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Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has agreed to a four-year, $160 million max deal with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will come short of the five-year max, but would make a happy compromise that could allow the team to have some level of flexibility with other impending free agents like […]

Free-agent swingman Will Barton is slated to agree to a four-year, $54 million deal to remain with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The savvy spark plug has been one of the main questions surrounding the Nuggets after falling a win short of making the postseason. Barton had undoubtedly the best year of […]

Unrestricted free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a one-year, $24.1 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks after opting out of the last year of his contract with the L.A. Clippers, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Jordan passed on $24.1 million for 2018-19 with the Clippers, only to take the […]

Free agent forward Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $61.5 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The deal is a one-and-one, allowing Durant to get a player-option in the second year, potentially hitting free agency once again in 2019. Coming off two championship seasons in two […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $148 million max deal with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound center has his team-option declined, allowing him to enter restricted free agency, and clearing the way for his first big-time NBA contract, with the Nuggets able to offer much […]

Free agent swingman Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. George’s deal includes a player-option on his third year. This deal represent all the commitment George has given to his Thunder teammates and the front office, as he was first expected to […]

Having tried to move hell and high water to score a trade for Kawhi Leonard, only to fall short of the door, the Los Angeles Lakers could target big man DeMarcus Cousins on a short-term max deal, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Cousins could play as a potential superstar partner to LeBron James, […]

LeBron James got done with the first part of his free agency process by opting out of the last year of his deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the major part of his plan still needs to take place — deciding to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers or bolt to the Los Angeles Lakers in […]

As LeBron James opted out of his deal early on Friday, it has become a two-horse race between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers to see who would wind up with the 33-year-old star by the end of this free agency period. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joined Dan Patrick on his morning show to […]

Despite only being two-thirds of the way into his free agency special with ESPN, all signs are pointing towards Paul George remaining with the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted during the Rich Eisen Show that recent events all pointed toward him staying put alongside co-star Russell Westbrook. [Transcript by Reddit’s sfbruin] “I have to […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge is still in the mix for the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, though he warns no potential blockbuster deals would be coming from his side of the negotiating table. “If I feel like it’ll help our team — we explore every trade of players of certain magnitude or superstar, first-ballot Hall of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not only fighting against the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign their prized free agent LeBron James, but also acting with utmost desperation, knowing what could come down the pipe if San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard hasn’t been acquired this offseason. ESPN’s Steven A. Smith said on First Take that the […]

Now that he has opted out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James will likely closely monitor the situation with the Los Angeles Lakers, as they’re desperately trying to lure talent to play alongside him. “He’s expected to let the option go and become a free agent, and is said to be strongly […]

The Dallas Mavericks have put soon-to-be free agent center DeAndre Jordan as their primary target this offseason, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Only three years removed from an oh-so-damn-close moment, the Mavs will revisit this scenario once again, hoping this time around he’ll have no more teammates to barricade him from a deal with owner […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter will opt into the last year of his contract with the team, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. This will pay Kanter the remaining $18.6 million he is owed for the last year of his deal, a decision he took likely due to the arid market that’s […]

Jimmy Butler is likely to follow the same trend as other players of his free agency class, likely waiting until 2019 to sign an extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Jerry Zgoda of The Minneapolis Star Tribune. “If Butler signs an extension, it likely will be next summer, when he can become a free […]

The Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers are outsiders looking in when it comes to the pursuit of LeBron James coming into this free agency period, with the race mostly being seen as one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst argued that while this pursuit is between these latter […]

It’s only hours before LeBron James’ impending deadline to opt in or out of the last year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While opting out could surely spell a potential move to La La Land, it doesn’t ultimately guarantee the Los Angeles Lakers have won the fight, at least not yet, according to […]

Kawhi Leonard is largely seen as the single asset that could “clinch” a LeBron James departure to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Yet, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the two superstars have yet to exchange words this summer regarding a potential partnership. via RealGM: “As for Kawhi, I have been assured very strongly that […]

While LeBron James has been busy vacationing in the Caribbean, his camp has been even busier, denying rumors and reports left and right surrounding his client. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted just how quickly they have reacted to every report put out, within only hours of it going viral. As transcribed by RealGM: “The LeBron operation, […]

To no surprise, recruiting season has started — and players are placing as many calls as general managers have through the course of the offseason, trying to see which teammates they can land. As expected, several veterans told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype that they would take on a minimum contract to play alongside LeBron James […]

