Basketball

According to a recently published list of trade ideas, the Washington Wizards could improve the chances of superstar shooting guard staying with the team by sending three players and multiple draft picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers for veteran big man Kevin Love. As explained by Bleacher Report on Tuesday morning, Love is at a point […]

The Miami Heat may have finally found their way back to the winning column, but most people are still expecting them to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. After Eastern Conference powerhouse teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets made major upgrades to their roster, the Heat will need more […]

As the 2021 trade deadline draws closer, several interesting trade ideas continue to surface in the league. These include a hypothetical blockbuster deal between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves involving Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis. In the proposed trade scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network, the Mavericks would be sending a […]

Although it appears that the Chicago Bulls have no intention of moving Zach LaVine prior to the March 25 trade deadline, a recent article suggested that the Philadelphia 76ers might be the best destination for the shooting guard in the event he gets shipped to another team. According to Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale, the growing […]

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge is one of the veteran players expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. The Spurs haven’t made Aldridge available on the trading block, but if they don’t have any plans of giving him a new contract, many believe that it would be best for them to trade […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is one name being closely monitored on the trade market. As the Timberwolves continue to bury themselves deep at the bottom of the Western Conference rankings, there’s a growing belief around the league that Towns will soon follow in the footsteps of other stars and start finding his way out […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose looks to be on his way toward a reunion with his former coach, Tom Thibodeau, in a second go-round with the New York Knicks. On Sunday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania tweeted that his current club, the Detroit Pistons, are “nearing agreement on deal” to send Rose to the Big Apple […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their leading scorer, Kevin Durant, for at least the next week as a result of his exposure to a team employee who recently tested positive for COVID-19. As relayed by ESPN‘s Malika Andrews, Nets coach Steve Nash said that the 10-time All-Star and 2014 NBA MVP would not be […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is expected to be one of the most coveted big men on the trade market before the 2021 trade deadline. Though the Magic haven’t shown a strong indication that they are planning to move him during the 2020-21 NBA season, they are still highly likely to receive trade inquiries from […]

Despite successfully creating their own “Big Three” of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, it seems like the Brooklyn Nets aren’t done yet in upgrading their roster. Though trading for Harden almost required them to pay the king’s ransom to the Houston Rockets, the Nets are still dreaming of adding another big name to […]

San Antonio Spurs small forward DeMar DeRozan is one of the veteran superstars expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. As of now, the Spurs haven’t shown any strong indication that they are planning to trade DeRozan during the 2020-21 NBA season, but if they don’t have any intention of giving him a […]

The Washington Wizards traded John Wall for Russell Westbrook with the hope that pairing him with Bradley Beal would strengthen their chances of fully dominating the Eastern Conference and winning the NBA championship title. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as the Wizards expected, as they still struggle to consistently win games in the 2020-21 NBA season. […]

Shooting continues to be an essential ingredient for winning games in the NBA, and few have ever done it as well as Kyle Korver. And while a number of teams could still be interested in bringing him on board, the 39-year-old sharpshooter hasn’t decided whether he actually wants to jump back onto the hardwood for […]

Since last season, rumors have been swirling around Kyle Kuzma and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. With his failure to live up to expectations as the team’s third star behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, most people believe that the Lakers are better off using Kuzma as a trade chip to further upgrade […]

Andre Drummond has been the subject of trade rumors since the Cleveland Cavaliers landed big man Jarrett Allen, but some league executives are throwing cold water on the speculation that he will be moved ahead of the deadline. Drummond has been having an excellent season, averaging a league-best 14.6 rebounds per game along with 18.2 […]

To say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has little enthusiasm for playing in his 17th NBA All-Star Game this year would be a massive understatement. Following his team’s blowout win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, the 36-year-old issued some harsh criticism of the league and the players union for agreeing to schedule […]

