Basketball

During the 2020 offseason, rumors were circulating that All-Star small forward 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 veteran can be considered a true point guard. In the past months, the Clippers have already […]

Since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been swirling around veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. He may have opted into the final year of his contract, but if they struggle to consistently win games in the 2020-21 NBA season, the Spurs may consider moving him before the 2021 […]

The Miami Heat are among the teams that are expected to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. Though they managed to reach the NBA Finals last season, their matchup against the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers showed that they need more star power around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo in order […]

In recent months, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran small forward Tobias Harris and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers. With his failure to live up to expectations from the massive contract he signed in the summer of 2019, many people believe that the Sixers are better off moving him before the 2021 trade […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo is set to be one of the hottest names on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. With their failure to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension, it would be better for the Pacers to move him now than to take the risk of losing him in the […]

The 2021 trade deadline is still months away, but several crazy trade ideas have already started surfacing in the league. These include the hypothetical blockbuster deal that would send Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the proposed scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network, the Pelicans would […]

After successfully getting rid of Al Horford in the 2020 offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to find ways to dump Tobias Harris’ massive contract next. With his inability to efficiently co-exist with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid in the City of Brotherly Love, most people believe the Sixers would be better off moving Harris […]

In the past months, rumors have been continuously swirling around Tobias Harris and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers. With his failure to live up to expectations from the massive contract he signed in the summer of 2019, most people believe the Sixers would be better off getting rid of him, as they did Al […]

According to a recent trade idea, the Orlando Magic could acquire seven-time All-Star forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge for their erstwhile starting small forward, Aaron Gordon, and two future draft picks — a 2021 second-rounder and a 2022 first-rounder with top-10 protection. As explained by NBA Analysis Network on Friday, the Spurs are at a point where […]

Despite losing Klay Thompson to a season-ending injury, the Golden State Warriors refused to engage in a blockbuster deal in the 2020 offseason, believing they still had what it takes to bring home the Larry O’Brien Trophy. However, their performance in the first two games of the 2020-21 NBA season showed they are in dire […]

With the improvements shown by Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, it’s no longer surprising that the Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams who are expected to make huge noise in the 2020-21 NBA season. However, in order to have a legitimate chance of fully dominating the loaded Western Conference and capturing the Larry O’Brien […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers could swap their struggling young forwards, with Kyle Kuzma heading to the Knicks and the Lakers receiving Kevin Knox and two second-round picks from the 2021 draft. On Thursday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that at this point, the Knicks have […]

It appears that disgruntled Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s list of desired trade destinations has grown to include the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics. Citing an article from Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Bleacher Report wrote on Thursday that Harden added the Celtics and Trail Blazers as two other possible […]

With the Detroit Pistons deep into a rebuilding process that has already seen some top players move teams earlier in the year, a recent list of trade ideas suggested that the Boston Celtics could acquire veteran power forward Blake Griffin for a package featuring combo guard Marcus Smart. As pointed out by NBA Analysis Network […]

According to a recent list of blockbuster trade ideas from Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Clippers could form a “big three” by acquiring Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons and having him team with superstar forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. As explained by the publication on Wednesday, the Clippers made a lot of moves […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the Denver Nuggets could give Jamal Murray an All-Star backcourt partner by acquiring Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors for guards Gary Harris and Will Barton and a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. As explained by NBA Analysis Network on Wednesday, the Nuggets had a “surprising” […]

The Washington Wizards put themselves in a better situation to win when they swapped John Wall for Russell Westbrook in the 2020 offseason. However, there are still plenty of things the Wizards could do to achieve their main goal in the 2020-21 NBA season. In order to have a better chance of fully dominating the […]

In the 2020 offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have been actively searching for a third star that could help Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant carry the team in the 2020-21 NBA season. In recent months, they have already been linked to several players rumored to be available on the trading block, like Houston Rockets shooting guard […]

