Prospect of a crickets infestation entering the 2023 NBA trade deadline got you down? Youre not alone. A dearth of sellers around the league continues to rear its head, suggesting we may be in for a transactional lull thats heavy on housekeeping moves, but barren of...

Bleacher ReportWere roughly three weeks away from the 2023 NBA trade deadline, meaning theres fresh buzz to be consumed on a daily (and sometimes hourly) basis around the league. Trying to decode whos putting information out there can be a tricky exercise, however, as theres a...January 16

The AthleticThe following is a thought exercise. Not only is it academic, but also it is, for thisNBAseason anyway, legally impossible. The 2022-23 trade deadline is Feb. 9.LeBron Jamessigned his two-year, $97 million extension with theLakersin mid-August of...January 16

Clutch PointsAs the 2023 NBA trade deadline on February 9 quickly approaches, the Indiana Pacers have some decisions to make. The biggest question mark for the franchise is, are they buyers or are they sellers? If theyre sellers, the Pacers trade deadline strategy has to includeMyles...January 16

Bleacher ReportHalfway through January, the NBA has given us just one in-season trade, and it was a snooze-of-a-money deal with the Boston Celtics saving a few dollars of luxury tax via the San Antonio Spurs. As the February 9 trade deadline inches closer and closer, many hopeful buyers are still...January 16

Real GM BasketballThe Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for rotation upgrades. This isnt anything new, but the Lakers stance on trading future first-round picks may be softening, which could actually lead to a deal. Los Angeles discussed a trade with the Detroit Pistons that would send both...January 16

ESPNFor the second straight game, theLos Angeles Lakerscouldnt close out a winnable game in the clutch. And for the second straight game, the Lakers were left lamenting a foul they believed went uncalled that affected the outcome. After Sundays113-112...January 16

LeBron James continued his march toward the NBAsall-time scoring markon Sunday and, along the way, picked up another milestone. James surpassed the 38,000-point mark with a first-quarter jumper, becoming the second player in league lore (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the...January 16

ESPNTo help identify which NBA teams will be looking to acquire players for a playoff or championship push, which teams will trade players to accumulate more draft picks and which teams will mostly stand pat with what they have, we have broken down the rosters and draft picks for all 30...January 15

Bleacher ReportExternally, NBA trade talks often dont really get rolling until right before the deadline. Internally, though, the discussions are constant. Teams are consistently running self-assessments and revisingor even scrappingthem on the fly. Its all a part...January 15

Hoops RumorsToday is Sunday, January 15, which means that nearly two dozen players who signed free agent contracts meeting specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be traded. Most offseason signeesbecame trade-eligible on December 15, but players who met the following...January 15

Basket NewsPlenty of teams around the NBA are interested in adding a center as the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches. ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski reports that one center whos drawing plenty of interest is San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl.January 15

Bleacher ReportThe Atlanta Hawks have given John Collins and his camp permission to do their own searching for a trade partner ahead of the NBAs Feb. 9 deadline, according to NBA insiderMarc Stein. The news comes after The AthleticsSam Amickreported that the...January 14

Clutch PointsImmanuel Quickleyhas been having quite the season with theNew York Knicksthus far. The 23-year-old hasnt exactly established himself as one of the top guards in the NBA, but theres no denying that hes been a key part of head coach Tom Thibodeaus...January 14

Clutch PointsThe Washington Wizards executed an offseason trade that did not catch the attention of many eyeballs as it did not involve any of the big names. The Wizards received both Will Barton and Monte Morris from the Nuggets, but both of them have been performing at a less-than-desirable level so...January 14

Total Pro SportsOnce LeBron decided to leave Cleveland a second time and don the purple and gold, it was assumed that he would finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron has already won another title since his move to L.A. but the team has been pretty poor since that bubble...January 13

The AthleticConstructing realistic trades is a fun, thought-provoking exercise that enhances theNBAexperience. Well, typically. In the case of rebuilding teams with veterans in tough positions, things can get tricky with so many factors to consider. Such is the case with...January 13

