Gary Trent Jr. Exercises Player Option
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is opting into his $18.5 million player option for the 2023-24 season. According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, this was announced by Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and Trent's agent Lucas Newton. The 24-year-old 3-and-D wing took a bit of a step back this past season, […]
Collin Sexton Is Available In Trade Discussions
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton has reportedly been made available in trade discussions this offseason. The 24-year-old has battled some major injury issues over the last two seasons as he's only played a total of 59 games out of a possible 164. As reported by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Jazz have thrown his […]
Grizzlies, Tyus Jones Working Together To Find A Trade Partner
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones has been a tremendous contributor to the team's success due to the health and suspensions of star point guard Ja Morant. He's shown through stretches of starter's minutes that he can contribute at a bigger level than the role they have for him. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, […]
Asking Price For Zach LaVine Revealed
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine had found himself in trade rumors this offseason, but he won't be given away cheaply. One league source has told Bulls insider K.C. Johnson that the club is looking for a good young player, multiple first-round picks, and a salary filler for LaVine. Another source has reportedly said that getting […]
"All Signs" Point To Jaylen Brown Signing The Supermax With Celtics
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown appears to be off the market, with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reporting that he is expected to sign the supermax extension this summer. Brown is eligible for a five-year, $295 million deal. The 26-year-old has just finished his seventh NBA season, averaging career-best numbers across the board and […]
Jordan Poole Expected To Remain With Golden State
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole has been rumored to be on the trade block this summer. However, new Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has shot down the recent trade rumors. On Monday, Dunleavy said that the Warriors plan on keeping Poole for at least the next four seasons. The 24-year-old recently signed a […]
Landry Shamet Heading To Washington
The Suns traded guard Landry Shamet to Washington on Sunday. Of course, the main components of the deal are Chris Paul and Bradley Beal. But Shamet has proven to be a relatively productive depth piece for teams over the years, averaging 8.9 points while shooting 38.8% from deep in 302 regular season games. That said, […]
Kyrie Irving Not Drawing Much Interest From Teams
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are the only team interested in guard Kyrie Irving, at least at the moment. The 31-year-old, who will be free to sign with a new team this summer, averaged 27 points in Brooklyn and Dallas last season. While Irving has proven to be a potent producer since […]
Heat Remain Focused On Damian Lillard
According to TNT's Chris Haynes, Miami is committed to a move to land Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The 32-year-old has played in Portland since joining the league in 2012, averaging 25.2 points in 769 games. Lillard has been mentioned in numerous trade scenarios for years. Yet, nothing has come of it. But a deal […]
Bradley Beal Traded To Phoenix
The Wizards traded guard Bradley Beal to Phoenix on Sunday. In exchange, Washington acquired Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and picks. Beal, who re-signed with the Wizards on a five-year, $251 million contract in July 2022, will now wear a different uniform for the first time since entering the league. The 29-year-old averaged 22.1 points and […]
Pacers Looking To Trade Seventh Pick For Starting-Caliber Wing
According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Indiana Pacers are looking to trade the No. 7 pick of next week's draft for a starting-caliber wing. Indiana has failed to make the playoffs three years in a row with its current group of players and an upgrade is clearly needed. The team finished 35-47 under […]
Lou Williams Announces Retirement From Basketball
Following a 17-year NBA career, guard Lou Williams has announced his retirement from basketball. The 36-year-old last played in the league in 2021-22 when he suited up for the Atlanta Hawks. Williams started his career in Philadelphia, and he also represented Toronto, Houston and both of the L.A. teams, playing a total of 1,123 games […]
James Harden Considering Staying Put In Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been heavily linked with a return to the Houston Rockets, but he is now apparently seriously considering remaining with his current team. "There have been some rumbles this week that, despite the undeniably strong lure that a return to Houston holds for Harden, he is said to be giving […]
Ayo Dosunmu Set To Receive "Reasonable" Extension
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is expected to get a "reasonable" 2-3-year extension, according to Sam Smith of bulls.com. The Chicago native has finished his second season in the league and is a restricted free agent with a $5.2 million qualifying offer. Dosunmu had an underwhelming campaign for the Bulls and Smith believes that he […]
Suns Interested In Malcolm Brogdon?
