 34.8 percent from three-point range. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings rumors: Fox, Haliburton are off limits for Ben Simmons trade

Per oddsmakers at MyBookie, the Sacramento Kings are still the favorites to trade for three-time All-Star Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Their current odds are +250. According to sources, Simmons actually has no interest of playing for the Kings. However, to get along with others in this league, sometimes players have to go along. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers rumors: high odds Tyrese Maxey is shopped with Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have been working to trade three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. Thus far, they have been unsuccessful with negotiations, considering Daryl Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations, and general manager Elton Brand are demanding a king’s ransom for their point guard. Per sources, now they are aiming to trade Tyrese Maxey along with […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
California teams remain favored to win the 2022 NBA Finals

According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the favored state for the winning team of the 2022 NBA Finals is California. They have +150 odds, followed by any other state (+180), New York (+230), Florida (+2200) and Texas (+2500). This is for Western Conference teams, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2022
Four Free Agents Who Can Help Title Contenders

Free agency has largely played itself out but there are still key reserve roles to fill. From savvy veterans to young players with potential, the list of available free agents remains long. Chad Smith looks at four players who could help several title contenders this season.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies Deal Newly-Acquired Guard Eric Bledsoe To Clippers For 3 Players

After resigning superstar Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers began to retool their roster on Sunday. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have agreed to acquire veteran guard Eric Bledsoe in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles will send point guards Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo to Memphis along with big man Daniel […]

Nick Raffoul  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers team news: Kawhi Leonard signs a four-year, $176.3 million deal

Five-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard has signed a four-year, $176.3 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 2020-21 NBA season, Leonard averaged 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in 52 games played. Last season, he ranked 16th overall for points per game and 10th in steals, averaging 1.6 per […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021