Pistons Expected To Pick Up Option On Alec Burks
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Alec Burks is set to remain in Motown for the 2023-24 campaign, with NBA insider Michael Scotto noting that the Pistons are expected to pick up the $10.5 million team option on his contract. Burks' performances were one of the few positives for Detroit during a miserable 17-65 campaign, as the 31-year-old […]
Raptors To Hire Darko Rajakovic As New Head Coach
The Toronto Raptors are set to name Darko Rajakovic as the team's new head coach. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Rajakovic was offered the job on Saturday and the sides are finalizing a contract that's expected to be completed soon. Rajakovic will be moving to Canada after spending the previous three years as an assistant […]
Jimmy Butler Improves Efficiency In Game 4 Loss
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler managed an efficient 25 points in Friday's Game 4 against the Nuggets, but the team still needed more from him as Denver grabbed a 3-1 series lead with a 108-95 victory. Butler had a great opening to the game, scoring nine first-quarter points and capping off the frame with a […]
Bruce Brown Comes Up Big In Fourth Quarter Friday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown played a big role in Friday's Game 4 victory over Miami, providing 21 points in 30 minutes off the bench. He had half of the team's 22 points in the fourth quarter and ended up outscoring all Heat starters not named Jimmy Butler in the game. Brown finished with 8-for-11 […]
Aaron Gordon Scores Playoff Career-High 27 Points
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon led all scorers with a playoff career-high 27 points in Friday's Game 4 victory over Miami. He missed only four of his 15 shots through the night and finished 3-for-4 from downtown while collecting seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 42 minutes. You could say that a big […]
GG Jackson, Julian Strawther Work Out With Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks brought in six players for a pre-draft workout on Friday that included GG Jackson out of South Carolina and Julian Strawther from Gonzaga. The Hawks own the 15th pick in the Draft and are in a position where they could easily trade this pick to find a player that can help them […]
Grant Williams Undergoes Successful Surgery On Hand
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (hand) underwent successful surgery on his left hand on Friday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 24-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, and this hand injury won't be an issue that holds him back from the start of next season. He's expected to make some […]
Jerami Grant, Cameron Johnson On The Pistons' Offseason Radar
According to James Edwards of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons went into the offseason with thoughts of targeting forward Jerami Grant in free agency. On top of that, Edwards says that the Pistons would likely throw an offer sheet toward power forward Cameron Johnson. Grant has ties to Detroit, as he played there just a […]
Joe Prunty, Patrick Mutombo Join Bucks Coaching Staff
The Milwaukee Bucks have added two more coaches to their new staff led by Adrian Griffin. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the two assistant coaches were added to the staff as of Thursday afternoon. Prunty was an interim head coach with the Bucks in 2018 and most recently an interim with the Atlanta Hawks before they […]
Thunder, Nuggets Trade Various Picks
The Denver Nuggets went through a rare trade while they play in the NBA Finals for various picks in the next handful of drafts, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets acquired the least favorable of the Thunder's first-round picks in 2024, the 37th pick in the 2023 draft, and a 2024 second-round pick for […]
MarJon Beauchamp To Play In Summer League
Milwaukee Bucks forward MarJon Beauchamp is set to play with the Bucks Summer League team in Las Vegas in July. The Bucks selected Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick in last summer's draft. He averaged 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists in 13.5 minutes in 56 games during his rookie campaign. The hope is that […]
Khris Middleton Has Successful Surgery
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) underwent successful surgery on Thursday. The 31-year-old underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure to address a lingering knee issue. He's expected to be fully recovered and back on the court by early July. Middleton only appeared in 33 games for the Bucks this past season. He could be a free […]
Caleb Martin Gets Going Again In Game 3
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin was back in form in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday, registering 10 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench. He made the biggest improvement offensively, having previously totaled only six points in the first two games of the series. Martin shot […]
Jimmy Butler Leads Miami With 28 Points Wednesday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler led his squad with 28 points in Wednesday's 109-94 loss to Denver. The Heat were limited to 37 percent shooting in the game and Butler personally wasn't very efficient with his work either, going 4-for-1 from downtown and 11-for-24 overall from the field. Butler has been filling the stat sheet […]
Christian Braun Produces 15 Points In 19 Minutes
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun made an outstanding contribution off the bench in Wednesday's Game 3 victory over Miami, posting 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting and picking up four rebounds, one assist and one steal in just 19 minutes of action. Braun also provided the Nuggets with a great spark off the bench in Game […]
