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The Suns are reportedly not less likely to trade Deandre Ayton after firing Monty Williams with Chris Paul’s future also uncertain. The trade likelihood for Deandre Ayton has not decreased since the Suns fired Monty Williams, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN on The Hoop Collective Podcast. Williams and Ayton were at odds during pretty

Scoot Henderson, Victor Wembanyama (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The 2023 NBA Draft could feature more trades than usual. Here are five proposals to spice up draft night.  The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on June 22 in Chicago. The Spurs will kick off the festivities by selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1

The Phoenix Suns went in an unexpected direction with Frank Vogel emerging as the head coach hire to replace Monty Williams. The Suns took the leap and fired Monty Williams this year after another embarrassing playoff exit. The hope was to find a head coach who would take them to the next level after Williams

Despite the investigation being mostly complete, the NBA won’t announce discipline for Ja Morant until after the NBA Finals. For the second time this year, the NBA is finalizing an investigation into Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. But Morant and the rest of the NBA will have to wait to find out the results. On

The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring Nick Nurse as the next head coach, but could that foretell the end of James Harden with the franchise? Just days after the Bucks hired former Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin to be the team’s next head coach, the Philadelphia 76ers also looked north of the United States border for their

Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals starts on Thursday, June 1. Here is how fans can win a free burrito from Chipotle throughout the series. The 2023 NBA Finals have finally arrived, and just two teams remain. The Miami Heat made it out of the Eastern Conference after clinching the No. 8 seed in

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 3 things the Lakers need to do to

The Detroit Pistons have hired Monty Williams as their next head coach, inking him to a monster contract, which had NBA Twitter buzzing in a big way. Last week, there was a report that the Detroit Pistons offered former Suns head coach Monty Williams a substantial offer, but the nine-year coaching veteran rebuffed their offer.

Anthony Black has All-Star potential at the NBA level. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports This year’s NBA Draft class has a number of intriguing talents. Here are the five prospects with the most potential to blossom into perennial All-Stars. It’s no secret that every NBA team armed with a lottery pick was hoping

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to hire Adrian Griffin. Here’s everything to know about the new head coach of the team. Nick Nurse backed out of the race, and the Milwaukee Bucks were down to Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson and Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin. They quickly moved toward Griffin and are closing in on hiring

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors hugs general manager Bob Myers after the Warriors defeated the Kings 120-100 in game seven of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 30, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,

GG Jackson will need multiple years on an NBA bench before he can contribute.Kns Vols Hoops South Carolina Bp This year’s NBA draft class is full of potential All-Stars, but drafting any of the following five prospects could be a major mistake. Victor Wembanyama is the best NBA Draft prospect in this year’s class by

Police in Memphis, Tennessee conducted a wellness check on Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies star posted concerning comments on Instagram.  Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has faced a great deal of scrutiny in recent months, which is why when Morant posted cryptic captions on Instagram, it was a cause for concern for the NBA

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. (Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Pistons are looking for a new coach to shepherd their rebuild. Who are the best options on the market?  The Detroit Pistons are looking for a new head coach to lead their rebuild following Dwane Casey’s move to the front office. It

Non-shooters have been played off the floor in numerous matchups this postseason. Aaron Gordon just showed us how to survive and thrive. One of the major trends of the 2023 NBA Playoffs involves defenses sagging off of poor outside shooters in order to provide additional help in the paint. The logic behind this strategy is

The Bucks have reportedly hired Adrian Griffin as their next head coach but the hire doesn’t really answer the big questions about their future After Nick Nurse pulled his name from the Bucks head coaching position, Milwaukee hired Adrian Griffin as their next head coach. The Bucks were deciding between the Raptors assistant and Warriors

Dec 29, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) passes against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports At least one team is already signaling a willingness to trade down in the NBA Draft. Who could make a deal with them and jump

Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) After overhauling their roster at the trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets will face some critical decisions this offseason. Here are three players who likely will not be back next season. The 2022-23 season was tumultuous for the Brooklyn Nets. From a 12-game winning streak to trading

The Boston Celtics’ embarrassing Game 3 loss in Miami reportedly led to uncomfortable conversations between upper management and players.  The energy circulating the Boston Celtics franchise after Game 3 in Miami was one of extreme negativity. With their backs against the wall in a supposed must-win game, Boston didn’t even bother to show up. Jimmy Butler’s Heat

Chris Quinn, Erik Spoelstra (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) The Toronto Raptors’ decision to fire Nick Nurse leaves them at an organizational crossroads. Is this team really capable of contending, and if so, who’s the best voice to lead them?  There’s no denying the baseline talent on the Toronto Raptors‘ roster. Pascal Siakam earned All-NBA

Did Joe Mazzulla pour ice on his hot seat after the Boston Celtics’ gutsy Game 4 win over the Miami Heat?  The Boston Celtics tend to play well on the ropes. That’s what we’ve learned this postseason. As frontrunners, Boston is liable for uninspired, half-hearted performances. That’s why the Hawks took them to six games (and

PARIS, FRANCE – May16 Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitan92 in action during the LNB Pro A Betclic Elite basketball match between Boulogne-Levallois v Paris Basket at Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan in Paris, France, on 16 May 2023. (Photo by Christian Liewig – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Blue Jays fans serenade Aaron Judge with boos after cheating

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner took a 92-mph liner from Nick Castellanos to the head (Video) by Kevin Henry Red Sox postgame show whines about Willson Contreras pitch clock gamesmanship by Alicia de Artola The Suns set NBA Twitter on fire on Saturday by firing

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The Phoenix Suns are in the difficult position of trying to maximize a flawed roster with championship aspirations. Which coach is the best voice to lead them?  New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has already made an outsized impact on his new team. He facilitated the Kevin Durant trade in

After firing head coach Doc Rivers, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to bring in former NBA championship-winning coach Nick Nurse for an interview. It’s not often you see NBA teams part ways with big-name head coaches, but that is exactly what’s happening in 2023. While there were limited openings available ahead of the play-in tournament

(Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot of tricky personnel decisions to navigate this summer — including who will become the team’s next head coach. Here are the best options.  James Harden was likely the driving force behind Doc Rivers’ exodus from the Philadelphia 76ers following the team’s early playoffs exit. It

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is now sitting on a blazing hot seat after his team fell down 0-3 to the Heat with an embarrassing Game 3 loss. Joe Mazzulla has been the head coach of the Boston Celtics for eight months. He’s had the permanent gig without an “interim” title for less, only picking

Is Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, attending the Combine? The San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft lottery on Tuesday, all but confirming where Victor Wembanyama will start his NBA career. The French sensation has been cemented at the top of draft boards for years now due

Kenny Atkinson, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) The Milwaukee Bucks recently fired two-time Coach of the Year Mike Budenholzer. Here are the three best coaching options they have to replace him. Mike Budenholzer has been the head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks for the last five seasons. In those five seasons the Bucks

UCF Knights forward Taylor Hendricks. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Over the next month, you’re going to hear a lot of NBA Draft prospect comparisons — some good, some absolutely disastrous. With the lottery behind us, NBA Draft season is upon us in earnest. That means it’s time to start breaking out the NBA