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Despite the rumors swirling in the last month, the Brooklyn Nets are not the current favorites or frontrunners to sign Kevin Durant, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The New York Knicks still believe they still have a good chance of inking the free agent star. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, Durant has […]

Former Boston Celtics player and radio analyst Cedric Maxwell spoke to the clear turmoil in the locker room this season, claiming this 2018-19 team was the most dysfunctional he’s seen since 1983. While a lot of the blame is falling on soon-to-be-former Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, Maxwell urged this wasn’t just an Irving matter, […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks breathed a sigh of relief once the Boston Celtics became favorites to sign Kemba Walker after prying on their restricted free agent Malcolm Brogdon, the team with the best record in the NBA last season isn’t off the hook quite yet. According to Mike Fisher of 247 Sports, teams around the […]

The Dallas Mavericks could enter the Klay Thompson sweepstakes alongside the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers if the Golden State Warriors swingman is offered a four-year deal instead of a five-year max, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports. The Mavs have been linked to plenty of free agents, but the organization has self-admittedly only […]

Freshly-crowned NBA champion Danny Green of the Toronto Raptors is hoping to keep the confetti going with a rain of dollar bills this summer, seeking a four-year deal as he enters free agency in a few days. The three-and-D commodity was the second most efficient 3-point shooter in the league this past season, shooting a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are likely to make some moves in the offseason, yet the majority of them are likely to come via trade rather than free agency, according to general manager Neil Olshey. If that is indeed the case, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe discussed how the Blazers will need to strike now […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will send the contracts of big man Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards as part of a newly-evolved three-team trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, Anthony Davis will waive his $4 million trade kicker to […]

The Boston Celtics are unlikely to keep an eye on former star Isaiah Thomas, who will hit the market once again after a brief stint with the Denver Nuggets. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the 5-foot-9 dynamo is not part of Boston’s plans as free agency approaches, despite Thomas’ openness to return […]

The Boston Celtics are unlikely to see Kyrie Irving suit up in that legendary green jersey again. While he has yet to give the team the official word that he will not be returning next season, the Celtics may not even want him back at this point if he has a change of heart and […]

The Toronto Raptors are rapidly approaching perhaps the most nail-biting offseason in franchise history, with Kawhi Leonard’s decision likely to make or break the future of the franchise only weeks after winning their first-ever NBA title. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster didn’t characterize this decision as stressful, rather just part of a process that simply […]

The Houston Rockets are under the firm belief that they lead the sweepstakes for soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jimmy Butler, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The organization can’t acquire him as simply as a free agent signing, given their heavily-cluttered roster, but would instead be forced to pursue a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia […]

Enes Kanter isn’t buying the initial noise from the New York Knicks potentially snatching Kevin Durant this offseason. The former Knickerbocker, who is also a former teammate of Durant as members of the Oklahoma City Thunder, told Colin Cowherd in The Herd that he envisions him going to the inter-borough rival Brooklyn Nets. Via SNY’s […]

Patrick Beverley is determined to lock down some long-term commitment along with a sweet payday in the coming days of free agency, reportedly looking for a three-year deal worth over $40 million, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Among those aiming for his services are the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and his hometown […]

Andre Iguodala is very optimistic when it comes to two weapons the Golden State Warriors are expected to miss in this upcoming 2019-20 season, as both players are dealing with significant injuries. “I feel positive vibes with them. That’s a given,” Iguodala told Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. “When we’re communicating, it’s […]

The Houston Rockets have been relentless in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler and as it turns out, the Philadelphia 76ers wouldn’t be opposed to a sign-and-trade scenario if their two-way wing wasn’t on board with staying in the City of Brotherly Love. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sixers would rather recoup some […]

A recent report hinting the potential pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler has now sparked flames around the league. The initial report by SNY’s Ian Begley claimed that several teams envisioned pairing the two-way aces together, and Sam Amick of The Athletic has taken it one step further, linking that connection to the LA Clippers: […]

All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker is “increasingly likely” to accept a four-year, $141 million max offer from the Boston Celtics as soon as free agency opens up on June 30, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Walker’s eight-year career with the Charlotte Hornets could be quickly coming to a close, as owner Michael Jordan is reportedly […]

The Dallas Mavericks have yet to kickstart their offseason moves, still with no meetings or pitches planned for the soon-to-be free agents that make up this 2019 class. The Mavs have been linked to All-Star point guard Kemba Walker among other stars, yet no general concept has been designed as the waves of free agency […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have no plans to use their $5.7 million mid-level exception, which could cost the team around $24 million by factoring in luxury taxes, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. The Thunder have 89% of the $109 million 2019-20 salary cap tied into three players — Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and […]

