LeBron James, Lakers Involved In Extension Discussions

The Los Angeles Lakers and star LeBron James had contract-extension talks Thursday, per Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group. The uniqueness of James' looming free agency is multifold; due to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the 18-time All-Star is capped to signing a two-year extension, but the looming possibility of his son, Bronny, […]

D'Angelo Russell Embraces Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns Duo

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and […]

Jalen Brunson Drops 28 Points During Offseason Tournament

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson returned to his Philadelphia roots and dropped 28 points during the first night of the Rumph Classic on Thursday. While much of the Brunson discussion of late has been focused on a potential league investigation into whether tampering was involved prior to his acquisition, the 25-year-old is continuing […]

Kyrie Irving In Good Place With Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly in a good place with the organization, according to Ian Begley. The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the top designation for Irving. Outside of that, there doesn't seem to be much movement on the trade front for the All-Star guard. There is a chance that Irving remains […]

Monte Morris Could Be Starting Point Guard

Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris could emerge in the starting five right away with his new team. Morris and Will Barton were traded to Washington as part of a trade with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The Wizards do have Delon Wright, but it sounds like Morris has the edge over Wright. Wizards coach […]

Kendrick Nunn Feels 100 Percent

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) is expected to take the court to begin the 2022-2023 season. He missed all of last season due to a lingering knee issue. However, Nunn has accepted his player option and will remain with the Lakers for at least one more season. When healthy, Nunn averaged nearly 15 […]

Jared Rhoden Inks One-Year Deal With Portland

Guard Jared Rhoden has signed a one-year pact to join the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2022-23 season, in hopes of securing a roster spot during training camp. Rhoden appeared during Summer League with Sacramento and now looks to earn a reserve role as an undrafted free agent. The Long Island native averaged 15.5 […]

Goran Dragic Officially Signs With Chicago

Free-agent guard Goran Dragic officially signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract with Chicago on Tuesday, nearly a month after reaching an agreement to join the team. The veteran has been in the league since 2008 and last suited up for the Nets in 2021-22, averaging 7.3 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout […]

Duane Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Suns

Free-agent guard Duane Washington Jr. inked a two-way contract with the Suns on Tuesday. The 22-year-old appeared in 48 games for the Pacers last season, averaging 9.9 points, including 12.9 throughout seven starts, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 37.7% from deep. There's a good chance he'll get called up to the big club […]

NBA Has Begun Tampering Investigation Against Knicks

The NBA has begun its investigation of the New York Knicks for supposed tampering surrounding the four-year, $104 million signing of free-agent point guard Jalen Brunson. The league will dive into the details of New York's coveted offseason acquisition of the 25-year-old, specifically to see if the team had been in contact with him before […]

Coby White Focused On Improving Ball-Handling

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wants to improve his ball-handling while also adding some muscle this offseason. The hope is that adding muscle will help him on the defensive side of the ball. However, it could be tough for White to find consistent minutes in the Bulls rotation. They have Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and […]

Tyler Johnson Heads To Australia

Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has decided to leave the NBA and head to Australia. He'll join the Brisbane Bullets and play alongside his former teammate in Aron Baynes. The 30-year-old hasn't been relevant in fantasy hoops for quite some time. Honestly, Johnson hasn't offered much value on the court since his days with the Miami […]

Matthew Dellavedova Signs With Kings

Free-agent guard Matthew Dellavedova is back in the NBA after spending last season with Melbourne United. He'll join the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal. The veteran guard last played with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2020-2021 season. He's expected to fill in as the third string guard behind De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell. Dellavedova […]

Carsen Edwards Could Leave NBA

Free-agent guard Carsen Edwards is in advanced talks with Fenerbache Beko, which is based in Istanbul. The 24-year-old had his rights renounced by the Detroit Pistons. He signed late last season with Detroit, so he only played in four games. The former second round pick spent two years with the Boston Celtics prior to last […]

Sharife Cooper Clears Waivers

Point guard Sharife Cooper has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. The 21-year-old was waived by the Atlanta Hawks a few days ago. He was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft and logged just 39 minutes as a rookie last year. Known for his passing […]

