Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles Lakers forever altered the trajectory of the organization on June 15, 2019. Los Angeles traded its young core of Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and Brandon Ingram, as well as three first-round draft picks, for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis. On June 26, 2024, the trade for...

Anthony Davis trade just got even better for Lakers after 2024 NBA Draft

The next domino in the Lakers’ offseason has fallen. After months of speculation, point guard D’Angelo Russell has formally made a decision on his $18.7 million Player Option next season. Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official. Lakers Retain Key Piece. Russell is coming off of...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official

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The 2024 NBA Draft brought significant changes to many teams, but a few stood out as the biggest winners. Here's a closer look at the teams that made the most impactful moves:
Minnesota Timberwolves The Timberwolves, boasting the best defensive rating (108.4) in the NBA according to NBA.com, addressed their offensive needs by trading up for Rob Dillingham with the San Antonio Spurs for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap. The Kentucky standout shot 44.4 percent from three and averaged 15 points per game, filling the scoring void behind Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Dillingham's defensive...

Biggest winners of 2024 NBA Draft

The Mavericks moved up a few spots in the second round and drafted a long, athletic wing from France. Ajinca struggled shooting the ball for much of the year, but proved in past years the ability to knock down the three ball. His athletic profile should allow him to develop into a solid NBA defender. Dallas can stash him, or bring him over to hopefully contribute right away on a cheap contract.

2024 NBA Draft: Western Conference Grades

Queens, NY

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB, the New York Mets will option starter Tylor Megill to Triple-A following Saturday’s loss against the Houston Astros. New York is in the early stages of playing 17 straight games without an off day. Plus, the bullpen will remain a man short for six more games as closer Edwin Díaz finishes his 10-game suspension.

Desperate For Fresh Arms, The Mets Demote Starting Pitcher

Miami, FL

Josh Richardson is joining the Miami Heat for his second tenure with the team in 2023-24. That partnership will continue for another season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the 30-year-old will pick up his player option for the 2024-25 season. It is for slightly more than $3 million.

9-Year Vet Picks Up Player Option To Return To Miami Heat

Minneapolis, MN

Fastbreak On SI

Draymond Green shared which team he thinks won the 2024 NBA Draft.

Warriors Star Draymond Green Reveals Winner Of NBA Draft

The Lakers held onto their 17th pick and landed someone many consider to be a steal of the 2024 class. Tennessee sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, who was widely-believed to be a top-ten pick, miraculously fell to the purple and gold outside of the lottery on Wednesday. Los Angeles Lakers Land Draft...

Los Angeles Lakers Land Draft Night Steal

Charlotte, NC

Memphis, TN

"With the ninth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Zach Edey, from Toronto and Purdue University." That was the announcement heard read aloud during Wednesday's first-round festivities, but, only a few minutes beforehand, things had the potential of being a whole lot different. During the early...

Failed Grizzlies trade tabbed as deal that 'should have happened' in 2024 NBA Draft

The second day of the NHL trade has yielded another trade. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning completed the Tanner Jeannot trade. Tampa Bay gets the 118th selection in this year’s draft and a second-rounder in 2025. That 118th pick was used to select Jan Golicic of Gatineau of the QMJHL.

Los Angeles Kings Acquire Tampa Bay Lightning Forward

Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books and for the first time in draft history, we will have to wait until tonight to hear the 31st pick announced. In what experts have called a weaker draft class, Round 1 had some surprises including Tidjane Salaun being selected 6th overall to Charlotte, Rob Dillingham being traded from San Antonio to Minnesota, and Zach Edey jumping into the top 10 with Memphis taking a huge swing on the big man.

Best and Worst Picks from Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft

Chapel Hill, NC

The 2024 NBA draft is officially over. After 60 picks over two days, we saw one former Tar Heel get drafted. Harrison Ingram, the six-foot-seven forward from Dallas, TX, was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 48th overall pick on Thursday Night. Other than Ingram, two other North...

Two UNC Basketball players projected as first round picks in 2025 NBA Draft

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the night with the 20th pick of the first round. There were a bevy of prospects available, including rumored targets like Johnny Furphy and Kyle Filipowski. The Cavs used their pick to select all-around California forward Jaylon Tyson, who was a late riser on draft boards.

NBA Draft: Grading the Jaylon Tyson pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers

After four seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, center Jaxson Hayes signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 offseason. Now 24 years old, he agreed to a two-year deal worth about $4.6 million. The second year of that deal is a player option, one that Shams Charania of The Athletic is being told that he will pick up. He will reunite with new head coach JJ Redick as they were previously teammates together in New Orleans.

Lakers Big Man Picks Up Player Option

San Francisco, CA

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, best known for his presence in the fearsome San Francisco Giants lineups of the early 1960s, has died. He was 86 years old. He is the second Giants legend to pass away in recent weeks, following the passing of Willie Mays on June 18.

Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Dies at 86

Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on clay by claiming a fourth French Open title a few weeks ago. She has has also consistently proven her excellence on hard courts by winning the 2022 US Open, last year’s WTA Finals and seven WTA 1000 titles. The only surface the world No. 1 is yet to master is grass. Swiatek is set to begin her Wimbledon campaign with a tough match against 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin, But is the Pole ready to challenge for the title at SW19?

Can Iga Swiatek Take The Next Step On Grass at Wimbledon?

Denver, CO

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The Nuggets didn't have a 2nd round pick on Thursday after trading the pick to the Suns on Wednesday so they could draft DaRon Holmes in the 1st round. That didn’t stop them from making headlines.

Denver Nuggets very active on day 2 of the NBA Draft

Houston, TX

Is the Houston Rockets’ strategy really to try to trade for Kevin Durant? Their recent track record seems to suggest the exact opposite. In fact, they appear to have a theory that betting against (shorting) Kevin Durant, is a strategy that pays big dividends. It seems like an odd thing to think about a player who is universally recognized as a generational talent and an all-time great. A guy who is, by many, considered to be the best pure isolation scorer the NBA has ever seen. But here we are again, the Rockets are looking to capitalize on their theory that having Kevin Durant on your team isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

The Houston Rockets’ Strategy: Keep Betting Against Kevin Durant

Dallas, TX

The Mavericks emerge as favorites to sign shooting guard Klay Thompson, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This comes following some recent roster activity by the Mavericks. Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent. Klay Thompson is set to test free agency this offseason after playing all 11...

Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent

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The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with a clear need: an interior presence to complement their high-octane, grind-it-out style. Recall that they were fresh off a disappointing 2023-24 season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Sure, questions linger around their selections. However, the Grizzlies made intriguing picks throughout the draft, aiming to bolster their roster and remain contenders in the ever-competitive Western Conference.

Grizzlies 2024 NBA Draft grades for every pick

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The 5 Biggest Surprises of Night One of The 2024 NBA Draft

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, and while there weren’t as many trades as there had been in previous years, there were...

The 5 Biggest Surprises of Night One of The 2024 NBA Draft

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