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Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis has become an increasingly important piece of his team. The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine 2018-19 campaign, and as a result, the Pacers are interested in offering him a long-term contract extension. According to a report from Charlie Clifford of WISH-TV in Indianapolis, the Pacers have been in contact with […]

Most fans in Toronto were fine with Kawhi Leonard’s decision to join the Clippers this offseason. Though he was only there for one season, the former 15th overall pick managed to lead the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history, besting the Golden State Warriors in six games. However, there is one establishment in […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was recently sidelined when he sprained his knee in a scrimmage game. Initial reports indicated that the team would keep him out of the 2019 NBA Summer League as a precautionary measure. Now, though, it sounds like there is “an outside chance” he’ll play: Michael Malone says on the […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill will likely be waived, as just $1 million of his $19 million contract is guaranteed. Despite that fact, there is still a chance that the team could bring him back into the fold, according to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Meanwhile, the Bucks have not totally […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a decision to make with regards to Willy Hernangomez. If the 25-year-old big man isn’t waived by Friday, his $1.6 million dollar contract with team will become fully guaranteed. It doesn’t sound like the Hornets are interested in letting Hernangomez go, though. According to a report from Keith Smith of Yahoo […]

While presenting his first signature shoe at an event in Athens, Greece, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that he will be participating in this year’s FIBA World Cup tournament. Via Nikos Varlas of eurohoops.net: “I haven’t talked with the coach yet,” Antetokounmpo told eurohoops.net. “I don’t know which position I will play in, but […]

Tobias Harris is facing an uncertain future in Philadelphia, as the Sixers are reportedly not willing to offer him a max contract. As a result, the door is now open for other teams to potentially lure him away. Via Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report: Sub-max offers could be determining factors elsewhere as well. Tobias Harris, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently joined Nikos Varlas of eurohoops.net for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the Greek Freak noted that he gets emotional when watching his MVP speech. “I’ve tried to watch the video many times, as I see it everywhere,” Antetokounmpo told eurohoops.net. “I can’t watch it, because I get emotional […]

Due to their recent additions in the draft and a lack of cap space, the Charlotte Hornets will not be offering Frank Kaminsky a qualifying offer. As a result, the former No. 9 overall pick will become an unrestricted free agent. Rod Boone of The Athletic shared the news about Kaminsky on Thursday morning: Per […]

Like many other teams around the NBA landscape, the Minnesota Timberwolves are exploring their options in free agency. One target the team is reportedly keeping an eye on is Detroit Pistons point guard Ish Smith. Yet another free agent that is on the #Twolves radar is Ish Smith. pic.twitter.com/9Q7rfhEyYa — Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) June 27, […]

The Boston Celtics are staying active this offseason. According to a report from Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the Celtics have decided to guarantee Semi Ojeleye’s contract for the 2019-20 season. Per sources, Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye's contract for next season is being guaranteed. No surprise there. — Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) June 27, 2019 […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost in the 2019 NBA Finals, but the team is staying active in the offseason. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, the Warriors are expected to negotiate a buyout with guard Shaun Livingston. Via The Mercury News: The Warriors are expected to negotiate a buyout with Shaun […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry may have lost on the NBA’s biggest stage this season, but he and Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba are winning on a smaller one. That’s right. Curry and Bamba recently teamed up for an impromptu duet. This was no ordinary performance, though. Their song selection? “Old Town Road” […]

The Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. As a result, both players will now be listed as restricted free agents: Sources: Mavs have extended qualifying offers to Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith to make them restricted free agents. Dallas views Kleber and […]

Several teams around the NBA landscape are staying active in the offseason, including the Memphis Grizzlies, who have extended a qualifying offer to Delon Wright, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Memphis extended the qualifying offer tender to guard Delon Wright, who will now be a restricted free agent, league sources […]

Though they haven’t done it yet, the Houston Rockets are expected to offer a qualifying offer to Danuel House Jr, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. If and when the Rockets extend a qualifying offer to House, he will then become a restricted free agent. That means other teams will […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have extended a qualifying offer to Tyus Jones, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, the talented point guard will be a restricted free agent. Minnesota has extended a qualifying offer to G Tyus Jones, making him a restricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The NBA has grown exponentially since its inception. Now, with its 75th anniversary on the horizon, the league is exploring a few new initiatives, including a mid-season cup, a postseason play-in tournament and a reduction in the 82-game regular season. According to a report from ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz, a committee of team executives gathered on […]

The 2018-19 NBA season has come to a close, leaving teams around the NBA landscape with offseason decisions. One such team is the Boston Celtics, who have reportedly had internal discussions about the possibility of acquiring free agent guard Malcom Brogdon. Via Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: But clearing Aron Baynes’s salary pushed Boston’s cap […]

