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The Toronto Raptors are set to meet with unrestricted free agent Fred VanVleet in Los Angeles at 3PM PT, according to Sportsnet insider Michael Grange, in what will be “his first official contact” of free agency. VanVleet has been a hot name among the 2023 free agent class, with the Houston Rockets said desire the […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly emerging as a potential landing spot for Joe Ingles, per Chris Mannix and Jake Fischer. “Orlando, as @JakeLFischer first reported, is emerging as a landing spot for Joe Ingles, the free agent forward who could slide into the Magic’s $20 million in cap space on a short term deal, sources told @SInow,” […]

As they look to add a frontcourt player in free agency this offseason after drafting forward Cam Whitmore in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are “increasingly likely” to trade forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (KJ Martin), per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. Trade talks surrounding the high-flyer “have increased in number […]

Under Leon Rose, the Knicks have been sensible in free agency. After years of seemingly conceiving of themselves as the protagonists of the NBA offseason, they’ve been content to operate quietly and intentionally, inking Isaiah Hartenstein and franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson to below-market rate deals without much fanfare. This year, even as rumors swirl that […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history this past season, led by Nikola Jokic. Denver built the team on depth around Jokic co-star Jamal Murray, who have formed one of the best duos in the NBA and have a stellar supporting cast. However, like every team, the Nuggets have needs ahead of […]

NBA free agency is approaching, and rumors are flying around the association. The Dallas Mavericks are at the forefront of those rumors and reports, as they have one of the biggest names on the market: Kyrie Irving. Dallas traded for Irving at the trade deadline, and he now enters unrestricted free agency. Retaining Irving needs […]

NBA free agency officially starts on Saturday, July 6, but teams, agents, and players can start negotiating contracts and agreeing to deals — which Woj, Shams, and Windhorst will break — at 6 pm ET on Friday, June 30. As the Los Angeles Lakers enter what could be their “Last Dance” with LeBron James and […]

Coming off of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic are now heading towards free agency looking for players to help accelerate their rebuild. But before signing anyone new, the Magic made sure to take care of two of their own. Orlando has guaranteed Markelle Futz and Gary Harris’ contracts for the 2023-2024 season, via […]

Draymond Green seems bound to return to the Golden State Warriors, and Donte DiVincenzo is already good as gone. Just a few hours before free agency officially tips off on Friday afternoon, the Warriors’ plans with outside free agents have begun taking shape, too. Free agent big man Dario Saric “has generated strong interest” from […]

The San Antonio Spurs are excited about their new future star, Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are also surely hoping they can find a way to keep Wembanyama in San Antonio for years to come. Gregg Popovich’s early impression on Wembanyama may help in that regard. “He works out more than I thought,” Wembanyama said on […]

The Brooklyn Nets are trading Joe Harris and a pair of second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Detroit will receive a 2027 second-round pick via the Dallas Mavericks and a 2029 second-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pistons were viewed as Brooklyn’s most significant threat to sign Cam Johnson […]

There have been plenty of rumors swirling around Kyle Kuzma‘s free agency this offseason, with Action Network’s Matt Moore reporting that Kuzma is looking for $30 million in annual salary in his next contract. Coming off of a career year with the Washington Wizards in what was his second season with the team, Kuzma put […]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole might not be teammates anymore after the Golden State Warriors traded Poole to the Washington Wizards, but Green still found a way to get a shot in at his ex-teammate and his new team. Luckily this time, the shot was only verbal. Green made a TikTok video for Bleacher Report […]

The Boston Celtics just lost a defense-first point guard in Marcus Smart, but they’re reportedly on the hunt for another one in free agency. Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the C’s have some interest in the 34-year-old. “Amid interest to […]

Expected to earn a massive, long-term extension from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, that does not appear to be the case anymore for former first-round pick Tyrese Maxey. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Sixers are not planning on extending Maxey this summer, as they want to delay a possible extension in order to preserve […]

The Detroit Pistons have a promising young core ahead of free agency, one bolstered by the addition of Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons now have a projected starting lineup of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jalen Duren. This is a ton of […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA free agency, they’ll be looking to maximize their bench potential around stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In terms of what players the Lakers covet, one former NBA Draft lottery pick is atop the Lakers’ target list. The Lakers have shown interest in Cam Reddish, via Jake Fischer […]

As the James Harden Saga rages on, the Philadelphia 76ers are now sifting through trade offers for the former MVP after he opted into the final season of his two-year, $68.6 million contract. Harden was originally thought to have interest in rejoining the Houston Rockets, but it was ultimately decided to be a leverage play, […]