Despite the improvements they made in the 2020 offseason, the Dallas Mavericks are still not on the same level as other Western Conference powerhouse teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. In order to have a legitimate chance of competing for the 2021 NBA championship title, the Mavericks should continue looking […]

Although the Atlanta Hawks already have an All-Star point guard in Trae Young, a recent article suggested that the team could land yet another youthful and talented playmaker by acquiring Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. In a list of ideal trade targets for all 30 NBA teams, Bleacher Report wrote that the Hawks could […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea from NBA Analysis Network, the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards could swap star shooting guards prior to the March trade deadline, with Bradley Beal going to California and Buddy Hield moving to the nation’s capital in a potential blockbuster deal. As pointed out by the publication, Beal has […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is expected to be one of the hottest names on the trade market before the 2021 deadline. Love may remain committed to the Cavaliers, but if they struggle once again in the 2020-21 NBA season, they might consider trading him and undergoing a full-scale rebuild. One of the teams […]

The Miami Heat were among the teams that expressed a strong interest in acquiring All-Star shooting guard James Harden when he demanded a trade from the Houston Rockets. They may have managed to reach the NBA Finals last year, but their best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Lakers proved that they might need more star […]

As the 2020-21 NBA season draws closer, several crazy trade ideas involving Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden continue to surface in the league. These include a three-team blockbuster deal involving the Dallas Mavericks that would send Harden to the Portland Trail Blazers and CJ McCollum to the Rockets. In the proposed scenario by Lauren […]

As the 2020-21 NBA season draws closer, rumors surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden continue to heat up. When he demanded a trade from the Rockets, two teams immediately emerged as favorite landing spots for “The Beard” — the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Unfortunately, the Nets don’t have enough assets to convince the […]

After a reported Exhibit 10 agreement between the Golden State Warriors and veteran guard Jeremy Lin seemingly fell apart due to a technicality, the team is said to still be interested in the player that once brought “Linsanity” to the association. The Warriors’ continued willingness to add the 32-year-old to their affiliate squad was reported […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the Miami Heat could improve their chances of returning to the NBA Finals and winning a championship next year by acquiring former All-Star big man Kevin Love from the Cleveland Cavaliers. As explained on Saturday by NBA Analysis Network, the Heat have two “cornerstone players” in Jimmy Butler […]

Since the start of the 2020 offseason, the Washington Wizards have been telling everyone in the league that they have no intention of trading All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal and undergoing a full-scale rebuild. Instead of moving their best player, they swapped the injured John Wall for a healthy Russell Westbrook in order to boost […]

As recently proposed by Bleacher Report, the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves could swap franchise centers prior to the 2021 trade deadline, with the Sixers getting Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves acquiring Joel Embiid. On Saturday, the publication’s Grant Hughes listed a number of moves that could potentially take place ahead of the March deadline, […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers made several upgrades this offseason after winning their 17th NBA championship earlier this year, backup forward Kyle Kuzma has remained the subject of many trade rumors and hypothetical transactions. In the latest example of the latter, Bleacher Report recently recommended a deal that would send Kuzma and Alfonzo McKinnie to […]

In the past months, rumors have been swirling around Buddy Hield and his future with the Sacramento Kings. He may be expected to start the 2020-21 NBA season as a King, but if his relationship with coach Luke Walton continues to deteriorate, he could find his way out of Sacramento before the 2021 trade deadline. […]

Days before the 2020-21 NBA season officially begins, several interesting trade ideas continue to surface in the league. These involve not only legitimate title contenders but also rebuilding teams that are looking to make noise next year. In a recent article, Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network suggested a trade idea between the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Since assuming the role as the Philadephia 76ers‘ president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey has been informing everyone in the league that the team has no intention of breaking the young superstar duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Instead of moving either of them, they are continuously trying to find ways to surround them […]

As the 2020-21 NBA season draws closer, rumors surrounding All-Star shooting guard James Harden and his future with the Houston Rockets continue to heat up. When he initially expressed his desire to leave, the Rockets were hesitant to move “The Beard,” hoping that they could still do something to convince him to stay in Space […]

