Keldon Johnson Not Taking New Deal Lightly
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson isn't looking to tone things down after signing a four-year, $80 million extension. "I was in the gym the next day," Johnson said, "I'm in the best shape of my life, the strongest I have been in my life." The 22-year-old has averaged 14.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 […]
Semi Ojeleye Signs Two-Year Deal In Europe
Free-agent forward Semi Ojeleye has agreed to a two-year deal with Virtus Bologna in Europe. He is the latest free agent to leave the league and head overseas. Ojeleye was a second-round pick of the Boston Celtics in 2017. He didn't make much of an impact during his first four seasons in Boston. In 2021, […]
Pelicans Not Interested In Trading Brandon Ingram
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been mentioned as the potential headliner of a trade package that could be sent to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for star forward Kevin Durant. However, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that the Pelicans have given no indication that they are willing to trade Ingram. Scotto reports that […]
RJ Barrett Not A Target For The Jazz
New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has been brought up as a potential piece in a trade that would send star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell to the Big Apple. However, the Knicks have stated that they are not interested in dealing Barrett at this time, and now we have a new report suggesting that […]
Heat Plan To Move Forward With Current Roster
The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets have been unable to see eye-to-eye on a potential Kevin Durant trade. As a result, according to sources of the Miami Herald, the Heat are now planning to move forward with their current roster. The Nets weren't happy with the offer that the Heat came up with for Durant. […]
Jayson Tatum Praises Current Roster
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum spoke to the media Tuesday night and was asked about his thoughts on a potential blockbuster trade that would send Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant to Boston. Tatum praised Durant and noted that he had played alongside him in the Olympics. However, he also added, "I love our team. I […]
Carmelo Anthony A Good Fit For The Warriors?
Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony is going into his 21st season in the NBA. Where he'll play for that season still remains a question. The 38-year-old could wind up returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next year, but according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, one NBA general manager thinks that the Golden State Warriors are a […]
Yves Pons Signs With French Club ASVEL
French forward Yves Pons has agreed to a two-year contract with ASVEL Villeurbanne of the French Pro A League. Pons spent four years playing college basketball at the University of Tennessee, then went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft. He landed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies last year, but appeared in just 12 […]
Admiral Schofield Back To Magic On Two-Way Deal
The Orlando Magic have re-signed forward Admiral Schofield to a two-way deal. The 25-year-old appeared in 38 games for the team last year and averaged 3.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.9% from the field. Schofield was a second round pick in the 2019 NBA draft after he spent four years at […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo To Play In EuroBasket 2022
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will compete in EuroBasket 2022 as a member of the Greek national team. The tournament takes place from September 1 to September 18. The 27-year-old superstar has played in a total of 22 games for the Greek national team. He previously competed at 2015 EuroBasket and also played at the […]
Eric Paschall Being Pursued By Greek Squad
Free-agent forward Eric Paschall is reportedly being pursued by the Greek club Panathinaikos BC. According to basketball reporter George Zakkas, Panathinaikos is looking to land a big name this summer, and Paschall fits the mold for the club. The 25-year-old spent his first two NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors, then he was traded […]
Jarred Vanderbilt Being Targeted By Multiple Teams
Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been a trade target for multiple teams, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. On his podcast Please Don't Aggregate This, Fischer stated, "A lot of teams have called on Jarred Vanderbilt. I don't know the number. I don't really have any specific teams that I've heard of. But […]
Eric Gordon Projected To Be Starter
Houston Rockets guard/forward Eric Gordon is projected to be in the starting five heading into next season, according to Kelly Iko. The veteran forward has been rumored to be on the move this offseason. A trade does make sense considering the Rockets are in the middle of a rebuild. Although, it could be tough to […]
Sidy Cissoko Signs With G League Ignite
French forward Sidy Cissoko has signed a one-year contract with the NBA's G League Ignite. The 18-year-old is currently projected to be a late first round pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He's regarded as one of the top international players in the draft class. Cissoko stands 6'6" and offers an intriguing skill set as […]
Kevin Durant Trade Talks Slowing Down Substantially
The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly not been able to find the types of offers they would like to see in exchange for star forward Kevin Durant. As a result, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, "Trade talks involving Kevin Durant have slowed to a trickle." The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors have been the main […]
