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[ September 26, 2020 ] Three potential trade destinations for Eagles star Zach Ertz Buffalo Bills
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[ September 25, 2020 ] Josh Allen is ready to take The Leap Buffalo Bills

Which teams might trade for Sixers forward Tobias Harris this offseason?

August 28, 2020 Paul Tamayo 0

Team general manager Elton Brand already emphasized that he is not open to letting go of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, which should mean that the members of the Sixers' supporting cast are up for grabs.

Can the Boston Celtics defy the odds and win the East?

July 22, 2019 John Burns 1

Everyone has overlooked Boston and as the old saying goes, work in silence and let your success be your noise. I'd say that could be the case in the Garden this year.

Signing Korver, and stopping the Sixers getting him, is huge for Bucks

July 20, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Kyle Korver will sign a one-year deal on the veteran's minimum with the Milwaukee Bucks, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Kyle Korver will a difference maker for Lakers, Sixers or Bucks

July 20, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Veteran Kyle Korver was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the trade that saw the Utah Jazz acquire Mike Conley. At the start of July, he was moved again, being sent to the Phoenix Suns along with Jevon Carter. Phoenix soon waived Korver, making him one of the most desired pieces on the free agent market.

Evaluating the Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason moves

July 19, 2019 John Burns 0

Where to begin? With the league going into overdrive with so much happening during free agency and so many ridiculous trades happening you might have missed a thing or two, so many teams will be shaping up differently next year, one of these teams will be the Portland Trail Blazers.

Why Russell Westbrook will thrive alongside James Harden for the Houston Rockets

July 13, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Harden's three-point shooting has improved every year, tenfold under D'Antoni, if Westbrook can meld his game with efficient shooting then we could see the perfect mixture between passion, intensity and heart and analytics, efficiency and 'money-ball'.

Westbrook traded to Rockets: Presti’s Thunder rebuild is one of the greatest in NBA history

July 12, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed a monster trade with the Houston Rockets that will see Russell Westbrook join Houston with Chris Paul going the other way, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Pat Riley has worked his magic to make the Miami Heat contenders again

July 9, 2019 franchisesports 3

It wasn’t supposed to happen, we’re not sure how it happened. But Pat Riley managed to work his magic yet again, leaving the Miami Heat looking like a lock for the playoffs during a summer in which nothing was expected, and certainly not of that magnitude.

Thunder must trade Westbrook, admit they let a golden generation slip through their fingers

July 9, 2019 Dean Fitzgerald 1

Rebuilding is a chore for players, front offices and fans alike. Considering how close the Thunder once got to greatness, it will be especially rough to start over. Oklahoma City must start their rebuild by removing their cornerstone.

DeMarcus Cousins is the perfect move for Lakers after missing out on Kawhi Leonard

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Four-time All-Star centre DeMarcus Cousins has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Toronto Raptors still in a strong position despite Kawhi Leonard’s decision to sign for Clippers

July 6, 2019 Joe Cox 0

The Raptors had been pursuing Leonard since he led them to the title. So where does Kawhi's decision to sign with the Clippers leave the Raptors now?

Quinn Cook signing shows Lakers aren’t making same roster mistakes

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 2

Guard Quinn Cook has signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes.

Ranking NBA teams by title chance after Leonard, George join Clippers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Shifting Leonard to the Western Conference alters the balance of power once again. The East is relatively weak, or so it seems.

Missing out on Kawhi Leonard could be blessing in disguise for the Lakers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

It was confirmed by Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday morning that the Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on Kawhi Leonard. The NBA Finals MVP is heading to their Staples Center rivals, the Clippers, along with All-NBA wing Paul George.

Clippers landing Leonard, George turns the league on its head for years

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 2

The Los Angeles Clippers are acquiring All-NBA stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.