Lakers May Need To Include Two Firsts With Russell Westbrook

According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to complete a trade involving Russell Westbrook, the Lakers will have to include a pair of future first-round picks. The 33-year-old is due to make $47 million this year, making him a massive burden on any team's books. On the bright side, […]

Ben Simmons Has "Challenges" Ahead

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons remains one of the league's greatest enigmas as we look forward to the 2022-23 season. He sat out the entirety of the 2021-22 season, a year that saw him traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets and concluded with him undergoing microdiscectomy surgery in May. According to his teammate […]

Collin Sexton's Contract Talks Could Continue Into Season

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the contract talks between the Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Collin Sexton could extend into training camp and potentially even the regular season. News broke a few days back that Sexton was offered a contract by the team that he and his camp weren't happy with. The offer was […]

Sharife Cooper Waived By Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers for point guard Sharife Cooper. The move comes just a matter of days after Cooper signed his two-way qualifying offer with the team. The 21-year-old appeared in just 13 games for the Hawks last year. The Hawks bulked up their backcourt this offseason by acquiring Dejounte Murray from the […]

Marcus Smart A Target For Nets In Kevin Durant Deal

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart could be the key component to a trade that would send Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets to Boston. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski stated that the two teams have been discussing a Durant trade lately that would be based around Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and draft picks. However, the Nets have […]

Three Teams Eyeing Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook may be on the move after all. The superstar has consistently been included in reports linking him to Brooklyn in a swap for Kyrie Irving. However, the Jazz, Knicks, and Pacers are now rumored to be possible suitors. Although newly appointed head coach Darvin Ham has remained vocal regarding […]

Hornets Considering Bringing Back Kemba Walker

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to add another piece to their roster this offseason. That being said, the Hornets are considering a reunion with guard Kemba Walker. The veteran guard is currently a free agent after reaching a buyout with the Detroit Pistons. He isn't the same player that he used to be, but can […]

Collin Sexton Not Content With Cavaliers Offer

Restricted free agent point guard Collin Sexton has been offered a multi-year deal by the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the deal is not as lucrative as Sexton was hoping for. Fedor stated on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast that the offer was in the ballpark of three years and […]

Tyler Dorsey Signs Two-Way Deal With Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Tyler Dorsey to a two-way deal. The 26-year-old spent the 2021-22 season leading the team Olympiacos to a Greek Cup championship while earning Greek Cup MVP honors. Dorsey was a second round pick of the Atlanta Hawks back in 2017. He saw 17.4 minutes per game as a rookie, […]

Sharife Cooper Back To Hawks On Two-Way Offer

Atlanta Hawks point guard Sharife Cooper has signed his two-way qualifying offer to remain with the team for the 2022-23 season. The 21-year-old was selected 48th overall by the franchise in the 2021 NBA draft. He played in just 13 games for the Hawks last year, logging just 39 minutes on the court. However, he […]

Quinndary Weatherspoon Signs Two-Way Offer With Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Quinndary Weatherspoon has signed his two-way qualifying offer with the team. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games with the Warriors last year. He spent the bulk of the 2021-22 season in the G League, playing with the Warriors' G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. Over 20 regular season games with […]

Knicks Could Be Investigated For Jalen Brunson Signing

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, there is an "excellent chance" that the NBA will investigate the New York Knicks' signing of Jalen Brunson as a potential case of tampering. Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Knicks earlier this month. The suspicious element of the signing is that reports of the […]

J.J. Barea Announces Retirement

Veteran Puerto Rican guard J.J. Barea has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 38-year-old spent a total of 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. He helped the Mavericks capture the franchise's first ever NBA title in 2011. Barea was waived by the Mavericks in 2020, then spent […]

Vasilije Micic Opts To Remain In Turkey

Serbian guard Vasilije Micic, who had been reportedly receiving interest from multiple NBA squads, has chosen to remain with his Turkish team Anadolu Efes for the upcoming season. The 6'5" guard had a fantastic 2021-22 season with Anadolu Efes, averaging 18.2 points, 5.8 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per game in Turkish Super League play. The […]

Mac McClung Signs One-Year Deal With Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have signed point guard Mac McClung to a one-year deal. According to Shams Charania, the contract is a standard, non-guaranteed deal. The 23-year-old was part of the Warriors' Summer League team this year. He played in five games and averaged 13.4 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 45.6% from […]