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 […]

Patty Mills Undecided About Future In Brooklyn

Upcoming free-agent guard Patty Mills remains undecided about his future in Brooklyn. He has a player option, which if exercised, would pay him $6.2 million in 2022-23. However, it appears his decision may be based on the future of Kyrie Irving, who reportedly caused moral issues in the locker room after refusing to receive a […]

Mike D'Antoni Expected To Meet With Michael Jordan

Mike D'Antoni is expected to meet with Hornets owner Michael Jordan to discuss the head coaching vacancy. The 71-year-old, who last served as an advisor for the Pelicans in 2021, was a finalist for the position before Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson verbally agreed to the job. However, after Atkinson withdrew his name from consideration, it […]

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Picks Up Player Option

Toronto Raptors guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk exercised his $1.9 million player option. After averaging 10.3 points in 2020-21 in OKC, the 25-year-old wasn't as effective for the Raptors last season, averaging just 4.6 points and shooting a rough 30.6% from behind the arc. He isn't expected to draw any fantasy interest for the 2022-23 campaign, primarily […]

John Wall Picks Up Player Option

Houston Rockets guard John Wall has unsurprisingly accepted his player option for next season. This was a no-brainer for Wall considering the option is worth $47.4 million. Wall didn't play a single minute last season, so he's not going to get anywhere near that amount of money in free agency. In fact, Wall is the […]

Kendrick Nunn Accepts Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to accept his $5.25 million player option for next season. This doesn't come as a surprise after Nunn missed all of the 2021-2022 campaign due to a right knee bone bruise. However, Nunn averaged 14.9 points and 2.1 triples in his first two seasons with the Miami […]

Cory Joseph Has Opted Into Player Option

Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph has reportedly opted into his $5.1 million player option for next season. He averaged eight points and 3.6 assists across 65 games last season with Detroit. Joseph started 39 games for the Pistons, often times alongside Cade Cunningham. The expectation is that Cunningham will do more of the ball handling […]

Contract Talks With Kevin Porter Jr. May Be Coming

Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to enter contract discussions with the team. The 22-year-old can agree to a rookie-scale extension as soon as July 1. But if an agreement isn't reached, he will likely be headed for restricted free agency by the summer of 2023. After starting his career in Cleveland, Porter […]

Kyrie Irving And Brooklyn At A Crossroads

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving might be on his way out. With rumblings that the relationship between Irving and the organization is damaged beyond repair, it's no longer a foregone conclusion that the All-Star will exercise his $36.9 million player option. Instead, he may test his luck in free agency, although Brooklyn still has the […]

Monte Morris Receiving Interest From Teams

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris is receiving trade interest from clubs throughout the league. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 12.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.0 boards while shooting 39.5% from deep last season and was a pivotal component of the team's starting rotation. He has two years and $18.9 million remaining on his current deal. […]

Darvin Ham Challenging Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to remain with the organization after months of trade rumors. The former MVP finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists, a decline from the year before. As a result, he was scrutinized throughout the season, although new head coach Darvin Ham […]

Kenny Atkinson Not Going To Charlotte

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson will remain with the team after all. The 55-year-old was recently offered a four-year deal with the Hornets, which he accepted in principle. However, with Mike Brown taking his talents to the Sacramento Kings, Atkinson will now remain in the Bay Area and take over as Steve Kerr's top […]

Mavericks Expected To Pursue Goran Dragic

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly looking to add a veteran guard this offseason. One player that has been rumored to be a possible option is Goran Dragic. The Mavericks acquired Spencer Dinwiddie mid-season, which helped them reach the Western Conference Finals. It appears the Mavericks aren't done adding guards and intend on pursuing Dragic. The […]

James Harden May Not Receive A Max Deal

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to utilize his player option this summer. The front office acknowledges the team's best chance at winning a championship is with Harden on the roster. However, due to the former MVP's decline in play over the years, he may not get a max offer moving forward. That doesn't […]

