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A top candidate has emerged in the New York Knicks head coach search in place of Jason Kidd, according to a recent report. The pressure is on Leon Rose and company, especially after the front office’s decision to fire Tom Thibodeau off of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The Knicks have to get this next […]

Jordan Clarkson is officially a free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. With the free agency window opening at 6 p.m. EST, the 33-year-old guard finally broke his silence after leaving Utah. Clarkson hopped on social media and seems to have shared a message to the Jazz organization and its […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to improve their roster this offseason, and they could be looking for a specific player to make them better, according to The Stein Line. “Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, by contrast, is expected to be a slowing-moving process in Golden State,” the Stein Line wrote. “It did not appear, […]

Jordan Clarkson just agreed to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, making him a free agent this offseason. Initial reports claimed that teams with playoff aspirations next season are going to show interest in the former NBA Sixth-Man Award winner. Now, rumors are swirling that one of the teams linked to Clarkson is none […]

NBA fans are understandably preoccupied with the madness that could potentially ensue in the Eastern Conference next season, but the Western Conference could be quite unpredictable as well. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly the team to beat after winning their first championship this year, the chase to become their biggest adversary is quite […]

NBA free agency is right around the corner, and rumors are swirling across the league. Russell Westbrook is one key free agent that many are keeping tabs on, as he’s a solid veteran who could help a lot of playoff-caliber teams. From the sounds of it, there is more than one team looking at Westbrook […]

Just over six weeks after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is already back in the gym, tackling the early stages of a lengthy rehab journey. On Sunday, the forward posted a video of himself doing weighted crunches while still sporting a walking boot—proof that he’s staying active, even […]

The Denver Nuggets had reported interest in LeBron James when the all-time great was hitting free agency in 2018. The Los Angeles Lakers won the pursuit for the former first overall pick, but Denver’s interest in James proved that they were ready to take the next step when it came to winning. Denver certainly has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as the favorite to sign Brook Lopez away from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to sources close to the situation. Lopez, 37, would provide much-needed size and spacing, though the organization is split internally on whether he can still start full-time at this stage of his career. Sources also indicate […]

The Utah Jazz are making moves before free agency begins, and they’ve recently waived a three-year wing from the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started 18 games and averaged 8 points in 20 minutes last season, […]

Amid drastic offseason changes, NBA analyst and Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce is hoping Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown isn’t the next player on the move. After the Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team swap, the president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, isn’t done with his busy summer. This much we know. However, would Stevens […]

The New York Knicks are expected to pursue a free-agent point guard this summer cycle. New York is squarely in its championship-contending window after making the Eastern Conference Finals and will likely make only a few tweaks to the roster to take the next step. Still, the franchise is undergoing a significant transition following the firing of […]

The Utah Jazz were rumored to be shopping around guard Jordan Clarkson ahead of the start of NBA free agency. It appears there were no takers, as Clarkson and the franchise are agreeing on a buyout. Clarkson, who is 33 years old, will now become a free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back a key player to their lineup before free agency starts, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a team option as well as a trade […]

The Houston Rockets made some waves after trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. It’s a move that signifies the club is all-in on making a run for a title next season. Now that the deal is done, Durant has finally opened up about the trade while also teasing the fan base a little […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the media following his team’s championship victory, the first in franchise history, on Monday. Presti revealed Jalen Williams will undergo wrist surgery among other things, such as the Thunder’s offseason direction as Oklahoma City will look to defend its first title in 2025-26. For Presti, […]

A major wrinkle got thrown into Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley’s impending free agency on Sunday when it was reported that the sharpshooter is being investigated for gambling on NBA games. All of a sudden, one of the league’s breakout players in 2024-25 and one of the best players on the market this offseason as […]

After a rollercoaster 2024–25 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers doubled down on their veteran core, re-signing James Harden to a two-year, $81.5 million contract. The move, while unsurprising in terms of loyalty and continuity, invites scrutiny when viewed through the lens of performance, postseason success, and long-term roster construction. With 12 players currently under […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James opted into his player option, there were interesting comments made from agent Rich Paul about understanding the team wanting to build for the future, but how the goal for the star is to compete in the present time. The comments from the Lakers star’s representation confused ESPN’s Brian […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr’s NBA career ended before it could even get started. As an undersized forward who usually weighed over 260 lbs., Lofton often found himself looking for non-guaranteed contracts left and right to try and prove to GMs that his lack of size and speed wouldn’t be an issue. Rather surprising considering that, in […]

