Gary Payton II Should Be Ready For Next Season

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (core) underwent surgery in July, but is expected to be ready for the beginning of the season. The 29-year-old was a useful option with the Golden State Warriors last season. The expectation is that Payton will play a key role off the bench with Portland. It's uncertain if […]

Immanuel Quickley To Have Expanded Role

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley is expected to have an expanded role next season. The 23-year-old showed some flashes of solid play when he was given the chance last year. He averaged 27.5 minutes per game after the All-Star break. It sounds like head coach Tom Thibodeau is ready to give Quickley more responsibility […]

Russell Westbrook Could Come Off The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook might not be a starter heading into next season. The 33-year-old is coming off an awful season, so it sounds like the Lakers are considering using Westbrook off the bench. Westbrook has more competition at guard with the Lakers adding Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder to their backcourt. There's […]

Lakers Sign Dennis Schroder

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with free-agent guard Dennis Schroder. The 29-year-old will sign a one-year deal with $2.6 million with the Lakers. He recently finished an impressive performance in the Eurobasket tournament. Despite losing in the tournament, Schroder remained one of the best performers. He averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 dimes and […]

Keaton Wallace Lands Training Camp Contract

Free-agent guard Keaton Wallace inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers. The 23-year-old went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he landed in the G League last season and averaged 18.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting around 41% from deep. If Wallace doesn't make the regular season roster […]

Javonte Smart Signs With New Orleans

Free-agent guard Javonte Smart landed a deal with the Pelicans. It's a training camp contract, so he's not guaranteed to remain on the regular season roster heading into October. The 23-year-old appeared in 17 games for the Bucks and Heat in 2021-22, averaging 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds while shooting 29.6% from deep. Nevertheless, Smart […]

Damian Lillard Feeling "Great"

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (abdomen) declared he feels "great" after undergoing abdominal surgery early in January. The multi-time All-Star had been dealing with the injury for years. However, it became unbearable, forcing him to go under the knife. It was undoubtedly a chaotic year for Lillard, who appeared at times to be on […]

Dennis Schroder Expected To Sign Soon

Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder is expected to sign with an NBA organization soon. The 29-year-old has been playing extremely well during a Eurobasket tournament. On Tuesday, Schroder finished with a team-high 26 points and eight assists in the win. He continues to be one of the best players throughout the tournament. His recent play should […]

Davion Mintz Signed By The Wizards

Free-agent guard Davion Mintz agreed to a training camp deal with the Wizards. He went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in his final two years in college. However, despite Mintz's collegiate accolades, he isn't expected to make the regular season roster, although a two-way deal […]

Hawks Add Jarrett Culver On A Two-Way Deal

Free-agent guard Jarrett Culver agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta. The Timberwolves took Culver with the No. 6 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons in Minnesota before he was shipped to Memphis in August 2021. However, the 23-year-old didn't meet expectations with either club, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds […]

Jordan Goodwin Lands Exhibit 10 Deal With Wizards

Free-agent guard Jordan Goodwin signed an exhibit 10 deal with Washington. Goodwin went undrafted in 2021 and spent most of last season with the Capital City Go-Go and averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He also played two games with the Wizards, signing a 10-day contract with the team back in December. The […]

Jazz May Have Trouble Moving Mike Conley

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is a name rumored to be on the move. With the team moving on from Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, it's a new era in Salt Lake City. Bojan Bogdanovic and Jordan Clarkson are also favorites to be traded. Still, dealing Conley may not be easy, primarily considering his hefty […]

Four Teams Interested In Jordan Clarkson

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson may be the next player on the roster to be moved. Teams are interested, with Memphis, Milwaukee, Sacramento, and Toronto emerging as potential landing spots. The 2021 Sixth Man of the Year took a step back last season, finishing with averages of 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Nevertheless, […]

Dereon Seabron Receives Two-Way Contract From Pels

Free-agent guard Dereon Seabron has agreed to a two-way contract with the Pelicans. Seabron went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after averaging 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals during his final year at North Carolina State. He was also named the ACC Most Improved Player. While the 22-year-old won't make an […]

Malcolm Hill Returning To Chicago

Free-agent guard Malcolm Hill agreed to a two-way contract with the Bulls. The 26-year-old averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 16 games in Chicago last season. Obviously, those numbers won't make him a coveted fantasy option heading into the 2022-23 campaign. However, he's still worth a stash in dynasty leagues, at least for now.

