NBA Prospects Rumors & News

Fadeaway World "What if the NBA world can be rocked by a massive three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers? The trade could involve a total of eight players and a 2029 first-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers changing teams. The..." June 05

Bleacher Report "A new twist has emerged in the LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion plot, as league sources have told Bleacher Report Irving wants the Dallas Mavericks to explore trading for LeBron James this offseason to create a Big 3 alongside himself and Luka Doncic. At this point, it's no..." June 05

Heavy "Joel Embiid could be traded by the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2024 offseason should the franchise fail to reach the Eastern Conference Finals again — this, at least, according to Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson. “While the 76ers would receive significant..." June 05

Fadeaway World "The Boston Celtics were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals this season, and there's no doubt that this could mean that there are changes on the horizon. Some believe that the Celtics have already hit their ceiling with the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown..." June 05

Bleacher Report "Everyone involved in NBA free agency comes prepared for cutthroat negotiations, posturing, uncertainty and stress-induced ulcers. All parties know the process can be unpleasant. However, even the most steely-eyed executives and well-prepared players squirm a little extra when it comes..." June 05

Fadeaway World "The NBA offseason is always an exciting time for basketball fans, as teams look to make moves to improve their rosters and make a push for the playoffs in the new season. One potential trade that could devastate the Western Conference is between the New Orleans Pelicans and..." June 05

Bleacher Report "The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets are the only teams that can justify living in the moment, but even this year's Finals participants probably have contingents of staffers mapping out offseason schemes. Such is life in the NBA, where next season's plans are often as important..." June 05

Fadeaway World "Nikola Jokic's wife, Natalija may have been a Miami Heat fan once upon a time. Recently, a picture of her sporting a black Heat jersey went viral on social media sparking debate of whether he was a Heat-turned-Nuggets fan. The focus on the image purely stems from the fact that..." June 05

Chicago Sun-Times "The Bulls are in NBA hell. The rest of the league knows it, and if executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas is honest with himself, he knows it, as well. After three full seasons on the job, all Karnisovas & Co. have to show for it is..." June 05

ESPN "The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring James Borrego as associate head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday afternoon. Borrego, who was the head coach for the Charlotte Hornets from 2018 to 2022, turned down several other opportunities to be a..." June 05

NBC Sports Boston "Brad Stevens is wasting no time adding more experience to the Boston Celtics' coaching staff. Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach and former Celtics player Sam Cassell has agreed to join Boston's coaching staff under head coach Joe Mazzulla, The Athletic's Shams..." June 05

Larry Brown Sports "You might just go blind if you stare at LaMelo Ball’s new bling for too long. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball went viral this week for his gaudy (to put it lightly) new wristwatch. In what can only be described as Louis XIV meets the Migos (with a hint of … Alaskan king..." June 05

Pro Basketball Talk "Phil Knight — not a man known for his patience — is waiting. The Nike founder still wants the chance to buy the Portland Trail Blazers to ensure they stay in Portland, reports Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal. However, the team remains unavailable. More..." June 05

Fadeaway World "The discourse around Ja Morant has gotten quite intriguing. On the one hand, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar possesses the talent to be one of the greatest ever. On the other hand, he is possibly looking at one of the longest suspensions in league..." June 04

Heavy "After failing to advance past the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive year, the Philadelphia 76ers may have to make some changes. If they decide that’s what the best course of action is this summer, Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated proposed a..." June 04

Fadeaway World "The Los Angeles Lakers are still linked with Kyrie Irving, one of their top targets for almost a year now. The talented point guard played for the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks during the 2022-23 NBA season, and there wasn't a moment he wasn't linked with a move to the..." June 04

Heavy "The New York Knicks are a club flush with young and raw talents just waiting for their opportunity to shine. According to Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley, one, in particular, could finally land a coveted larger role on a direct divisional rival. In a recent piece,..." June 04

Fadeaway World "The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an odd spot, they have only three players under contract next season outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. To keep the King happy in Los Angeles, the Lakers will need to build a championship roster around him once..." June 04

Clutch Points "It's not too often that a role player that hasn't featured heavily in the rotation requests a trade. Furkan Korkmaz, who once was an important sharpshooter off the Philadelphia 76ers' bench, is an example of a fringe rotation player who tried — and failed — to..." June 04

Sportsnaut "Frustrated over how their season ended, being eliminated in the semifinals by the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns are expected to make more changes than just swapping Monty Williams for Frank Vogel. One of their biggest trade chips is Deandre Ayton, their No. 1 overall pick in..." June 04

Bleacher Report "After another deep playoff run fell just short in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics have a lot of important questions looming over them as they enter a pivotal offseason. The biggest of which is what to do about star guard Jaylen Brown. The All-NBA Second Team..." June 04

Larry Brown Sports "It is no secret that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is facing a lengthy suspension after flashing a gun on social media for the second time in three months. While the NBA has yet to announce any specific timeframe, a new report is offering a possible hint. NBA sources told Sam..." June 04

Total Pro Sports "Jimmy Butler has kept his relationship as private as possible. But his significant other is still garnering attention during these NBA Finals. We know Jimmy has a young daughter, but not much is known about her mother. He famously traveled to the Bubble alone in 2020 despite..." June 04

TMZ "The NBA Finals are underway ... and while most of the sports world is focused on Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler, it's time to put the spotlight on the REAL stars of the series -- the wives and girlfriends of the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets!! Jokic's..." June 04

Total Pro Sports "Paige Spiranac has carved out a niche for herself in the digital world, becoming the most recognizable influencer related to the sport of golf. The former San Diego State University collegiate golfer who led the Aztecs to their first-ever Mountain West Conference championship has..." June 04

