More than a year ago, Pablo Torre made a series of revelations that shook the NBA world. But he teased the LA Clippers weren’t the only team guilty of cap circumvention. The fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against the Clippers now extends beyond Southern California. NBA fans are questioning which other team could’ve operated […]
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In the early 2000s, the Minnesota Timberwolves committed one of the biggest scandals in NBA contract history. The confusion first started when forward Joe Smith, a former first overall pick, signed a small deal with the Timberwolves. Now, players taking pay cuts is nothing new, and certainly not illegal by any means. However, then General […]
We begin ranking the individual tiers within SunsRank today with the depth pieces. I’ll start by acknowledging that this isn’t a perfect science, and it certainly isn’t a perfect polling system. There will be players you voted for in a different tier. That’s fine. I’m going off the majority of the voting for each individual […]
When the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Sept. 4, USA Basketball will begin chasing a 12th world title and fifth-straight gold medal. However, the roster that has landed in Berlin looks noticeably different than the one that squeaked past France for Olympic gold two summers ago. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are […]
Yesterday I turned 39 years old. If 40 is still considered “over the hill”, then I’m currently sitting atop of it like a Soapbox Derby car waiting for the race to start. All that is left is going downhill at full speed with no brakes and nothing but chaos ahead. Don’t believe me? Watch this… […]
You got to hand it to baseball on this one, the dog days of August sounds a lot better than the dog days of March. This is the conclusion to our 2026-27 schedule preview; previous installments can be found here, here, and here. The Sixers’ final 20 games of the upcoming season will feature their […]
Indianapolis Colts Can Win the AFC South – How?! Can IU Take the Big 10? Clippers BUSTED BIG!
Team USA has been dealt a huge blow after it was announced that Kelsey Plum and A’Ja Wilson have already withdrawn from the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as both of them are recovering from their respective injuries. However, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson didn’t have time to dwell on the fact that she [...]
Coach Bickerstaff's defensive schemes will be put to the test.
The Los Angeles Clippers are not happy with how the NBA concluded its investigation. It has been almost a year since the investigative journalist Pablo Torre exposed the Clippers’ salary circumvention in 2019 to sign star forward Kawhi Leonard. After a lengthy process, the league issued punishments in its findings to the organization and its [...]
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has challenged Jaylen Brown’s recent push to rebuild Black Wall Street, offering a candid take on how professional athletes should think about business, wealth, and giving back to their communities. Kuzma took to X (formerly Twitter) to address Brown’s remarks, making it clear that while he understood where the Philadelphia [...]
NBA star Draymond Green called out Aaron Turner, agent of his former teammate Jonathan Kuminga, on Wednesday. Green had something to say to Turner on the latest episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show.” The agent claimed that Kuminga was the best player for the Atlanta Hawks when the Golden State Warriors traded him. [...]
The Eastern Conference got more challenging for Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. This summer, a few players have changed teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers landed Jaylen Brown via trade with the Boston Celtics and signed LeBron James as a free agent. They became the favorites to contend for the NBA championship. [...]
Arnas Velička įsivažiuoti naujoje komandoje neužtruko – įžaidėjas antrose Brisbeno „Bullets“ kontrolinėse rungtynėse vėl džiugino efektingais epizodais ir įsirašė dar vieną dvigubą dublį. Lietuvio ekipa 112:91 (24:15, 33:33, 31:26, 24:17) įveikė Tasmanijos „JackJumpers“ krepšininkus. Velička žengė į starto penketą ir rungtyniavo 29 minutes, per kurias surinko 10 taškų (3/4 dvit., 1/7 trit., 1/2 baud.), 13 rezultatyvių perdavimų, 5 perimtus ir 2 atkovotus kam...
The 2026 NBA Draft was loaded top to bottom, but it's fair to wonder if some teams might want a do-over after a chaotic summer of trades and free agent signings.
Long before Kobe Bryant and this baller became NBA rivals, they were two of the brightest names in the legendary 1996 high school class. Their competitiveness carried from AAU basketball into the NBA, creating a relationship built as much on mutual respect as fierce competition. Decades later, however, it was not basketball that brought the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have decided to go their separate ways after eight seasons and one championship together. While James was no longer the same player who won nearly three consecutive MVP awards in the 2010s, he remained a formidable force and was still regarded as one of the best players in [...]
The Miami Heat takes pride in what it calls “Heat Culture,” which is built on hard work, professionalism, and zero ego. Nick Richards is embracing that culture as he looks to establish himself in the NBA. He believes he is a perfect fit for the Heat because he shares the same mentality and work ethic. [...]
The Boston Celtics had a dynamic duo, but they decided to break it up and send one of their stars to another rival. Is Jayson Tatum more valuable than Jaylen Brown based on this decision? The Eastern Conference contenders shocked the NBA last July when they traded their 2024 Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers. [...]
The Cleveland Cavaliers had their best finish since acquiring Donovan Mitchell as their new star when they reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season. However, that is not what most people remember. What dominated the conversation was the fact that they did not win a single game in the seven-game series. The Cavs were swept [...]
Everybody wants to play with LeBron James. When it was announced that he would play for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, a former Philly center posted an emoji and consoled him, saying that he is good where he is — with the New York Knicks. Another former teammate, Markieff Morris, thought he should un-retire and [...]
As Jimmy Butler's place in the Warriors' rotation remains in doubt, we explore a trade idea that could help Golden State acquire an immediate upgrade.
Klay Thompson gives the Miami Heat more offensive options because of his lethal 3-point shooting. After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat formed a dynamic frontcourt duo with Bam Adebayo. Both big men can dominate inside the paint. They don’t shoot well, though, and could be an offensive weakness that opponents could quickly exploit. Having [...]
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster around star guard Luka Doncic before the 2026-27 NBA season starts. After missing out on forward Jonathan Kuminga, the Lakers are linked to Doncic’s former teammate as a potential offseason acquisition. Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old big man, is reportedly the team’s last offseason acquisition. Powell [...]
The Golden State Warriors had a chance to make a massive upgrade to their roster last season. However, the Warriors were passive at the trade deadline. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the team was linked to trading for two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. The Memphis Grizzlies made Jackson available during the previous season’s deadline. Adding [...]