Quinn Cook Formally Signs With Kings
Free-agent guard Quinn Cook officially signed with the Kings, over a month since it was first announced. The 29-year-old last played in 2020-21, spending time with the Lakers and Cavaliers and averaging 3.3 points between both clubs. The veteran isn't guaranteed to be on Sacramento's roster after training camp. However, even if he is, he […]
Dennis Smith Jr. Heading To Charlotte
Free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. is heading to Charlotte, inking a one-year deal with the Hornets. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 5.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 37 regular season games. If he remains on the Hornets' roster in 2022-23, Smith […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Miss At Least Two Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) won't be available for the beginning of training camp. The 24-year-old is dealing with an MCL sprain in his left knee and will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a solid year, averaging 24.5 points, 5.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. […]
Knicks Sign Quinton Rose
Free-agent guard Quinton Rose signed with the Knicks, the team announced on Wednesday. Rose went undrafted in 2020 after spending four years at Temple. However, after failing to catch on with the Sacramento Kings, he eventually inked a deal with the Westchester Knicks in March 2021 and averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists […]
Dennis Schroder Logs 26 Points As Germany Earns Bronze Medal
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dennis Schroder went for a game-high 26 points in Germany's Bronze Medal Game against Poland during EuroBasket 2022. Schroder, the newest addition to the Lakers' backcourt, secured Germany its first medal at the event since '05, leading the way with his dynamic scoring arsenal. After spending the '20-21 season with […]
Patrick Beverley Not Considered A Point Guard Internally
Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley is expected to serve as a "three-and-D" player this season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The team internally doesn't consider Beverley a "point guard," which would leave most of the ball-handling duties to Russell Westbrook, who is still forecasted to start despite recent rumblings. The 34-year-old finished last […]
Lakers Bring In Jeremy Lamb For A Workout
Free-agent guard Jeremy Lamb worked out for the Lakers on Saturday. The 30-year-old finished the 2021-22 campaign in Sacramento after being traded by the Pacers ahead of the deadline. In Lamb's 17 games with the Kings, he averaged 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 30.2% from Deep. Unquestionably, Lamb's best days are […]
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Signs With The Knicks
Free-agent guard/forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk signed with the Knicks. It's a partially guaranteed, one-year deal, giving the 25-year-old a chance to remain in the NBA. Mykhailiuk has spent time with the Lakers, Pistons, and Raptors throughout his career, averaging 6.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 39.8% from the field and 35.3% from behind […]
P.J. Dozier Agrees To Deal With Timberwolves
Free-agent guard P.J. Dozier agreed to a deal with the Timberwolves. He began his career with stops in OKC and Boston However, Dozier's best days occurred during his three years in Denver, where he averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Unfortunately, a knee injury plagued the 25-year-old last season, limiting him to only […]
Chris Chiozza Returning To Brooklyn
Free-agent guard Chris Chiozza has signed with the Nets. While the terms of the contract weren't released publicly, he presumably inked a training camp deal, so he'll likely be competing for a spot heading into the regular season. The 28-year-old has been in the league since 2018 and has already played for four teams, including […]
Knicks Bringing Back Ryan Arcidiacono
Free-agent guard Ryan Arcidiacono is returning to the Knicks. The terms of the contract were not disclosed, although it's likely a training camp deal. The 28-year-old has played nearly all of his career in Chicago before spending 10 games in New York last season. He averaged only 1.6 points in those games with the Knicks […]
Malik Ellison Gets An Exhibit 10 Contract From Atlanta
Free-agent guard Malik Ellison received an Exhibit 10 deal from the Hawks. The 26-year-old signed a 10-day contract with Atlanta last season, although he didn't appear in a game. He also spent time with the Hawks' G League team, the Skyhawks, averaging 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 26 games. Still, he's not a favorite […]
James Harden Wasn't Healthy Last Season
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden mentioned that he felt he was never truly healthy last season. The veteran guard said he was battling hamstring issues throughout the year. He said it has been a long two years for him, but he is finally getting his body right this time. It appears the superstar guard is […]
Josh Giddey Appears Ready To Go
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (hip) mentioned that he is physically ready for this upcoming season. The young guard said he has been fine-tuning some things and spending more time in the weight room. Giddey was a stud last season before a hip injury knocked him down. When healthy, Giddey looks like he can […]
Collin Sexton Declares Himself Healthy
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (knee) reported he's 100% healthy heading into training camp. The 23-year-old suffered a knee injury last season while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, limiting him to only 11 games. Despite his health concerns over the years, he is still a solid contributor, holding career averages of 20.0 points, 3.3 assists, […]
Davion Mintz Signed By The Wizards