Fadeaway World "Point guard D'Angelo Russell was a mid-season acquisition for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was solid offensively for the team in the regular season. However, his inconsistencies have shown in the playoffs, and his future with the team is definitely unclear as of right..." June 04

Clutch Points "The Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2022 but failed to defend their crown in the current 2023 campaign. The nucleus of the roster remained similar, but the opponents were able to expose weaknesses, specifically the Los Angeles Lakers who eliminated them in six games...." June 04

Clutch Points "The Philadelphia 76ers were on the verge of their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance with a squad led by 2023 MVP Joel Embiid. They were one game away before faltering to the second-seeded Boston Celtics in Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Now, the focus..." June 04

Fadeaway World "Two-way wing Jaylen Brown is one of the best players on the Boston Celtics, and he made an All-NBA team this year. There's no doubt that he is an elite player, but his future with the team has recently been called into question. There have been a lot of discussions..." June 04

Fadeaway World "The future of one Kyrie Irving is set to be the biggest talking point of this 2023 offseason, with the star guard entering free agency. There still really isn't any clarity on whether he'll stay with the Dallas Mavericks or go elsewhere, with the Los..." June 04

NBA Analysis "The Chicago Bulls are looking to sign big man Nikola Vucevic to a three-year extension, according to NBA insider Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Vucevic will become an unrestricted free agent this summer if an extension isn’t agreed upon by June..." June 04

Bleacher Report "The Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff is starting to take shape, and it now includes a familiar face. A week after hiring Adrian Griffin to be the franchise's next head coach, the Bucks have brought in former Portland Trail Blazers boss Terry Stotts, according to ESPN's..." June 04

Fadeaway World "The Dallas Mavericks have nothing to worry about Luka Doncic right now, as the player has pleaded his loyalty to the Texan team. However, many superstars have said the same before asking for a trade.   Doncic remains hopeful that his team can make the right moves to help him..." June 03

Fadeaway World "The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of the championship in the playoffs this year, getting eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. They have a duo that is proven to be championship-caliber in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, so perhaps one big-time move for a..." June 03

Bleacher Report "LeBron James' longtime agent isn't tipping his hand in either direction about what the Los Angeles Lakers star is going to do after teasing retirement following the team's loss in the Western Conference Finals. Rich Paul was asked by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com..." June 03

Sportsnaut "Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been floated in NBA trade rumors since the offseason began. As the franchise stands on the verge of potentially losing James Harden, it also faces a decision regarding Embiid’s future. The reigning NBA MVP is coming off a..." June 03

Bleacher Report "New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and the team's vice president of player care haven't seen eye to eye over the past four seasons, particularly during his rookie campaign in 2019-20. Per Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Williamson's relationship with Adrian..." June 03

Real GM Basketball "Anthony Edwards is expected to sign with WME for representation, sources told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Edwards was previously a client of Klutch. " June 03

The Athletic "For NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the Ja Morant case is about gun safety, and not a legal or political matter. “I feel across the board, regardless of what people’s individual views are on gun rights, everyone feels firearms should be handled in a safe..." June 03

Arizona Sports "The Suns have reportedly agreed with assistant coach Kevin Young to remain in Phoenix on a deal that will make him the league’s highest-paid assistant, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Young was a finalist for the head coaching job alongside Doc Rivers before..." June 03

ESPN "The Brooklyn Nets are hiring Kevin Ollie as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Ollie, who won an NCAA championship as Connecticut's coach in 2014, had been a finalist for the Detroit Pistons' head-coaching job this spring. " June 03

NBA Analysis "One NBA writer is proposing that the Golden State Warriors acquire OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed that the Warriors trade Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins and a 2023 first-round pick to the Raptors for Anunoby and Thaddeus..." June 03

Clutch Points "The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive offseason staring them in the face. 2023 NBA free agency will define much of the foreseeable future for the Lakers, including whether or not LeBron James returns. James has caused retirement speculation to circulate..." June 03

NBA Analysis "One NBA writer is proposing that the Los Angeles Clippers acquire Tobias Harris from the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed that the Clippers trade Eric Gordon, Marcus Morris Sr. and a 2023 second-round pick to the Sixers for Harris, who..." June 03

Clutch Points "Gary Trent Jr. is eligible to enter free agency in the 2023 NBA offseason. He is currently under contract with the Toronto Raptors for the 2022-2023 season, but he has a player option for the 2023-2024 season. If he declines his player option, he will become an unrestricted free agent. In this..." June 03

Larry Brown Sports "With only so much money available this offseason, three current Lakers may find themselves on the outside looking in. In a mailbag article on Friday, Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha wrote that “two players it’s appearing won’t be back” are center Mo Bamba..." June 03

Clutch Points "Jakob Poeltl was acquired by the Toronto Raptors before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, giving him his second stint with the franchise in his NBA career. Poeltl was included in the famous Kawhi Leonard trade back in 2018, though his latest situation was far from different from..." June 03

Fadeaway World "Jimmy Butler is in the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons, but Game 1 didn't go as he might have hoped. The Denver Nuggets comfortably beat the Miami Heat, and there happens to be a two-day break before Game 2 on Sunday night.  After a grueling Eastern..." June 03

Sportsnaut "After weeks of Milwaukee Bucks rumors regarding the coaching search to replace Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee settled on assistant coach Adrian Griffin over a strong field of candidates. Now, the Bucks are turning their attention towards building a strong staff around their first-year..." June 03

Egotastic Sports "Golf legend Paige Spiranac is back on the court this week, looking like she's about to whip your butt at a game of HORSE wearing a pair of skin tight pink short shorts and a really low cut tank top. " June 02