# Nba highlights
Ja Morant Just Scared Everyone 🫣
Ja Morant recently scared Memphis grizzlies and NBA fans when he posted a series of vague instagram stories on his account. As it turns out Ja Morant is taking a break from social media, which could put him back on the right path to a successful NBA Career.
The Lakers Could Trade for a STAR very soon
The Lakers had internal discussions about trading for Hawks star Trae Young. With LeBron's future uncertain, it would be in the teams best interest to acquire a young star to pair with Anthony Davis if the Lakers believe he will resign. Young likely wouldn't be opposed to demanding a trade from the Hawks if it meant playing in LA with the Lakers.
Is Lebron James Retiring From the NBA?
Lebron James may retire from the NBA after getting swept by the Denver Nuggets. This would shock everyone because Lebron is only one year away from playing with his son Bronny, but he might just take a year off and leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Is Jalen Brown LEAVING The Celtics?
Jalen Brown might leave the Boston Celtics during the 2023 NBA offseason. Brown has made it clear that he may want to be the star on his own team not with Jayson Tatum, and he felt disrespected by the Celtics front office after they offered him in a Kevin Durant trade.
Jamal Murray Explodes in the Fourth Quarter as Nuggets Sweep Lakers
NBA Basketball News: Denver Nuggets Conquer Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference Finals. In a thrilling NBA Western Conference Finals matchup, the Denver Nuggets successfully ended the Los Angeles Lakers' resistance with a final score of 108-103. The Nuggets emerged victorious, thanks to an outstanding performance by Jamal Murray.
The Clippers ALMOST Signed a Third Star
The Los Angeles Clippers almost signed Demar Derozan in 2021, which would have given the team a big three of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Demar. Paul George revealed on his podcast that the only reason this didn't happen was the Clippers not making a competitive offer in free agency.
The SECRET to the Miami Heat's Playoff Run
The Miami Heat by Jimmy Butler are making history in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but one of their most important role players Caleb Martin wasn't even supposed to be on the heat roster. Popular rapper J. Cole actually got Caleb Martin a tryout for the Miami Heat, which ultimately led to the Heat's big win against the Celtics in game two of the eastern conference finals.
Damian Lillard Could Get A New STAR Teammate SOON
Instead of drafting Brandon Miller, The Portland Trailblazers want to trade their draft pick to get Damian Lillard a new star teammate, and according to multiple reports they will try and trade for Karl Anthony Towns. Between the Timberwolves underwhelming season, questionable fit between Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony-Towns, along with the franchise pivoting to build around Anthony Edwards, there is a solid chance that we see Towns get traded during the 2023 NBA offseason.
The TRUTH About Victor Wembanyama
Despite being the most hyped prospect since LeBron, Wembanyama is a very humble player who didn’t necessarily want to be in the spotlight, which makes the Spurs the perfect fit for him. Being in San Antonio will allow Wemby to solely focus on developing as a player with no distractions from the media, and the spurs already have a great track record for developing international prospects such as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli. Wemby even said that there’s a quote special relationship between french players and the spurs, so it’s safe to say that this is a win-win for both sides.
Austin Reaves Might LEAVE The Lakers Soon
The Lakers might lose Austin Reaves after this season. If you didn’t know Reaves is a free agent this summer and will be looking for a big 4 year contract. The Lakers can only offer a 4 year 50 million dollar deal max, but insiders believe that Reaves could get up to 90 million dollars if he chooses another team. Reaves said he wants to stay in LA for the rest of his career, but this difference in contracts is life-changing money for someone like him.
Ja Morant's Big Mistake Could Cost Him EVERYTHING
NBA star guard Ja Morant will likely face a lengthy suspension after being seen flashing a "you know what" on Instagram live. This isn't Morant's first time getting suspended so he could potentially lose all his brand deals.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Leave the Bucks SOON
After losing to the Miami Heat, rumors came out that Giannis Antetokounmpo could leave the Bucks sooner rather than later. Between Middleton leaving and Holiday possibly retiring it seems as though the Giannis Bucks era is coming to an end.
Is Kevin Durant LEAVING the Phoenix Suns?
Kevin Durant may leave the suns after they lost to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Durant and Booker didn't have what it took to win at the highest level and the lack of depth on the suns team caused them to struggle. The suns now will be trading Chris Paul and DeAndre Ayton to try and get a third star and win a championship
Victor Wenbanyama is HIDING Something From the NBA
After being the consensus number one overall pick for the past year, reports recently came out stating that Victor Wenbanyama will not be participating in the NBA draft combine. The reasoning behind this was that Wenbanyama's season with France is still going on, but the real reason is likely that going to the draft combine wouldn’t benefit him at all.
The SECRET to the Boston Celtics Success
In a recent postgame interview Marcus Smart said that the Celtics offense, which is the second highest ranked in the league, relies heavily on randomness. Apparently their system has just a couple plays and is mostly just reading the defense and reacting accordingly. This makes it extremely difficult for teams to game plan against the Celtics, especially with their immense amount of bench depth. Random or not, it’s working, because Boston now has the best odds to win the NBA finals and looked absolutely dominant in game 2 against the 76ers.
How Russell Westbrook Saved his NBA Career
Russell Westbrook saved his career with the LA Clippers by stepping up on the brightest stage and performing at an elite level in the 2023 NBA playoffs. Despite Kawhi Leonard and Paul George injuries the Clippers are putting up a huge fight against the championship favorites in the west, the Phoenix suns. Now Westbrook will likely resign with the clippers in the 2023 NBA offseason and get a decent contract!
James Harden is About to SHOCK the NBA
James Harden reportedly has an unclear future with the 76ers and the Houston Rockets are frontrunners to sign Harden this offseason. With Houston's chance to get Victor Wenbanyama in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets could have one of the best comeback seasons of all time if they sign Harden as well.
What Does Russell Westbrook's New Record Say About His Future With the Lakers?
Russell Westbrook's tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a topic of much debate among fans and analysts. While he has shown flashes of his former MVP form, his overall performance with the team has been underwhelming, leading some to question the wisdom of the trade that brought him to Los Angeles.