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The Toronto Raptors have done it, they traded for Kawhi Leonard, perhaps one of the best five players in the NBA — but now the impending noise to come will be deafening. Not only did Masai Ujiri have to answer to allegations that he lied to DeMar DeRozan before the trade went down, but also […]

NBA 2K19 dropped an early gem on Monday morning, showing new Golden State Warriors signing DeMarcus Cousins will have a 90 overall rating in this year’s series of the famous video game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1021424828044099584 Cousins is seen boasting his now-signature No. 0 after negotiating with Patrick McCaw, likely the only remaining signing left for the Warriors […]

The Denver Nuggets scooped up perhaps one of the best talents left in the free agent pool, signing the injury-marred Isaiah Thomas on a one-year deal. Looking back only a year ago, this signing would not have been possible — as Thomas was coming off a career-high scoring average of 28.9 points per game and […]

Free agent forward Dirk Nowitzki will sign a one-year, $5 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, setting himself up for a record-setting 21st season with the same team, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The deal has been in place since last week, but the German international was in no rush to […]

The Dallas Mavericks could move quickly in hopes to reunite with point guard Devin Harris, after Yogi Ferrell pulled a DeAndre Jordan-like move, backing out of his previous two-year, $5.3 million agreement, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. Ferrell recently signed with the Sacramento Kings, giving the Mavs some much-needed closure on the […]

Isaiah Thomas has gone through a frustrating 2017-18 season, first being shipped out to the Cleveland Cleveland from the Boston Celtics at the wake of a substantial hip injury, then being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers shortly after returning, only to find himself out of a job once again at the end of the […]

The Golden State Warriors are mired in a tough contractual situation, already boasting one of the highest payrolls in the league and bound for more once Klay Thompson (free agent in 2019) and Draymond Green (2020) hit the free agent market. General manager Bob Myers is confident a deal can be worked out with both […]

Soon-to-be free agent forward Carmelo Anthony intends to sign with the Houston Rockets after he clears waivers, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. He is expected to sign a one-year, $2.4 million deal for the veteran’s minimum with the team. Anthony has been known to debate between the Rockets and the Miami […]

The Golden State Warriors have already put themselves elbow-deep into projected tax by signing Stephen Curry to a supermax deal last summer and inking Kevin Durant to one-and-one deals in each of the last three seasons, with the recent two-year, $61.5 million contract the most lucrative of them. The organization is hoping to keep this […]

Blake Griffin is no longer the high-flying dunk artist he was once upon breaking into the league. Neither is he the long-striding, fast-breaking, alley-oop catching machine that made many fall in love with Lob City. Now dissolved, with the trio of Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Griffin all in different places, the latter will have a […]

DeMar DeRozan felt betrayed after word of a trade involving him and Kawhi Leonard went viral, reportedly having been assured that he wouldn’t be traded just the week before the trade went down. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri briefly explained what went on last week in Las Vegas, when the two sides met during the […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologized for the upheaval surrounding the organization after he traded star DeMar DeRozan in a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard earlier this week. The front office boss urged that he would do “anything in his power” to honor DeRozan in the near future. “He’s the greatest player to play for […]

The Toronto Raptors swung for the fences, while teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers were hesitant to give out assets in return for Kawhi Leonard. President Masai Ujiri was willing part ways with DeMar DeRozan in order to acquire the former two-time Defensive Player of the Year, something he […]

The Toronto Raptors front office and president Masai Ujiri have faced an onslaught of concern after shooting guard DeMar DeRozan blasted the organization on his Instagram story, claiming he had been lied to. Ujiri cleared up matters somewhat during his media availability Friday, apologizing for “a gap in communication” with his former star. “I’m a […]

Free agent point guard Yogi Ferrell recently walked back his commitment to the Dallas Mavericks after reaching a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the team, and now teams are on the lookout for his services. Among those interested are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Ferrell […]

Riley, the adorable daughter of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who stole hearts during a postseason press conference and was consequently crowned as America’s sweetheart, is turning six-years-old on Thursday. The charismatic daughter of the two-time MVP celebrated by taking part in the viral #InMyFeelings challenge, dancing to the popular Drake song. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcHMAynjz0/?utm_source=ig_embed Not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are trading forward/center Richaun Holmes to the Phoenix Suns for cash considerations, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Holmes played a backup role under cornerstone Joel Embiid, also playing alongside him when Dario Saric would miss time due to injury. The Suns are revamping their frontcourt, first by adding No. 1 […]

The Kawhi Leonard saga is only a physical away from being over, but his camp gave his thanks to the San Antonio Spurs, despite trifling with them for the majority of the season and testing their limits during the offseason, requesting a trade. His official Instagram fan page posted a photo of Leonard in a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and point guard Shelvin Mack are progressing toward hammering out a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies have been looking to fortify their point guard depth, taking in consideration an injury-marred Mike Conley Jr., who missed most of last season. Shelvin Mack is a true veteran, able to provide […]

