D’Angelo Russell eyes contractual leverage in offseason

Two years ago Julius Randle became an All-Star for the first time – and so far the only time – in his career. After a he recorded a triple-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds in the win against the Suns, the talks of him becoming an All-Star started again….

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter 2023 #18 pick Jaime Jaquez described what he’s learned so far about Miami Heat culture after Monday’s 107-90 California Classic Summer League victory vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (22 points/3 rebounds/1 assist/8-15 FG/3-7 3-PT/3-3 FT). (via NBA on ESPN): Kyle Draper: “What have you learned about Heat…

Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter November has brought whispers of a significant NBA trade, with star guard Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls open to exploring new opportunities. NBA insider Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports shed light on LaVine’s preferred landing spots, revealing that the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia…

Photo: FIBA From being the Most Valuable Villain to Most Valuable Player – Dillon Brooks lived long enough to see himself as a hero. Brooks turned the world upside down again as he lifted Canada on his back en route to a bronze medal finish at the 2023 FIBA Basketball…

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe felt like he had a productive season last year until going down with an abdominal injury and now looks to come back stronger (only appeared in 32 games). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “Last year I feel like some of the games I was…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Isaiah Thomas, the 34-year-old point guard, has faced challenges in securing a stable spot in the NBA over the past three years, playing in just 25 regular-season games during that time. Last season, he went without a team, but his determination to continue his career in…