The Sacramento Kings will play the role of spoiler and attempt to make a run at Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine, who will be a restricted free agent entering the July 1 window, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. The Bulls have plans to be rather aggressive in this offseason, likely darting […]

The University of Kentucky has produced as much NBA talent or more than any other school during the years of one-and-done players, but John Calipari’s top assistant coach, Kenny Payne, molded Kevin Knox into the next Kevin Durant. Knox is a 6-foot-9, 212-pound forward who fits right into the NBA’s modern small forward, a step […]

The Boston Celtics have yet to get any assurance or sense of indication that San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard would be willing to stay in Boston if traded there, according to Mark Murphy of The Boston Herald. The Celtics front office is doing its due diligence by exploring a potential trade for Leonard, but […]

The Indiana Pacers are expected to jump in to the Aaron Gordon sweepstakes, likely sending an offer sheet exceeding the $20 million annual range, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pacers will dart their best shot at the Orlando Magic power forward, although the franchise is largely expected to offer him the max, which would […]

The Golden State Warriors could take a second shot at free agent shooting guard and former three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. The Warriors are reportedly “gaining momentum” toward a deal with the perennial scorer of the bench, a year removed from a potential deal, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to go balls-to-the-wall with an offer too hard for the San Antonio Spurs to resist, if they hope to land their prized star, Kawhi Leonard. Yet rumblings of the purple-and-gold having a “Godfather offer” has rival teams wondering if they have what it takes to compete with them in […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the two main teams taking their best shot at trading for Kawhi Leonard, after reports of the San Antonio Spurs being “fully engaged” with several teams in potentially making a deal for him. Though the front office is wary of plenty of things — among them, his desire to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are now reportedly ready to move on from Kawhi Leonard and fully engaging several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics in trade talks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Spurs are at an exploratory point at this moment, after being hellbent in hopes to repair the relationship […]

Pencil Orlando Magic guard/forward Mario Hezonja as another one of the Brooklyn Nets’ many offseason targets, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The Sacramento Kings have also recently reported interest in the Croatian international. The Nets have showed deep interest in the international marksman, as well as in his teammate, Aaron Gordon, […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ sudden season-ending injury will play a vital part on his free agent future, as the New Orleans Pelicans managed to do better with him on the floor than on. Cousins was posting a beefy 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks before suffering an Achilles injury — easily his […]

In the midst of a huge potential trade in the works between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, reports of a potential disconnect between Kawhi Leonard and his reported preferred destination have emerged. ESPN’s Steven A. Smith said during his radio show that the atmosphere surrounding the Lakers’ Showtime-rebirth aspirations could be […]

Following one of the first few trades of this offseason, new Los Angeles Clippers acquisition Marcin Gortat posted a heartfelt goodbye message to his former team, the Washington Wizards after being traded for Austin Rivers earlier this week. [Tweet has been edited for clarity] “Finally after 24 hours of chaos related to my trade I […]

As Paul George decided to opt out of the last year of his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise is facing a huge potential risk if they lose him for nothing in a few days. This is despite reports that he’s grown more comfortable with the franchise over the course of a year, […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons and known partner Kendall Jenner have yet to make their dating situation official, but the two have already been spotted coming out of the same spot in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the newly-crowned Rookie of the Year and the Calabasas native socialite have both been observed going in an […]

A EuroHoops article posed the potential for the Phoenix Suns to consider L.A. Clippers point guard Milos Teodosic, but local radio voice John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix says the suspicion is “exaggerated,” as the point man is not expected to get any roster consideration. The Serbian international is expected to be waived and become […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has decided to opt out of the last year of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. George will decline a $20.7 million salary for the 2018-19 season, and while the Thunder remain intent on signing him to a long-term deal, the Los Angeles […]

The Dallas Mavericks took the first step in freeing potential cap room to sign a major free agent after withdrawing their qualifying offer to forward Doug McDermott, less than 24 hours after extending it to him, along with teammates Yogi Ferrell and Salah Mejri. The move could clear a cap hold of $10 million, money […]

The Dallas Mavericks have withdrawn their qualifying offer to forward Doug McDermott, less than a day after the Mavs extending one, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Mavericks had extended offers to McDermott, point guard Yogi Ferrell and center Salah Mejri on Tuesday, making them restricted free agents, but the potential to clear his $10 […]