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Jazz "Welcoming Calls" On Lauri Markkanen
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Utah Jazz are "welcoming calls" on forward Lauri Markkanen. With Klay Thompson and Paul George no longer available, many teams around the National Basketball Association remain hopeful of upgrading their rosters. As a result, teams have expressed interest in the 27-year-old, with Golden State specifically mentioned as the […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoGary Harris Re-Signing With Orlando
Free-agent guard Gary Harris agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal to return to Orlando. The 29-year-old finished last season by averaging 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. He was slightly more productive in 27 games in the starting lineup. But with Orlando signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66 million contract, Harris likely […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoAlec Pierce Eager To Display His Versatility
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce hopes to prove he's more than just a "deep threat." "I think there's a lot more to my game," Pierce said recently. "I just want to have the chance to be able to showcase that." The 24-year-old has displayed brief glimpses of promise in his first two seasons in […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoCavs Still Believe Donovan Mitchell Will Sign Extension
According to Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cavaliers still believe guard Donovan Mitchell will agree to a contract extension with the team. "We feel good about Donovan," said president of basketball operations Koby Altman, who recently flew out to Los Angeles with new head coach Kenny Atkinson to visit Mitchell. "He's really […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoJayson Tatum, Celtics Agree On Supermax Extension
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum agreed to a five-year, $315 million supermax contract extension on Monday. It's the largest deal in NBA history, and it comes after the 2017 No. 3 overall pick led the Celtics to their first championship since 2008. Without question, Tatum is worth every penny. […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoGoga Bitadze Staying In Orlando
Free-agent center Goga Bitadze agreed to a three-year, $25 million contract to remain with the Orlando Magic. The 2019 No. 18 overall pick spent over three seasons with the Indiana Pacers before getting traded to Orlando. He hasn't been a consistent contributor with the Magic. However, Bitadze averaged 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoNaji Marshall, Mavs Agree On Three-Year Deal
Free-agent forward Naji Marshall agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old had spent the last four seasons with the Pelicans, where he averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Marshall will likely see routine minutes for Dallas moving ahead. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor since […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoRussell Westbrook Likely To Be Traded
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Clippers are working with guard Russell Westbrook on a trade. The 35-year-old picked up his $4 million player option on Saturday. However, it appears he's already played his final game for the franchise. Westbrook averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals during the […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoAndre Drummond Heading Back To Philly
Free-agent center Andre Drummond agreed to a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Sixers. This will be Drummond's second stint with the Sixers, with the veteran suiting up for the franchise back in the 2021-22 campaign. He finished last season with the Bulls by averaging 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds. The 30-year-old is arguably the best […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoCade Cunningham, Pistons Agree To Contract Extension
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham agreed to a five-year, $226 million extension with the team. The Pistons are rebuilding. However, the franchise wants to keep Cunningham at the forefront. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 22.7 points and 7.5 assists last season. But he logged 3.4 turnovers during the […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoEric Gordon Agrees To A Deal With Philadelphia
Free-agent guard/forward Eric Gordon agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The veteran has bounced around since entering the league in 2008 as the No. 7 overall pick. While his production has dropped significantly, he still finished last season with the Phoenix Suns by averaging 11.0 points and 37.8% shooting from […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoKentavious Caldwell-Pope Inking A Deal With Orlando
Free-agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Orlando Magic. The veteran has spent the last two seasons with the Denver Nuggets and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title in 2022-23. He finished last season by averaging 10.1 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.6% from […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoChris Paul Signing With The Spurs
Free agent guard Chris Paul will sign a one-year, $11 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. After being in the league for nearly two decades, Paul's production has dipped significantly. He appeared in 58 games for the Warriors last season, finishing with averages of 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. While the 39-year-old […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoJonas Valanciunas Heading To Washington
Free agent center Jonas Valanciunas agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The 2011 No. 5 overall pick has been a double-double-caliber producer since entering the league. However, as expected with any aging player, his statistical contributions have declined over the years. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 12.2 points […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoAndrei Iosivas Putting In Work Ahead Of Camp
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has put in extra work this offseason, hoping to be more productive in his second year in the National Football League. "I would say Andrei and Chase (Brown) made the fastest improvement of any players I've ever had in the program," said head coach Zac Taylor. "I've never had […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months ago"Growing Optimism" Sixers Will Acquire Paul George
