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Score this one as a win for general manager Sam Hinkie and the Philadelphia 76ers. Ironic, yes. They’ve spent the last two years actively evading wins. But this is different. Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell is among the consensus top-three picks in this year’s NBA draft. Everything else about the selection extravaganza, which will take place [...]

LeBron James is no friend of the Miami Heat. Yes, he won two championships and a pair of MVP awards in South Beach. And sure, he made four consecutive Finals appearances and was on the brink of forging a dynasty in 2014. But he is still no friend of the Heat, at least outside of [...]

Although no final decision has been made, the Memphis Grizzlies and their fans deserve to a little sigh of relief regarding the future of their All-Star Center Marc Gasol. Ever since Memphis was eliminated from the playoffs courtesy of the Warriors, rumors have been swirling that their beloved Spaniard may be ready to part ways [...]

Lance Stephenson knows the rumors. He’s heard them. He’s read them. He knows a good chunk of the outside world believes he’s a locker room cancer, this player who, while talented, is a wild card on the court and liability off it. Now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, he wants those rumors to [...]

After much controversy around Danny Ferry’s comments last summer, it appears as if the Hawks will finally be making a move. Ferry is reportedly on his way out as head coach Mike Budenholzer will also assume the role of team president. This appears to be the way more and more teams are headed. The Atlanta [...]

The Clippers made a splash a few days ago but acquiring Lance Stephenson from the Hornets. Then they announced a new logo. But they aren’t finished yet. They are continuing to add depth by exploring the possibility of snagging Paul Pierce. This, of course, would reunite Doc Rivers with Pierce, and would give the Clippers [...]

Draymond Green will reach restricted free agency this summer, which, truthfully, is the single-most pointless piece of offseason information. Why? Because Green is staying with the Golden State Warriors. Incumbent teams typically hold on to their higher-profile restricted free agents. They have the right to match any offer those players receive and only bid farewell [...]

Kevin Love and LeBron James are both going to become free agents. No, Cleveland Cavaliers fans shouldn’t panic like crazy. And yes, we’re manipulating the concept of free agency here. Both players own player options for next season. Neither is expected to accept his. Love and LeBron will instead opt out and, in theory, be [...]

Tim Duncan is one of the ‘good guys’ of the NBA. Mr.Fundamental is not just technical about his play on the court, he’s also quite adept at business and managing his money. He has many financial advisors helping to run his business, all people he thought he could trust. But in 2013 when Duncan was [...]

The Denver Nuggets and their long-time point guard Ty Lawson are tired of each other. After failing to clinch the postseason for the second-straight year, Lawson seems to have gotten tired of waiting for the team’s management to turn things around for the franchise. A divorce was inevitable. Fortunately, both sides are on the same [...]