After the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks made major upgrades to their rosters, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations and general manager Danny Ainge isn’t expected to remain silent while watching their Eastern Conference rivals grow stronger. With a plethora of precious trade assets, Ainge’s Celtics are in a strong position to make big acquisitions […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. With Klay Thompson set to remain on the sidelines for the rest of the 2020-21 NBA season, the Warriors need to give Stephen Curry and Draymond Green some help in order to have a legitimate chance of contending […]

With rumors suggesting that the New York Knicks are keeping a close eye on the Houston Rockets’ Victor Oladipo in the lead-up to the March 25 trade deadline, Bleacher Report suggested on Thursday that the Knicks could acquire the shooting guard for a package featuring three players and a future draft selection. As explained by […]

At this point in the 2020-21 season, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a 17-6 record. The Charlotte Hornets, on the other hand, have made noticeable improvements in the East thanks to this year’s No. 3 overall draft pick, LaMelo Ball, and free-agent addition Gordon Hayward. Given the […]

Since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been circulating that the Golden State Warriors are planning to add another superstar to their roster. Though some of their top targets are no longer available on the market, there are still plenty of big names expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. One of the dream […]

Despite Luka Doncic’s explosive performance almost every night, the Dallas Mavericks are still struggling to consistently win games in the 2020-21 NBA season. So far, the Mavericks have lost seven of their last 10 games and are currently sitting in the No. 14 spot in the Western Conference with a 9-14 record. If they are […]

After the Brooklyn Nets successfully created their own “Big Three” of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, the Boston Celtics are now expected to be more aggressive in upgrading their roster before the 2021 trade deadline. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum may have blossomed into dependable superstars, but most people believe that the Celtics […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is currently one of the hottest names on the rumor mill. As they continue to struggle in the 2020-21 NBA season, there is growing speculation around the league that it would only be a matter of time before Beal and the Wizards head into different directions. Beal and the […]

The past few months have seen Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal featured in a plethora of trade rumors, including several that would have him changing teams ahead of the March 25 deadline. However, a new report suggests that the shooting guard might be staying put in the nation’s capital at least until the end of […]

In recent days, there have been several rumors linking Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine to the New York Knicks. Last week, it was reported that the Knicks are closely monitoring the former slam dunk champion’s situation with the Bulls in hopes of potentially acquiring him prior to the March 25 deadline. Given those reports, […]

The New York Knicks have had an impressive start to the 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to the emergence of Julius Randle. However, in order to at least have a chance of ending their playoff drought this year, they may still need to make another major move to give Randle more support on the court. One […]

In a recently proposed trade idea, NBA Analysis Network suggested that the Indiana Pacers could acquire Charlotte Hornets wingman Gordon Hayward in a hypothetical deal that could help both teams address their weaknesses. As explained by the outlet on Wednesday, Hayward has been enjoying a very productive season in his first season in Charlotte, though […]

With the Toronto Raptors struggling this season, team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is expected to aggressively search for major roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. Despite numerous calls for them to undergo a full-scale rebuild, Ujiri and the Raptors refuse to take that route and want to remain a competitive team in […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired LeBron James in the summer of 2018, Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony has frequently been linked to them. Anthony and James, who are close pals and members of the infamous Banana Boat Crew, have been dreaming of playing together on one team from the time they entered […]

As the 2021 trade deadline draws closer, several interesting trade ideas have started to surface in the league. These include the hypothetical blockbuster deal between the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks involving Kristaps Porzingis and Myles Turner. In the proposed scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network, the Pacers would be sending a […]

Although he has established himself as one of the NBA’s elite centers and premier defensive players, Rudy Gobert’s recently inked, near-supermax contract extension with the Utah Jazz has drawn criticism from a handful of basketball pundits. This week, a one-time champion and former No. 2 overall pick joined a slew of detractors — which notably […]

According to a newly proposed trade idea, the San Antonio Spurs could potentially improve their chances of returning to the postseason after missing last year’s playoffs by making a move for Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. On Tuesday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that Kuzma has been a rumored component in many a rumored or […]

