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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with free agent center Brook Lopez. ESPN’s Shams Charania publicized the deal. Lopez has been an elite rim protector and spacing big over the last several years for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has started to show signs of decline, though, and assuming […] The post Brook Lopez Agrees Two-Year, $18M Deal...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to sign unrestricted free agent center Luke Kornet to a four-year deal worth $41 million. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Kornet emerged as a solid reserve in the Boston Celtics’ rotation over the last couple seasons. He’s a good rebounder on either side of the glass, gets […] The post Spurs Expected To Sign Luke Kornet To...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Atlanta Hawks will acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves via sign-and-trade. The Wolves will receive a 2027 second-round pick and cash. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Atlanta has acquired the biggest fish in the unrestricted free agent guard pool and continues an excellent offseason. Coupled with the addition of Kristaps Porzingis […] The...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Los Angeles Lakers and free-agent forward Jake LaRavia have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The fully guaranteed deal was negotiated by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency. Jake LaRavia To Replace Dorian Finney-Smith In Lakers’ Rotation LaRavia, 23, is projected to replace […] The post Lakers, Jake...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Denver Nuggets will trade Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. After rumors followed Porter Jr. for most of last season, the smoke has finally turned to fire with this deal. Porter will always be remembered well for […] The post Nuggets Trade Michael Porter Jr.,...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Houston Rockets have signed one of the premier role players of the free agency market in Dorian Finney-Smith. The forward has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This is also a major blow to the Los Angeles Lakers, which only acquired Finney-Smith via trade early last season. Finney-Smith […] The post Rockets To Sign Dorian Finney-Smith...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
D’Angelo Russell has come to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks on a deal worth two years and $13 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 29 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season. He spent the second half of the season there after playing 29 […] The post D’Angelo Russell Set To Join Mavericks On...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension with Jaren Jackson Jr. The final year of the deal in 2029-30 is expected to be a player option. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first on the news. It’s also been reported Memphis is negotiating a contract buyout with recently acquired guard Cole Anthony. […] The post Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr....
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After the 2025 playoffs, the Rockets made a massive trade to upgrade their roster. They made a deal with the Suns to acquire two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. During that deal, the Rockets gave up Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five second-round picks. According to a league […] The post The Rockets are expected to steal Dorian Finney-Smith from...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, general manager Sam Presti announced Monday. “It’s not an injury that people have a problem recovering from,” Presti said at his end-of-season news conference Monday. […] The post Thunder’s Jalen...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The center positions offers intrigue this NBA free agency cycle. There are some quality options at the top, and you expect these players to have an impact on winning teams next season. Big men who can space the floor are at a premium in today’s NBA and the top three of this unrestricted free agency […] The post NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Centers Available appeared first on ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Sacramento Kings are the frontrunners to trade for Washington Wizards veteran guard Marcus Smart in the 2025 offseason. Washington acquired Smart from the Memphis Grizzlies at last season’s trade deadline. Kings Lead Lakers As Favorites To Acquire Marcus Smart According to Bovada, the Kings have the best odds (+150) to land Smart this summer, […] The post Sacramento Kings Are...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Now that the NBA Draft is out of the picture and the Summer League action is entering the frame, we fans can start to feel te excitement when witnessing the future stars clash next week in Las Vegas. However, not only the fans are waiting on this, as Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is also […] The post Ex-NBA Star Can’t Wait To See Matchup Between Cooper Flagg And Bronny James appeared...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The time has finally come for Bojan Bogdanovic to hang up his basketball shoes, as the former NBA forward announced his retirement this past Sunday after a 10-year career. The veteran mentioned his ongoing injury issues as the main reason that led to his difficult decision to walk away from the sport. The six-foot-seven athlete, […] The post Bojan Bogdanovic Announces NBA Retirement...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season on Sunday. “I will say that there has been some LeBron-and-Dallas buzz going on a couple years now,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported at the 9:40 mark of his latest […] The post LeBron James Trade to Mavericks Gaining...