The Detroit Pistons’ offseason likely has not gone according to plan primarily because Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for allegations of gambling. ESPN reported on Sunday that federal authorities are investigating Beasley, who played this past season with the Pistons, for allegations related to the 2023-24 season, when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Amidst the rumors around Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, the team made a few moves by signing Collin Gillespie to a new contract and deciding to not retain Cody Martin, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and John Gambadoro, respectively. After the Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, there have been questions if Beal […]

After the Phoenix Suns traded for Mark Williams and drafted a center with the No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft, Nick Richards is perceived to be the odd man out in a logjam in the frontcourt. After striking out on Williams in a collapsed deal with the Charlotte Hornets, the Los Angeles Lakers are […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the two greatest players of the last generation of basketball. One of the best NBA players in history has had some epic battles throughout the years with the most elite shooter in NBA history. Because of that, fans have long dreamed of the two teaming up. It may be […]

On the opening day of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets locked down Day’Ron Sharpe on a multi-year contract. Sharpe will return to the Nets on a two-year, $12 million contract, first reported by Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints. The deal includes a team option in year two. The Nets signed Ziaire Williams […]

The Chicago Bulls made headlines over the weekend by trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. Are more Bulls trades coming? Monday morning before NBA free agency, CHSN’s K.C. Johnson was on 670 The Score in Chicago to discuss the latest on the Bulls’ trade talks. Johnson revealed he’s hearing more about […]

After trading Jusuf Nurkic in exchange for Colin Sexton, the Charlotte Hornets are lacking a veteran center heading into the offseason. Their perfect replacement could have just recently hit the open market with Deandre Ayton’s recent buyout from the Portland Trailblazers. Ayton averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds in 40 games for the Blazers last […]

With the rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his representation saying that his goal is to compete right now for a championship, there is speculation around who the team can add to make them better. As there are rumors around James being traded from the Lakers, Bill Simmons has an idea on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently confirmed that they have locked in Julius Randle on a three-year, $100 million deal. Randle will also have a player option for the 2027-28 season and sees a slight pay rise that takes his salary for next season to around $33.3 million. The indication may be that Randle is a core piece as the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams needs right wrist surgery after winning the NBA title, general manager Sam Presti announced at his end-of-season availability right before free agency. “Jalen Williams, Dub, is going to have surgery on that wrist” Presti said. “I want to just acknowledge for a second how impressed I am with him. […]

LeBron James has never been traded during his soon-to-be record-breaking 23 seasons in the NBA. That could change this offseason, and the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a potential front-runner for the all-time great if he does officially ask out. James just opted into his $52.6 million deal for next season, but his agent, Rich […]

Less than 24 hours before the start of NBA free agency, an intriguing name was added to the mix for teams to battle for. Deandre Ayton, the first pick from the 2018 NBA Draft, is finalizing a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers and will be free to sign with any team in the […]

When following the devastating rash of injuries that flooded the Eastern Conference during the 2025 NBA playoffs, there were a few teams that immediately stood out as emerging contenders who could capitalize on the massive misfortune. Despite boasting an intriguing core, the Atlanta Hawks were not one of them. However, they are now forcing the […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a pretty good season. They were able to upset the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. The Warriors hope to make it back to the playoffs this year, but there are some moves for the team […]

Ty Jerome has quickly become one of the most sought-after players on the free agent market this offseason, and the Memphis Grizzlies are believed to have become the latest team to join the race. After what was a breakout season for the 27-year-old, Jerome is looking for a major pay raise from the estimated $2.5 […]

General managers play a huge role in a team’s success. They focus on the executive side, with those moves affecting a team’s on-court performance. Throughout NBA history, there have been many success stories. However, it’s also common to see GMs make their fair share of mistakes that often lead to long-term consequences for a franchise. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers apparently have some stiff competition in signing Dorian Finney-Smith this summer. With Finney-Smith, for whom the Lakers traded in late December, declining his player option, it seems that the Lakers will have to really fight for him in free agency or risk losing him to one of the most active teams […]

The Sacramento Kings are in a bit of purgatory heading into next season after seeing the momentum that they built during the 2022-23 season completely go away. Now, De’Aaron Fox is gone and Zach LaVine is in, and the Kings are looking to get back to competing for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. […]

The Detroit Pistons received some rough news on Sunday. Pistons guard Malik Beasley is under a federal investigation related to alleged prop bets and wager on NBA games. Now Detroit is exploring all options, including the trade market, to find a player who could come in and help. The Pistons are reportedly interested in going […]