Celtics, Derrick White In Extension Talks

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has proven to be one of the most important players to the team's success ever since they acquired him two seasons ago. According to Adam Himmelsbach, the two sides are talking about a contract extension but an agreement doesn't seem to be on the horizon just yet. White is set […]

Klay Thompson's Future In Doubt As Extension Talks Stall

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson hasn't made any progress with the team in his extension talks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "I'm told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State, that they are still apart on years and money," Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown Sunday. "There's […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today, we will be looking at the Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

Tyler Herro Leads All Scorers In Win Over Grizzlies

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is a man on a mission to prove his worth after having to hear his name in trade talks all summer long. In the team's preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, Herro posted 30 points, six assists, and three rebounds while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-7 […]

Tre Jones And Devin Vassell Won't Play On Monday Night

San Antonio Spurs guards Tre Jones and Devin Vassell are getting rest days along with Victor Wembanyama instead of playing against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Jones and Vassell seem to be the leaders to control the backcourt this season. Vassell has a lot of hype after he's improved in each of his three seasons […]

Stephen Curry And Chris Paul Get The Night Off On Sunday

Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Chris Paul are getting a rest night on Sunday during their game against the Sacramento Kings. According to Anthony Slater, head coach Steve Kerr said that the veterans on the team would at least get one game off during the preseason. This most likely allows the team to […]

Cory Joseph And Rodney McGruder Sitting Out Against Kings

Golden State Warriors guards Cory Joseph (back) and Rodney McGruder (concussion protocol) will miss the team's preseason contest on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Steve Kerr expects Joseph to be able to play in a preseason game and is hopeful that McGruder can do the same. The latter is already in the later […]

Clippers Not Looking To Add More For James Harden

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Enquirer, the Clippers haven't budged on sweetening the trade package proposed for 76ers guard James Harden. It's common knowledge Harden wants to head west. However, outside of some picks and expiring contracts, Los Angeles doesn't appear willing to add anyone else, including the highly-coveted Terance Mann. With the […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Phoenix Suns 2023 Outlook

After being dispatched in six games in the second round by the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, the Suns and new owner Mat Ishbia decided it was time to make a big splash. The Suns were involved in a pair of blockbuster three-team trades this offseason, highlighted by the departures of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Miss "At Least A Week"

According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) will be sidelined for "at least a week." The 2017 No. 9 overall pick, who injured his left ankle in preseason action on Thursday night, signed with Brooklyn over the summer after most recently suiting up for the Hornets in 2022-23. He […]

Chris Duarte To Start On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard Chris Duarte will move into the starting five for Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Golden State Warriors. It appears head coach Mike Brown is experimenting with his lineup ahead of the regular season. The fact Duarte is starting here means that he might've done enough to earn a legitimate role in the […]

Bradley Beal Expected To Play On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is expected to suit up for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to head coach Frank Vogel. The superstar guard didn't suit up on Thursday due back tightness. However, Beal was a full participant during Saturday's practice, so he should be fine for Monday. Fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Chris Paul Commits Five Turnovers On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul logged 20 minutes of work in Friday's exhibition with the Lakers. The veteran finished with six points, going 2-for-6 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. He added four assists, although he amassed five turnovers. The 2005 No. 4 overall pick has now totaled seven turnovers in his first […]

Franz Wagner Seen As Biggest Breakout Candidate By NBA Executives

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner is seen as the biggest breakout candidate of the 2023-24 season in a poll that HoopsHype ran among 25 NBA executives. The 22-year-old German talent received 34.4 percent of the votes from the maximum possible amount, beating out Detroit's Cade Cunningham (32.8 percent) and Houston's Jalen Green (22.4 percent). Wagner […]

Bones Hyland Expected To Shine In 2023-24

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland is seen as a player who could make a big impact in 2023-24. The 23-year-old himself has admitted that he feels a lot more comfortable in the team now, and teammate Nicolas Batum is full of praise for Hyland. "He's fast, he's talented, he's a great basketball player, but […]

