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Cade Cunningham Agrees To Maximum Rookie Deal With Pistons
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons and point guard Cade Cunningham officially agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension on Tuesday. The rookie extension could amount to as much as $269 million. After a dismal 2023-2024 campaign, the Pistons signed veterans Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway, and Tobias Harris this off-season to help […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoMonte Morris Signs With Suns On Tuesday
On Tuesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reported that point guard Monte Morris agreed to a one-year veteran minimum deal worth $2.8 million with the Phoenix Suns. The 29-year-old ended last season in Minnesota following a trade from the Pistons on February 7th. He was not a fantasy factor in Minnesota, as he only averaged 5.1 […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoMoritz Wagner Returning To Magic
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, center Moritz Wagner is returning to the Orlando Magic on a two-year deal worth $22 million. The Magic declined Wagner's team option on Saturday. However, both sides agreed on a deal that will keep him in Orlando for the next two seasons on Tuesday. Last year, the 27-year-old had […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoKings Trade Davion Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov To Raptors
The Sacramento Kings traded point guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors for forward Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade gives the Kings some flexibility, opening up a roster spot. Mitchell was the No. 9 pick in 2021. Last season he averaged 5.3 points, 1.3 rebounds […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoAJ Griffin Traded To Rockets
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks traded forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the 44th pick of the NBA draft on Thursday. Griffin, a 2022 first-round pick out of Duke, had a limited role during his second year in Atlanta, averaging 2.4 points in 8.6 minutes across 20 outings […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoZach Edey Selected By The Grizzlies At No. 9
On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies selected center Zach Edey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Edey was one of the most dominant college players over the last two seasons, winning back-to-back John R. Wooden Awards. For Purdue last season, the big man averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoSpurs Take Rob Dillingham At No. 8, Trade Him To Timberwolves
With the No. 8 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky's Rob Dillingham. However, the story doesn't end there. Minnesota acquired this pick through a trade with the Spurs during Round 1. San Antonio, in return, secured Minnesota's 2031 unprotected first and a top-one protected 2030 pick swap. Dillingham averaged […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoTrail Blazers Grab Donovan Clingan At No. 7
The Portland Trail Blazers selected University of Connecticut center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He appeared in 35 games for the Huskies in 2023-24, averaging 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Clingan helped lead UConn on their championship run, dominating defensively with his 7-foot-7 wingspan. With Deandre […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoOG Anunoby To Sign A Five-Year Extension With Knicks
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract extension with the Knicks. The extension includes a player option and trade kicker. He became an unrestricted free agent by declining the player option for the final season of the four-year, $72 million contract he inked with Toronto in 2020. […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoObi Toppin Receives Qualifying Offer
According to Tony East of SI.com, the Indiana Pacers have submitted a qualifying offer to forward Obi Toppin, making him a restricted free agent. Toppin is coming off a solid postseason, during which he suited up for 17 games and averaged 20.2 minutes, 10.9 points, and 4.4 rebounds, helping the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoBam Adebayo Expected To Ink Contract Extension With Heat
According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth $166 million to stay in South Beach. Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. However, the 26-year-old is coming off another excellent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 rebounds while […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoMouhamadou Gueye Waived By Toronto
According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, the Toronto Raptors waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye on Tuesday. In March, the 25-year-old Gueye signed a two-way contract and played in 11 Raptors regular season games. In those contests, he didn't make an impact on the court or in fantasy, averaging 10.9 minutes, 2.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoSurgery Forces Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Olympics
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) will not play in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France, as he will have surgery "in the coming days," the team announced on Tuesday. Porzingis suffered a torn retinaculum and a dislocated posterior tibialis tendon during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Although he missed Games 3 and 4, he made […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoPascal Siakam Likely To Remain With Indiana
According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files, Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam is close to signing a long-term contract extension with the team. Siakam had a solid first season as a Pacer and should receive a maximum deal. The All-Star forward compiled averages of 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 41 regular-season contests with […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoAl Horford Returning For His 18th NBA Season
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will be returning for his 18th NBA season next year. Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI, a local Boston radio station, and said, "Al is coming back for next year. That's what I've been told." At 38 years old, Horford won his first NBA championship on […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoKristaps Porzingis Considered Day-To-Day For Rest Of Finals
