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Craig Porter Jr. Logs Full Line On Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. had an impressive all-around outing in the Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday, leading his team to a 112-81 victory over Milwaukee. The 24-year-old netted 15 points with 5-for-7 shooting and had six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block across 21 minutes on the floor. Porter […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Zaccharie Risacher Struggles Versus Spurs
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher had a frustrating Summer League outing against the Spurs on Sunday. The top pick of this year's draft continued to struggle with his shooting and settled for 11 points while going 4-for-12 from the field in a 79-76 loss. He collected five rebounds and had a pair of assists with […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Rough Shooting Night Versus USA
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a lowly 3-for-10 shooting as Team Canada dropped Wednesday's exhibition match against the U.S. 86-72. Gilgeous-Alexander nailed two of his four attempts from deep and made all of his free throws, but he hurt his shooting numbers badly with a 1-for-6 effort on his two-point shots. The […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
RJ Barrett Notches Team-High 12 Points Versus USA
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett was Team Canada's top scorer with 12 points in Wednesday's 86-72 loss to the USA. Barrett played a large role in Canada's 11-1 start in the game, but the Americans soon took over and dominated. The Raptors star finished with 3-for-6 shooting, hitting 2-for-3 from outside. He struggled at the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Anthony Davis Registers Double-Double In Win Versus Canada
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis needed only 19 minutes of action to register a double-double in Team USA's 86-72 win over Canada on Wednesday. He came off the bench to score 10 points and grab a game-high 11 rebounds. Davis also had the most blocks in the game with four, picking up two assists […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
LeBron James Provides A Little Bit Of Everything Against Canada
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James logged a busy 19 minutes in Team USA's first pre-Olympics exhibition matchup against Canada, finishing an 86-72 victory with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. He shot 3-for-7 from the field, missing both attempts from downtown. James, who will be chasing his third Olympics […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Stephen Curry Nails Three Triples Versus Canada
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was in fine form in Team USA's 86-72 victory over Canada on Wednesday, notching 12 points in 19 minutes with 3-for-6 shooting from three-point range. He finished 4-for-7 overall from the field, dishing out three assists and bagging a pair of rebounds. Curry's outside shooting is expected to […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Anthony Edwards Leads All Scorers In Win Over Canada
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 13 points as Team USA started its exhibition schedule with a comfortable win against Canada. Edwards was part of the team's second unit, which helped the U.S. overcome an early 11-1 deficit to win 86-72. He shot 6-for-10 from the field with one make from downtown while […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Dillon Jones Racks Up 21 Points With Outstanding Shooting
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Dillon Jones scored a game-high 21 points in a 98-75 win over the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Tuesday. The Weber State product, who was the 26th selection in last month's draft, had an incredible shooting touch in the game, going 7-for-8 from the field and […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Knicks Linked With Move For Davis Bertans
Free-agent forward Davis Bertans is reportedly generating interest among multiple teams after getting waived by the Charlotte Hornets. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the New York Knicks are among the teams who are looking at Bertans. The 31-year-old is a sweet-shooting big man who would give an extra threat from deep to the Knicks. However, […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Suns Interested In Re-Signing Josh Okogie
The Phoenix Suns remain interested in bringing back guard/forward Josh Okogie. The 25-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Arizona but became a free agent after not picking up a $2.9 million option on his contract. Okogie averaged 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 16.0 minutes last season, logging 11 starts across 60 appearances. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Suns Chasing Kyle Lowry
Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry could end up complementing the Big Three in Phoenix next season. According to PHNX's Gerald Bourguet, Lowry is in talks with the Suns. Phoenix has been desperate for a point guard, and the team has already snapped up Monte Morris as a free agent. Lowry's addition would give the backcourt […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Warriors Remain Interested In Lauri Markkanen
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continues to draw links with the Golden State Warriors. The Athletic's Anthony Slater has reported that the Warriors remain in pursuit of Markkanen, although he believes it could be a drawn-out process. Markkanen has averaged 20-plus points in back-to-back seasons and is just a year removed from being an All-Star. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Ricky Council IV Puts Up 29 Points In Summer League Outing
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV caught fire late in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Monday's Summer League matchup, pushing his team to a 102-92 victory with a 29-point effort. The 22-year-old netted 19 of his points in the fourth quarter. He nailed five three-point bombs with 10 attempts and shot […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Zach Edey Impresses In Summer League Debut
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey made a good first impression as an NBA player on Monday in a Summer League clash with the Utah Jazz. Squaring off against a strong Jazz frontcourt, which included Walker Kessler, the ninth pick of this year's draft registered a 14-point, 15-rebound double-double with four blocks in a 97-95 overtime […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Gary Trent Jr. Unlikely To Return To Toronto
