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The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking to move forward Greg Monroe, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The team has been trying to do so for a while, going as far as last season as head coach Jason Kidd has struggled to find a consistent spot for him within his rotation. The development of rookie Thon […]

Free agent forward Gordon Hayward is set to meet with the Miami Heat as his first free agency visit, but the city hasn’t fallen behind in its recruiting efforts for the All-Star forward. The Heat adorned the drive on the way to the American Airlines Arena with a banner of Hayward in a Heat uniform. Miami […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made it clear that the organization has considered going young if the chips don’t fall where they’re supposed to, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. The organization will be tested this free agency period, with starting point guard Kyle Lowry fielding offers around the league after having […]

Despite his late-season injury and not showing the consistency of his former MVP-self, Derrick Rose is still very much an option for the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. The organization has reached out to the point guard, who could come back to wear the blue-and-orange if the Knicks fail to acquire their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the rug from under their contenders’ feet and snatched All-Star swingman Paul George from the Indiana Pacers only a few hours prior to the start of the free agency period. The Thunder weren’t even in the picture to sign the Pacers’ talisman, but made a strong move in hopes to […]

Having signed free agent point guard Jrue Holiday to a 5-year, $126 million deal earlier today, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to bolster their investment, avidly seeking backcourt depth. The Pels have their eyes set on shooting guard Nick Young and point guard Ty Lawson, looking to satisfy their outside shooting and playmaking needs, […]

Free agent point guard George Hill will be the number one priority for the New York Knicks in this free agency period, after failing to secure the services of former Minnesota Timberwolves starting point guard Ricky Rubio, who was traded to the Utah Jazz on Friday. New York showed its interest in Hill, but didn’t […]

One of the many trades and signings of the offseason, Ricky Rubio was unexpectedly dealt to the Utah Jazz prior to Saturday’s free agency window in exchange for a top-14 protected first-round pick. It wouldn’t take long before Twitter put two and two together, and realize he’ll soon suit up next to FIBA Basketball rival […]

Stephen Curry‘s five-year, $201 million deal isn’t only the first supermax deal to be signed within the new collective bargaining agreement, but also the most lucrative per-year salary in all four major sports, according to ESPN Stats & Info. See how he fares compared to the rest: Stephen Curry now has the highest average annual value […]

Following an unexpected trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul George posted an Instagram picture of him in an Indiana Pacers uniform, thanking the fans for his seven seasons after being drafted by the team in 2010. “I can go on and on with pics and comments but INDIANA.. THANK YOU for all that you’ve been […]

The Golden State Warriors seemed to have planned accordingly in order to get their key free agents under contract this offseason period. One of their more-pending signings is sixth man Andre Iguodala, who is willingly fielding other offers, meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings in search of more lucrative offers to […]

Cristiano Felicio has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to The Vertical. Felicio made his name within the organization as an athletic, energetic rebounder in his limited minutes on the floor. A 6-foot-9, 266-pound forward/center, the Brazilian international first signed as a free agent in 2015, soon becoming a […]

There couldn’t be better news for the reigning MVP Russell Westbrook upon finding out that swingman Paul George of the Indiana Pacers is on his way to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Merely a couple of hours after the news, the triple-double machine was seen celebrating with some of his best friends on Snapchat: Wonder why Russ […]

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry has agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Curry’s deal makes history as the first-ever supermax contract to be inked, making an average of $40.2 million per season. The floor general has taken roughly $6 million less than he could make in […]

Free agent point guard Shaun Livingston has agreed to a 3-year, $24 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The 31-year-old was one of the two question marks of this free agency period along with sixth man Andre Iguodala who is fielding offers around the league. Livingston’s story […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills has signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the organization, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Spurs were in dire need to lock down a veteran point guard, especially with the recent season-ending injury to starter Tony Parker in the second round of the playoffs. […]

Free agent point guard Jeff Teague has signed a three-year, $57-million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Teague became the second member of the Indiana Pacers to leave town after prized swingman Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The agreement comes only hours after the Timberwolves traded their […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will meet with the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles as soon as free agency starts, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The soon-to-be free agent has drawn interest from plenty of teams this offseason, namely the Brooklyn Nets, who have made a strong push to try and sign versatile […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem intent on making even more big moves this offseason, reportedly holding a mutual interest with Indiana Pacers point guard Jeff Teague, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. The Timberwolves are fresh off unloading Ricky Rubio‘s contract into the Utah Jazz‘s salary cap space, getting a protected first-rounder in […]

Draymond Green finally earned his first Defensive Player of the Year award after finishing runner up in the prior two years to San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard — but he didn’t get there just through perseverance but also through a long time of being a study at the defensive side of the ball. […]

