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The Los Angeles Lakers added a legitimate piece to their backcourt on Friday in NBA free agency, signing former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent to a three-year, $33 million deal. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was actually on an IG Live stream in the middle of all the madness and reacted to Vincent getting his […]

NBA free agency officially kicked off on Friday and while player contracts cannot become official until July 6, teams and players can agree in principle to contracts. There was a huge flurry of activity once the clock hit 6 p.m. eastern time which is when teams and players could officially begin negotiating contracts. The Minnesota […]

Kyrie Irving and his agent might deserve some credit for getting a three-year, $126 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs handed over $42 million per year, including a player option to Irving. It’s uncertain that any other team would’ve come close to making such an offer. That’s certainly how former Phoenix Suns’ General […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had a little something to do with Kyrie Irving committing to the team on a three-year, $126 million contract, according to Tim McMahon of ESPN. Before NBA free agency opened Friday, Doncic spoke with Irving and told him one thing: “We need you back.” The size of Irving’s new contract […]

The Miami Heat lost one of their most significant rotation players in Gabe Vincent on the first day of free agency, as the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign the stalwart defender to a three-year, $33 million contract. However, the Heat may not have needed to lost Vincent to a potential NBA Finals competitor if […]

Entering the league as a second-round pick in 2021, Herb Jones has turned himself into one of the league’s premier all-around defenders. While they did decline his team option ahead of free agency, the New Orleans Pelicans had no intentions of letting Jones go. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pels have reached an agreement […]

The Miami Heat just lost a big piece at the start of NBA free agency. This comes in the form of Gabe Vincent, who has reportedly decided to take his talents to Hollywood on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vincent was an undeniably crucial piece for Miami’s Finals run this […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract to open NBA Free Agency on Friday. The deal sent Twitter ablaze given all of the rumors that previously surrounded Irving. He was linked to teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns prior to agreeing to the Mavs contract. Irving […]

Unrestricted free agent Yuta Watanabe has agreed on a deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Watanabe played with Suns forward Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets this past season and was a very effective shooter off Durant’s offensive creation. Last season, Watanabe shot 44.4 percent from 3-point range and 45.7 […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to give Kyrie Irving a three-year, $126 million contract is a historic one because of who negotiated the deal. Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom and agent, became the first Black woman to negotiate and land an NBA contract for a client by finalizing a deal with the Mavs, according to […]

NBA Free Agency is finally here with players and teams able to negotiate contracts. Contracts cannot become official until July 6 but deals that are agreed upon in principle are what’s being reported. The Minnesota Timberwolves entered NBA Free Agency looking to bolster their depth around stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. They made a […]

Tre Jones is back with the San Antonio Spurs after signing a 2-year, $20 million deal, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Jones averaged 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 68 games last year on 45.9%/28.5%/86.0% shooting. Jones is coming off his third year in the NBA and has steadily improved over that span […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum couldn’t be any happier with the start of NBA free agency. While the Celtics have yet to make a significant addition as free agency opened on Friday, Tatum shared his delight to see his peers get paid well. “Love seeing guys getting paid,” Tatum wrote on Twitter. NBA free agency […]

Gabe Vincent and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a 3-year, $33 million deal, per multiple sources. After going undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara in 2018, Gabe Vincent turned into an instrumental part of the Miami Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals. He created a vast market for himself in free agency […]

The Phoenix Suns are planning to pull their qualifying offer for center Jock Landale and make him an unrestricted free agent, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer. As of 4:13 p.m. PT, the Suns have signed Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu to deals, according to ESPN. There is also a rumor […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come upon us and in what can be considered as a surprise, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly wasted no time in getting a deal done. This comes out to a whopping $126 million extension that will see Irving remain in Dallas for at least […]

The Orlando Magic are expected to reach an agreement with veteran sharpshooter Joe Ingles, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal will be for two years and $22 million. Free agent F Joe Ingles has agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract with the Orlando Magic, his agent Mark […]

Although it just started, Kyrie Irving is a big winner in 2023 NBA free agency after signing a 3-year, $126 million contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. True to form, though, the controversial point guard made some waves before news of the monumental deal officially broke. Irving posted 15 stories on his Instagram within […]

Emerging as a key scoring weapon on the perimeter for the Brooklyn Nets after being traded from the Phoenix Suns this past season, Cam Johnson received interest from several teams as a restricted free agent. However, the Nets were never prepared to let Johnson go this offseason, which is why he is heading back to […]

Fewer than 40 minutes after the start of NBA free agency, the Phoenix Suns have reportedly reached deals with Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Suns are looking to build a championship roster around Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant. Phoenix has to fill out […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing in some much-needed toughness on the roster after agreeing to a deal with former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter. Carter agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal to join the Bulls at the start of NBA free agency on Friday, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 27-year-old Carter declined his […]

The big man market during the 2023 free agency market is rather thin. Now, one of the few top big men in the market has found a new home. Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension to stay with the Toronto Raptors, as reported by Woj. Jakob Poeltl Player Background Jakob […]

Next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton has been the Milwaukee Bucks’ second-best scoring option, and he played an integral part in their 2021 championship run. Opting to decline his $40.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season and enter free agency, Middleton is not leaving Milwaukee anytime soon after signing a new $102 million contract. […]

The Denver Nuggets just lost Bruce Brown. This is after the 26-year-old decided to take his talents to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year deal worth a whopping $45 million. This is an undeniably significant blow for the Nuggets and their hopes to defend their title this coming season, but at the same time, it […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big investment in Kyrie Irving when they traded for the polarizing star point guard last season. And now they are doubling down in NBA free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $126 million contract with Irving, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyrie Irving has agreed to […]

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst is at it again. This isn’t exactly his now-famous finger-waving rambling from last offseason that preceded the stunning Rudy Gobert trade. But his suggestion that Kyrie Irving is trying to drum up interest from the Philadelphia 76ers that would lead to a Dallas Mavericks trade for James Harden is intriguing. […]

Free agent forward Trey Lyles has reached an agreement on a new contract with the Sacramento Kings, per Chris Haynes. It’s a two-year deal for $16 million, plus bonus incentives. There is no team or player option. Lyles’ contract was one of the first to be signed once NBA free agency opened on Friday. The […]

The Phoenix Suns have already started to bolster their bench, signing defensive-minded wing Josh Okogie, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. At 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, Okogie is capable of handling tough defensive matchups on the perimeter. Not only does this provide them with a likely rotation player that can be relied upon in key […]

Kristaps Porzingis was involved in one of the first big moves of the 2023 offseason when he was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal. Now, Porzingis has landed a two-year, $45 million extension with his new team in the Celtics shortly after finding himself getting dealt […]

Proving to be a key contributor alongside Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season, Jerami Grant is not going anywhere after signing a new contract. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grant and the Blazers have agreed on a 5-year, $160 million deal that will keep him with Portland through the 2027-28 […]

Bruce Brown proved that he can be a valuable player on a championship last season with the Denver Nuggets. After their near-immaculate playoff run, the feisty guard will be playing for a different team. Bruce Brown has agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, per Woj. Talk about making the most […]

With their first move of the 2023 NBA free agency period, the Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Taurean Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, according to various sources. Prince checks multiple boxes for the Lakers. At 6’7, 218 pounds, the 29-year-old offers ideal size on the wing along with defensive versatility. He’s also a […]

Draymond Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors, though plenty of NBA fans couldn’t help but feel the Dubs overpaid for the defensive star. Green agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal at the start of free agency, per Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN. The deal has a player option in the […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a new contract with DeAndre Jordan in free agency, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. Jordan played 39 games for the Nuggets during Denver’s 2023 NBA Finals run, and he’s now set to return for the team’s championship defense. 🚨 BREAKING: NBA Champion DeAndre Jordan and the Denver Nuggets […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing with fire. This is after the Sixers opted not to give Tyrese Maxey a big-money extension this summer, and instead push back the new contract for another year. If you think about it, this is actually a pretty good move for Philly given how Maxey will still be a restricted […]

One of the better forwards available in free agency this offseason, Kyle Kuzma is heading back to the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kuzma and the Wizards have agreed to a 4-year, $102 million deal that will keep him under contract in Washington through the 2026-27 season. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyle Kuzma and the […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing back guard Coby White after agreeing to a 3-year contract worth $33 million just as NBA free agency officially started, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The role player was a restricted free agent and will remain a part of what could become a roster in flux. […]

One of the core members of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty through the years and a four-time NBA champion, Draymond Green is not going anywhere after flirting with free agency. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Green and the Warriors have agreed on a new four-year, $100 million contract that keeps the veteran forward with […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is going to play in the 2023 NBA Summer League; however, don’t expect to see him a lot. Wembanyama admitted as much in an interview with reporters on Friday, sharing that he’s likely going to just suit up for a couple of games. He is not sure yet how […]