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Drew Eubanks Staying In Portland
Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks will stay with the Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. After Jusuf Nurkic was lost for the remainder of last season due to injury, Eubanks filled in nicely by averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists throughout 31 starts. Although Nurkic will continue to man the middle, the 25-year-old may […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNets Rescind Qualifying Offer To Kessler Edwards
The Nets have rescinded its qualifying offer to forward Kessler Edwards. He is now an unrestricted free agent, although Brooklyn will keep his non-bird rights and can still re-sign him. After injuries and illnesses ran rampant throughout Brooklyn's roster last season, the 21-year-old appeared in 48 games. He started 23 of them, averaging 6.8 points […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBismack Biyombo Re-Signing With The Suns
Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to return to the Suns, with the terms of the deal currently undisclosed. After Phoenix dealt with injuries and illnesses, the big man was signed by the team at the beginning of 2022. He wasn't a routine contributor. However, he averaged 12.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.0 throughout his […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDerrick Jones Jr. Heading Back To Chicago
Free-agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million deal to remain in Chicago. The 25-year-old played 51 games last season, missing time due to a bone bruise in his knee and a fractured finger, and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. He'll likely continue to play sporadically from off the bench, so […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJalen Smith Remaining With The Pacers
Free-agent center Jalen Smith has agreed to a two-year deal to return to Indiana. The 22-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign in Phoenix before being shipped to the Pacers ahead of the deadline. His stats off the bench weren't the best for either of the clubs. However, throughout his eight starts, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.8 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDarius Garland Agrees To Extension
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has agreed to an extension with the team. The deal is worth $193 million over five years, with the potential for the young superstar to earn as much as $231 million. The 22-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoRashod Bateman Receives Praise From Teammate
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman had a decent rookie year, finishing with 46 catches for 515 yards and one touchdown. However, that was with Marquise Brown on the roster. But after Hollywood was dealt to the Arizona Cardinals during the 2022 NFL Draft, Bateman is now projected to be the team's No. 1 wideout […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMichael Thomas Running Routes
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) recently posted a video of himself running routes, a positive update regarding the veteran's rehab efforts. Thomas is coming off off-season ankle surgery, with head coach Dennis Allen allowing the multi-time Pro Bowler to get to 100% before he returns to the team. Yet, things appear to […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMalik Beasley On The Move To Utah
The Timberwolves are moving guard Malik Beasley to Utah as a part of a package to get Rudy Gobert, a multi-time Defensive Player of the Year. With the acquisition of Beasley, the Jazz will receive a player with plenty of untapped potential. He's averaged 12.1 points and 2.5 boards while shooting 38.6% from deep throughout […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJarred Vanderbilt Traded To The Jazz
The Jazz acquired forward Jarred Vanderbilt from Minnesota on Friday as a part of the deal to get Rudy Gobert. After the organization traded Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Vanderbilt will now fill a void on the team's roster. Although the 23-year-old has averaged only 6.2 rebounds and 5.4 points throughout his […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoPatrick Beverley Moved To Utah
The Timberwolves are sending guard Patrick Beverley to Utah as a part of a package to obtain Rudy Gobert. Also included, the Jazz will get Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, and four first-round picks. Beverley, who is now moving on to the fourth team of his career, is coming off a solid […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDonte DiVincenzo Intends To Sign With Warriors
Free-agent guard Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a two-year, $9.3 million contract with the Warriors. The Kings didn't extend a qualifying offer to the 25-year-old, so he was available to the highest bidder, with Golden State swooping in with a deal to bolster its roster. The former Villanova Wildcat played his entire career with the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNets Want Huge Return On Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant requested a trade on Thursday, the first day of free agency. However, the organization isn't in a rush to make a move unless the price is right, with ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that Brooklyn is looking to "get back something of a historic haul." With the Hawks […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBradley Beal Re-Ups With The Wizards
Free-agent guard Bradley Beal agreed to a five-year, $251 million contract to return to Washington. The veteran hasn't played for any other team throughout his 10-year career and has averaged 22.1 points while shooting 37.2% from deep, so it's clearly evident he has plenty of talent. However, Beal hasn't logged an entire season since 2018-19 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJalen Brunson Agrees To Four-Year Deal With New York
Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the Knicks. After months of speculation, Brunson will finally head to New York, where he'll be given the opportunity to serve as the No. 1 scoring option. The 25-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoLonnie Walker IV Agrees To One-Year Deal With Lakers