Though they are currently performing well in the 2020-21 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers are still expected to seek major roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. With their recent loss against the Eastern Conference title favorites Brooklyn Nets, some people think that the Clippers need more star power around Kawhi Leonard and Paul […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to be active on the market before this year’s trade deadline. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum may have developed into dependable superstars, but after the Brooklyn Nets successfully created their own “Big Three,” many believe that the Celtics need more star power on their roster in order to have a […]

While most recent rumors surrounding the Washington Wizards are focused on the future of shooting guard Bradley Beal, his backcourt partner, Russell Westbrook, has also been the subject of many a hypothetical trade scenario. According to the latest such idea, the Chicago Bulls could acquire the former NBA MVP for a package featuring three forwards […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is one of the players frequently mentioned in various trade rumors. The Bulls haven’t made him available, but as they continue to struggle in the 2020-21 NBA season, there’s a growing belief around the league that LaVine will be moved before the trade deadline. Once the Bulls start considering […]

Since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been swirling around veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs don’t appear to have a clear path to title contention this season, and most people believe they are better off trading DeRozan before the 2021 deadline rather than losing him in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran Marc Gasol in the 2020 free agency with the hope that he would be a major upgrade over Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee at the center position. Unfortunately, as of now, Gasol has been a disappointment. With his decreased mobility and stamina, some have doubts that he could effectively […]

During the 2020 NBA offseason, rumors were circulating that Kawhi Leonard was urging the Los Angeles Clippers to trade for a starting-caliber point guard. They may have Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley on their roster, but neither of those veterans could be classified as a true floor general. Though they are currently performing well this […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the superstars expected to demand a trade before the 2021 deadline. Despite the addition of D’Angelo Russell, the Timberwolves still struggle to win games and as of now, they currently own the worst record in the Western Conference in the 2020-21 NBA season. If Towns grows frustrated […]

With rumors suggesting that the New Orleans Pelicans are open to trading Lonzo Ball ahead of the March 25 deadline, a recent report listed five potential destinations for the fourth-year point guard, including the Toronto Raptors. On Saturday, CBS Sports‘ Sam Quinn explained that Ball is the NBA’s “preeminent distressed asset,” a top collegiate prospect […]

In a new trade idea designed to give the Dallas Mavericks a capable third offensive option who could join forces with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, NBA Analysis Network suggested that the team could make a move for Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham ahead of the March 25 deadline. As explained by the publication on […]

While it may not be surprising that the rebuilding Detroit Pistons are still among the NBA’s worst teams with a 5-15 win-loss record, the Toronto Raptors have shocked many fans by getting off to a 7-12 start that has them tied with the Miami Heat for 12th in the Eastern Conference. As suggested in a […]

Months after he reiterated his desire to spend his entire NBA career with the Washington Wizards, All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal has once again become the center of trade rumors. As the Wizards continue to struggle in the 2020-21 NBA season, there’s a growing belief around the league that it may only be a matter […]

Former NBA lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. has largely failed to live up to the potential league decision-makers saw in him when he made the jump to the association following a standout season at North Carolina State. However, the 23-year-old clearly remains committed to proving himself at the highest level. To that end, Smith has […]

After reaching the NBA Finals last year, the Miami Heat are off to a disappointing start in the 2020-21 NBA season. With the absence of Jimmy Butler and some of their key players due to health issues, the Heat are struggling to win games and currently sitting in the No. 13 spot in the Eastern […]

The Brooklyn Nets may not have given any indication that they are planning to move All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving before the 2021 trade deadline, but he continues to be mentioned in various trade speculations. One of the latest scenarios involving Uncle Drew is the one that would enable him to form an explosive backcourt […]

Despite entering the 2020-21 NBA season as one of the heavy favorites to win the championship, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to seek roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. As their rivals continue to grow stronger, the Lakers likely won’t stop finding ways to give LeBron James and Anthony Davis the necessary […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is currently one of the hottest names on the rumor mill. The Wizards have yet to make him officially available on the trading block, but with the team heading into another disappointing year, most people are expecting him to follow in the footsteps of other superstars and find his […]