In a stunning twist on Draft Night, the Portland Trail Blazers selected 7’2″ Chinese center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Standing at 2.18 meters (7 feet 2 inches), Hansen immediately becomes one of the tallest players in the league, bringing rare size and international intrigue to Rip… Continue reading
The New Orleans Pelicans are making moves on draft night — and Derik Queen is the priority. Per Shams Charania, the Pelicans have acquired the No. 13 pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for: With the 13th selection, New Orleans snagged Derik Queen, the skilled big out of Maryland known for his polished post… Continue reading
The Memphis Grizzlies are making serious draft-night moves — and Cedric Coward is their guy. Per Shams Charania, Memphis has acquired the No. 11 pick from the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal centered around Cedric Coward, a two-way wing rising fast on draft boards. In exchange, the Grizzlies are sending Portland: This aggressive move… Continue reading
We’ve got a new era in Dallas — and his name is Cooper Flagg. In one of the most seismic offseasons in NBA history, the Mavericks traded away superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers… and less than a month later, they’ve locked in the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that pick, they’re… Continue reading
In preparation for the 2024 NBA draft, scouts have been paying extra attention to high school prospects this year. The NBA has also granted scouts more access to certain tournaments and events in hopes of finding the next big superstar. It is predicted that the 2025, 2026, and even 2027 drafts will each have headline… Continue reading
On Friday night, the Houston Rockets defeated the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 138-104. The Rockets were led by impressive performances from Jalen Green and rookie Cam Whitmore. Green, who has been averaging 17.4 points per game, had a fantastic game, scoring an incredible 36 points, along with nine rebounds and four assists. Meanwhile,… Continue reading
The NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award is an annual honor that recognizes a player, coach, or athletic trainer in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for their exceptional service and dedication to their community. The award is named after the NBA’s second commissioner, J. Walter Kennedy, and is presented every year by the Professional Basketball… Continue reading
First Round 1. Spurs draft Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92) 2. Hornets draft Brandon Miller (Alabama) 3. Blazers draft Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite) 4. Rockets draft Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite) 5. Pistons draft Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite) 6. Magic draft Anthony Black (Arkansas) 7. Pacers draft Bilal Coulibaly (Metropolitans 92) – Traded to Wizards 8…. Continue reading
The National Basketball Association (NBA) introduced a new award in the 2022-23 season, called the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year. The winner of this award receives The Jerry West Trophy, named after the legendary NBA player Jerry West. West was famously called “Mr. Clutch” by the renowned Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn,… Continue reading
Celtics acquire Holiday in trade with Blazers (Oct. 1) Celtics receive: Jrue Holiday Trail Blazers receive: Malcolm Brogdon Robert Williams III 2024 1st-round pick (via Warriors) 2029 unprotected 1st-round pick (via Celtics) Official release: Blazers | Celtics Bucks land Lillard in 3-team trade (Sept. 27) Bucks receive: Damian Lillard (via Blazers) Trail Blazers receive: Deandre… Continue reading