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Deandre Ayton to the Lakers: Prepping for the Post-Lebron Era?

Deandre Ayton to the Lakers: Prepping for the Post-Lebron Era?

The Los Angeles Lakers have struck again. Just months after pulling off a league-shifting trade for Luka Doncic, they’ve now landed another high-profile piece by signing free agent center Deandre Ayton. The move officially signals the next chapter of Lakers basketball, one centered around Doncic’s brilliance and a newly bolstered frontcourt pairing him with Ayton [...]

July 3, 2025 admin Rumors 1

Myles Turner Signs with the Bucks – What It Means

Myles Turner Signs with the Bucks – What It Means

Date: July 3, 2025 The Milwaukee Bucks have made one of the most dramatic roster moves of the 2025 NBA offseason: signing free?agent center Myles Turner, formerly of the Indiana Pacers, to a four?year, $107 million deal. The move required the team to waive and stretch the contract of Damian Lillard to create the necessary [...]

July 3, 2025 admin Blogs 0

WNBA Expansion Teams in Record-Breaking Deal: Cleveland, Detroit & Philadelphia Join League

WNBA Expansion Teams in Record-Breaking Deal: Cleveland, Detroit & Philadelphia Join League

The WNBA expansion teams in record-breaking deal will bring professional women’s basketball back to Cleveland and Detroit, while launching a brand-new franchise in Philadelphia. This historic announcement will increase the league’s total number of teams to 18 by the year 2030—marking the largest single expansion in WNBA history. Why This Expansion Is Historic The WNBA [...]

June 30, 2025 admin Rumors 2

Ace Bailey ‘Feels Blessed’ to Join the Jazz

Ace Bailey ‘Feels Blessed’ to Join the Jazz

Ace Bailey: “Blessed to Be Here” – Utah Jazz Rookie’s Draft Night, Comments & Early Outlook Ace Bailey’s NBA Draft journey was one of the most closely watched stories of 2025. Selected fifth overall by the Utah Jazz, the Rutgers standout had previously skipped pre-draft workouts and raised questions about his willingness to go to [...]

June 30, 2025 admin Blogs, NBA Draft 2

Top 10 NBA Summer Free Agency Rumors – Moratorium Watch

Top 10 NBA Summer Free Agency Rumors – Moratorium Watch

As the NBA free agency rumors 2025 heats up, the league is currently in the free agency moratorium period, which began on July 1 at 12:01 a.m. ET. This window allows teams and players to begin negotiating contracts but prohibits official signings or trades. Negotiations started as early as June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, [...]

June 28, 2025 admin Rumors 3

Lonzo Ball Traded to Cleveland: A Comprehensive Analysis

Lonzo Ball Traded to Cleveland: A Comprehensive Analysis

June 28, 2025 – In a move that surprised many, the Chicago Bulls have traded veteran point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing defender Isaac Okoro. Coming off a 64 win campaign, the Cavaliers are bolstering their backcourt ahead of a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Meanwhile, the Bulls [...]

June 28, 2025 admin Blogs 0

End of an Era: Why Raptors Let Go of Masai Ujiri

End of an Era: Why Raptors Let Go of Masai Ujiri

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA and especially across Canada, Masai Ujiri has been fired as Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors. After more than a decade of bold decisions, historic wins, and a cultural shift that brought respect and credibility to basketball north of the border, Ujiri’s time leading [...]

June 27, 2025 admin Rumors 0

THD’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

THD’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

Tonight’s first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn delivered exactly what fans hoped for—drama, emotion, surprise picks, and future stars making their first step into the NBA spotlight. Top Headlines of the Night Cooper Flagg met expectations as the No.1 overall pick, heading to the Dallas Mavericks. The versatile Duke [...]

June 26, 2025 admin Mock Draft 2025, NBA Draft 0

Luka Doncic Has Never Trained Like This—Next Season He Plans To Be Stronger Than Ever

Luka Doncic Has Never Trained Like This—Next Season He Plans To Be Stronger Than Ever

Lakers’ Luka Doncic workout transformation with plans to be stronger than ever next season has become more than just a rumor—it’s a transformative journey backed by hard data, insider insights, and visible progress. What started as a personal challenge has evolved into a full-scale lifestyle overhaul. There was a tremendous amount of criticism of Doncic [...]

June 24, 2025 admin Rumors 3

Are the OKC Thunder the Next NBA Dynasty in the Making?

Are the OKC Thunder the Next NBA Dynasty in the Making?

The OKC Thunder NBA dynasty conversation officially begins now. After winning their first-ever NBA championship in 2025 with a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the Thunder aren’t just a feel-good story—they’re potentially the NBA’s next powerhouse. Their core is young, their chemistry is undeniable, and their assets are stacked for the future. [...]

June 23, 2025 admin Blogs 0