Kawhi Leonard, Clippers In "No Rush" To Sign Extension
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is eligible for a contract extension and has been in talks with the team for a few weeks. Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN was on The Lowe Post podcast and said that the two sides are in "no rush" to agree on an extension and that things are quiet right […]
Luke Travers Set To Remain In Australia
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Luke Travers was one of the team's key players on its route to the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas, but the 21-year-old won't be linking up with the main squad when the 2023-24 campaign gets going. "I feel like there was no point signing for a two-way (NBA contract) because […]
Miami Reportedly Interested In Kelly Oubre Jr.
Unrestricted free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly on the Heat's radar. Miami remains at a stalemate in the Damian Lillard trade situation, but the team is still looking to bolster its chances of returning to the NBA Finals. The 27-year-old is coming off his best season, averaging a career-high 20.3 points in 48 games […]
Knicks Expected To Offer Josh Hart New Contract
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Knicks are expected to offer guard/forward Josh Hart a four-year, $75 million contract in August. The former Villanova Wildcat landed in New York after being traded by Portland before the deadline. In 25 games in New York, Hart averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and […]
Mikal Bridges Hopes To Improve As Playmaker
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges hopes to become a more dynamic playmaker this season. "If everyone eats, that's the best thing," Bridges said during a recent discussion with Brian Lewis of the New York Post. "I'm very, very willing to pass and be a playmaker, and that's as someone where I'd rather have a 25, […]
Jamal Cain Seeking A Standard Contract
Restricted free agent Jamal Cain, who debuted in the NBA last season with the Miami Heat, is hoping to secure himself a standard contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 24-year-old earned himself a two-way deal after going undrafted last year and the Heat have made him a qualifying offer to bring him back on another […]
Who's the Greatest Philadelphia 76er? Ranking the Top 10 Sixers of All Time
When it comes to basketball, few franchises have a legacy as illustrious and storied as the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the years, this iconic team has been home to some of the sport's most exceptional talents, leaving an indelible mark on the NBA and captivating fans with their awe-inspiring skills and unmatched passion for the game. […]
Tyronn Lue Wants Clippers To Get "Serious" About The Regular Season
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wants a more "serious" approach to the regular season from his troops, following a conversation with team leaders Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. "One thing I told Kawhi and PG this summer, like we do gotta approach the regular season a different way," Lue said on the All […]
Spurs Considered Paying $21 Million Per Year For Austin Reaves
Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves has already signed a new four-year deal with the team that is worth $56 million. According to Michael Scott of HoopsHype, however, the San Antonio Spurs once considered offering the up-and-coming wing $21 million a season which would have pushed his total contract to $84 million. Ultimately, they decided […]
Thanasis Antetokounmpo Returning To Milwaukee
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed on a two-year deal to return and play alongside his brother. The 31-year-old has played a deeper bench role for the team over the last four seasons and has averaged 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds across 8.4 points per game. […]
Keldon Johnson Willing To Come Off The Bench
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has been a fixture in the starting lineup over the last three seasons. In fact, Johnson has started 204 of 207 games he has appeared in, but that could change. The 23-year-old recently said in an interview that he'd be willing to come off the bench next season. The […]
Sidy Cissoko Signs Three-Year Deal
San Antonio Spurs forward Sidy Cissoko has signed a three-year deal with the organization. The Spurs selected Cissoko with the 44th overall pick during June's NBA Draft. The expectation is that Cissoko is going to spend a majority of his time in the G-League. The 22-year-old looked decent during the Summer League, but remains a […]
Dominick Barlow Signs Two-Way Deal
The San Antonio Spurs have signed forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract on Thursday. The 20-year-old played on a two-way deal with San Antonio last season. He averaged 3.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 14.6 minutes per game in 29 games last season. The hope is that he'll get more consistent of […]
Cole Swider Waived, Alex Fudge Added On Two-Way Deal
Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider has been waived by the organization on Wednesday. The 24-year-old split time between the NBA and the G-League last season. He only made seven appearances with the Lakers and didn't contribute much during those games. In a corresponding move, the Lakers have signed forward Alex Fudge to a two-way […]
Nuggets Planning To Use More Young Players Next Season