The ScoreAs the NBA season tipped off, there was reason to believe that a league traditionally comprised of clearly defined haves and have-nots was finally set for an unprecedented season of parity. Preseason betting odds and projection systems indicated that 2022-23 could see the...January 13

Bleacher ReportAs much as numbers and data have overtaken the NBA discourse, every season is still driven by narrative. We form expectations before each campaign, and then we get to see whether the actual storylines square with the ones weve prewritten in our heads. Because its so easy to...January 13

Clutch PointsOdds are still against the Washington Wizards being one of the NBAs most aggressive sellers at the trade deadline, despite mass interest inprospective free agent Kyle Kuzmaand Bradley Beal continuing the back half of his prime playing for a losing team. Just because general...January 13

The AthleticEverybody is looking at theNBAstandings in both conferences. Were a few years deep into the Play-In Tournament, and its opened up everything for a lot of teams hoping to extend their season past the 82-game campaign. Before, it was just about grabbing the top...January 13

The AthleticWere going to take this halfway point of the season as an opportunity to examine each conference. Which teams are destined to make the top-six safe zone? Which teamsshouldend up making the top six even if its not a lock? Which teams are in the Play-In mix? Which teams...January 13

Larry Brown SportsWe have all heard of good luck charms, but Russell Westbrook appears to have found one highly potent bad luck charm. An interesting video from The Athletics No Dunks podcast went viral last month. The video identified seven separate instances this season in which...January 13

CBS SportsAfter 47 minutes and 58 seconds of rugby disguised as basketball, it looked as though theLos Angeles Lakerswere going to escape their Thursday tilt with theDallas Maverickswith a victory. After inbounding the ball with a tied score and six seconds remaining, the...January 13

The AthleticDelaware Blue Coats guard Mac McClung has accepted an invitation to be in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, league sources toldThe Athleticon Monday. Heres what you need to know: McClung will be the first ever G League player in theNBAdunk...January 13

ESPNWhat needs should NBA championship contenders look to fill leading into the Feb. 9 trade deadline? Although midseason deals that truly swing the championship are rare, there is a recent example: TheToronto Raptorsadded the final piece to their title puzzle in 2019 by...January 12

Fadeaway WorldZach LaVine will have no shortage of suitors if the Chicago Bulls decide to put him on the trade market, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams keen to acquire the All-Star. The last couple of months has seenLaVine heavily linked to the Lakers. And this comes on the...January 12

Bleacher ReportUnmet expectations get a bad rap, and these storylines from the first half of the 2022-23 NBA season prove it. Coming into the year, it was easy to look at a handful of situations around the league and feel a little down. Logic dictated the Brooklyn Nets would fall apart, the New York...January 12

Bleacher ReportOn Thursday, the NBA revealed its second wave of All-Star voting. There appeared to be a bit of a course correction fromthe first wavethat had some truly wild returns. Still, fan voting in general is always going to have issues. Even after people were able to see where...January 12

The ScoreTheLos Angeles Lakerswill host a workout for free-agent center Meyers Leonard on Friday, sources toldThe Athletics Shams Charania. Leonard has been without a team since being released by the Oklahoma City Thunder in March 2021, one week after the Miami Heat...January 12

ESPNLeBron James has shown no signs of slowing down as he rapidly approachesthe NBAs all-time scoring recordlong held byKareem Abdul-Jabbar. It seems like a safe bet that James, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, will become the first player to break the...January 12

CBS SportsOne of Kobe Bryants most iconic jerseys is going up for auction at Sothebys. One of the jerseys from Kobe Bryants MVP season in 2007-08 is expected to sell for a record amount,according to report from CNBC. Bryant wore this particular jersey for 25 games in the...January 12

The AthleticMax Christieremembers sendingLeBron Jamesthe text. What do you do to stay ready? How are you recovering this fast? Christie had just settled into his hotel room in Sacramento. It was a few days before Christmas, and theLakerswere in town to play...January 12