As proposed by Bleacher Report in a new list of trade ideas, the Toronto Raptors could upgrade their defense by making a deal for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. According to the publication, the Raptors currently do not have the assets in place to acquire an “elite shot-creator” to help upgrade their halfcourt offense. This, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is expected to be one of the hottest commodities on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. Love may remain committed to the Cavaliers, but if they struggle again in his third year as the face of the franchise, they may finally consider moving him and undergo a full-scale […]

Amid various reports speculating that the Golden State Warriors might have a difficult time making the playoffs in the 2020-21 season due to Klay Thompson’s second straight season-ending injury, a new trade idea suggested that the organization could shake things up by acquiring superstar forward Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers. As explained on […]

After failing to nab a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference last season, rumors have started to swirl around Lauri Markkanen and his growing unhappiness with the Chicago Bulls. There is speculation that Markkanen could soon find his way out of Chicago if the direction of the organization remains unchanged. He may start the 2020-21 […]

Since the 2020 offseason started, rumors have swirled around veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. DeRozan may have opted into the final year of his contract with the Spurs, but most people still expect him to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. If they have no interest […]

Since the 2020 offseason started, the Philadelphia 76ers have been informing everyone in the league that they have no intention of breaking up their young superstar duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Instead of immediately giving up on their two franchise cornerstones, the Sixers decided to build a more competitive roster around Embiid and […]

The Chicago Bulls‘ roster, as currently constructed, is unlikely to be enough to earn a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference next year. If they are serious about making some noise in the 2020-21 NBA season, they should strongly consider adding a legitimate superstar before the 2021 trade deadline. One of the dream targets for […]

According to Bleacher Report, there’s a possibility that Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will be among the next few superstar players to demand a trade, following the likes of Houston Rockets guard James Harden and his former teammate Russell Westbrook. As explained on Thursday by the outlet’s Zach Buckley, the “clock is perpetually ticking” for […]

Days before the 2020-21 NBA season officially begins, several interesting trade ideas continue to surface in the league. These include a blockbuster deal that could enable the Golden State Warriors to land two reliable veterans from the Houston Rockets before the 2021 trade deadline. In the proposed trade scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis […]

Although the Phoenix Suns made a major upgrade this offseason by acquiring 10-time All-Star Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a recent trade idea detailed a hypothetical transaction that would allow the Suns to acquire yet another established talent — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. On Thursday, NBA Analysis Network explained that the Suns […]

In a recent article, Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports reported on the teams that were preserving salary cap space to chase Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2021 free agency. One of those teams are the Miami Heat. Since the successful acquisition of Jimmy Butler last summer, the Heat have been active on the […]

After they fell short of achieving their main goal last season, reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo urged the Milwaukee Bucks to make major upgrades on their roster this offseason. They successfully upgraded their point guard position by acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans, but they failed to add […]

Following what could be characterized as a brief holdout, embattled Houston Rockets star James Harden officially reported to training camp on December 8 — two days after his team had already begun practicing. Now, one week later, he says he’s focused on being where he currently is, in spite of his reported trade request. “Right […]

According to a new report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, James Harden’s tenure with the Rockets has been a troublesome one, with the superstar guard allegedly receiving special treatment on a number of occasions. On Wednesday, MacMahon cited several unnamed sources familiar with the situation, including one former Rockets staffer who claimed that Harden’s still-ongoing era […]

Although the Charlotte Hornets made significant progress in their rebuilding efforts this offseason, a recent list of trade ideas recommended another transaction that could help improve their chances of making the playoffs in 2021 — a deal for Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic. As related by Bleacher Report on Tuesday, the Hornets made two big […]

According to a newly proposed trade scenario, the New Orleans Pelicans could upgrade their backcourt by trading for Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. As explained on Wednesday by NBA Analysis Network, the Pelicans have an “intriguing” lineup with a young core led by Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and last year’s first overall draft selection, […]