A.J. Lawson Signing Two-Way Deal With Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing forward A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania. Lawson had a strong Summer League showing as a member of the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League squad. Over five games, he averaged 15.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from three-point range on 5.2 attempts per […]
De'Andre Hunter Not Close On Extension
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter has been reportedly discussing a long-term extension with the organization. However, it sounds like the two sides are roughly $20 million apart on the terms of a four-year extension. To be fair, it's tough to blame the Hawks for being cautious here. Hunter continues to be plagued by injuries but […]
Nets Not Looking To Trade Joe Harris
The Brooklyn Nets are not looking to trade guard/forward Joe Harris. Brian Lewis of the New York Post was featured on Marc Stein's podcast recently and he stated that the team isn't viewing Harris as a salary dump and they are committed to keeping him. However, Lewis also added that a Kyrie Irving trade could […]
LeBron James Locks In Commitment Of Big Three
On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook connected on a phone conversation. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, during the call the three veterans expressed their commitment to each other and to the team. The Lakers were the biggest disappointment in the league last year as they missed […]
Chima Moneke Signing With The Kings
The Sacramento Kings are signing forward Chima Moneke to a contract, according to league sources. The terms of the deal are not known at this point. Moneke is 26 years old and he spent the 2021-22 season playing for Baxi Manresa in Spain. He logged 24 minutes per game last season and averaged 14.8 points, […]
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Believe That A Trade Is Unlikely
Despite all of the drama surrounding Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this summer, it's looking more and more likely that neither player will be traded. And according to a league source, both Durant and Irving have become aware of this reality. "They know behind the scenes that it's difficult, that it's unlikely […]
Kenrich Williams Signs Four-Year Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Kenrich Williams to a four-year extension. He has spent each of the last two seasons with OKC. He has played fairly well in a limited role, so the Thunder will keep him around. They've decided to give him a four-year deal worth $27.7 million. Williams has mentioned he […]
Tari Eason Earns First-Team Honors At Summer League
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was named to the 2022 All-Summer League First Team after a stellar performance in Las Vegas. He played in all five of the team's games and averaged 17.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Eason was selected with the 17th overall pick […]
Jalen Williams Averages 10.5 Points Per Game In Las Vegas
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams flashed some nice versatility at the Las Vegas Summer League this past week and a half. He played in four of the team's five games and averaged 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Willams was selected 12th overall in this year's draft after playing […]
Bennedict Mathurin Named To All-Summer League Second Team
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) has been named to the 2022 All-Summer League Second Team. The 20-year-old only managed to play in three games before the team shut him down with a sore left big toe. However, he played well enough in those three games to earn second team honors. He averaged 19.3 points […]
Keegan Murray Named Summer League MVP
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has been named the 2022 Summer League MVP. The 21-year-old had an extremely productive Summer League, averaging 23.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Murray was taken with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft. The Kings were […]
EuroLeague Teams Looking At Ignas Brazdeikis
Twenty-three-year-old guard/forward Ignas Brazdeikis is currently a free agent. While staying in the NBA remains his priority, he is currently being pursued by multiple EuroLeague teams. According to sources of BasketNews, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz of Spain and Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania are interested in signing the Lithuanian-Canadian swingman. Brazdeikis has played for three different NBA franchises […]
Jazz Sign Simone Fontecchio To Two-Year Deal
The Utah Jazz have signed Italian forward Simone Fontecchio to a two-year deal worth $6.25 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old spent the last year playing for Baskonia in the Spanish ACB league. Over 33 league games, he averaged 12.4 points per contest while shooting 41% from three-point range on 4.7 three-point attempts per game. He made […]
Nuggets Sign Jack White To Two-Way Contract
The Denver Nuggets have signed Australian forward Jack White to a two-way contract. The 24-year-old has had a strong Summer League with the team. Over his first four games, he averaged 8.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 70% from the field. He played four years of college basketball at Duke, then went […]
Trendon Watford Leads Blazers To Summer League Title
Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford helped lead the team to an 85-77 victory in the Summer League championship game on Sunday. He was named the Championship Game MVP for his efforts as he compiled 19 points, seven rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block. He shot 7-for-15 from the field and 3-for-6 from […]