Bradley Beal Will Become A Free Agent

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has officially declined his $36.4 million player option for next season. That means, Beal will become one of the best free agents on the market this summer. Now, Beal can sign a five-year max deal with Washington or join another team on a four-year deal. The Wizards have failed to […]

James Harden Declines Player Option

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has decided to decline his $47.4 million player option. Sixers fans don't need to worry because Harden does plan to return next season. In fact, Harden is declining the player option in order to give the team more financial flexibility. The idea behind this is the give the 76ers front […]

Luguentz Dort To Become A Restricted Free Agent

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort had his team option declined by the organization on Wednesday. That means, Dort will become a restricted free agent this summer. The two sides can now discuss a new deal since the team option was only worth $1.9 million for next season. It'd be shocking to see the Thunder […]

Lakers Showing Interest In Buddy Hield

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield is receiving trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Matt Moore of Action Network. Hield split the 2021-22 season with the Pacers and the Sacramento Kings. Over 26 games with the Pacers, he averaged 18.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 44.7% from the […]

Matisse Thybulle Drawing Interest From Mavericks, Blazers

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle has been the center of trade speculation lately as the 76ers are in the midst of figuring out their plan for the next season. On Wednesday, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report gave an update on the 76ers' offseason approach, saying that the team is "still exploring various trade options to […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ish Smith Traded To Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have acquired guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and point guard Ish Smith in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Nuggets sent guard Monte Morris and forward Will Barton to Washington in the deal. KCP figures to be a key wing for the Nuggets in 2022-23. Last year, the versatile veteran averaged 13.2 points, […]

Monte Morris, Will Barton Heading To Washington

The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards have agreed on a two-for-two trade. Guard Monte Morris and forward Will Barton are heading to Washington while the Nuggets are receiving guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and point guard Ish Smith. Morris could wind up being the most impactful member of this foursome next year. The Wizards didn't have many […]

Utah Jazz Hire Will Hardy As Head Coach

Former Boston Celtics assistant coach Will Hardy has been named the next head coach of the Utah Jazz. Hardy and the Jazz agreed to a five-year deal on Tuesday. With this announcement, the 34-year-old Hardy will become the youngest active coach in the league. Hardy spent just one year working as an assistant coach under […]

Warriors Facing Decisions With Impending Free Agents

The Golden State Warriors have a number of key role players slated to hit free agency this year. The list includes Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II, Andre Iguodala, Nemanja Bjelica, Otto Porter Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damion Lee. Looney and Porter saw the heaviest workload of this group last season. Looney started 80 of the […]

Knicks Emerging As Favorites For Jalen Brunson

The New York Knicks have emerged as the favorites to land free-agent guard Jalen Brunson. On Tuesday, it was announced that the team was trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, clearing up $19 million in salary cap space. Sources of ESPN report that following this salary cap dump, the […]

Nerlens Noel, Alec Burks Heading To Detroit

The New York Knicks are trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks are also sending two future second rounders and cash. The move is likely being made by New York to free up cap space to sign free agent guard Jalen Brunson. Noel […]

Shake Milton To Stay In Philly

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton had his team option exercised by the organization on Tuesday. He'll return to the team as a key role player, but his fantasy value will be minimal. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris as their main contributors. It's tough for anyone else to have […]

Pistons Exercise Team Option On Hamidou Diallo

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo will be back with the organization next season. As expected, the Pistons have decided to exercise their $5.2 million team option on Diallo. He has been a solid piece for Detroit, so the team wants to keep him around. It'll be interesting to see how they split up the playing […]

2022 NBA Draft Losers for Fantasy Basketball - NBA Draft Recap

The first depth chart shakeup event of the offseason is in the books. Free agency and trade season will of course add to the roster turnover this summer, but this past Thursday’s draft was the table-setter for a lot of teams, particularly the bottom-dwellers of the league. While most “Loser”-based draft articles can simply just […]

