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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Celtics Veteran Weighs Options Al Horford, a cornerstone of Boston’s 2024 championship run, remains one of the top unrestricted free agents this summer. At 39 years old, the versatile big man has attracted interest from multiple teams. The Celtics reportedly offered him a veteran’s minimum deal to stay, but bigger offers appear to be on […] The post Al Horford Projected to Join...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Toronto Raptors are appointing general manager Bobby Webster as the team’s new head of basketball operations, and the sides have reportedly reached a new contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Bobby Webster Joined Raptors In 2013 Webster joined the Raptors in 2013 as Masai Ujiri’s first hire. He now succeeds Ujiri as the lead […] The post Raptors Promote GM...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
University of Nebraska at Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar died in a drowning incident Saturday while swimming with a friend at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah. He was only 22 years old. Sa Mafutaga Was Unable To Save Deng Mayar According to Fox 13 Salt Lake City, Mayar and his 21-year-old friend, Sa Mafutaga, were […] The post College Basketball Star Deng Mayar Dies In...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2025 offseason, the Lakers added several players to improve the roster. One of their signings was former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. He had his contract bought out by the Wizards, making him a free agent. This allowed Smart to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers. Former Laker […] The post Pat Beverley said this Lakers’ free agent will have...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In 2024-25, the New Orleans Pelicans finished 21-61. That was 14th of 15 teams in the Western Conference. New Orleans has 14 of their 15 standard contracts signed for the upcoming season. NBA insider Shams Charania announced Monday morning that the Pelicans are signing a free agent SF. Jalen McDaniels could be on an Exhibit […] The post Free agent SF Jalen McDaniels has signed with...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Waco City Council in Texas honored hometown hero Kenrich Williams, who helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship in June, with a key to the city. Kenrich Williams Grew Up In Waco Williams received the city’s highest honor on Saturday, August 16. Waco Mayor Jim Holmes congratulated Williams in a social […] The post Thunder’s Kenrich Williams Receives...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
This offseason, the Rockets made several moves to improve the roster for 2025-26. The team has a strong mix of veteran talent and young players who are continuing to develop. One of Houston’s top players is big man Alperen Sengun. The 23-year-old just finished his fourth season with the Rockets. After going 52-30, the Rockets […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun said the...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
This summer, shooting guard Dru Smith was a restricted free agent for the Miami Heat. He’s spent each of the last two seasons with Miami. Over the weekend, it was announced that the Heat are bringing Dru Smith back on a standard contract. NBA insiders reported that Miami gave him a three-year deal worth $7.9 […] The post Restricted free agent Dru Smith signed a three-year deal...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […] The post Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Offer Included...
Basketball Insiders (Lucas Kaplan) —
By all reporting, Kelsey Plum did not formally request a trade from the Las Vegas Aces last offseason. She didn’t have to. They were the San Antonio Stars when she got picked first overall in 2017 and eight years later, they had been through more together than just a rebrand out West. Plum struggled, failing […] The post Kelsey Plum Is Leading The Surging Sparks Into The Playoff...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
There has been “renewed” dialogue between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga during the last week as the two sides remain at a contract stalemate, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Friday during an appearance on NBA Today. Jonathan Kuminga Wants To Be A Building Block, Not A Trade Chip Slater reported Friday […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Prefers $7.9M...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
New Mexico State University and former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar reached a settlement Friday over a wrongful termination lawsuit, his attorneys told ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. According to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal, Heiar received a $600,000 settlement from New Mexico State. Both sides agreed to drop further action. New Mexico State Fired Greg […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Financial Motive Behind the Move The Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, a move designed to get them under the luxury tax line for the upcoming season and open up roster flexibility. Alongside Highsmith, Miami sent an unprotected 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn, receiving in return a protected 2026 second-round […] The post Heat Trade Haywood...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Executive Says Chicago “Loves” White The Chicago Bulls may have already parted ways with one high-scoring guard last season, trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, but it appears Coby White will remain in Chicago—at least for now. An NBA executive told Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal that the Bulls have resisted multiple trade […] The post Bulls Unlikely to Trade Coby White...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A Personal Story of NBA Adversity Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin’ podcast that he received death threats in 2021 after criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Finals. Perkins called Giannis the “Robin” to Khris Middleton’s “Batman” while praising Middleton’s contributions to the Milwaukee Bucks. “And on top […] The post...