It didn’t take long after DeMarcus Cousins agreed to terms with the Golden State Warriors for forward Draymond Green to surface, telling reporters it was due to their relationship (spanning back from two summers ago in Team USA) that the big man joined on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. Yet Boogie remembers things very differently, […]

L.A. Clippers point man Patrick Beverley has earned the reputation of a gritty defender and fierce competitor, even earning the nickname of “Mr. 94-feet” for his famed full-court pressure. Yet he won’t shy away from some of the offseason pettiness, expressing his distaste for the Golden State Warriors in a recent interview with Parth Upadhyaya […]

Talks between the Houston Rockets and restricted free agent center Clint Capela are still on the works, nearly three weeks in the making, as both sides try to agree on a long-term deal that will keep their 1-2-5 core intact. Capela was reportedly seeking a deal of the length and size of Steven Adams’ with […]

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade forward Darrell Arthur to the Phoenix Suns for Jared Dudley and a 2021 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Arthur, who is owed $7.4 million for this upcoming season will likely be bought out, while Dudley, who will make $9.5 million, will have that conversation with the […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers might once again be in the running for Executive of the Year, managing to reel in a fifth All-Star in DeMarcus Cousins to an already star-studded starting lineup, but this one-year deal did not come without plenty of impending questions. The Boogie era could be a short one, […]

DeMarcus Cousins shocked the NBA world by signing for the Golden State Warriors’ mid-level exception of $5.3 million after getting no calls on July 1 as he hit unrestricted free agency. But don’t expect Boogie to be willing to take the same deep discount next year if his recovery goes according to plan, according to […]

Free agent point guard Yogi Ferrell has turned back on his recent two-year, $5.3 million agreement with the Dallas Mavericks in order to re-enter free agency, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The tweet by Charania was actually the first time the Mavs organization had heard of this, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon — making it […]

The media didn’t take long to ask DeMarcus Cousins about his contract negotiations with New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps upon his introductory press conference. The big man was reportedly irate by the disrespectful offer from the front office, one that ultimately paved the way for his decision to sign with the Golden State […]

DeMarcus Cousins was introduced as the newest member of the Golden State Warriors on Thursday after the addition of forward Jonas Jerebko was announced last week. Asked what excited him the most about becoming a Warrior, the big man answered matter-of-factly. “Just the chance to play with a winning culture, and I also have a […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin believes there was one clear winner of the DeMar DeRozan-Kawhi Leonard trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors — the team that took the biggest risk. “This is almost a no-lose situation for Toronto,” said Griffin as a guest in NBA TV. “DeRozan is owed a […]

Free agent forward Dirk Nowitzki has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. This deal comes at the heels of an agreement between Yogi Ferrell and the Mavs for a two-year, $5.3 million deal, allowing the team to retain its backcourt depth. Nowitzki has […]

Free agent point guard Yogi Ferrell has agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The second year of his deal will include a trigger date on Jul. 7 in which the Mavericks will be able to re-negotiate a deal with the 6-foot point man. […]

San Antonio Spurs fans didn’t waste any time crossing out Kawhi Leonard from their memory after spending seven seasons with the team, quickly spraying over a mural with his face after being acquired by the Toronto Raptors. Anchor Robert Price of News 4 San Antonio was there for every step of the transformation, starting out […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge had a deal in place for restricted free agent Marcus Smart on Tuesday. In fact, it was the same one he agreed to sign earlier Thursday, only that Ainge had a change of mind and walked it back before making it official, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. Ainge […]

NBA Finals arch-rivals in Lakers star LeBron James and Warriors forward Kevin Durant were seen leaving the same Hollywood bar on Wednesday night, according to TMZ Sports. While it’s unknown if it was a mere coincidence, both superstars were at The Highlight Room rooftop lounge before getting in their own separate vehicles and leaving the scene. TMZ […]

The Dallas Mavericks are “getting really close” to signing point guard Yogi Ferrell, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. Ferrell averaged 10.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season while shooting 37.3 percent from deep. The diminutive floor general first impressed after playing out two 10-day contracts in 2016-17, stepping up […]

NBA veteran Anthony Morrow wasn’t thrilled by the way the Toronto Raptors went about trading for Kawhi Leonard after reports of their brass lying to DeMar DeRozan were made known hours prior to the deal getting done. The report explained how DeRozan met with members of the front office last week and addressed the recent […]

Restricted free agent Marcus Smart has agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the Boston Celtics, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old was initially valued between $12-to-16 million annually and wound up getting a fair bit over the lower end, a hefty $13 million per year for his services. Smart’s market […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge stuck to his guns during talks with the San Antonio Spurs for their estranged star Kawhi Leonard, choosing to offer a barrage of future assets instead of physical ones during conversations with the front office. What was even more surprising was the number of players Ainge had to take off […]

The Toronto Raptors were believed to be the odds-on favorites to land Kawhi Leonard last week, yet no one saw how the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference could trump the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, or the Philadelphia 76ers in this process. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, the […]