Free-agent guard Lonnie Walker IV is heading to the Lakers on a one-year deal that will pay him $6.5 million. The 23-year-old averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists during his fourth year in San Antonio. However, he will now move on to L.A., where he'll get an opportunity to earn minutes. Still, he […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDamian Jones Signs With The Lakers
Free-agent center Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers. The second year of the contract will be a player option, and he will provide depth to a team that doesn't have much money to spend during free agency. Although the 27-year-old wasn't a reliable producer last season, he had his moments, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoAmir Coffey Agrees To New Deal With Clippers
Free-agent guard Amir Coffey is returning to the Clippers on a three-year, $11 million deal. The 25-year-old averaged 9.0 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 37.8% from deep last season. Yet, his numbers throughout his 30 appearances as a starter were a little better. Coffey's versatility allows him to play multiple positions, so he should […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoChris Boucher Staying With Toronto
Free-agent forward/center Chris Boucher agreed to a three-year, $35.25 million contract to return to the Toronto Raptors. The 29-year-old wasn't a regular fantasy producer last season, his fourth with the Raptors. But he averaged 16.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks throughout his nine starts. While Boucher may not receive consistent work this year, he's […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNicolas Batum Re-Signs With Clippers
Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is heading back to the Clippers, agreeing to a two-year deal. The veteran, who recently declined his $3.3 million player option with L.A., averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout 54 starts last season. He may not make as many appearances in the starting lineup in 2022-23. However, Batum […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoPatty Mills Heading Back To Brooklyn
Free-agent guard Patty Mills agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million deal to return to Brooklyn on Thursday night. The 33-year-old was a pivotal piece of the Nets' rotation last season, primarily with Kyrie Irving out for most of it, averaging 11.4 points and 2.3 assists while shooting 40.0% from deep. With Irving potentially on his […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJames Harden To Meet With 76ers Over The Weekend
Free-agent guard James Harden will meet with Sixers team officials over the weekend to discuss a potential new deal. Harden declined his $47.4 million player option on Wednesday, allowing the franchise some flexibility to make moves in free agency this offseason. Nonetheless, while anything can happen, the former MVP, who's coming off one of the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNicolas Claxton Returning To Brooklyn
Restricted free-agent forward/center Nicolas Claxton is returning to Brooklyn, agreeing to a two-year, $20 million contract. After Houston had expressed interest, the Nets will retain a player with a tremendous upside moving ahead. He finished the 2021-22 season by averaging 8.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks throughout 47 games, although he played a bit […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoWarriors Passing On Juan Toscano-Anderson
The Warriors didn't extend a qualifying offer to forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, making him an unrestricted free agent. The 29-year-old averaged only 4.1 points, 2.4 boards, and 1.7 assists last season and spent most of his time on the bench. There's a slight chance he could return to Golden State. But if he doesn't, which is […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoSpurs Tender Qualifying Offer To Lonnie Walker IV
The Spurs have extended a $6.3 million qualifying offer to forward Lonnie Walker IV. He will now be a restricted free agent, so San Antonio can match any offer he receives from teams around the league. The 23-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoChris Chiozza To Become Unrestricted Free Agent
The Warriors declined to extend a qualifying offer to guard Chris Chiozza. He will now be an unrestricted free agent. While there's a chance he could return to Golden State, it's highly unlikely. The 26-year-old has been in the NBA since 2018, suiting up for the Rockets, Wizards, and Nets before eventually landing in Golden […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoHawks Not Extending Qualifying Offer To Kevin Knox II
The Hawks declined to extend a qualifying offer to forward Kevin Knox II, making him an unrestricted free agent. Since being selected with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, Knox hasn't done much of anything, averaging only 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. There's a decent chance he'll find another club. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBlazers Extend Qualifying Offer To Anfernee Simons
The Trail Blazers extended a qualifying offer to guard Anfernee Simons on Wednesday. The move makes him a restricted free agent, giving Portland the edge in retaining his services. The 24th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 40.5% from behind […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJaylen Nowell Staying In Minnesota, For Now
The Timberwolves exercised the team option on forward Jaylen Nowell on Wednesday night, paying him nearly $2 million for 2022-23. The 22-year-old has averaged 8.1 points, 1.9 boards, and 1.8 assists through his three years in Minnesota. He's spent most of his time on the bench during that time, with his role not expected to […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoNaz Reid Has Team Option Exercised
The Timberwolves have exercised the option on center Naz Reid. He will make around $1.9 million this season and will remain with the club that signed him as an undrafted rookie in 2019. The 22-year-old averaged 9.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks during his three seasons in Minnesota. Yet, he averaged 15.5 points and […]
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