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Tyus Jones will start the second leg of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes after the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to match a three-year, $28 million offer sheet for his services. The Apple Valley prodigy still has a mix of emotions, ones that are combined with the excitement of a fresh start: “I’ve […]

New Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein was doing his best to ignore the truckload of money NBA stars were taking home on the first day of free agency, going out to fish to get away from the constant wave of signings that rained down during the first six hours: “The first day (of free […]

Only minutes into free agency, the Golden State Warriors were keenly aware that Kevin Durant would part ways with them and join the Brooklyn Nets. Yet they were determined to salvage something in return, and that came with a steep price to pay. D’Angelo Russell, who the Nets would have had to renounce to make […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle has surprised a lot of his competition by showing his shooting prowess in the summer league. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was more known for being a defensive hawk than a shooter, but his 30.5% 3-point acumen in his senior year raised some questions, along with a 42.9% career field goal […]

Los Angeles Lakers new star Anthony Davis isn’t shying away from the new spotlight that comes with being the new attraction in La La Land, putting out a clear message when it comes to his place in the league and what he brings to the table for a much different-looking Lakers team. “I’m the best […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is now eligible for an extension of his rookie deal as he enters his fourth NBA season, but the 22-year-old slasher has yet to discuss an extension with the team yet, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Sports Journal. “I haven’t heard from them,” Brown said on Wednesday […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook has no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors after he was forced to look at other options in free agency due to the consequent roster teardown. Cook’s dear friend Kevin Durant was the first domino to fall and with it came the sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, which […]

Eric Gordon has survived, at least to this point, the onslaught of rumors surrounding the Houston Rockets in the wake of a second consecutive playoff exit at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ployed to trade for Jimmy Butler, and there have been some rumors about trading for Russell […]

Despite leaving a colossal demolition of the franchise in the wake of his trade, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti urged fans to remember Paul George fondly for his two years with the team. George left a sour taste in the mouths of fans when he requested a trade to the LA Clippers behind […]

The Brooklyn Nets have given Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant a fourth-year player option in their respective four-year max contracts, including $1 million in unlikely bonuses, respectively, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks. Both players could potentially hit the free agent market at the same time, both able to opt out of their […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ upcoming contract for free agent forward Kevin Durant will be a four-year deal worth $164 million, with a player option in the final year of the agreement, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Architected much just LeBron James’ four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Durant will have the chance to […]

If there is one thing clear about Kawhi Leonard as a player — he’s not playing for the money. The star forward recently inked a three-year, $103 million deal with the L.A. Clippers with a player option on his third year, forgoing a whopping $118 million more he could have made by re-signing with the […]

Shooting guard Eric Gordon isn’t concerning himself with the flood of trade rumors surrounding the Houston Rockets since they were once again bounced out of the postseason at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, knowing his place is secure within the team: “I’m not really worried about that because I know what I am […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves opted not to match the Memphis Grizzlies’ offer sheet of $28 million for three years to restricted free agent point guard Tyus Jones, reportedly to prioritize their cap flexibility in hopes to partner Karl-Anthony Towns with a future star, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. The Wolves whiffed in acquiring […]

Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard has signed a three-year, $103 million deal with the L.A. Clippers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Leonard will have a player option in his third year, which will line up with new teammate Paul George, allowing both players to become free agents in 2021 if Leonard choose to […]

New Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio feels he’s starting to hit his prime as a player, joining a team hoping to rise in the standings and erase the recent years of underachieving the franchise has endured: “The culture is changing here. You can see with the moves they’ve made going in the right direction,” […]

The Phoenix Suns made plenty of changes this summer, trading TJ Warren and Josh Jackson to bolster this team with new pieces to turn over a new leaf. General manager James Jones, now in full-fledged capacity of his role in the front office, explained the reasons for the change. “It’s just the maturation of a […]

Isaiah Thomas is cognizant that his experience with a season-ending hip injury sent a huge warning flag among teams and players, who saw how a player of his caliber could descend from being max-eligible to a high-risk, minimum-bound player. The new Washington Wizards addition told Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe how he took one […]

Victor Oladipo, who is expected to return around December from a torn quad suffered in the middle of the 2018-19 season, is hopeful his Indiana Pacers will have a special season ahead, but that hasn’t stopped him from feeling his teammate Myles Turner was “robbed” of an All-Defensive Team spot. “We can be very special,” […]

Victor Oladipo is anxious to experience the on-court prospect of suiting up next to Malcolm Brogdon, who the Indiana Pacers acquired in a sign-and-trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. Coming off a 50-40-90 season, the Bucks inked Brogdon to a four-year, $85 million deal before dealing him to be Oladipo’s partner in crime in the backcourt, […]