Free-agent guard Davion Mintz agreed to a training camp deal with the Wizards. He went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in his final two years in college. However, despite Mintz's collegiate accolades, he isn't expected to make the regular season roster, although a two-way deal […]
Hawks Add Jarrett Culver On A Two-Way Deal
Free-agent guard Jarrett Culver agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta. The Timberwolves took Culver with the No. 6 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons in Minnesota before he was shipped to Memphis in August 2021. However, the 23-year-old didn't meet expectations with either club, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds […]
Four Teams Interested In Jordan Clarkson
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson may be the next player on the roster to be moved. Teams are interested, with Memphis, Milwaukee, Sacramento, and Toronto emerging as potential landing spots. The 2021 Sixth Man of the Year took a step back last season, finishing with averages of 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Nevertheless, […]
Dereon Seabron Receives Two-Way Contract From Pels
Free-agent guard Dereon Seabron has agreed to a two-way contract with the Pelicans. Seabron went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after averaging 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals during his final year at North Carolina State. He was also named the ACC Most Improved Player. While the 22-year-old won't make an […]
Malcolm Hill Returning To Chicago
Free-agent guard Malcolm Hill agreed to a two-way contract with the Bulls. The 26-year-old averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 16 games in Chicago last season. Obviously, those numbers won't make him a coveted fantasy option heading into the 2022-23 campaign. However, he's still worth a stash in dynasty leagues, at least for now.
Kendrick Nunn Given Green Light For More Contact
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) was cleared to increase contact at practice moving ahead. He missed all of last season with a bone bruise. However, head coach Darvin Ham is pleased with Nunn's progress, indicating he's looked "great." The 27-year-old has averaged 15.0 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds throughout his two seasons […]
Knicks Unwilling To Trade Quentin Grimes
New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes was a sought-after commodity by Utah during talks surrounding a trade for Donovan Mitchell. However, with Mitchell now in Cleveland, reports have surfaced that the Knicks weren't willing to part ways with the 22-year-old. Grimes averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while shooting 38.1% from deep in […]
Marcus Smart Still Dealing With Ankle Issue
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) indicated he's feeling better but still recovering from the ankle injury he dealt with during the postseason. The 28-year-old averaged 12.1 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds last season across 71 games. He also averaged 1.7 steals while being named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Nevertheless, Smart […]
Mavericks Interested In Dennis Schroder?
The Mavericks are reportedly interested in signing free-agent guard Dennis Schroder. Dallas has room on its roster and is looking to add a veteran ball-handler. Schroder would certainly fill that need while bolstering the Mavs' bench in the process. The 28-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign in Boston before he was traded to Houston ahead of […]
Russell Westbrook Expected To Attend Minicamps
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to attend any players-only minicamps before official training camps commence at the end of September. After a tumultuous offseason, the 2017 MVP remains on the roster, making it less likely he'll be moved as each day passes. The 33-year-old averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and […]
Jordan Clarkson On His Way Out Of Utah?
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson could be the next player on the roster to be moved. The team has already traded Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert this offseason. However, Utah reportedly isn't finished as Clarkson, along with Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley, may be suiting up elsewhere this season. The 2021 Sixth Man of the […]
Fantasy Impact: The Donovan Mitchell Trade
After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, it was only a matter of time before the team ended up trading Donovan Mitchell as well. There was no way the Jazz could justify holding Mitchell, because the team would have been a fringe playoff team with no viable path to improving. So, they traded Mitchell on […]
Collin Sexton On The Way To Utah
The Cavs traded guard Collin Sexton to Utah in exchange for superstar Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz will also receive Lauri Markkanen, 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round selections (along with two pick swaps). Sexton, who also received a four-year, $72 million contract, played his first four years in Cleveland, averaging 20.0 points, […]
Donovan Mitchell Traded To Cleveland
The Jazz traded guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers on Thursday. In exchange, Utah will receive Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round draft picks (along with two pick swaps). Mitchell now will head to Cleveland to begin the next chapter of his career after spending his first five […]
Lakers Showing Interest In Cam Reddish
New York Knicks guard Cam Reddish might not be with the team for much longer. The organization appears to be seeking a trade partner for Reddish this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Reddish. This isn't the first time that we've heard the Lakers are interested in Reddish. The 23-year-old still […]