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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Stability in Los Angeles When Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers in February, many wondered how long the superstar would commit to the franchise. Those questions quieted in early August when Doncic signed a three-year contract extension. He now holds a player option in 2028, which he is expected to decline in order to […] The post Luka Doncic Praises JJ Redick, Wants Him as...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The New York Knicks enter preseason with several roster questions, and Malcolm Brogdon is at the center of them. The veteran guard signed with New York after spending much of the offseason in free agency. His contract does not guarantee a roster spot, but Brogdon is preparing as if his place is secure. “I come […] The post Malcolm Brogdon Confident in Knicks Opportunity appeared first...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The elongated restricted free agent negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally ended. The two sides came to an agreement on a two-year contract worth $48.5 million. Golden State got its wish in keeping the second year a team option but did increase its initial two-year offer by $8 million. Kuminga’s […] The post Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro will soon be eligible to tack on a three-year, $149.7 million extension to the two years he already has left on his current four-year, $120 million rookie-scale contract. Heat, Tyler Herro Have Until Oct. 20 To Reach Extension Herro hopes to get a deal worked out next month. “I […] The post Tyler Herro Expects To Sign Contract Extension With Heat ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After a down season in 2024-25, Jerami Grant didn’t anticipate being back in Portland. However, the team has kept the veteran PF on the roster for 2025-26. Grant played and started 47 games for the Trail Blazers last season. He missed the final 17 games of the season due to a right knee injury. On […] The post Portland’s Jerami Grant doesn’t ‘expect’ to...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Orlando Magic are targeting opening night for Jalen Suggs to make his regular season return to the court, according to president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman. Jalen Suggs Suffered Left Knee Injury In January Suggs, who is recovering from a left knee trochlea cartilage tear, last played for Orlando on Jan. 25 and it […] The post Magic Targeting Opening Day Return For Jalen...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Monday, September 29, several teams in the NBA had their media days. This marks the unofficial start to the 2025-26 season. The Mavericks had their media day on Monday, and there’s a lot of hype coming out of Dallas. Through trades and the draft, the team has acquired some elite talent. That includes former […] The post Mavs’ Anthony Davis will wear protective eyewear...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his desire to win a second NBA title Monday and confirmed reporting from ESPN’s Shams Charania that he was “open-minded” over the summer about exploring whether his “best long-term fit” was in Milwaukee or elsewhere. “The same thing I’ve been saying my whole career, I want to be in […] ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
With the 2025-26 NBA season just weeks away, teams are finalizing their rosters. Recently, the Golden State Warriors signed several free agents. That included Al Horford, DeAnthony Melton, and Gary Payton II. For the upcoming season, the Warriors have plenty of veteran talent on their roster. Players well into their NBA careers include Steph Curry, […] The post Warriors’...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After two seasons with the Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton parted ways with the team this offseason. They bought out his remaining contract and allowed Ayton to become an unrestricted free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers needed a starting center, and the team took a chance on the former #1 overall pick. During the 2025 offseason, […] The post Deandre Ayton says playing for the Lakers is...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily on Sept. 16 that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his second son Bryce James, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next […] The post LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Delay NBA Retirement To Play...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
San Antonio Spurs star point guard De’Aaron Fox expressed doubt Monday during media day about his potential availability for the team’s Oct. 22 season opener at Dallas due to a right hamstring injury. De’Aaron Fox Expected To Miss Preseason, Season Opener Fox, 27, suffered the injury during a summer workout. Although the inaugural NBA Clutch […] The post Spurs’...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson expressed confidence that the team can compete for an NBA championship once Kyrie Irving returns from his torn ACL. Thompson spoke at the Mavericks’ media day on Monday, emphasizing the impact of Irving’s return. “Having Kyrie back is huge,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a solid core, and adding him […] The post Klay Thompson Confident in Mavs’...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Miami Heat recently secured Precious Achiuwa’s return with an Exhibit 9 contract for the 2025-26 NBA season. The deal is non-guaranteed, meaning Achiuwa must earn his spot during training camp. According to league sources, the contract carries limited injury protection and won’t count toward the team’s salary cap unless Achiuwa makes the opening-night roster. […] The post Precious...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Historic Milestone LeBron James will make NBA history in the 2025-26 season as the first player to compete in 23 seasons, surpassing Vince Carter. For the first time in eight years with the Lakers, he enters a season on an expiring contract. James, 40, stressed that his contract status won’t affect his performance. “It will […] The post LeBron James Focused on Lakers’ Revamped Roster,...