NBA Editorials Articles - Page 261

It almost seems irresponsible to encourage the Houston Rockets to make any more moves after all the bedlam they caused in the first few days of NBA free agency. They used their ample cap space to land Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, thereby filling their biggest deficiency of veteran leadership. A couple more trades and […]

Every single offseason, new narratives are created pertaining to certain players and teams based on good things they did. It could be as simple as a player receiving a monumental raise on a new contract or even one free agency signing pushing a team over the edge as a championship contender. There wasn’t a signing […]

The Memphis Grizzlies head to 2023 NBA Summer League with a (comparatively) experienced roster, and one with some international flavor. The Grizzlies Summer League roster includes several players — David Roddy, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jake LaRavia — who played a good amount last season, as well as players (both signed and unsigned) from overseas. Of […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2022-23 NBA season was, more or less, the textbook definition of mediocre. The Hawks finished the regular season with a sub-par 41-41 record, just the seventh-best in the Eastern Conference. And after winning their first play-in game against the team who would later represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals in the […]

The Golden State Warriors finally joined the free agency party on Sunday night, adding veteran point guard Cory Joseph on a one-year, minimum deal—the most lucrative contract they can offer outside free agents. As Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office continue scraping the bargain bin for help off the bench, let’s dive into what […]

You just never know what will happen during the NBA offseason, but one constant every summer is the madness that comes with NBA free agency. Over $1 billion was spent within the first couple hours of the free agency period this year and quite a few big names signed new, long-term deals to remains with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have locked up their franchise superstar. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed on a massive five-year, $260 million contract extension on Monday. Edwards was certainly elated and felt blessed to receive the max deal. He became the fourth player of his class to receive the five-year designated maximum rookie deal, joining Charlotte […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks thought that Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers would finally take that next step after years of postseason shortcomings and establish themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these expectations. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets wasted no time adding to their roster this offseason, signing three players within the first two days of free agency. With that, we offer grades for each signing, detailing what all three players can bring to the roster next season. Cam Johnson: 4 years, $108 million Brooklyn didn’t play around with the […]

The Utah Jazz are attempting to have their cake and eat it too when it comes to construction of their roster. Formerly on a clear path to total rebuild, general manager Danny Ainge has again made big moves to keep the team’s core competitive while continuing to develop the rest of the young roster. Perfecting […]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics entered the 2022-23 NBA campaign with one goal in mind: to win the 18th  championship in the history of the storied franchise. The Celtics felt like they had unfinished business to take care of in the playoffs after losing in the NBA Finals to Stephen Curry and […]

The Golden State Warriors still have a lot of needs to address after the first 72 hours of free agency went by. The Warriors immediately went straight to business in re-signing four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to a four-year, $100 million contract. Green’s deal was the first reported signing as soon as the clock hit 6 […]

NBA Free Agency began on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. and already, we have seen almost all the biggest names available this offseason come off the board. Fred VanVleet, Khris Middleton, Jerami Grant, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Kuzma and Draymond Green were given over $700 million combined and through the first hour of free agency […]

Drafted first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020, Anthony Edwards has been the face of the franchise and will continue to grow into a star after agreeing on a massive extension. Edwards and the Timberwolves have agreed to a five-year designated rookie max contract extension worth up to $260 million that keeps the young […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder boast one of the most interesting squads heading to NBA Summer League in 2023. The team will start its journey in Salt Lake City on July 3 before heading to Las Vegas and kicking off that slate on July 8. The Thunder Summer League roster features several players to keep an […]

The Golden State Warriors will need to pay attention to their prospects in NBA Summer League if they want to find a hidden gem who can help them reclaim the NBA championship this 2023-24 season. The Warriors are still rounding out their roster in free agency after getting their top priority of re-signing Draymond Green […]

The Charlotte Hornets franchise isn’t in the best of spots from a PR perspective at the moment, but their on-court product should benefit from the decisions they have made over the past month or so. Drafting Brandon Miller with the second overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft should give LaMelo Ball a talented running […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not had a great offseason so far. They have added Patrick Beverley but lost three free agents and are once again dealing with a star demanding a trade in James Harden. The summer league is usually not a huge event for teams in playoff contention but for a Sixers team whose […]

It may be too early to declare the San Antonio Spurs a threat to challenge for a playoff spot next season, but they are well on their way to building one of the scariest young cores in the NBA. Drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft sets up the […]

When a middling team gives up a first-round pick in a midseason trade for a player whose contract will be expiring in a few months’ time, re-signing them in free agency becomes a must. And that’s exactly what the Toronto Raptors did when they agreed with Jakob Poeltl on a four-year, $80 million deal that […]

The New York Knicks are bringing back the band together. The Knicks recently signed Donte DiVincenzo to a four-year, $50 million contract in NBA free agency to reunite him with his Villanova championship brothers Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart in New York. The 26-year-old opted out of a $4.7 million player option with the Golden […]

The Utah Jazz made a significant move in the 2023 NBA free agency. They re-signed Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson to a three-year, $55 million contract. The deal, finalized on July 2, 2023, secures Clarkson’s presence on the team through 2025-26. Recall that he was the second-leading scorer for the Jazz last season and a former […]

The Washington Wizards may be headed for a full-scale roster teardown, but that doesn’t mean that they’ll deliberately be putting as terrible of a product on the court as they could. Bringing back Kyle Kuzma on a four-year, $102 million contract certainly signifies that the Wizards, at the very least, would want to keep assets […]

The Indiana Pacers entered the 2023 NBA free agency as a team to watch out for given their abundance in cap space (they could have had even more room had they traded away certain players). Before free agency officially began, they dealt away Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings, clearing even more space as they […]

In an unsurprising yet still bold move during the 2023 NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings made a resounding statement by retaining the services of the highly coveted Domantas Sabonis. The Lithuanian big man, with his exceptional skills and impressive track record, was re-signed to a lucrative five-year, $217 million contract. This monumental deal not […]

The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Jerami Grant during the 2022 offseason with the intention of convincing Damian Lillard that the franchise is serious about competing for a championship. While the Blazers weren’t particularly close, missing out on the playoffs after punting on the end of the season yet again, they remained adamant about wanting […]

In a groundbreaking move, the Charlotte Hornets have secured their rising star, LaMelo Ball, for the long haul. They agreed to ink a five-year, $260 million contract extension. The news sent shockwaves through the NBA community, igniting discussions about the implications of this massive deal. With Ball’s exceptional talent and potential, it’s no wonder the […]

The Houston Rockets have made a significant move in the 2023 NBA free agency by signing Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $80 million contract. Brooks is a seasoned forward who previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies. He should bring his defensive prowess and the potential for offensive growth to the Rockets. In this article, we […]

The Dallas Mavericks caused quite a stir in the 2023 NBA free agency when they decided to re-sign the polarizing and enigmatic Kyrie Irving. That said, Irving is known for his exceptional skills and ability to deliver clutch performances when it matters most. His presence on the court is a force to be reckoned with. […]

In the dynamic world of the NBA, seismic shifts often occur, and the recent revelation of Damian Lillard’s desire for a change of scenery has sent shockwaves throughout the league. After an illustrious 11-year tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard’s burning desire for championship contention has led him to explore new possibilities. While several […]

It’s been a busy few days for NBA franchises. Though they weren’t as active as some other NBA teams, the Pacers made a few moves that could help boost their roster for the near future. Indiana needed extra size and a starting power forward heading into the offseason. It drafted Houston forward Jarace Walker after […]

The Milwaukee Bucks doubled down on their 2021 championship formula and re-signed Khris Middleton to a 3-year, $102 million contract with a player option on the 2025-26 season. They also just brought back Brook Lopez on a 2-year deal for $48 million. What does this mean for Milwaukee’s future? The Bucks are right in the […]

Russell Westbrook gave the Los Angeles Clippers a hometown discount by signing a two-year, $7.8 million contract in NBA free agency. After the Lakers cut him and he hit the free agent market last February, the Clippers picked up the former league MVP and gave him another shot in the NBA. Westbrook thrived in his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason with the firing of Doc Rivers and hiring of ex-Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. The James Harden situation took a turn when he opted into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24 and requested a trade. Now, Damian Lillard also just asked for a trade, and the […]

The Golden State Warriors will keep the ship going for at least the next three years after they locked up Draymond Green to a four-year, $100 million contract with a player option in the final year. The Warriors prioritized retaining the four-time champion in NBA free agency in an effort to squeeze out another title […]

The NBA landscape was shaken when Damian Lillard, the star point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers, made it clear that he desired a change of scenery. After an illustrious 11-year tenure with the Blazers, Lillard’s hunger for championship contention has driven him to explore new possibilities. While the Miami Heat may be his preferred […]

Fred VanVleet bet on himself again. And this time, he is cashing in. VanVleet signed a whopping three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets in NBA free agency. The former Toronto Raptors guard’s story is truly remarkable. He went from being undrafted to now becoming one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. He […]

The New York Knicks can’t get enough of those Villanova basketball products. Already with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, the Knicks have reportedly acquired Donte DiVincenzo via a four-year deal worth $50 million. In other words, the Knicks now have a Villanova triumvirate. If New York is to make another move to acquire another Villanova […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their slam-dunk offseason on the second day of free agency, agreeing to contracts with Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell. They addressed a need with the addition of former New Orleans Pelicans big Jaxson Hayes. The Lakers have 13 players under contract for 2023-24 (free agents can’t formally sign until 9:01 […]