• NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Consider Derrick Rose Contract; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Reject PG

  The San Antonio Spurs are considered one of the most serious contenders for the NBA championship this season despite the retirement of Tim Duncan. With Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green leading the team, even the age and injury issues of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili seem minor concerns these days. More importantly, most of their stars in the roster appear to be happy and content with their roles. Minimal to almost nonexistent complaints of locker room drama and leadership issues

  

• NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Target Kyle Lowry Trade; Isaiah Thomas, Al Horford Interested In Raptors Star

  The Eastern Conference race took a surprising turn when the Boston Celtics actually managed to surpass the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed. Despite the return of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving in the lineup, the group remains clunky in their execution in the hardwood court. Now, many wonder if it would be Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford to face either the Golden State Warriors or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Will a Kyle Lowry trade make this a reality?

  

• NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Hint At Paul George Contract; Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic Need Stronger Leader

  The Miami Heat surprised the league by clawing their way into the NBA playoffs this season even without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh leading the team. With young leaders in Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic, the Justise Winslow squad aims to go back to their glory days - the same period when LeBron James pushed the team to earn back-to-back championships. Will a Paul George contract be the solution to Pat Riley's problems?

  

• NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Push For Julius Randle Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Offer Vets For Lakers Star

  The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipated to follow the footsteps of the Golden State Warriors this offseason and try to move some pieces to acquire an All-Star. Pretty much how Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson saw the departure of the likes of Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut from their roster to welcome Kevin Durant, the D'Angelo Russell team seems to be thinking along the same lines. In their case, it looks like a Julius Randle trade could be in the horizon soon for them to make a run for either

  

• NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Move To Win De Aaron Fox Draft; Dirk Nowitzki, Harrison Barnes Need Rookie

  The Dallas Mavericks are pegged to soar higher next NBA season as their new acquisitions settle and adjust to the team's dynamics. With Dirk Nowitzki leading the team alongside former Golden State Warriors star Harrison Barnes and ex Sacramento Kings player Seth Curry, the group looks as promising as ever. However, key pieces are still needed and the 2017 NBA Draft is anticipated to fill in these needs.