All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets have had sizable gaps and a stalemate in conversations so far, which has opened a pathway for competitors like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics lead the race […]

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t intend to jump through hoops to create enough cap space for a third max-level signing unless Kawhi Leonard is walking through that door. While the Lakers are only considered an outside option for the recently-crowned NBA champion, he is currently the only player they view as worthy of shaking out […]

Recently crowned three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers came on Gilbert Arenas’ No Chill Podcast to explain why it’s tough for the Toronto Raptors to retain American players, as it could be the case with Kawhi Leonard in the coming days. Williams noted that the lack of familiarity […]

The Phoenix Suns have extended a $4.9 million qualifying offer to forward Kelly Oubre Jr., making him a restricted free agent, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This move was an expected one, and one that had to come quickly as several teams are expected to vie for Oubre’s services as a capable three-and-D prospect. Oubre […]

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey was bluntly succinct during Kent Bazemore’s introductory press conference on Wednesday, noting “there are not going to be fireworks on July 1” — pointing to the start of free agency, according to Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com. Historically, the Blazers have had a tough time attracting stars to Portland, […]

Now that Kevin Durant has opted out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, there is only one choice left for him to make. If he decides to leave, the Warriors could start to aggressively target potential cogs to fill their roster with, including the recently traded Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver. Nate Duncan […]

The New York Knicks are expecting to secure meetings with two of the biggest free agents on the market in Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard as soon as free agency starts, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. After them, the front office will likely head to Los Angeles to pursue what is believed to […]

Multiple teams across the league have expressed the desire to pair forward Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler in the offseason, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Those teams would still need to create the cap space necessary to make room for two max slots, as both stars would command a maximum contract for four years. Leonard […]

Stephen Curry hasn’t been haunted by this most recent loss in the NBA Finals after tasting defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors only a few weeks ago. The Golden State Warriors star told Adam Caparell of Complex that he’s more looking forward to next season than dwelling over what could have been had […]

The Golden State Warriors are highly unlikely to pursue a very complicated delayed sign-and-trade that would have the organization sign Kevin Durant to a maximum contract of five years at $221 million, only to rehabilitate him and later trade him to a team of his preference in hopes of recouping assets. According to Anthony Slater […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala discussed a variety of topics in an interview with The Breakfast Club of 105.3 Power Radio, and he was still in disbelief from a recent appearance on ESPN. Iguodala was shocked to hear Max Kellerman tell him he’s a more clutch player than teammate Stephen Curry, trying to keep […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has opted out of his $31.5 million player-option for the 2019-20 season, becoming an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This was a much expected move and one that will come with his impending decision. Durant and his business manager Rich Kleiman are currently in New York […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Allen Crabbe was arrested for driving under the influence on the Sunset Strip of West Hollywood late Tuesday night, according to TMZ Sports. Police noticed the 27-year-old was “straddling lanes” around 11:30 p.m, at which point the officer behind him pulled him over, suspecting he was drunk. Crabbe was asked to […]

Andre Iguodala shared his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s tragic Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, one which was met with plenty of blame for the Golden State Warriors after he was deemed able to return from a previous calf injury. Durant played 12 of the first 14 minutes of Game 5, looking […]

Carmelo Anthony would be open to joining the New York Knicks once again to bring his career to a close, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. The former prince of the Mecca of basketball had stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets in the Western Conference in the last two years since being traded […]

The New York Knicks had a very slim shot to land Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans due to the clear lack of assets, but there might be a salvaging point if things don’t go as planned with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, […]

The Denver Nuggets once again struck with a sliding pick in the draft, this time snatching Bol Bol off the board by trading with the Miami Heat to pick him with the 44th overall selection. The 7-foot-3 center, son of the legendary Manute Bol — one of the tallest players to ever play in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to pursue Terrence Ross in free agency, according to Michael Kaskey-Blomain of 97.3 ESPN Radio. Ross is part of the contingency plan the Sixers will put in place for this summer, hoping to expand their options at the wing. Philly has been looking for dire help with shooting at the […]

Andre Iguodala shared an interesting nugget during a tell-all interview with The Breakfast Club podcast on Tuesday, including the repercussions of a nasty Game 3 incident, in which minority owner Mark Stevens was seen shoving Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. The Golden State Warriors consequently banned Stevens for the remainder of the NBA Finals and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly scheduled a meeting with soon-to-be restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets, according to Fred Roggin of NBC Los Angeles. The organization is also hoping to secure meetings with a “lights out shooter” and a defensive specialist in the coming days. This is meeting with Russell is […]