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This offseason, all the talk surrounding the Bucks has involved two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. There were rumors that he could leave Milwaukee. Never once was Damian Lillard’s name brought up until Tuesday, July 1. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced the Milwaukee Bucks are waiving PG Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract. […] The post ...
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The Sacramento Kings are still entertaining the prospect of signing free agent veteran guard Russell Westbrook, and New York is reportedly “no longer regarded as a viable destination for the nine-time NBA All-Star,” according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Kings Want Another Veteran Guard Alongside Dennis Schroder The Kings’ top priority this offseason is to […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Even though there have been numerous reports stating that Ace Bailey did not want to be selected by the Jazz, the player has assured ever since that he never considered forcing a trade or even holding out after he was drafted to Utah as the No. 5 overall pick. Now that the young star has […] The post Ace Bailey Reports in Utah, And Now Says He Feels ‘Blessed’ To Be Part Of...
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The Pistons’ 44-38 record in 2024-25 is tied for their best since 2015-16. Detroit finished as the sixth-best team in the Eastern Conference this past season. They were led by first-time all-star Cade Cunningham. Despite losing to the Knicks in the playoffs, the Pistons showed promise moving forward. This offseason, the team has been informed […] The post The Pistons have signed...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
We’ve only been through a full day of free agency and the pressure is mounting for the Lakers to find a player who can fill their center position. Initially, the Los Angeles club had been linked to several big men like Clint Capela and Brook Lopez, but both of them have already found a new […] The post NBA Insider Says Lakers Have ‘Strong Possibility’ Of Signing...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a four-year, $285 million super max contract extension, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Now Has Richest Annual Salary Gilgeous-Alexander, who turns 27 on July 12, now has the richest annual salary for a player in NBA […] The post Shai...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Jonathan Kuminga‘s future in Golden State has been one of the biggest mysteries in recent times, as the player has gradually shown improvement season after season, but not enough to secure himself inside the roster for years to come. Even with free agency starting, a decision doesn’t seem imminent. The NBA’s negotiating window finally opened […] The post Jonathan...
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This offseason, the New York Knicks are still searching for their next head coach. At the same time, the team must be active in free agency. New York needs depth in 2025-26 to compete in the East. In 2024-25, the Knicks’ bench logged fewer points and minutes than any other reserve group in the NBA. […] The post Free agent SG Jordan Clarkson intends to sign with the New York...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Free agent center Clint Capela agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets on Monday, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. Clint Capela Spent First Six NBA Seasons With Rockets The Rockets upgraded their frontcourt by signing the 6-foot-10 Capela on the first day of NBA free agency following his five-year tenure with […] The post Clint Capela Returns to...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Before this 2024-25 season, you might have not cared too much about what Sam Presti had to say, but now that he’s led the Thunder to their first-ever title, I think we should listen. The OKC general manager publicly criticized the NBA for pushing back on the amount of injuries players suffered this campaign. The […] The post Sam Presti Criticizes NBA For Being Too...
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During the 2024-25 season, backup PG Ty Jerome was a key role player for the Cavaliers. He played in a career-high 70 games and made three starts for Cleveland. Ahead of free agency, there were reports that the Cavaliers could struggle to bring back Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome. Merrill got a four-year, $38 million […] The post Ty Jerome is signing a three-year, $28 million deal with the...
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The Memphis front office isn’t wasting any time with restricted free agent Santi Aldama, as the team has reached an agreement for the player to remain in Tennessee for the foreseeable future. The Spanish athlete reportedly signed a three-year, $52.5 million deal to stay put. According to sources, the contract was made by CAA’s Austin […] The post Grizzlies Reach Agreement...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. The second year includes a player option, per Spotrac. Trent joined the Bucks on a one-year, $2.61 million deal last July. Gary Trent Jr. Could Leave Bucks Next Summer Trent, 26, […] The post Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. Agree to...
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The 2024-25 season was LeBron James’ 22nd year in the NBA and his seventh with the Lakers. At 40 years old, James is a 21-time all-star, five-time NBA champion, and the league’s all-time leading scorer. At the start of last season, LeBron James was still the centerpiece of the Lakers’ franchise. That all changed when […] The post Shams Charania says LeBron James and...
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Free agency began Monday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Several teams around the league have added players in hopes of upgrading their roster for the 2025-26 season. After 16 seasons with the Warriors, Kevon Looney is leaving in free agency. He signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. With Looney gone, Golden […] The post Warriors are favorited to land Al Horford after...