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Suns are reportedly interested in acquiring Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon. The 30-year-old averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and shot 44.4% from deep last season while also earning Sixth Man of the Year honors. But nobody knows how Phoenix plans to acquire Brogdon, who still has a […]
Wizards Reportedly Considering Offers For Bradley Beal
According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Wizards are considering offers on guard Bradley Beal. The Heat and Suns are two teams specifically mentioned, with Miami looking to move Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry while Phoenix would send Deandre Ayton. Of course, other small parts would be included in each team's respective deals, although […]
Bradley Beal "Unlikely" To Move To Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings have emerged as a potential landing spot for shooting guard Bradley Beal, but Kings insider James Ham has noted that his move to Sactown is "unlikely." "His contract is obscene and the amount of finagling it would take to make it all work takes a master's level education in capology," added Ham. […]
Suns Have "Registered Interest" In Malcolm Brogdon
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Phoenix Suns have "registered interest" in bringing in Malcolm Brogdon from Boston. Phoenix is set to part ways with Chris Paul and will need to strengthen its backcourt following his exit. Brogdon looks like an ideal candidate to complement Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The reigning Sixth […]
Teams Calling On Jordan Poole
According to ESPN's Marc J. Spears, teams "are calling on" Warriors guard Jordan Poole. The 23-year-old averaged 18.5 points during the 2021-22 campaign and was rewarded with a four-year, $123 million contract extension in October. He averaged a career-high 20.4 points last season, playing all 82 games, although he averaged just 10.3 points in the […]
Jarrett Jack Joins Pistons Coaching Staff
The Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams continue to build out their staff to help take this team to new heights. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Jarrett Jack, who coached with Williams in Phoenix, will be joining the Pistons this coming season. The 39-year-old played for 13 seasons with eight different teams such as Portland […]
Pelicans Part Ways With Assistant Coach Teresa Weatherspoon
The New Orleans Pelicans have seen their team and people employed by their team in the news more often than expected, and the offseason has barely started. Recently, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, they have parted ways with their assistant coach and WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon. She apparently was one of the lone people […]
Cavaliers Could Trade Into The First Round Of The Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers currently do not own a first-round pick in this year's draft due to the trade that brought Caris LeVert to the team. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the team is looking into the possibility of trading up into the late first-round area as they look for the wing that they desperately […]
Warriors Promoting Mike Dunleavy Jr. To General Manager
The Golden State Warriors and former general manager Bob Myers parted ways a few weeks ago, and they seemed to have found his replacement internally. Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been a part of the Warriors front office since 2018 and has served as both vice president of basketball operations and assistant general manager. His promotion […]
Sacramento Has Made Calls About Bradley Beal
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is a popular name right now in trade talks and rumors all around the league. The latest team that's joined the race, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, is the Sacramento Kings. Apparently, there isn't a clear pathway to trade between the two teams, but Beal is believed to […]
Ja Morant Will Be Suspended 25 Games
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has had some well-documented issues off of the court in regard to flashing weapons on social media. After sitting out for eight games this past season and having a meeting with Adam Silver, he ended up making the same mistake. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Morant will be suspended […]
Bulls Could Move On From Zach LaVine
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could be suiting up for a new team as early as next season. The organization is quietly feeling out the trade market for LaVine, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. This isn't too surprising considering the Bulls front office might decide to go full rebuild soon. That being said, […]
Heat And Bucks Emerge As Potential Bradley Beal Suitors
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as strong suitors for Bradley Beal after it was revealed on Wednesday that he could be traded by Washington. Both teams are looking to upgrade their roster, although any potential deal involving Beal would mean Milwaukee has to depart with either […]
Rockets Could End Pursuit Of James Harden
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is expected to opt-out of the final year of his deal and test free agency this summer. The 33-year-old will be one of the bigger names available in free agency, but that doesn't mean Harden will have a lot of suitors. In fact, it sounds like the 76ers and Houston […]
Rockets Like Austin Reaves "A Lot"
Restricted free-agent shooting guard Austin Reaves is expected to draw a lot of interest around the league when free agency begins, and the Houston Rockets could be among the front-runners for his services. "Reaves is a guy they like a lot," said The Athletic's Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko on the HoopsHype podcast with Michael […]
Seth Curry Thinking About Joining Hometown Hornets
Pending unrestricted free agent Seth Curry has admitted that he would be interested in joining his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. "You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan, watching my dad play, you always think about one of us wearing that No. 30 Hornets jersey in the modern era," Curry told Sam […]