The Toronto Raptors are unlikely to agree on a new contract with Gary Trent Jr. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has reported that Trent Jr.'s camp has been looking for a raise from last year's $18.5 million, but the Raptors were only willing to offer around $15 million per year when free agency opened. According to Lewenberg, […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Jazz Looking For First-Round Pick For Walker Kessler
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is expected to fetch a first-round draft pick on the trade market. "The Knicks had been in touch with Utah, had had some interest in Walker Kessler, the big man, as a potential solution for, at the backup five," said SNY's Ian Begley on Monday. "But teams in touch with […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Nuggets "On Track" To Land Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook continues to draw interest from the Denver Nuggets, with a potential deal likely. According to Harrison Wind of DNVR, the Nuggets are "on track" to add the former MVP to the roster. Westbrook has freshly opted into the last year of his contract that will pay him around […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Evan Fournier Expected To Generate Interest As Free Agent
French veteran Evan Fournier finds himself going to the Paris Olympics as a free agent, but he could be back in the NBA for next season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Fournier is expected to generate interest among "some" NBA teams. Fournier became a free agent after the Detroit Pistons declined a $19 million […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Malik Monk Wants To Join Starting Unit Next Season
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk wants to become a starter next season. The 26-year-old was one of the most prolific bench players in the league in 2023-24, averaging a career-high 15.4 points. He has re-signed with the Kings for four years, $78 million. A starter's role would boost Monk's fantasy value, although he has still […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Luka Garza Signs Two-Year Extension With Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza will return to the team on a two-year deal. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, it's a $4.51 million contract for Garza, which includes a team option for the second year. After making his NBA debut with the Pistons in 2021-22, Garza has spent the past two campaigns in Minnesota. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Neemias Queta Signs Three-Year Extension With Celtics
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta has inked a three-year extension with the team. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the contract is worth $7.18 million, which is fully guaranteed in Year 1. The deal comes with a partially guaranteed Year 2 and a team option for Year 3. Queta has spent three seasons in the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Landry Shamet Hits Free Agency
Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet has become a free agent after the team declined a $11 million option on his contract. Shamet spent only one season in Washington, averaging 7.1 points in 15.8 minutes. As a three-point specialist, Shamet should receive interest on the open market, although he will definitely have to settle for much […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
James Wiseman Moving To Indiana
Former second overall pick James Wiseman will link up with the Indiana Pacers for the 2024-25 NBA campaign. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the 23-year-old center has agreed to a two-year deal with the team. It's expected to be a minimum-salary contract for Wiseman, who has struggled to establish himself in the NBA. After being […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Xavier Tillman Sr. Returns To Boston On Two-Year Deal
Boston Celtics forward/center Xavier Tillman Sr. has agreed on a new contract with the team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Tillman will sign a two-year deal. It's reportedly a minimum-salary contract for the 25-year-old, who will earn an estimated $2.2 million for the upcoming season and $2.5 million for the 2025-26 campaign. Tillman made 20 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Jonathan Isaac Signing $84 Million Extension With Magic
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has renegotiated his contract with the team, agreeing to a five-year extension. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Isaac will be paid $84 million for his services. Isaac was set to enter the final season of a four-year, $69.9 million deal. The 26-year-old has spent much of his NBA career in the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Buddy Hield Set To Join Warriors
Three-point specialist Buddy Hield is set to join the Golden State Warriors. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Warriors are in "serious" talks with the Philadelphia 76ers on a sign-and-trade deal that would take Hield to San Francisco. Hield finished off a four-year, $94 million deal with the 76ers after landing in Philadelphia through […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
LeBron James Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Lakers
LeBron James will return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year contract. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, James will sign a maximum $104 million deal, which includes a player option for the 2025-26 campaign and a no-trade clause. Ahead of free agency, James opted out of the final year of his previous deal with […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Donovan Mitchell Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year extension with the team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, it's a $150.3 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. Mitchell has just completed his second season with the Cavaliers, becoming the first guard since Allen Iverson to average 20-plus […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Drew Eubanks Heads To Utah On Two-Year Contract
Free-agent center Drew Eubanks will join the Utah Jazz for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Eubanks will receive a two-year, $10 million contract from the Jazz. The 27-year-old big man was a free agent after declining his $2.6 million player option with the Phoenix Suns. Eubanks posted 5.1 points and 4.3 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago