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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The first time a player reaches the NBA Finals, they usually shy down to the occasion, but not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The OKC star led the charge in last night’s Game 2 victory to tie the series 1-1, combining for an impressive 72 points in his first two appearances in the league’s final stage. With these […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite group of...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly working to re-sign center Myles Turner, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 29-year-old has been with Indiana for his entire 10-year career. “He’s the longest tenured Pacer currently and Indiana wants to keep it that way, because Myles Turner is due for a massive payday in the […] The post Pacers Rumors: Indiana To Enter...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Phoenix Suns veteran forward Kevin Durant has been linked to an unlikely team in the Eastern Conference. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Toronto Raptors could be a potential landing spot for Durant if they pivot from Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “But Toronto has likewise been painted by numerous NBA figures as […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Phoenix Suns are expected to offer Devin Booker a two-year extension worth $150M in about a month. Booker becomes extension eligible on July 6th and is widely expected to be offered the extension, according to league insider Marc Stein. The superstar guard currently has three years remaining on an initial deal worth $200M over […] The post Suns Expected To Offer Devin Booker $150M...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Commissioner Adam Silver, speaking at an NBA Cares charity event, confirmed there would be conversations in the summer about returning the NBA Finals trophy logo back to the court. Since 2014, the NBA has done away with the iconic logo citing player safety and the slipperiness the painted on logo caused. The exception was the […] The post NBA Finals Trophy Logo May Return To Court Next...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers drew its lowest audience rating since 2007. The Pacers won what was a very entertaining game 111-110 on a Tyrese Haliburton jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining. The average viewership was 8.91 million viewers, the lowest since Tim Duncan and the San […] The post Thunder vs. Pacers Game 1 Draws Lowest NBA Finals...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Speaking at a league event in Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner Adam Silver shared that the association is still years away from a competition that involves Europe in some capacity. Back in March, Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis announced plans to form a new league in Europe. The NBA speaks directly with the EuroLeague […] The post Adam Silver Sees NBA Europe Possibly...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Toronto Raptors are among the teams that covet Duke center Khaman Maluach at this year’s NBA draft. League insider Jake Fischer reported the information in The Stein Line Substack. Maluach is growing traction as the best center in the draft and is expected to be a top 10 pick. It’s also quite possible he’s selected […] The post Raptors Among Teams Coveting Khaman...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Team representatives have gone from feeling confident to feeling skeptical that Giannis Antetokounmpo will become available via trade. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer. The Milwaukee Bucks were defeated in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight season. That, combined with Damian Lillard being expected to miss […] The post Teams Losing...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
De’Aaron Fox is hopeful of signing a long-term extension with the San Antonio Spurs this summer. The star point guard was acquired by San Antonio at this year’s trade deadline and figures to be part of the core around Victor Wembanyama. He will become eligible for a four-year, $229M extension in August. “I would definitely […] The post De’Aaron Fox Hopes For Long-Term...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is expected to miss the start of next season after it’s been determined he will require ankle surgery. Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout earlier in the week and needs to restabilize it. There has been no estimate given for how much of the season’s start Edey […] The post Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Will Miss Start of...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland “might be available” for a potential trade “under the right circumstances.” “I think there’s some belief that Darius Garland might be available under the right circumstances… I think the Cavs are listening and open minded,” Windhorst said Thursday on ESPN Cleveland. Cavaliers...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Former NBA guard Dennis Smith Jr. is participating in the Philadelphia 76ers’ two-day veteran minicamp, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dennis Smith Jr. Last Played In 2023-24 NBA Season Smith, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, has averaged 9.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds over seven seasons for […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Free Agency...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
A new team has now entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes: the Los Angeles Clippers. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, there could be mutual interest between the Phoenix Suns and Clippers for a potential Durant trade this offseason. “The one team that I think there will be communication [with]…this may be the […] The post Clippers Trade Rumors: Kevin...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Phoenix Suns reportedly have zero interest in acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns in a potential Kevin Durant trade with the New York Knicks, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. “I have heard that the Suns don’t have interest in Karl-Anthony Towns,” 98.7 FM Phoenix’s John Gambadoro shared Thursday. “I did hear that today. And I […] The post Suns...