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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Denver Nuggets are back. In a matter of 48 hours, adding Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown Jr., Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr. has dramatically altered both their top-end quality and depth. Now mind you, they weren’t very far off to begin with, as evidenced by pushing the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder to seven […] The post Nuggets’ Offseason Moves Make Them The...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly reuniting with veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Larry Nance Jr. Played Nearly Four Seasons With Cavaliers Nance, 32, previously played for Cleveland from 2018 to 2021, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 182 regular-season games (76 starts) […] The post Cavaliers...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer over the weekend, making the fourth-year forward a restricted free agent. Warriors Can Match Any Offer For Jonathan Kuminga Golden State holds the right to match any offer and can also explore sign-and-trade options. The Brooklyn Nets are the only team that […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Winning an NBA title and sustaining championship success is difficult. There has not been a repeat champion in each of the last seven postseasons. The last team to accomplish that feat was the Warriors in 2017 and 2018. In 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Finals. Since then, the team has one playoff series […] The post ESPN’s Tim MacMahon called the Damian Lillard trade...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
After trading out Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks, the Boston organization has already dealt with two major trades that have helped them save around $180 million in tax penalties. This means the Massachusetts club should feel positive about their financial situation. Nevertheless, the 2023-24 NBA champions might continue […] The post Report:...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Toronto Raptors and veteran center Jakob Poeltl agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension that will keep the 7-footer under contract through the 2029-30 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Poeltl could have become a free agent after the 2025-26 season, but Charania noted he will pick up his $19.5 million option for 2026-27 […] The post Raptors, Jakob Poeltl Agree...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in two massive trades last season. However, only one of the deals was completed. On February 6th, the Lakers traded 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht to the Hornets. In return, Los Angeles was set to receive big man Mark Williams. The team was searching for a lob-threat center to […] The post Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 first-round pick Dalton...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The investigation in a federal gambling probe over NBA player Malik Beasley continues, and has now shed light on some of his personal struggles. According to a lawsuit filed by his former marketing agency, he had “financial issues” and difficulty to pay back a $650,000 advance this year. The suit, which was filed three months […] The post Lawsuit Investigation Shows Malik...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Miami Heat were linked to Damian Lillard many times in the past, and now they could potentially sign him this summer after the Milwaukee Bucks stunningly waived-and-stretched Lillard on Tuesday in an effort to free up cap space to sign center Myles Turner. Heat Are Pursuing Damian Lillard In Free Agency Lillard, who turns […] The post Damian Lillard Rumors: Heat Expected To Pursue...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
As free agency began at the start of the week, there was one thing the Kings knew they wanted to achieve for sure. Ever since De’Aaron Fox was traded out during the second half of last season, they struggled at the point guard position, so now the club is searching for a new ball handler. […] The post Dennis Schroder Becomes First International Star To Sign For A 10th NBA Team ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Ahead of free agency on Monday, Deandre Ayton and the Trail Blazers agreed to a contract buyout. That ended Ayton’s two-year run with Portland. The former first-round pick in 2018 is still a free agent this offseason. However, teams are showing interest in the 26-year-old. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Pacers are interested […] The post Indiana could look to replace...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Memphis Grizzlies star center Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a turf toe injury in his right foot that will require a procedure to repair, the team announced late Tuesday. Jackson sustained the injury during an off-site open basketball session. He is expected to make a full recovery, but Memphis did not immediately release a timeline for […] The post Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. To...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
This offseason, the Detroit Pistons planned to give Malik Beasley a long-term contract. They were going to sign him to a three-year, $48 million deal. That was until the Pistons and the rest of the league were informed that Beasley is under federal investigation for alleged gambling on the NBA. With Beasley out of the […] The post Duncan Robinson agrees to a three-year, $48 million...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Just three days ahead of the 2025 playoffs, the Denver Nuggets made a shocking move. They parted ways with long-time head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Boothe. This is one of several moves the team has made this offseason to better themselves for the 2025-26 season. Denver has made a trade and has […] The post Veteran SG Tim Hardaway Jr. agreed to a one-year deal to...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly shopping veteran center Andre Drummond, who picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season last week. “If I were a Philly Sixers fan, I would be looking out for Andre Drummond. The Sixers have been trying to move him over the last 24 hours. Let’s see if […] The post 76ers Trade Rumors: Sixers Shopping Andre Drummond appeared...