P.J. Dozier Cleared For Basketball Activities

Free-agent guard P.J. Dozier (knee) has been cleared for full basketball activities and will be good to go for the start of training camp. The 25-year-old had brief stops in OKC and Boston to begin his career before spending his last three years in Denver. He had been a relatively reliable bench option for the […]

Fred VanVleet, Raptors May Talk Extension Soon

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet could be on the way to a contract extension. Both sides are expected to engage in discussions during the offseason, with the All-Star in line to potentially make up to $114 million over four years. The 28-year-old is coming off a fantastic season where he averaged a career-high 20.3 points. […]

Philly Expected To Exercise Option On Shake Milton

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton is expected to have his $2 million team option exercised. The 25-year-old averaged just 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 2021-22. However, throughout six starts last season, he averaged 16.0 points. Nonetheless, while Milton probably won't see much interest during drafts ahead of the 2022 campaign, he'll likely […]

Pacers Engaged In Trade Talks For Malcolm Brogdon

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon is among the names expected to be moved this summer. Indiana has reportedly engaged in talks with clubs around the league, with the Knicks being one of the favorites to land him. Brogdon averaged 19.1 points last season, the second-highest of his career. However, he missed 46 games due to […]

Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Deal This Summer

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to sign a max contract offer this summer, with the 22-year-old in line to potentially make up to $223 million over the life of the agreement. Morant is coming off a fantastic season, where he averaged a career-high 27.4 points along with 6.7 assists, 5.7 boards, and 1.2 […]

Taylor Jenkins Receives Contract Extension

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, with the terms of the agreement not being disclosed. The 37-year-old has done wonders throughout his three seasons at the helm, leading the team to a 128-99 record and two postseason appearances. Jenkins has also played a pivotal role in the development […]

Kenny Atkinson Agrees To Become Hornets New Coach

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to serve as the head coach of the Hornets. The 55-year-old is known for his tenure at the helm in Brooklyn, where he led the team to a 118-190 record throughout four seasons before stepping down in 2020. Atkinson is widely considered one […]

Gary Payton II Not On The Injury Report

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. He injured his elbow during the Western Conference Semis against the Grizzlies and recently returned for Game 1 of this series, although he has been riding a questionable tag. Still, […]

Stephen Curry States He Will Play On Friday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (foot) is probable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals after injuring his left foot during Wednesday's loss to Boston. Curry also stated he would play, with head coach Steve Kerr reporting that the former MVP would use Thursday as a recovery day. The 34-year-old has played exceptionally well […]

Mike James Interested In Returning To Brooklyn

Guard Mike James is reportedly interested in returning to Brooklyn. The 31-year-old last played for the Nets in 2020-21, averaging 7.7 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.5 boards while shooting nearly 36% from deep. He remains close friends with Kevin Durant, who recently traveled to watch him play in the EuroLeague. Brooklyn also still has his […]

Otto Porter Jr. Still Plagued By Foot Issue

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Boston. Porter is still dealing with left foot soreness, which cost him a few games during the previous round against Dallas. He did return for Game 1 of this series, logging 24 minutes. However, the veteran received […]

Gary Payton II Questionable For Wednesday Evening

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's playoff meeting against the Boston Celtics. The 29-year-old has carried the same designation before each contest during the Finals thus far. However, after not seeing the floor in Game 1, Payton got some action on Sunday night and finished with seven points, three […]

Pat Riley: Kyle Lowry "Can Be In Better Shape"

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry had one of his worst years in recent memory. He averaged only 13.4 points, significantly less than he had in 2020-21 during his final season in Toronto, and he also missed time due to personal issues and injuries. Speaking at the end-of-season news conference, President Pat Riley believes the team […]

Lonzo Ball Might Not Be Ready For Next Season

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) was forced to miss a majority of the 2021-2022 season and could be sidelined even longer. There is growing concern that Ball won't be ready for the beginning of next season. He underwent meniscus surgery roughly five months ago. Sadly, his knee continues to be unresponsive, so Ball might […]