The Portland Trail Blazers are rolling the dice on Rodney Hood. The Portland Trail Blazers bought low on Rodney Hood after an up-and-down stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he rewarded that trust by showing he can be an efficient scorer when called upon. While Portland trading for Enes Kanter and Robert Covington might’ve led
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The Phoenix Suns were quiet to start free agency but got a great pickup in Jae Crowder. He’s not the marquee free-agency signing some were hoping for in the wake of the Chris Paul trade, but make no mistake about it: Jae Crowder is a sneaky-good addition for the Phoenix Suns. It was a quiet
The Phoenix Suns have decided to chase the playoffs and trade for Chris Paul. The Phoenix Suns needed a big splash to get back into the playoffs for the first time in years, and they finally managed to pull one off by swinging a trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul. Paul and Abdel
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Bobby Portis #1 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) College football betting results against the spread week 11 2020 by Mike Marteny The New York Knicks are getting rid of Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, and Elfrid Payton. After the initial
Brandon Ingram is staying in New Orleans for the long haul. The New Orleans Pelicans might be a few years away from truly contending for a championship, but David Griffin is quietly laying a very solid foundation considering the selection of Zion Williamson and the hiring of Stan Van Gundy to replace Alvin Gentry as
Bam Adebayo is resigning with Miami, but does that take them out of the Giannis chase? The Miami Heat proved that a core of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and complimentary shooters like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro is deep enough to push them to the NBA Finals last year. While the Heat have been mentioned
Goran Dragic is returning to the Miami Heat this offseason. The Miami Heat gave the Los Angeles Lakers all they can handle in the 2020 NBA Finals, and what is still a weaker Eastern Conference could allow Jimmy Butler and company to make another Cinderella run to the championship. However, Miami needed a veteran scorer
The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a significant draft night trade, just not the one you’re thinking of. They landed Landry Shamet in a three-team deal that sent Luke Kennard to the Clippers. The Brooklyn Nets have spent the past few days centered in trade rumors linking them with James Harden. Those rumors are still, as
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bruce Arians admits Tom Brady needs to play better by Braulio Perez Anthony Davis could structure his new contract with the Lakers in a way that will help them land Giannis Antetekounmpo next summer. Fresh off winning another NBA Finals title, life is good for the Los Angeles Lakers. With
Aug 17, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets’ Jerami Grant, left, drives against Utah Jazz’s Georges Niang during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Nets agree to re-sign sweet-shooting guard Joe Harris on 4-year deal
The Detroit Pistons had fans scratching their heads with their puzzling free agency strategy, as opposed to their solid approach in the draft. Every NBA offseason, there’s at least one organization that leaves fans, talking heads and experts scratching their heads in befuddlement. Last year, the New York Knicks were that organization after they signed
The Denver Nuggets saved their offseason by bringing back Paul Millsap. Coming off a Western Conference Finals appearance, the last thing the Denver Nuggets wanted to do this offseason was take a step backward. Nikola Jokic has been a superstar for years, but Jamal Murray’s unforgettable ascension within the NBA bubble signaled this team was
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Michigan State-Maryland canceled due to ongoing COVID issues with Terps by Braulio Perez Reports this week continue to state both Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward could end up being traded before the new season begins next month. Now that the NBA Draft has come and gone, hoops
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns continue strong offseason, re-signing Dario Saric by Brad Berreman Markieff Morris is coming back to the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t rested on their laurels after taking home yet another championship,
JaVale McGee, Los Angeles Lakers, Marc Gasol, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports) UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo says he brings excitement back to flyweight by Thomas Albano Twitter reacts to Cowboys ending losing streak and staying in playoff contention by Steven Kubitza The Los Angeles Lakers are trading JaVale McGee
Signing Gordon Hayward would improve the Knicks roster in the short-term, but he isn’t the right player to help build a championship contender in New York. If the Knicks’ offseason goal is to assemble a roster to win the maximum number of games next season then signing Gordon Hayward makes a lot of sense. If,
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 05: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) Blazers bringing back Rodney Hood on 2-year contract by Mike Luciano Is free agent big man Serge Ibaka about to join the Nets? Kevin Durant is already hard at work trying to convince some of the
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 04: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Rockets land Christian Wood in sign-and-trade with Pistons by Gerald Bourguet Joe Harris coming back to the Brooklyn Nets. If they don’t end up with James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets need to spend this offseason finding
The Boston Celtics haven’t had a perfect offseason, but Tristan Thompson is an ideal fit for the interior. The Boston Celtics are long past their days of being a miserable rebounding team, but Tristan Thompson represents the interior upgrade they’ve needed since before, during and after Al Horford’s tenure in Beantown. As Yahoo! Sports’ Chris
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. NBA Free Agency negotiations can officially open at 6 p.m. ET today, and, as usual, we’re likely to see things heat up quickly. A lot has changed in
The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing Carmelo Anthony back, but they need him to embrace a new role. Against the odds, Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers were a perfect match last season. It’s easy to forget now, but heading into his flier deal with Rip City, Melo was preparing to suit up for
Day 1 of NBA Free Agency saw some teams knock it out of the park. The first day of 2020 NBA free agency is officially in the books, and the usual flurry of deals led some teams to get desperate and overpay for players that will have a hard time living up to their price
The Atlanta Hawks are improving their playoff outlook with Rajon Rondo. Consider the Atlanta Hawks the Phoenix Suns of the Eastern Conference. While they didn’t land a big fish like the Suns did with the Chris Paul trade, the Hawks are employing a similar strategy of flanking their younger, talented cornerstones with legitimate, established NBA
Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images Kevin Durant’s brother says Serge Ibaka is flying to Brooklyn to sign with Nets by Mike Luciano Montrezl Harrell stuns Clippers, signs value deal with Lakers by Mike Luciano The Washington Wizards are ponying up to keep Davis Bertans. Davis Bertans was the most valuable sharpshooter on the NBA free
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 18: Derrick Favors #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Jazz re-sign swingman Jordan Clarkson to 4-year contract by Mike Luciano Derrick Favors is coming back to Utah after one year in New Orleans. Derrick Favors was traded by the Utah Jazz after nearly a decade
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 19: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) De’Aaron Fox agrees to maximum extension with Sacramento Kings by Gerald Bourguet Jordan Clarkson is returning to the Utah Jazz this offseason. Quin Snyder and the Utah Jazz were one of the best defensive teams in
Sean Marks spoke with the media today about James Harden, Landry Shamet and the Brooklyn Nets moving from a hypothetical to an actual team. Sean Marks, general manager for the Brooklyn Nets, answered a question that wasn’t quite about James Harden, but absolutely wasn’t not about James Harden, in the careful way any NBA GM
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Inside the Clubhouse: Why Mike Clevinger decided on Tommy John by Robert Murray Mike Perry misses weight for UFC 255 after posting series of tweets on weight cut, retirement by Thomas Albano Anthony Davis is reportedly going to take some time before making a decision on his future. Anthony
The Milwaukee Bucks further bolstered their starting five by acquiring the talented playmaker from the Sacramento Kings. Milwaukee wasted no time trying to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hours after dealing three first-round picks, two pick swaps, and two solid players (Eric Bledsoe and George Hill) to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Jrue Holiday, the
Hassan Whiteside might be on the move this offseason after one year in Portland. In an age where back to the basket centers are going the way of the dinosaur, Hassan Whiteside remains as one of the last of a dying breed. While he can be a bit of a headcase at times, Whiteside was
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