According to The Athletic's Tony Jones, the Denver Nuggets are planning to rely more on young players next season. The exits of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green have opened up minutes in the rotation, and Christian Braun and Peyton Watson are in line for bigger roles. Braun already showed plenty of potential last season, while […]
2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Forwards
So, Rotoballers, we've gone from the NBA Draft to free agency to summer league and now we have a bit of a dead period with the next part of NBA basketball being training camp. Sure, there's also the FIBA World Cup approaching, but a lot of the hype is going to be around workout videos […]
Nikola Jovic Has Impressed Heat With His Development
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic could be set for a bigger role next season after impressing with his development. The 20-year-old was one of the team leaders in the Summer League, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in four outings, kicking off the action with back-to-back 20-point efforts. "There's a lot to like about his […]
Mikal Bridges Doesn't Expect Big Moves By Nets Ahead Of Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges doesn't foresee the team making big roster moves ahead of the season. "Yeah, pretty much, I think so. And I'm pretty excited about it," Bridges told The New York Post. "I mean, I love the guys that we've got, just bring everybody back and finally go through preseason and new […]
Jaylen Brown Signs Supermax Extension
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is officially getting a five-year supermax extension worth a whopping $304 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There is no player option, as the entire contract is guaranteed with no incentives, and it even includes a trade kicker. This makes Brown the highest-paid player in the league, and […]
2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Centers
What's up, Rotoballers! Let's get to wrapping things up in terms of the 2023 NBA Summer League. The center position has a lot of different archetypes that can stick in the league but we're starting to see a bit of a renaissance with the big men that have taken over the league. Which prospects can […]
Kyle Anderson Will Play In World Cup
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (eye) is set to represent China in the upcoming World Cup. That is good news after Anderson underwent left eye surgery in mid-May. Anderson became a naturalized citizen of China on Monday, so that's how he's allowed to play for them in the World Cup. The fact he's going to […]
Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts
As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]
Dylan Windler Signs Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Free-agent forward Dylan Windler has signed a two-way deal with the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old has spent each of the last three seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that span, he has averaged 3.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 84 games. This appears to be a depth move as the former first-round […]
Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Forwards That Should Retire During The Offseason
A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]
2023 Fantasy Basketball: Summer League Risers and Fallers
Now that the draft has concluded and free agency has dried up, basketball fans are starving for more entertainment. The summer league is the most sought-after event by NBA fans because it gives them insight into what their future stars are going to be like at the next level and also because it's just really […]
Spurs Have Interest In Evan Fournier
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the San Antonio Spurs are interested in acquiring New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier. The 30-year-old Frenchman is fully expected to leave New York ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign after playing a very marginal role for the team last season. San Antonio appears to be a good landing […]
NBA Offseason: Losers From 2023 NBA Free Agency
NBA fans waited all year long for the start of the free agency period, and they were not disappointed. While next year's class has arguably more talent, a fair amount of impactful moves still went down this summer. And just like every year, there were a lot of winners and losers. Some teams improved considerably […]
Celtics, Jaylen Brown Contract Talks Resuming Next Week
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is reportedly getting a big contract extension soon, but those talks were put on pause when he went on the NBPA retreat. Now that he's back, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, the contract talks will resume next week. The superstar wing was due for a big payday […]
Rudy Gay Drawing Interest From Playoff Teams
Free-agent forward Rudy Gay is currently drawing interest from the likes of the Warriors, Lakers, Mavericks, Bulls, and Pelicans, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 36-year-old veteran may not be playing the same kind of minutes that he used to, but he's been relatively healthy for a depth piece. He's spent more time at […]
P.J. Tucker Has Come Up In Trade Discussions
Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker has been included in trade discussions with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Clippers reportedly like the way that Tucker can guard multiple positions and take on the opposing team's top scorer. As of right now, the two sides remain at a stalemate regarding a […]