Luguentz Dort Expected To Have Salary Guaranteed

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort is anticipated to have his contract fully guaranteed for 2022-23. The 23-year-old has a team option, which, if declined, would make him a restricted free agent. Yet, it appears the club has other plans, with a trade remaining a possibility. Dort averaged 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds throughout 51 […]

Kevin Durant Could Be Losing Faith In Management

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant hasn't formally asked for a trade, at least not publicly. However, that doesn't mean there aren't rumblings suggesting the former MVP wants out. According to Ringer columnist Logan Murdock, who has provided stories about the team in the past, there is a belief that Durant may be losing faith in […]

Josh Hart Returning To Portland

Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart will be returning for at least one more season. This wasn't a hard call for the organization with Hart only owed $12.9 million for the 2022-2023 campaign. Hart also has a mutual option for the following season, which means he could be in Portland for the next two years. […]

Cam Reddish Could Become Cap Casualty

New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish could be on the move this offseason. He appeared in only 15 games for the Knicks after his trade from Atlanta. There's a good chance that the Knicks attempt to trade Reddish this offseason. He is set nearly $6 million and New York wants to create cap space for […]

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 […]

Door Open For Andre Iguodala To Return

Free-agent forward Andre Iguodala remains undecided about his future. While there have been rumblings that he is considering calling it a career, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers stated that the team would welcome him back. The 38-year-old has averaged 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals throughout his […]

Bennedict Mathurin Selected Sixth Overall By Pacers

The Indiana Pacers drafted guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin out of the University of Arizona with the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Mathurin was considered an intriguing prospect after his freshman year at Arizona in 2020-21, but he opted to return to college for a second year. In his sophomore season, he showed a […]

Peyton Watson Drafted 30th Overall, Heading To Denver

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected forward Peyton Watson with the final pick of the first round of the 2022 NBA draft. Watson was then traded from the Thunder to the Denver Nuggets alongside two future second-rounders in exchange for JaMychal Green and a 2027 protected first-rounder. Watson played just one season of college basketball at […]

Patrick Baldwin Jr. Lands With Warriors At No. 28

The defending NBA-champion Golden State Warriors used their first-round pick (29th overall) to select guard/forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. out of U of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Baldwin was a five-star recruit out of the high school class of 2021, ranked fifth overall in the class by ESPN. He wound up disappointing overall in his lone collegiate season at […]

T-Wolves Trade Up, Select Wendell Moore Jr. 26th Overall

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded up to the 26th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, sending the Houston Rockets a draft-pick package that included the 29th overall pick. The 'Wolves used the 26th overall pick to take Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr., a versatile wing who could have a chance to play meaningful minutes for […]

Kevin Durant Hasn't Asked For A Trade

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant hasn't requested a trade, at least not yet. With Kyrie Irving recently giving the organization a list of his preferred destinations, there are rumblings that Durant will be the next to leave. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there haven't been any discussions of the sort. The veteran […]

Jake LaRavia Drafted 19th Overall, Headed To Grizzlies

Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia was selected 19th overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The pick was made by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LaRavia is being directly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. LaRavia spent three seasons at Wake Forest prior to declaring for the NBA draft. He averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists […]

AJ Griffin Heading To Atlanta At No. 16

The Atlanta Hawks selected Duke forward AJ Griffin with the No. 16 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Griffin could have arguably gone earlier on Thursday night. However, he will now head to Atlanta, a team that's in a quasi-rebuilding phase. The 18-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 boards while shooting a whopping 44.7% from […]

Rockets Select Tari Eason 17th Overall

The Houston Rockets selected forward Tari Eason 17th overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Standing at 6'8", Eason is a versatile forward with a 7'2" wingspan. He struggled in his first collegiate season at Cincinnati, then transferred to LSU last year, where he truly broke out. He averaged 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and […]

Ochai Agbaji Goes To Cleveland At No. 14

The Cavaliers selected Kansas forward Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old averaged 18.8 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 40.9% from deep throughout 39 appearances for the Jayhawks in 2021-22. At 6'6', 215 pounds, he certainly doesn't lack size. However, he's not the best ball-handler on the […]

Shaedon Sharpe Goes To The Blazers At No. 7

The Portland Trail Blazers selected guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe seventh overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The 19-year-old is one of the biggest mysteries in the 2022 draft class. He was ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the high school graduating class of 2022, but he skipped his senior year of high school to […]

Orlando Magic Select Paolo Banchero First Overall

The Orlando Magic selected forward Paolo Banchero out of Duke University first overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The move came as quite a surprise as Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. had been the primary player linked to the Magic at No. 1 overall going into the draft. Banchero is a bit more well-rounded of a […]

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, […]

Sacramento Lands Rights To Sasha Vezenkov In Deal With Cavs

The Sacramento Kings have landed EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov in a deal with the Cavaliers, which sees the No. 49 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft heading to Cleveland. The 6-foot-9 Cyprus national has appeared for the Bulgarian national team previously and currently suits up for Olympiacos in Greece. Having first been chosen in […]

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 […]

Blazers Heavily Pursuing OG Anunoby

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is reportedly on Portland's wish list ahead of the 2022 NBA draft, with the Trail Blazers rumored to be ready to deal the No. 7 overall selection. The oft-injured 24-year-old averaged a career-high 17.1 points, 5.5 boards, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals throughout just 48 games last season. But with […]

Nicolas Batum Getting Attention From Several Teams

Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is already getting attention moving toward July, with the Lakers, Bulls, Celtics, Suns, and Jazz rumored to be interested in acquiring his services. The veteran, who recently declined his $3.3 million player option, averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout 54 starts for the Clippers last year. While his […]

Cavs Keeping Dean Wade

The Cavaliers have exercised the team option of forward Dean Wade for 2022-23. Wade, who will earn nearly $2 million, has averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists throughout his time in Cleveland. He did end up succumbing to a season-ending meniscus tear in his right knee, but he is expected to maintain 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 […]

Heat Extend Qualifying Offer To Caleb Martin

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin will be a restricted free agent this summer. The organization has extended a $2.1 million qualifying offer to Martin. He played a key role off the bench for the Heat last season. That being said, he would certainly draw plenty of interest in free agency. Martin didn't play a ton […]

Nicolas Batum Expected To Decline Player Option

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is expected to decline his player option for next season. The veteran forward appears ready to decline his $3.3 million option and head to free agency. He started 54 games with the Clippers last season, but has become more of a role player. Batum averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, […]

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 […]

Teams Expect Miles Bridges To Request Max Deal

Upcoming free agent forward Miles Bridges is anticipated to require a max offer heading into October, league executives believe. However, while Charlotte has the ability to match any offer heading his way, there are rumors that the franchise may be hesitant to do so. The 24-year-old was an explosive option on the offensive end for […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo To Remain In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo exercised his $1.88 million player option on Saturday. The 29-year-old averaged 3.6 points and 2.1 assists throughout 9.9 minutes of work last season. He'll likely continue to play sparingly in 2022-23, potentially getting a few starts here or there. However, he shouldn't offer much for managers and will likely go […]

Andrew Wiggins Wants To Stay With Warriors

Upcoming free agent forward Andrew Wiggins wants to remain in Golden State. After Wiggins' tenure in Minnesota was met with mixed results, he arguably had his best seasons with the Warriors over the last two and a half years. He was also instrumental in helping the club capture a title in 2022, averaging 18.3 points, […]