The Boston Celtics have no intentions of letting go of their youth, not even for an All-Star like Paul George. President Danny Ainge is reportedly not willing to include forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, this and last year’s No. 3 overall picks in the draft. Ainge has also halted any trade talks involving their […]

The Brooklyn Nets will make yet another run at more shooters in the restricted free agency market after last year’s failed attempt to attain the services of Allen Crabbe and Tyler Johnson. General manager Sean Marks is reportedly ready to offer some beefy contracts to Washington Wizards swingman Otto Porter and Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded point guard Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz in exchange for one of its two first-round picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, according to 1280 AM The Zone via Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. The two sides worked tirelessly on a deal, as the Jazz ultimately agreed to absorb Rubio’s […]

Despite being their first-reported interest, the New York Knicks are no longer expected to seek permission from the Toronto Raptors to talk to president Masai Ujiri for their same vacant role, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. With former Knicks president Isiah Thomas recently declining interest to come back to his old role, the main candidate […]

The Chicago Bulls have waived point guards Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Canaan, according to a team statement on Friday. Both players were signed last offseason, making this yet another quick stop for Rondo and one of many for the journeyman Canaan, who’s been with three teams in his five years in the league. The move clears […]

The Washington Wizards will make sure to extend “an aggressive offer” to restricted free agent Otto Porter once the free agency window opens at midnight, remaining fully-willing to match any incoming offers for the Georgetown product, according to The Undefeated’s Mike Wise. Porter finally had his breakout season in his fourth year with Washington, averaging 13.4 points on 51.6 percent from […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George is reportedly intrigued by the thought of playing alongside Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, sources close to George told ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Boston Celtics, who have been trying to get the two on the same team, are aiming to sign Hayward, then use the combination of him and point guard Isaiah Thomas […]

It’s not very often the name of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain is mentioned along with the Houston Rockets‘, but center Clint Capela is trying to turn Clutch City into his very own Lob City with the addition of perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. The 6-foot-10 high-rising center tweeted a welcoming .GIF for Paul, […]

A Stephen Curry game-worn jersey from Game 3 of the NBA Finals sold Thursday night for $135,060, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The price is a record for a game-worn item auctioned by the NBA. The prior record was a $100,040 sum paid in 2016 for the jersey Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant wore in his final All-Star […]

Jimmy Butler seemed willing to take on all comers, unexpectedly giving out his phone number to the many critics that had “beef” with him or anyone that wanted an interview, doing so during his Minnesota Timberwolves introductory press conference. Due to the thousands that likely gave it a shot to try and reach the 6-foot-7 […]

If Gordon Hayward is indeed lured to suit up for the Boston Celtics in this offseason, he’ll have a hard time explaining why he said the five words no Bostonian wants to hear come out of anyone’s mouth — “I can’t stand Tom Brady.” See the hard evidence below: The 6-foot-8 wing candidly offered those words […]

L.A. Clippers president and head coach Doc Rivers quickly annihilated rumors of him turning down a trade for New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony which allegedly included his son, Austin Rivers, according to TMZ Sports. “That’s not true,” Doc Rivers said on the way to his car after leaving Madeo in Beverly Hills on Wednesday […]

If you thought Jimmy Butler‘s willingness to give up his phone number during his introductory press conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves was a joke, well… that isn’t the case. Despite likely being bombarded with text messages and phone calls (his inbox was full), the All-Star swingman found some time to FaceTime with some of his […]

As part of realizing their dream of a complete rebuild under head coach Fred Hoiberg, the Chicago Bulls are likely to waive point guard Rajon Rondo, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Having traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves and gotten some youth in return, the Bulls plan to take the next step […]

The Boston Celtics have been met with yet another large proposition from the Indiana Pacers, after president Kevin Pritchard remains intent on getting the team’s first-round selections next year, which the Celtics acquired through the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. Pritchard has asked for the […]

Despite the recent agreement by the New York Knicks and former president Phil Jackson to part ways, the organization will prioritize the acquisition of free agents above filling the top spot at the helm of the front office, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Knicks have plenty of moves to make, stuck in a back […]

Following his surprising exit from the Cleveland Cavaliers front office after owner Dan Gilbert refused to keep him in house, former general manager David Griffin is now an option to take the presidential vacancy of the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Hall of Famer Jerry West, now a consultant for the L.A. Clippers, reportedly […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves acquisition Jimmy Butler made some eye-popping impressions during his introductory press conference with the team after getting traded on draft night. The All-Star wing even gave his cell phone number for any critics wanting to address his flaws as a basketball player. If there were any doubts of the number being real, […]

Jordan Bell couldn’t be more delighted to have been traded to the Golden State Warriors after being selected with the No. 38 pick by the Chicago Bulls and he’s not shy about expressing his joy. Going from a program on the rise like the Oregon Ducks, who came off their first Final Four appearance in […]