The Boston Celtics announced that forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) is listed as day-to-day for the rest of the NBA Finals after suffering a rare injury in the third quarter of Game 2 on Sunday versus Dallas. According to Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site, the injury is a torn medial retinaculum that allowed dislocation […]
Andrew Lennox 5 months agoTyrese Maxey Likely To Re-Sign With 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to offer guard Tyrese Maxey a five-year, $205 million deal this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 23-year-old had a breakout 2023-2024 season, earning his first All-Star selection and securing the Most Improved Player award. In his fourth NBA season, Maxey averaged 37.5 minutes, 25.9 points, 3.7 […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoKristaps Porzingis Expected To Suit Up For Game 1
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to suit up in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavs on Thursday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Porzingis has played in several scrimmages during the last few days and has had no setbacks. The 28-year-old last played in Game 4 of the Celtics opening round against […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoSimone Fontecchio Undergoes Surgery On His Left Big Toe Tuesday
Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (toe) had surgery on his left big toe on Tuesday and is expected to return by the start of training camp, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Fontecchio missed the final 14 regular season contests with a contusion on his right big toe. However, the 28-year-old was reliable for the […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoSpurs Willing To Hear Offers For Keldon Johnson
San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson could be traded this summer as the Spurs are willing to hear offers involving the 24-year-old, according to Clutch Sports NBA reporter Brett Siegel. This past regular season, the Kentucky Wildcat averaged 29.5 minutes, 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.7 steals across 69 contests. […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoPascal Siakam Expected To Receive A Max Contract Offer From Pacers
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam is expected to receive a max contract offer from the Pacers this summer, per Shams Charania of the Athletic. The 30-year-old averaged 35.4 minutes, 21.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.8 steals across 17 postseason contests. He helped take the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals after being traded […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMaxi Kleber Available For Game 4
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (shoulder) is set to return for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. The 32-year-old power forward has been out of the Mavs lineup since May 3rd due to an AC joint separation. Kleber could see plenty of minutes as Derek Lively II (neck) is currently […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMike Conley Questionable For Game 4 Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas on Tuesday. Conley has suffered from a right soleus strain but has suited up the last five contests. The 36-year-old veteran will likely be good to go, with Minnesota on the verge of elimination. He has […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoRudy Gobert Named To NBA All-Defensive First Team On Tuesday
On Tuesday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Gobert has been named to the All-Defensive first team seven times during his 11-year career. Minnesota's big man has been a critical factor in the Timberwolves' postseason run to the Western Conference Finals, starting Wednesday against Dallas. The Defensive Player […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoVictor Wembanyama First Rookie Named To NBA All-Defensive First Team
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is the first rookie to be selected to the NBA All-Defensive first team. The National Basketball Association has named an All-Defensive first and second team since the 1968-69 season. Wembanyama was also awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year earlier in the month. In 71 regular season contests, the […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoXavier Tillman Sr. Unavailable For Game 1 Versus Pacers Tuesday
On Tuesday, Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (personal) was ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers. Both Tillman and Kristaps Porzingis (calf) are listed as unavailable. The 25-year-old's absence won't impact DFS play, as he has only seen action in three of 10 Celtics' postseason games, averaging 1.3 […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoJalen Brunson Expected To Sign $156 Million Contract Extension
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to sign a massive four-year, $156 million contract extension this summer, according to Steve Popper of Newsday Sports. Brunson fractured his left hand during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Indiana. Across 13 postseason contests, the 27-year-old was phenomenal, averaging 32.4 points, 7.5 assists, […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoMike Conley Added To Injury List
On Tuesday, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Game 5 versus the Denver Nuggets. Due to right Achilles soreness, Conley is a late addition to the team's injury report. The 36-year-old veteran point guard is averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 31.2 minutes during […]
Andrew Lennox 6 months agoDean Wade Unavailable For Game 1 Against Boston Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Wade hasn't been available since March 8th due to a right knee strain. However, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Wade is getting closer to returning to the Cavs lineup. This […]
Andrew Lennox 7 months agoJamal Murray's Heat-Pack Toss In Game 2 Under League Review
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray threw a heat pack on the court in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. According to league insider Marc Stein, the NBA's official league office will review the incident for possible disciplinary action before Game 3 in Minneapolis on Friday. Murray struggled […]
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