Fadeaway WorldLeBron James is still one of the best players in the league, and theres no doubt that hes still a top 10 player that is impactful in terms of winning games. Even though he has turned 38 recently,LeBron Jamesis currently averaging 29.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and 6.7 APG for...January 11

Fadeaway WorldTheMiami Heatare a team that is clearly in need of a change, as they are currently a play-in tier team despite the presence of All-StarsJimmy ButlerandBam Adebayoon the roster. They need a true difference-making player that could potentially help them get out...January 11

Bleacher ReportWere officially less than a month away from the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, with teams still sorting themselves out between contender and No. 1 pick seeker. Every team should already have a big board compiled of their ideal trade candidates, however, be it All-Stars to help push...January 11

Fadeaway WorldNBA teams need to be focused on one of two goals: compete for a championship immediately or completely rebuild with young players and draft assets. As knowledge has increased in the NBA world, there are hardly any teams dwelling in the middle of the pack when it comes to their roster and staff....January 11

NBA AnalysisSometimes, our reputation can precede us.If you were a troublemaker in school, you know what were talking about. Sometimes, you actually didnt do it. Your teacher is likely to assume that you did anyway.NBA players can suffer from the same pitfall. For...January 11

Fadeaway WorldTheLos Angeles Lakershave been a better team as of late, and they are getting closer to being a .500 team. They have a chance to make a run at the sixth seed in the Western Conference, and a trade could be worth it at this point in time. There are a few reasons that...January 11

Bleacher ReportThe Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make between now and the NBAs February 9 trade deadline. How aggressive can they be with Anthony Davis return-to-action timeline? How many pieces does the team need to join the contenders tier? Is there even a deal that...January 11

Fadeaway WorldThe 2022-23 NBA season is well underway and trade rumors are heating up as we approach the trade deadline. Although we are currently in the period where top markets across the league are looking to make major moves to acquire star players, trades can still happen at any moment including at the...January 11

ESPNWhere does the NBAs race to draft Victor Wembanyama stand at the seasons halfway point? Wednesday marks the midpoint of the 2022-23 schedule, with the typical team having played 41 of 82 regular-season games. That makes this a good time to revisit the competition for draft...January 11

The AthleticOnly a few days ago,Julius Randlegiggled to himself in front of a gaggle of reporters. He shook his head. Oh my goodness, he said. Its about time we won one of those types of games. TheNew York Knickshad just...January 11

Fadeaway WorldAfter a nightmarish start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets have become one of the biggest stories in the NBA. Considering all the fuss Kevin Durant caused over the summer, experts and fans boldly rightfully the Nets out before they even played a single game this season. But over the...January 10

Bleacher ReportClouds of trade smoke will billow out and eventually blanket the basketball world between now and the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Discerning hoopheads understand two things about this smoke: its not always to be trusted, but its also inadvisable to dismiss it. Most...January 10

The ScoreIts only a matter of time untilLeBron Jamessurpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBAs all-time scoring leader. Abdul-Jabbar held the record for nearly four decades, but James already sees an immediate threat to his impending throne inBrooklyn...January 10

Fadeaway WorldThe Los Angeles Lakers have been on somewhat of an uptick in form in recent weeks, as they had a 5-game winning streak entering into the matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Of course, without LeBron James playing, the Lakers fell victim to MVP favorite Nikola Jokic and a crew of talented role...January 10

Bleacher ReportWith a month to go until the trade deadline, the jumble known as the NBA standings has much of the league thrown for a loop. Supposed contenders like the Phoenix Suns and L.A. Clippers have lost six straight. The Los Angeles Lakers are not only in range of the play-in but an actual...January 10

Bleacher ReportThe last time we checked in to see how the NBAs biggest offseason additions were doing in their new homes wasover two months ago, just weeks into the 2022-23 season. Now as we approach the halfway point, much has changed. Be it Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Jalen...January 10

Clutch PointsWith the trade deadline quickly approaching, rumors are starting to swirl at an all-time high. One player who has been garnering a ton of interest ahead of February 9th inNew York KnickssharpshooterCam Reddish, who is finding playing time hard to come by after Tom Thibodeau...January 10

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