Utah Jazz Hire Will Hardy As Head Coach
Former Boston Celtics assistant coach Will Hardy has been named the next head coach of the Utah Jazz. Hardy and the Jazz agreed to a five-year deal on Tuesday. With this announcement, the 34-year-old Hardy will become the youngest active coach in the league. Hardy spent just one year working as an assistant coach under […]
Warriors Facing Decisions With Impending Free Agents
The Golden State Warriors have a number of key role players slated to hit free agency this year. The list includes Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II, Andre Iguodala, Nemanja Bjelica, Otto Porter Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damion Lee. Looney and Porter saw the heaviest workload of this group last season. Looney started 80 of the […]
Knicks Emerging As Favorites For Jalen Brunson
The New York Knicks have emerged as the favorites to land free-agent guard Jalen Brunson. On Tuesday, it was announced that the team was trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, clearing up $19 million in salary cap space. Sources of ESPN report that following this salary cap dump, the […]
Collin Sexton Gets Qualifying Offer From Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to be back with the organization next season. The team has extended a qualifying offer to Sexton, which makes him a restricted free agent this summer. Sexton is likely to draw interest from plenty of other organizations, but the Cavs will have the final say. It's possible that […]
Russell Westbrook Returning To Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has decided to accept his $47.1 million player option for next season. As expected, Westbrook exercised his ridiculous option since he'd never get anything close to that in free agency. His first season in Los Angeles was a disaster, so another reason for Westbrook to stay rather than test […]
2022 NBA Draft Losers for Fantasy Basketball - NBA Draft Recap
The first depth chart shakeup event of the offseason is in the books. Free agency and trade season will of course add to the roster turnover this summer, but this past Thursday’s draft was the table-setter for a lot of teams, particularly the bottom-dwellers of the league. While most “Loser”-based draft articles can simply just […]
John Wall Plans To Sign With The Clippers
Free-agent guard John Wall intends to sign with the Clippers, according to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. After the veteran opted into his $47.4 million player option with the Rockets nearly a week ago, the sides agreed to a buyout for $6.5 million less on Monday night. It didn't take long for Wall to […]
John Wall, Rockets Agree To Buyout
The Rockets and guard John Wall agreed to a buyout on Monday night. The multi-time All-Star is now an unrestricted free agent, so he will have the option to pick where he goes next. Wall has proven to be one of the most dominant offensive presences in the NBA over the years and has averaged […]
Spurs, Hawks Discussing Trade For Dejounte Murray
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray continues to be a topic of trade rumors, with Atlanta remaining in the running to acquire him. It was recently reported that San Antonio would need at least three first-round picks in return, something the Hawks may be willing to offer without hesitation. Murray has emerged as an MVP-caliber […]
Kyrie Irving Exercises Player Option
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving exercised his $36.9 million player option on Monday. Irving has all the talent in the world, averaging 23.1 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 39.3% from deep throughout his career. Yet, the multi-time All-Star has been involved in constant on and off-the-court drama over the years, including his […]
Kyrie Irving Sign-And-Trade Seems Likely
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has received permission from the team to find a sign-and-trade partner. As of right now, the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the only team interested in Irving via a sign-and-trade. It's unlikely that the Lakers have anything to offer the Nets to pull Irving from them. The All-Star guard […]
Frank Jackson Unlikely To Return To Detroit
Detroit Pistons guard Frank Jackson is unlikely to remain with the organization next season. The Pistons have until Tuesday to decide on the team options with Jackson and Hamidou Diallo. James Edwards of The Athletic believes that the Pistons will keep Diallo, but move on from Jackson. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Pistons […]
Spurs Looking For Plenty In Return For Dejounte Murray
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been a topic of discussion as of late. Recent rumblings have hinted at him being sent to Atlanta. However, it's clear the Spurs are looking to get a lot back for him from any team looking to acquire his services, with three first-round picks serving as the starting […]
Cavs Hoping To Bring Back Ricky Rubio
Unrestricted free-agent guard Ricky Rubio (knee) continues to rehab after tearing his left ACL in December. However, that doesn't seem to be stopping the Cavaliers from looking to add him back to the roster, assuming the price is right. The 31-year-old played 38 games for Cleveland last season, averaging a respectable 13.1 points, 6.6 assists, […]
Facundo Campazzo May Return To Europe
Free-agent guard Facundo Campazzo hopes to remain in the NBA. He will likely gauge the interest of other teams throughout the league. However, if he's unsuccessful in finding a suitor, the 31-year-old hasn't ruled out returning to Europe. Campazzo was a sporadic contributor for the Nuggets over his two years with the club, averaging 5.6 […]