Robert Covington And Terance Mann Battle For Spot Among Starters

According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers forward Robert Covington and guard/forward Terance Mann are in the midst of a battle for a spot in the starting lineup. Marcus Morris Sr. (groin) has started in all 119 regular-season games he's played with the Clippers over the last two campaigns, but the franchise […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Lakers (2023-24)

Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Lakers; one of the best teams in the NBA who are looking to finally win their 18th ring. That's right, it's another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. LeBron James and company started the 2022-23 season as possibly the […]

Devin Vassell Shines On Friday Night

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell played well in Friday's preseason win over Miami. The 2020 No. 11 overall pick logged 22 minutes and finished with 21 points, two points behind Victor Wembanyama, who had a team-high 23. Vassell also had three assists, one steal, and one block. But most impressively, he went 6-for-7 from […]

Miye Oni Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Magic

Free-agent forward Miye Oni has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Orlando Magic, which is likely to end up in a move to their G-League affiliate. The 26-year-old last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz during the 2021-22 season, where he appeared in 16 games. Throughout his three years in Utah since […]

Austin Reaves Will Be Playing Friday Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves confirmed to reporters that he'll be playing in Friday's preseason contest against the Golden State Warriors. The up-and-coming guard posted a solid performance in his first preseason action against the Nets on Monday. He dropped 18 points 5-for-7 shooting from the floor and added two rebounds and two assists. […]

James Harden Could Be Sidelined If He Doesn't Play Hard

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is still in the midst of trade talks as his situation hasn't improved and general manager Daryl Morey hasn't found a deal that he likes yet. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers are prepared to sideline Harden if he doesn't play up to their standards and play hard enough. So […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts Solid Two-Way Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons and didn't disappoint. The rising star finished with 12 points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals, and one block across 22 minutes. He also knocked down a three and went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander is primed to […]

Trae Young Scores 20 Points In Limited Minutes

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young lit up the scoreboard in the second quarter of the team's 103-102 preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The star sharpshooter finished with 20 points, three assists, two rebounds, and one steal while shooting 8-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-7 from deep. He did all of his damage in 18 […]

Scoot Henderson Drops 22 Points Against Phoenix

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson flashed his scoring ability in the preseason matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The rookie collected 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting with four assists and four rebounds. He also knocked down two threes but his inexperience also came out in the form of six turnovers and fouling out. […]

Dillon Brooks Fined For "Recklessly Making Contact"

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected on Tuesday night just five minutes into their preseason game when he hit Daniel Theis in the groin area. The NBA announced that Brooks was fined $25,000 for "recklessly making contact." With Brooks' style of play, this whole situation doesn't come as a big surprise, but his defensive […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Clippers (2023-24)

Here we are with another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Clippers, yet another team that is desperate for an NBA championship. Last season was filled with ups and downs, but things began to look up near the end […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Participating In Drills

Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (knee) was able to participate in some drills during Thursday's practice. It was originally reported that Boston won't practice, but head coach Ty Lue said that Boston will take part in some drills. This is good news as Boston continues to work his way back from a knee […]

Josh Christopher Signs With Jazz

Free-agent guard Josh Christopher has signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The former first-round pick spent his first two seasons in the league with the Houston Rockets. However, Christopher was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Dillon Brooks trade over the summer. He was later waived by the […]

Jaden Ivey Could Be Forced To Drop To The Bench For New Season

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, who started 73 of his 74 games last season with the team, could be heading to the bench for the 2023-24 campaign, as head coach Monty Williams doesn't want to have too many youngsters on the court together. "Putting in too many young guys on the floor, I think, is […]

Malik Beasley Eager To Lock Down Starter's Spot With Better Defense

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Malik Beasley sees himself as a starter on the team and is focused on improving defensively to nail down a spot in the unit. "I came here to also help my defense," Beasley told Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "They make an impact on defense. Especially with (assistant) coach (Patrick) […]