NBA free agency frenzy is just around the corner. The wee hours before the clock strikes 6 PM ET on June 30 seem to be the calm before the storm before all hell breaks loose. With that said, let’s give some last-minute free agency predictions for the Boston Celtics, who are looking to bounce back […]

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly didn’t end their pursuit of Malcolm Brogdon when their three-way trade for the Boston Celtics’ guard fell apart. The Clippers recently re-engaged the Celtics about a potential trade for Brogdon, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. It looked like the Clippers traded for Malcolm Brogdon on the day before the […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t just meeting with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in free agency. Once the player movement period officially tips off at 3:00 p.m. (PT), the eight-time All-Star will also take free agent pitches from the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. […]

How close are the Oklahoma City Thunder to completing their young core of the future? The Thunder have built up a group of exciting, young options to build around over the past few drafts. They selected guard Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, adding a 6-foot-8-inch guard who has […]

Obi Toppin hasn’t necessarily lived up to expectations since the New York Knicks selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the NBA offseason gets fully into swing, one team is already calling the Knicks about a potential Toppin trade. The Indiana Pacers have emerged as leading trade suitor for […]

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade sharpshooting wing Joe Harris and two second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two future second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nets are trading Joe Harris to the Pistons for two future second round picks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, […]

One team, in particular, might present the Los Angeles Lakers with the biggest obstacle in an attempt to keep Dennis Schroder. The Chicago Bulls are viewed as a possible landing spot for Schroder in 2023 NBA free agency. It remains to be seen how hard the Lakers will try to re-sign Schroder for another season. […]

Jordan Clarkson’s surprising decision to forego free agency and pick up the $14.2 million player option on his contract for next season immediately portended a subsequent development. Less than 24 hours later, the Utah Jazz guard is on the verge of signing a multi-year extension to keep him in Salt Lake City for the foreseeable […]

Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. The 2023 NBA free agency period is upon us. Friday, NBA teams will be able to officially talk to players regarding new deals. This is often the most exciting time in the offseason, since this is often the culmination of many rumors surrounding the free agents. Let’s look at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly expected to be interested in Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Carter is a quality role player who make sense for each of the aforementioned teams. Particularly, Carter’s link to the Suns and Lakers is interesting. He’s a point […]

Coming off of another postseason collapse, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to make some changes this offseason. One of them could be a major trade for James Harden. But with or without Harden, the Clippers are considering trading a current member of the team’s core. Los Angeles has made Ivica Zubac available in trade […]

NBA free agency is looming right around the corner. Before all hell breaks loose when the clock strikes 6 PM ET, let’s give some last-minute predictions for the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to re-tool after a failed title defense in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors have already had quite the offseason after […]

With 2023 NBA free agency about to officially begin, there are plenty of rumors regarding where the top players on the market might sign. Given the latest transactions and available salary-cap space around the league, there might not be much player movement at all when it comes to the best free agents available. The top […]

Marcus Smart wasn’t the best player on the Boston Celtics for most of his nine-year tenure, but he was undoubtedly the heart and soul of the team. When the 29-year-old guard was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade to bring Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, the basketball world was in shock. Smart had […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a huge 2023 NBA free agency. Ever since the season ended, questions have been arising constantly in regards to the future of the organization. Many have been wondering aloud if the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has run its course and is no longer a viable option […]

After joining the Miami Heat, Kevin Love went on a run all the way to the NBA Finals. As Love enters free agency, there is a long line of suitors looking to acquire the well-respected veteran. The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have both shown interest in signing Love, via Matt Moore of The […]

The Detroit Pistons had the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Ausar Thompson. Now as NBA free agency gets going, their asking price in a trade for Bojan Bogdanovic has been revealed to be pretty steep, reports Action Network’s Matt Moore. “The going price multiple teams have found from Detroit for […]

Over the past few months, rumors have surfaced stating that the Atlanta Hawks could be willing to make some significant changes to their roster in an effort to surround cornerstone Trae Young with better-fitting talents. Though they’ve already done away with long-rumored trade asset John Collins, seeing the other big name rumored to be on […]

Though the official start of NBA free agency has still yet to kick off, already the league’s news cycle has been set ablaze with the bevy of rumors and rumblings regarding players who could wind up being on the move and where they could potentially be going. Perhaps the biggest bit of information surfaced Thursday […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently involved in NBA rumors that they are trying to acquire James Harden through a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. While Russell Westbrook takes his time with his own NBA free agency decision, it is uncertain whether or not he would prefer a return to the Clippers after a trade […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world when it came out that he was opting into the final year of his Philadelphia 76ers contract and demanding a trade. The Miami Heat are one of the leading contenders to make a James Harden trade if they want him, so here is the perfect Heat-Sixers trade for Harden. […]