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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Brad Stevens has known for quite some time that big changes were coming for the Boston roster, not because of a need to rebuild the team, but because of budget and tax purposes. Luring players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis ended up costing them a financial risk, which they’ve solved by trading them out. […] The post Brad Stevens Insists Celtics Are Not Rebuilding,...
Basketball Insiders (Lucas Kaplan) —
Courtesy of Bart Torvik’s NCAA database, here is every individual season by a teenager (since 2008) with a 25 percent usage rate, 60 percent true shooting, 20 percent assist rate and a six percent stock (block + steal) rate: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina, 2024-25. That’s the whole list. Collin Murray-Boyles is 6 feet 6 inches […] The post Can Collin Murray-Boyles Thrive In The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Seven years ago, Deandre Ayton was selected two spots ahead of Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Now, as of this Tuesday, the former No. 1 pick can’t hide his excitement as he just signed for the Lakers and will be the Slovenian’s newest teammate in California. The ex-Trail Blazer attended his introductory press […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Says Playing...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
As reported many times in the past, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is seeking a five-year, $150 million contract similar to that of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. That deal would give Giddey $30 million annually. Bulls, Josh Giddey Are Now In Stalemate Over Contract The Bulls, however, are reportedly unwilling to pay Giddey that kind of […] The post Bulls Rumors: Josh Giddey...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement on a five-year, $239 million rookie max extension. The contract can be worth as much as $250 million if Holmgren meets certain incentives. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. All five years are guaranteed without any player or team options. Holmgren has been […] The post Chet Holmgren Agrees To 5-Year,...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
During the Thunder’s incredible championship run, there were a lot of sacrifices behind the scenes that no one would expect really happened in order to reach the NBA title. Jalen Williams revealed he had to take almost 30 painkilling injections in his injured right wrist to get through the playoffs. The young star posted a […] The post OKC’s Jalen Williams Underwent Many...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Cleveland Cavaliers may decide to bring back Kevin Love this summer after the five-time All-Star was dealt to the Utah Jazz by the Miami Heat in Monday’s three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jazz Could Buy Out Kevin Love’s Contract Love, who last played for the Cavaliers during the 2023-23 season, was recently […] The post Cavaliers Might Pursue Kevin Love...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are paying their young core. At the beginning of July, it was announced that 2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got a record-setting 4-year, $285 million extension. Along with SGA, Chet Holmgren is the latest Thunder star to get a big-time deal. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Wednesday […] The post Thunder’s...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Golden State Warriors are a “strong contender” to bring back De’Anthony Melton in free agency, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Tuesday. Warriors Could Sign De’Anthony Melton After Moving Jonathan Kuminga Melton signed a one-year, $12.8 million deal with the Warriors last offseason, but he played only six games for the team before undergoing […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
As long as the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic, they’ll be contenders in the Western Conference. The 30-year-old center is widely regarded as the #1 basketball player in the world. Nobody comes close to what Jokic can do for his size and posistion. ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Jokic will not seek a contract extension with […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic will delay his...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2025 playoffs, All-NBA PF Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. That was a massive loss for Boston, both in the present and for their 2025-26 season. Barring a major recovery. Tatum is expected to miss most, if not all, of next year. Without Tatum, the Celtics have made several changes ahead of 2025-26. This […] The post Brian Windhorst says the Boston Celtics are still...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The San Antonio Spurs have acquired Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick. The pick will be the least favorable among the Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Olynyk provides the Spurs with a solid […] The post Spurs Acquire Kelly...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Anthony Davis Will Be Ready For Training Camp Davis is expected to be healthy in time for training camp, his first with the Mavs since being dealt to Dallas in […] The post Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Phoenix Suns veteran guard Bradley Beal could soon become an unrestricted free agent this summer, as both sides are reportedly working toward a contract buyout. Bradley Beal Has Interest In Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, And Bucks The Suns and Beal’s camp are “increasingly optimistic” that the two sides will “agree to terms on a buyout,” a […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
With the ninth pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Kings selected Davion Mitchell out of Baylor. The 26-year-old played his first three seasons with Sacramento. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, the Kings traded Davion Mitchell to the Toronto Raptors. At the trade deadline, Mitchell was traded to the Miami Heat as part of the […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell is ‘excited to be...