Last Word On Pro Basketball

After looking at the best free agents to change teams this offseason, let’s transition to the best NBA players that have been traded in the offseason. Certainly, more trades can still be consummated. Keep in mind, the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle deal didn’t go down until early October last year. For now, these are the best players that have been shipped to another team. … [Read more...] about The Best NBA Players To Be Traded This Offseason

Its anybody’s guess whether LeBron James really wants to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season or if he has little other choice. To this point, it seems like it more of the latter. Indeed, given the unfavorable logistics of completing a trade for James, the four-time NBA MVP appears set to begin the 2025-26 season with the Lakers. But what if he didn’t have to? What if … [Read more...] about Why HEAT Are The Right Partner For Lakers-LeBron James Trade

Okay, so the Miami Heat haven’t gotten everything right over the last two seasons. There’s no denying it. From the Jimmy Butler circus to missing out on key free agents or whiffing on trades (Damian Lillard, anyone?), and early playoff exits in two consecutive seasons in a row after making the finals in 2023. While Miami’s “Heat culture” may still rule the show, the quality of … [Read more...] about Summer League Shows the Heat Know How to Draft Talent

We are more than 20 days into free agency, and there are not many big name players available on the market. Among those remaining names, free agent Gary Payton II has been garnering some attention. Widely regarded as a great defender, Payton can contribute to a winning situation. He was one of the key factors in the Golden State Warriors winning the championship in … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Interested in Great On-Ball Defender Free Agent

The Miami Heat could enter training camp with some adversity, coming off its least successful season since 2018-19. With Terry Rozier’s status uncertain, the Heat may have to make some tough roster decisions in the near future. The Heat have three open roster spots, though one of those slots is slated to go to oft-injured Dru Smith. The US Attorney General’s probe into the … [Read more...] about Oft-Injured Guard Expected To Earn One of The Heat’s Final Roster Spots