John Wall Saga May Be Ending Soon
Houston Rockets guard John Wall recently exercised his $47.4 million player option for 2022-23. While the multi-time All-Star and the organization haven't successfully reached an agreement to get him off the team, it appears things may be moving in a positive direction. With the franchise obviously in a rebuilding stage, attention will next be shifted […]
Thunder Plan To Exercise Team Option On Luguentz Dort
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort should be back with the organization next season. General manager Sam Presti mentioned that the Thunder plan to exercise Dort's 2022-2023 team option. Dort is set to be a free agent next offseason, so the two sides are likely to talk an extension soon. The Thunder have been impressed […]
Steve Clifford Returning To Charlotte
The Hornets have hired Steve Clifford to serve as its head coach. This will be Clifford's second stint at the helm for Charlotte, holding the position for five seasons and leading the team to two playoff appearances before his departure in 2018. The 60-year-old is known for his defensive prowess. His experience guiding young up-and-coming […]
Jalen Brunson Could Join The Knicks
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson could be headed elsewhere this offseason. He put together a career season and was a big part of why the Mavericks made it to the Western Conference Finals. That being said, there should be plenty of interest in Brunson this summer. He's an unrestricted free agent, which isn't great for […]
Wizards Showing Interest In Tyus Jones
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones could be changing teams this offseason. The Washington Wizards reportedly have interest in signing Jones this summer. He has proven to be a capable point guard, so there should be plenty of interest for Jones in free agency. In 23 games without Ja Morant last season, Jones averaged 12.7 points […]
Lonzo Ball Is Finally Making Progress
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) has been making good progress during his rehab program, according to Bulls general manager Marc Eversley. Finally, there is some good news on Ball after he missed the final three months of last season. There have been multiple reports that Ball wasn't improving, but it appears he's making progress […]
TyTy Washington Jr. Drafted 29th Overall
With the penultimate pick of the first round of the 2022 NBA draft, the Memphis Grizzlies selected guard TyTy Washington Jr. However, Washington was directly traded to the Houston Rockets right after the pick was made. He was involved in a trade that sent 26th overall pick Wendell Moore Jr. in the opposite direction. Washington […]
Bulls Take Dalen Terry With 18th Pick
Chicago selected Arizona guard Dalen Terry with the No. 18 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Terry averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in 2021-22. He is an excellent ball-handler and has the skills needed to run things at the point. Still, he isn't the most accurate shooter from deep, which […]
Kemba Walker Traded To Pistons
The Knicks traded guard Kemba Walker to the Pistons on Thursday night as a part of a three-way trade with Charlotte. However, Walker isn't expected to remain in Detroit, with ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that both sides are already discussing a buyout. The 32-year-old has been a capable fantasy producer over the years. […]
Pelicans Select Dyson Daniels Eighth Overall
The New Orleans Pelicans selected Australian guard Dyson Daniels eighth overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Daniels is known for his defensive prowess and he also has some promising tools on the offensive end. He stands 6'6" with a wingspan just short of 6'11" and he has quick feet, allowing him to guard 1-through-4. He […]
Pistons Draft Jaden Ivey With The Fifth Overall Pick
The Detroit Pistons selected guard Jaden Ivey out of Purdue University with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Ivey is an explosive, 6'4" guard who had a breakout year as a sophomore in 2021-22. He averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last year while shooting 46% from the […]
Golden State Eyes Roster Continuity For 2022-23
In the wake of winning their fourth NBA championship in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors are seeking more. General manager Bob Myers made it clear that he wants to bring the same club back for the 2022-23 season, although that will be complicated by free agency. The trio of Gary Payton II, […]
Lakers Acquire No. 35 Overall Pick In 2022 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the 35th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from the Magic in exchange for a future second-round choice and cash, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Orlando will hang onto the Nos. 1 and 32 selections, while acquiring No. 35 gives L.A. a Draft choice Thursday. The Lakers will […]
Years, Not Salary, The Latest Hurdle For Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has a shot at remaining with the team. While the multi-time All-Star and the front office are reportedly in agreement on money, it's rumored both sides can't come to terms on the length of a deal. Irving, who has until June 29 to exercise his $36.9 player option, is a […]
Trade Discussions For D'Angelo Russell To Intensify
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move ever since Tim Connelly agreed to become the president of basketball operations. However, while serious trade discussion haven't occurred, talks are expected to intensify ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 26-year-old averaged 18.1 points in 2021-22, his lowest since his first season […]