Future Of Danny Green In Memphis Uncertain

Memphis Grizzlies guard Danny Green (knee) remains focused on getting back on the court sooner rather than later. He was dealt to Memphis during the 2022 NBA Draft in exchange for De'Anthony Melton. Yet, the front office hasn't revealed whether Green will remain on the roster moving ahead, with general manager Zach Kleiman unable to […]

Spurs, Hawks Discussing Trade For Dejounte Murray

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray continues to be a topic of trade rumors, with Atlanta remaining in the running to acquire him. It was recently reported that San Antonio would need at least three first-round picks in return, something the Hawks may be willing to offer without hesitation. Murray has emerged as an MVP-caliber […]

Josh Okogie Expected To Leave Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie is not expected to return with the team next season. The Wolves are unlikely to extend a qualifying offer to Okogie. He averaged 2.7 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists through 49 games last season. That being said, it's not surprising that the Wolves are expected to look elsewhere for […]

Pistons Expected To Keep Hamidou Diallo

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo is likely to remain with the team for at least one more season. Diallo was traded to Detroit mid-way through the 2020 campaign. He has played fairly well and is expected to be part of the young core in Detroit. The team option is worth $5.2 million, so very affordable […]

Luke Kennard Not On The Block

Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard has been rumored to be on the trade block. However, multiple sources, including president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, have dispelled those rumblings. The 26-year-old averaged 11.9 points in 2021-22 while finishing as the league's most accurate three-point shooter. Still, even if L.A. has a change of heart and […]

Spurs Looking For Plenty In Return For Dejounte Murray

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been a topic of discussion as of late. Recent rumblings have hinted at him being sent to Atlanta. However, it's clear the Spurs are looking to get a lot back for him from any team looking to acquire his services, with three first-round picks serving as the starting […]

Knicks Looking To Move Alec Burks

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (foot) is expected to be moved. With the franchise looking to clear cap space in an attempt to land Jalen Brunson, dealing Burks and his $10 million expiring contract could be on the horizon. The 30-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 40.4% from deep […]

Cavs Hoping To Bring Back Ricky Rubio

Unrestricted free-agent guard Ricky Rubio (knee) continues to rehab after tearing his left ACL in December. However, that doesn't seem to be stopping the Cavaliers from looking to add him back to the roster, assuming the price is right. The 31-year-old played 38 games for Cleveland last season, averaging a respectable 13.1 points, 6.6 assists, […]

Bradley Beal Expected To Re-Sign With Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is anticipated to decline his player option. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, he is expected to sign a five-year deal that would pay the superstar a total of $248 million. Without a doubt, the veteran has been a fantastic fantasy producer over the years, averaging 22.1 points, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mavericks Trade Into Second Round To Draft Jaden Hardy

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2022 NBA draft without a single selection. However, they wound up trading into the second round, sending the Sacramento Kings a pair of future second rounders for the 37th overall pick in the draft. The team used the pick to draft guard Jaden Hardy of the NBA G-League Ignite. About […]

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 […]

MarJon Beauchamp Drafted 24th Overall By Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks selected guard MarJon Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Beauchamp spent the 2021-22 season with the NBA G-League Ignite. He averaged 15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 57.1% from the field. The 21-year-old stands 6'6" with a 7-foot wingspan, making […]

Malaki Branham Drafted 20th Overall By Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs drafted guard Malaki Branham with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Branham is a 6'5" guard who spent one season at Ohio State University before declaring for the NBA. He got off to a slow start to his freshman year last season, but really came around in the […]

Spurs Select Blake Wesley 25th Overall

The San Antonio Spurs selected guard Blake Wesley out of Notre Dame with their third and final first-round pick of the 2022 NBA draft, the 25th overall pick. Wesley is an athletic 6-foot-5 guard who is especially intriguing on the defensive end thanks to his 6-foot-9 wingspan. He has semblances of promise on the offensive […]