Aaron Gordon Notches A Double-Double In Game 3
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recorded his second double-double of the 2023 postseason on Wednesday, contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 109-94 win over Miami. He also registered five assists and one steal while shooting 5-for-10 from the field and playing 34 minutes without a single turnover. Gordon has shot the ball incredibly […]
Khris Middleton Expected To Remain With Bucks
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, many around the league expect forward Khris Middleton to remain in Milwaukee. The veteran has a $40 million player option but is searching for a new deal. While there are still doubts Middleton will be back, he sat in during meetings with prospective coaching candidates after the dismissal of […]
Knicks May Pursue Torrey Craig In Offseason
The New York Knicks are reportedly looking into forward Torrey Craig as a possible addition this offseason. Craig will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Knicks have a Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level exception worth roughly $12 million. Craig fits the mold as a 3-and-D veteran who would be a solid role player in defensive-minded […]
Caleb Martin Will Play Sunday Night
Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (illness) will be available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Martin will suit up against the Denver Nuggets after missing Saturday's practice with an undisclosed illness. Martin shot poorly in Game 1 and may have been feeling some effects of the illness. If Martin is limited […]
Danuel House Jr. Exercises Player Option
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Danuel House Jr. has picked up his $4.3m player option for the 2023-2024 season. The 29-year-old didn't have a lot of success in 2022-23, averaging only 4.8 points per game in 14.4 minutes, but he will get a fresh start under new head coach Nick Nurse and could play a larger role […]
Suns Set To Hire Frank Vogel As New Head Coach
The Phoenix Suns are set to name Frank Vogel as their new head coach. Per reports, the Suns are finalizing a five-year, $31.25 million deal with Vogel, who has 11 years of experience working as a head coach in the NBA. He was last in charge of the Lakers, leading the team to the 2020 […]
Jimmy Butler Struggles In Game 1 Loss To Denver
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler didn't have the best showing in the opening game of the NBA Finals. The 33-year-old scored just 13 points on 6-for-14 shooting and added seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block. Butler and the Heat didn't seem ready to be hit in the mouth right out of the […]
Joe Mazzulla Will Remain Celtics Coach
According to Celtics president Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla will remain the team's head coach. "He's a terrific leader," Stevens said while speaking to the media. "He'll only get better at anything that he can learn from this year because he's constantly trying to learn. And he's accountable." In Mazzulla's first season as a head coach, […]
Why The Denver Nuggets Will Win The 2023 NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets machine dynamic led by Nikola Jokic faces Jimmy Butler’s rough-and-tumble Heat in a Finals matchup that’s never been witnessed. The Nuggets are looking to secure their first-ever championship while the Heat look to overcome the odds once again and become the first #8 seed to win an NBA Finals. Let’s address some […]
Monty Williams Agrees To Historic Contract With The Pistons
Monty Williams is set to become the highest-paid head coach in NBA history after agreeing to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. Some reports are suggesting that the deal could even get to over $100 million with incentives. Williams, who was voted Coach of the Year in 2022 for his work with […]
Jimmy Butler Won't Make Excuses
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was recently asked about the health of his ankle heading into the NBA Finals. He responded by saying, "Nobody cares. You don't, either. I'm still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will. We're going to be okay. We're going to […]
Pistons Preparing Big Offer For Monty Williams
The Detroit Pistons have stepped up their chase to hire Monty Williams as the team's new head coach and are willing to spend big bucks to get the deal done. League sources have told NBA insider Shams Charania that the Pistons are preparing an offer in the range of $10 million per year for Williams. […]
Knicks Set To Part Ways With GM Scott Perry
The New York Knicks are set to part ways with general manager Scott Perry, whose contract will expire in the summer. Perry joined the Knicks ahead of the 2017-18 season, helping to turn a perennial disappointment into a playoff team. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2013 this spring. However, the team will […]
Bruce Brown Undecided On His Future
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown is undecided on his future as he prepares for the start of the NBA Finals. The versatile wing has a $6.8 million player option for next season, but he's clearly worth a lot more following a great year in Denver. Brown averaged a career-high 11.5 points during the regular season […]
Nets Looking To Build Around Mikal Bridges
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is seen as a building block for the team, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. There have been rumors of the Nets possibly moving Bridges just months after picking him up from Phoenix, but it looks like that won't be happening, and it's going to be very […]