Jamal Murray Not Traveling With Team Canada
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray isn't going to travel with Team Canada to play three scrimmages in Germany this week. According to Doug Smith, the hope is that he'll be ready for games in Spain and the World Cup. There isn't a clear reason why he's not traveling right now, but it doesn't seem to […]
Ben McLemore Signed One-Year Deal With AEK Athens
Guard Ben McLemore is headed to Europe for the first time in his career as he signed a one-year deal with AEK Athens according to the team's official Twitter. He played in China last season and worked out for multiple NBA teams in Las Vegas this offseason, but didn't receive any opportunities. The former seventh-overall […]
Cole Swider Signing With Miami
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard Cole Swider is signing a deal with the Miami Heat. The deal's specifics haven't been disclosed but the former Laker has found a home in Miami as they still try to work out some sort of trade to bring in Damian Lillard. Swider appeared in just seven […]
Raul Neto Officially Signs With Fenerbahce In Turkey
Eight-year NBA veteran Raul Neto has signed with Turkey's Fenerbahce for the upcoming season. The Brazilian guard started to get linked with Fenerbahce a couple of weeks back and the move has now been made official, with Neto signing up for one year with an option for a second. Neto has also previously played in […]
Hornets Sign R.J. Hunter
According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Charlotte Hornets have agreed a deal with free agent guard R.J. Hunter. It's reportedly a one-year, non-guaranteed pact. Hunter, who was a first-round pick by Boston in 2015, is aiming to make a comeback in the NBA after last playing in the league during the 2018-19 campaign. […]
Tyrese Maxey Contract Extension On Hold
According to 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, the franchise will wait before offering a contract extension to guard Tyrese Maxey. While Morey is high on the 2020 first-round pick, "the quirk of the CBA" will allow Philly to add "a significant player next year" before the club turns its attention to him. Maxey […]
James Harden Trade Talks Still Ongoing
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, talks between the 76ers and Clippers surrounding guard James Harden are still ongoing. Everyone knows the former MVP doesn't want to be in Philadelphia, giving LA an edge in discussions. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey isn't budging on what he wants back while also hoping to […]
Cade Cunningham Impresses In Scrimmages Versus Team USA
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has left a big impression on Team USA head coach Steve Kerr in pre-World Cup training camp scrimmages. Cunningham is part of the Select Team at the camp and he led the side to victories in both scrimmages Friday. "Cade looked great," Kerr said. "The injury is clearly behind him. […]
Derrick White Ready To Ink Extension With Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is loving life in Beantown and feels ready to negotiate an extension. "I love being here in Boston," White said on ESPN's NBA Today. "It would be cool to get an extension. We'll see what happens during that window, but I've loved my time in Boston so far and my […]
Desmond Bane Set To Play In Preseason
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe) is set to be a full-go for the preseason at the end of September. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on his big toe in May, but is expected to be fully healthy for next season. That is great news considering Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of […]
Rockets Pick Up Jeenathan Williams On Training Camp Contract
The Houston Rockets have signed Jeenathan Williams to a training camp contract. The 24-year-old quickly lands on another team after Portland waived Williams last week before his salary for 2023-24 became guaranteed. Williams played in five games with the Trail Blazers near the end of last season, making four starts and averaging 10.6 points, 3.0 […]
Buddy Boeheim Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have signed Buddy Boeheim to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 23-year-old shooting guard made his first 10 NBA appearances with the Pistons last season, but the team declined to make a qualifying offer for him in the summer and renounced his rights. However, Boeheim played for the Pistons in the Summer League […]
Set Up For Success: NBA Rookies in the Best Spots After Free Agency
With Free agency coming to a standstill and the draft being completed, we now see most of the final rosters. Rookies have already gotten their first introduction to the league with some very competitive summer league action, so now they are gearing up for the season. Today I will be ranking the rookies in the […]
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 […]
Trade Talk For Zach LaVine Has "Quieted"
According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, trade talk surrounding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has "quieted", but he could still be dealt, even when the season has started. The 28-year-old star has been linked with a number of teams, most recently the New York Knicks, but Chicago's asking price for LaVine is […]
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 […]
Johnny Juzang Determined To Prove Himself
Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang is full of motivation after earning another two-way contract from the team. "I've got a lot to show everybody," Juzang told Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. "Look, I mean, I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've always felt like I'm a great player and I've always worked […]
Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Guards That Should Retire
In the ever-evolving world of professional basketball, time spares no player, not even the most skilled and revered guards in the game. As the seasons pass and the relentless march of time takes its toll, there comes a point when even the brightest NBA stars begin to fade. The average guard's career lasts around 4.3 […]
Jaylen Nowell Not On Mavericks Radar
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks aren't pursuing free agent Jaylen Nowell. It was recently reported that the Mavericks are looking to add Nowell to the roster, but that actually isn't the case, at least not currently. "I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential […]
Ayo Dosunmu Eager To Bounce Back Next Season
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu had an underwhelming sophomore season in the NBA, but he's always been a great third-year performer and will look to prove it again in 2023-24. "Just trying to learn from my mistakes," Dosunmu told Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. "Understand the success I had my rookie year and then the […]
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 […]
Cavaliers Remain Committed To Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece for the team and the franchise is ready to make everything possible to please the 26-year-old superstar. "They're doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that," a […]
Quentin Grimes Could Make A Big Leap Next Season
New York Knicks shooting guard Quentin Grimes is seen by JJ Redick as a player who could take a big leap forward next season. After working a couple of days with Grimes, Redick said on his podcast "The Old Man and the Three", "Let's assume the Knicks don't make a trade. The guy that could […]
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. […]
Kira Lewis Jr. Reportedly Facing An Exit From New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. is facing an uncertain future and might not suit up for the team next season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lewis Jr. could be traded to save cash. Getting rid of Lewis Jr.'s salary would help the Pelicans avoid luxury tax. Lewis Jr. was the 13th pick […]
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 […]
Jose Alvarado Will Miss World Cup
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (leg) will miss the FIBA World Cup next month due to a leg injury. The Pelicans didn't give the point guard permission to play for Puerto Rico because of the stress reaction in his tibia that forced him to miss the end of last season. They performed an MRI […]
Trail Blazers Waive Jeenathan Williams
The Portland Trail Blazers waived guard Jeenathan Williams on Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old appeared in five games for the team at the end of last season and posted averages of 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 61.5% shooting from the floor. Williams was a late-season […]