Earlier this month, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford declined to pick up the player option on his deal for the 2019-20 season. At first, there was some hope in the organization that he would re-sign. Now, though, it appears that won’t be the case. Several teams have shown up in pursuit of the former […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has put his 8,000-square foot mansion in Lakeview up for sale, according to a report from NBC Sports. Lavine, now 24 years of age, bought the 8,000 square foot home for $3.25 million in September 2018, shortly after signing a four-year, $78 million contract with the Bulls. The home, which […]

The New York Knicks are staying active in the offseason. According to a report from Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the Knicks and Pelicans big man Julius Randle are believed to have “mutual interest.” Spears notes that the Knicks have interest in several big men, including Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins. However, he […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended Jake Layman a qualifying offer, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, the former University of Maryland standout will be a restricted free agent: Portland has given F Jake Layman his qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian […]

The NBA has established itself as an international force in the world of sports. As it stands today, its games are aired in 250 countries and territories in 50 different languages. The league has taken note of its global popularity, and for the first time, a regular season game was played in London. Now, after […]

The Toronto Raptors just won their first championship in franchise history, but Serge Ibaka thinks the team can win two more under Masai Ujiri’s direction. “Serge came in the other day and was like, ‘Boss man, Boss man, I really think we can win two more,’” Ujiri told Eric Koreen of The Athletic. There was […]

The Orlandoo Magic are staying active in the offseason. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Magic have decided to pick up Wesley Iwundu’s $1.6 million team option for the 2019-20 NBA season. Orlando Magic will pick up the $1.6 million 2019-20 team option on forward Wesley Iwundu, league sources tell […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal recently joined the set of FS1’s “First Things First,” and The Big Diesel expressed his belief in LeBron James as the best player in the NBA. Initially, Shaq discussed the play of Kawhi Leonard, who recently led the Toronto Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Shaq says […]

Magic Johnson no longer has a say in the moves that the Lakers make, as he decided to step down from his position as president of the organization in April. However, if he did have a say in the construction of the team’s roster, he’d be willing to welcome Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell […]

Newly-drafted Pelicans forward Zion Williamson stood before the media on Monday for a post-draft press conference. During the event, the former Duke standout was asked a peculiar question: “Are you in shape?” At 6-7 and 285 pounds, Williamson is indeed a large human, but that certainly doesn’t mean he’s out of shape. In fact, most […]

The New York Knicks have decided to lift their ban on the New York Daily News after being fined $50,000 by the NBA. According to an official account from the NBA, the Knicks did not allow the New York Daily News to participate in their post-draft press conference on Friday, June 21. However, other credentialed […]

There has been quite a bit of speculation swirling around about Kevin Durant’s future in recent days. Will he stay with the Warriors, or will he choose to take his talents elsewhere? Despite the fact that he’ll likely be out of commission for all of next season due to an Achilles injury, there are still […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young joined ESPN for a scheduled interview on Monday afternoon. During the discussion, the crafty youngster noted that he is excited to work with his newly drafted teammates: “Right away, I called them and texted them, told them how excited I am to get to work with them,” Young told […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has officially been chosen to lead Team Canada at this year’s FIBA World Cup, according to a report from Chicco Nacion of theScore. “I’m looking forward to working with this talented group of young players, and to seeing what we can do on the competitive global basketball stage,” Nurse […]

Newly drafted Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant wore the No. 12 throughout his career at Murray State. Most players like to keep their collegiate number when drafted to the NBA, but in Morant’s case, it was already taken by his new teammate, Yuta Watanabe. Morant didn’t want to press the issue, but he did […]

Sixers forward Tobias Harris had a solid 2018-19 campaign, but it was his brother, Terry, who was making headlines after Thursday night’s draft. Though his name wasn’t called in the draft, Terry is expected to play for Philly’s Summer League team, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic: Brotherly Love: Free agent […]

The Bucks have added undrafted Wofford sharpshooter Fletcher Magee to their Summer League roster, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic: Sources: Undrafted Wofford sharpshooter Fletcher Magee has agreed to play NBA summer league with the Milwaukee Bucks. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019 Magee, now 22 years of age, is […]

Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela will be suiting up for the Swiss national team this summer, according to an official report from Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. Capela, a native of Geneva, will reportedly play in pre-qualifying games against Portugal and Iceland ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2021: Clint Capela will be joining the Switzerland […]

The Dallas Mavericks are staying active in the offseason. According to a report from ESPN’s Ian Begley, the Mavs are believed to be among the teams that are interested in acquiring forward T.J. Warren from the Phoenix Suns. The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams who have expressed interest in obtaining Phoenix's T.J. Warren via […]

The NBA has a longstanding tradition in which championship-winning teams pay a visit to the sitting president at the White House shortly after the NBA Finals. This season’s winners are the Toronto Raptors, but it’s not clear if head coach Nick Nurse and his players have received an invite to the U.S. capital. In a […]