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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Point guard Davion Mitchell is set to re-sign with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $24 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. After being acquired from the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 30 games for Miami. He also made 44.7 percent […] The post Davion Mitchell Set To Re-Sign With Heat For 2...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
On the verge of free agency, Sam Merrill has reportedly struck an agreement to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal will be worth $38 million over four years. Merrill was part of a deep regular season rotation for the Cavs, hitting 37.2 percent of his 5.2 three-point attempts per […] The post Sam Merrill Expected To Re-Sign With...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign forward Justin Edwards to a three-year contract after declining his $1.9 million team option, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Justin Edwards Will Earn $2 Million Next Season With 76ers The 76ers and Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul and Josh Hairston negotiated the new deal for Edwards, who will […] The post 76ers, Justin Edwards...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, despite the Rutgers star publicly expressing his desire to play for teams like the Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, and Brooklyn Nets. Ace Bailey’s Reps Told Top-5 Team Not To Select Him Bailey’s decision to skip workouts with […] The post NBA Rumors: Jazz Expect Ace Bailey To Join Team...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore may be on the move soon. The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reported recently that Whitmore has been involved in a “number of trade discussions in recent days” and that the situation around his future in Houston is “fluid.” Cam Whitmore Could Be Odd Man Out After Kevin Durant Trade Whitmore, who […] The post Rockets Rumors: Cam...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the franchise, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Naz Reid Was Eligible To Sign A Four-Year, $87.2 Million Extension The deal also includes a player option in 2029-30, according to Reid’s agents, Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz […] The post Timberwolves,...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) decided it was time to move on from Toronto Raptors President and Vice Chairman Masai Ujiri after 13 years at the helm. It was a cold, calculated decision. Speaking with media a couple hours after the decision was announced to the public with a Canada Day long […] The post Making Sense Of Masai Ujiri’s Toronto Raptors...
Basketball Insiders (Ben Pfeifer) —
With the 2025 NBA Draft behind us, it’s officially time to speculate about what these teams may look like in the 2026 season and beyond. Let’s discuss three teams we’re especially excited to track after their draft hauls from day one and two: Phoenix’s young defensive core After the last few seasons of Suns basketball, […] The post These Are The Three Most Interesting...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The 2025 NBA Draft is complete and it’s time to reflect. We’ve already handed out draft-night grades but now it’s time to assess the very basis of those grades! Over here at Basketball Insiders, we’ve compiled eight different mock drafts to see who performed the best (and worst). The sites used are ESPN, The Athletic, The […] The post Which Mock Drafts Best...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2024-25 season was a disastrous year for the Philadelphia 76ers. Former league MVP Joel Embiid played just 19 games due to injury. He was not the only Sixer to miss extended time due to injury last season. Tyrese Maxey missed 30 games, and Paul George missed 40 games. Despite their unfortunate luck in 2024-25, […] The post Sixers’ Andre Drummond will exercise his $5 million...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
A 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan autographed rookie card sold for $2.5 million on Thursday through Pharrell Williams’ auction house Joopiter, according to The Athletic’s Larry Holder. Michael Jordan Rookie Card Becomes Third Most Expensive Card The price tag made it the third most expensive Jordan card sale ever sold and the most expensive Jordan rookie […] The post Michael Jordan...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In 2024-25, the Minnesota Timberwolves finished sixth in the West at 49-33. For the second consecutive postseason, the team made an appearance in the Western Conference Final. However, the Timberwolves were beaten in five games on both occasions. During the 2025 playoffs, Minnesota lost to the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite how talented […] The post Brian...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The goal of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets is for the future Hall of Famer to eventually retire with the team, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed during Thursday’s episode of First Take. “The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in Houston. They’re going to eventually this offseason […] The post Kevin Durant Reportedly Wants To...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
With a 30-52 record in 2024-25, the Raptors finished 11th in the Eastern Conference. Toronto missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA draft, the Raptors made a shocking front office decision. After 12 seasons, the team has parted ways with Masai Ujiri. He was the team president […] The post The Raptors have parted ways with longtime...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Sacramento Kings were reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young via trade, but the Kings have now internally backed off on their pursuit of the seven-year veteran. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, members within the Kings organization decided to pass on pursuing Young due to concerns about how much an extension […] The post Hawks Rumors: Trae Young...