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, there is "growing optimism" that the Philadelphia 76ers will sign forward Paul George in free agency. The 34-year-old declined his $48.7 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, putting him in line to hit the open market. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 22.6 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoMemphis Declines Luke Kennard's Option
The Memphis Grizzlies declined the $14.8 million option for guard Luke Kennard on Saturday. The 28-year-old appeared in only 39 games for Memphis last season, averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. He also shot 45.0% from behind the arc. Memphis hopes to work out a new agreement. But Kennard should draw plenty of […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoCam Reddish Exercises Player Option
Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish exercised his $2.5 million player option on Saturday. The former Duke Blue Devil had the worst year of his career in 2023-24, averaging 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. He was also limited to just 48 games due to injury. Whether Reddish remains in Los Angeles or finds […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoJalen Smith Opts Out, Will Test Free Agency
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith declined his $5.4 million player option on Saturday. Smith, the 2020 No. 10 overall pick, appeared in 61 games for the Pacers last season, averaging 9.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. The 24-year-old will now test the open market, where he should see interest from clubs around the National Basketball Association. […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoBol Bol To Return To Phoenix
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Phoenix Suns forward/center Bol Bol plans to sign a one-year deal to return to the team. Bol finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 42.3% from behind the arc. The 24-year-old will provide much-needed bench depth for a team hoping to enter the championship […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoRichaun Holmes Declines Player Option
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes declined his $12.8 million player option. However, he has agreed to a new two-year, $25.9 million contract to remain with the Wizards. The 30-year-old averaged double-digit scoring in three of his four seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Since then, he struggled to find a meaningful role in Dallas and Washington. […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoLeBron James Looking For Help In Los Angeles
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, impending free agent forward LeBron James will "work" with the Los Angeles Lakers on his next contract "if it means adding an impact player." The 39-year-old declined his $51.4 million player option Saturday, although he's expected to remain with the Lakers. James finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 25.7 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoPaul George Declines Player Option
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George declined his $48.7 million player option on Saturday. The veteran, who will officially enter unrestricted free agency, has meetings scheduled with teams with cap space. The Clippers will also be involved, although the team no longer has the option of an opt-in and trade scenario. The 34-year-old finished the […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoRoyce O'Neale To Re-Sign With Phoenix
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale plans to sign a four-year, $44 million contract to remain with the team. After being moved by the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade deadline last season, the 31-year-old appeared in 30 games for the Suns, averaging 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoKevin Love Declines Player Option
Forward/center Kevin Love declined his $4 million player option with the Miami Heat on Saturday. The veteran finished last season by averaging 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. However, he appeared in just 55 games. Without question, Love's best days are behind him. While there's a chance he could return to Miami, it won't […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoHawks Not Extending Qualifying Offer To Saddiq Bey
The Atlanta Hawks declined to extend a qualifying offer to forward Saddiq Bey, making him an unrestricted free agent. The former Villanova Wildcat averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 2023-24. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL, limiting him to 63 games. Without a doubt, Bey will draw interest from teams around the National […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoD'Angelo Russell Picks Up $18.7 Million Option
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell picked up his $18.7 million player option on Saturday. The 28-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023-24, finishing the campaign by averaging 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds while shooting a career-high 41.5% from behind the arc. Despite Russell's decade of service in […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoRussell Westbrook Picks Up Player Option
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook exercised his $4 million player option with the team on Saturday. The 35-year-old has been one of the most productive players in the history of the National Basketball Association. However, he is coming off arguably the worst year of his career, finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 11.1 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoLeBron James Declines Player Option
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, forward LeBron James declined his $51.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, while the multi-time All-Star is heading toward unrestricted free agency, he's expected to re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal. Despite his age, James is still one of the most potent players […]
Dennis Clausen 5 months agoPistons Decline Team Option On Evan Fournier
The Pistons declined the team option on guard Evan Fournier. He is now heading toward unrestricted free agency. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Knicks. However, he appeared in only three games for New York before being moved ahead of the trade deadline. Fournier suited up in 29 games for the Pistons, and […]
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