Amar’e Stoudemire is seriously considering making his way back to the NBA, and at 36 years old the man once known at STAT is as fit as he’s ever been in recent memory. The former New York Knicks power forward signed a five-year, $100 million deal with the franchise back in 2010, but was bought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again aiming to land sharpshooter and fan favorite Kyle Korver after striking out on bringing him back to Philly and losing out on JJ Redick in free agency. The Sixers had explored re-acquiring Korver, who played the first four and a half seasons in The City of Brotherly Love, twice […]

The Golden State Warriors traded center Damian Jones for forward Omari Spellman on Monday, but the incoming return has been put in question during his rookie year due to issues with his weight. Spellman, a former teammate of four-year Villanova product Eric Paschall — whom the Warriors drafted with their 41st and last selection of […]

New signing DeMarcus Cousins will go back to his old No. 15 jersey with the Los Angeles Lakers for this upcoming 2019-20 season. The big man announced his choice with a simple “#15” post on his Twitter account on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/k7e2LjZ301 — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) July 9, 2019 Cousins has been wearing No. 0 for […]

The Washington Wizards took a chance on former All-Star dynamo turned journeyman Isaiah Thomas, who is looking forward to the chance to team up with one of the brightest young talents in the league in Bradley Beal. “I’m excited to play with an All-Star-caliber player like Brad. He’s someone who’s an All-Star, and he’s still […]

It wasn’t long ago that Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was primed for a massive contract extension with the Boston Celtics, but his hip injury ultimately resulted in a very frustrating last couple of years — bouncing through the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and most-recently, the Denver Nuggets. The 5-foot-9 floor general did […]

Willie Cauley-Stein was keenly aware that his time with the Sacramento Kings would come to a close even before this offseason hit, well prior to shifting gears and agreeing to a minimum deal to join the Golden State Warriors: “I kind of had the feeling when they didn’t extend me (the year before),” said Cauley-Stein, […]

The Golden State Warriors wound up with a shocking addition in Willie Cauley-Stein, a center who was hoping to get big money this summer, but fell short of the expectations with the Sacramento Kings, who eventually withdrew their formal qualifying offer. The Warriors like Cauley-Stein’s pick-and-roll potential, adding a 7-footer who could set powerful screens […]

Tacko Fall was one of the notable players who went undrafted in the recent 2019 NBA Draft. A 7-foot-7 giant with an 8-foot wingspan and destroyer qualities who made college coaches tremble during his time at the University of South Florida, the Boston Celtics took a flyer on the big man, signing him to an […]

Hassan Whiteside is wasting no time endearing himself to the locals upon his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, taking a box full of Rip City’s famous Voodoo Donuts and sharing them with people in the streets. Whiteside’s embracing Rip City ✊ New Blazers big man is giving out donuts in Portland: “More love, we […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now actively listening to trade offers for franchise point guard Russell Westbrook, but he is not currently on the New York Knicks’ radar, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks don’t have the contract flexibility to make a deal for Westbrook (four years, $170 million) until […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a series of acquisitions after nearly wholesaling their entire roster in pursuit of Anthony Davis, but after striking out on Kawhi Leonard, the Lakers are still far from the favorite they expected to be after their roster turnaround. ESPN canvassed more than a dozen scouts and executives, with the consensus […]

The LA Clippers could be a potential dark horse in the Andre Iguodala sweepstakes, as other teams like the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have keenly put eyes on his situation with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have been determined not to pursue a buyout with Iguodala, fully cognizant that it could quickly convert […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have built a more suitable roster to put alongside prized gem LeBron James, who signed a four-year deal with them last offseason. Following a disappointing 2018-19 season, the front office has now given James a superstar partner after trading for Anthony Davis, as well as surrounding him with a bevy of […]

The Brooklyn Nets explored the possibility of signing Kevin Durant well before the end of their season, yet a crushing Achilles injury in the NBA Finals could possibly have become a game-changer for the team, as the prospect of him sitting out a full year due to the injury could have been catastrophic for a […]

The Brooklyn Nets were much more than a last-minute change of heart for Kyrie Irving, but rather his preferred landing spot soon after his postseason ended with a disappointing four straight losses against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Irving had changed course from his commitment to the Boston Celtics by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers intend to move LeBron James to the starting point guard position, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Lakers have acquired a string of sharpshooters in Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and most-recently the swift addition of Avery Bradley after he clears waivers — yet they remained without a capable 3-point […]

The Golden State Warriors have traded their center Damian Jones along with a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for big man Omari Spellman, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. In a shocking development, the Warriors have now parted ways with a large part of their roster, leaving only Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond […]

Free agent guard Alec Burks has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Golden State Warriors after the Oklahoma City Thunder allowed him to re-consider his commitment to the team, following the trade of Paul George and impending move of franchise star Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Thunder had given […]