Kendrick Nunn Given Green Light For More Contact

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) was cleared to increase contact at practice moving ahead. He missed all of last season with a bone bruise. However, head coach Darvin Ham is pleased with Nunn's progress, indicating he's looked "great." The 27-year-old has averaged 15.0 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds throughout his two seasons […]

Knicks Unwilling To Trade Quentin Grimes

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes was a sought-after commodity by Utah during talks surrounding a trade for Donovan Mitchell. However, with Mitchell now in Cleveland, reports have surfaced that the Knicks weren't willing to part ways with the 22-year-old. Grimes averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while shooting 38.1% from deep in […]

Marcus Smart Still Dealing With Ankle Issue

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) indicated he's feeling better but still recovering from the ankle injury he dealt with during the postseason. The 28-year-old averaged 12.1 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds last season across 71 games. He also averaged 1.7 steals while being named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Nevertheless, Smart […]

Mavericks Interested In Dennis Schroder?

The Mavericks are reportedly interested in signing free-agent guard Dennis Schroder. Dallas has room on its roster and is looking to add a veteran ball-handler. Schroder would certainly fill that need while bolstering the Mavs' bench in the process. The 28-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign in Boston before he was traded to Houston ahead of […]

Russell Westbrook Expected To Attend Minicamps

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to attend any players-only minicamps before official training camps commence at the end of September. After a tumultuous offseason, the 2017 MVP remains on the roster, making it less likely he'll be moved as each day passes. The 33-year-old averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and […]

Mike Conley On The Trade Block

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is on the trade block. With Utah already moving on from Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, it's apparent the team is looking to offload its remaining assets. Conley finished last season by averaging 13.7 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. He also shot 40.8% from deep, and even […]

Lonzo Ball Still Dealing With Knee Pain And Discomfort

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) continues to deal with "lingering pain and soreness" in his left knee. The 24-year-old tore his meniscus last season, resulting in surgery back in January. It was a tough blow for the team, primarily since Ball had been averaging 13.0 points, 5.8 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals before […]

Fantasy Impact: The Donovan Mitchell Trade

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, it was only a matter of time before the team ended up trading Donovan Mitchell as well. There was no way the Jazz could justify holding Mitchell, because the team would have been a fringe playoff team with no viable path to improving. So, they traded Mitchell on […]

Russell Westbrook Would Have Meaningful Role If Not Dealt

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook could be traded ahead of the 2022-23 season. The team recently acquired Patrick Beverley from Utah, fueling further speculation about Westbrook's future in L.A. However, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that if the 2017 MVP isn't moved, new head coach Darvin Ham is committed to finding a meaningful role […]

John Wall Looking Good This Offseason

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall has looked good during offseason workouts, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The veteran received a buyout from his former team, the Houston Rockets, and after clearing waivers, he signed with L.A. Wall, who didn't play in 2021-22, has averaged 19.1 points, 9.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals […]

Donovan Mitchell Prefers Deal To Heat, Knicks, Or Nets

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has reportedly expressed his desire to play for the Knicks, Heat, or Nets if he were to be traded. The Nets recently made amends with Kevin Durant, and with Ben Simmons unable to be on the same roster as Mitchell due to the designated rookie extension rule, a move to […]

Patrick Beverley Traded To The Lakers

Utah has traded guard Patrick Beverley to the Lakers in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker. The 34-year-old is coming off a quality season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals throughout 58 games with the Timberwolves. He was traded to the Jazz during the offseason in the deal that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. […]

Lakers Considering Bringing Back Dennis Schroder

Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder remains unsigned heading into the season. While he should draw interest from clubs throughout the year, the Lakers are reportedly already interested in bringing the veteran back to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old spent one season in L.A. back in 2020-21, averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals (61 games). Although […]

Ben Simmons Cleared For Three-On-Three Work

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) has progressed to three-on-three activities and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. The former Sixer hasn't been on the floor since the 2021 NBA playoffs and underwent surgery in May to address a herniated disk in his back. Nevertheless, it's unknown how many minutes […]

Dennis Schroder Plagued By Ankle Injury

Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) won't travel to Sweden for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The veteran injured his ankle during the Hamburg Super Cup tournament and will reportedly remain in Germany to receive treatment. The 28-year-old last played for the Rockets in 2021-22, averaging 10.9 points and 5.9 assists (15 games). Although he remains […]