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The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a storybook 2024-25 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in a hard-fought seven-game NBA Finals series. Spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance, the Thunder announced their arrival as a true NBA powerhouse. However, even in victory, the Finals exposed key areas of concern, gaps that savvy teams like Indiana nearly […]

The Indiana Pacers came as close as they could have to winning the NBA championship. A team led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam showed its ability to pull off the unlikely all season, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 7-game series in the Finals. And while Haliburton and co. finally lost steam towards […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga addressed his uncertain future with the franchise this week, expressing a desire to better understand the business side of the NBA as offseason speculation continues to swirl. In an interview with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the 22-year-old forward acknowledged that while his focus remains on improving his game, he […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

The Sacramento Kings franchise has been on the downturn ever since they made it to the NBA playoffs in 2023. They are looking to rectify that come the 2025-26 season, aiming to bounce back to playoff relevance in the Western Conference despite losing De’Aaron Fox via trade and after finishing one game below .500 last […]

On Tuesday, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks have come to terms with Kyrie Irving on a contract extension, with Irving declining his $43 million player option for next season to sign a three-year, $119 million deal. While this is shrewd business, provided, of course, that Irving returns to full strength after tearing his […]

Heavy anticipation surrounds the upcoming offseason activity of the Detroit Pistons. Franchise President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon fielded questions from the media about what could be next this summer from the front office. After fighting their way to their first postseason berth since 2019, the Pistons have been discussed as a team that could […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active in the search for a center this offseason, and one surprising name has surfaced as a potential target — Ben Simmons. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole, Simmons could be among the options the Warriors explore when free agency opens on June 30. Simmons, […]

The Chicago Bulls will be getting point guard Jevon Carter back for one more season as he decided to exercise his player option for the last year on his contract. Carter signed a three-year contract with the Bulls back in 2023, and he is set to make $6.8 million on the Bulls this season before […]

There are a handful of superstar NBA players who can become free agents this offseason. Most of them have player options on their contract and/or won’t leave the team they currently play with, though. Myles Turner is arguably the best unrestricted free agent set to hit the open market. The Indiana Pacers center has long […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ season finished in underwhelming fashion. As general manager Onsi Saleh prepares for his second offseason in Atlanta, the team will start trying to improve their roster. According to rumors, the Hawks have made it clear that Trae Young is not going anywhere. He and Jalen Johnson formed an effective duo before the […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The decision ensures the veteran will return for an eighth season with the Bucks and his 11th overall in the NBA. Connaughton, 32, appeared in 41 games during the 2024–25 campaign, averaging 5.3 points, […]

Coming off a resurgent 2024-2025 campaign, Russell Westbrook is expected to seek a new team by rejecting his player option for the upcoming season. Despite his age, the 17-year veteran remains one of the top teams to monitor in NBA free agency. However, after many believed the former MVP would leave the league for a […]

Myles Turner is the longest-tenured player on the Indiana Pacers. Indiana drafted the 29-year-old in 2015 and he has been with the team ever since. However, trade rumors have followed Turner around for his entire career. He has delivered this season, helping to fuel Indiana’s run to the NBA Finals. NBA Inside Jake Fischer offered […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a run to the Eastern Conference finals in 2021. However, the Hawks have participated in the Play-In Tournament in every season since then. With one NBA expert backing Atlanta’s plan to hold on to Trae Young, how the team approaches the draft and free agency is crucial. With Bryson Graham and […]

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers know they need at least one center. Such is agreed upon unanimously across the organization. That said, the path to filling that gaping hole in the roster is up for quite a bit more debate internally. According to sources close to the team, it’s widely accepted they’ll need […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

The New York Knicks are not likely to hold on to free agent Precious Achiuwa, per a Newsday report. Achiuwa averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds a game this past season. “Achiuwa seemed to be most likely to be gone among players who were contributors this season, not signing back with the Knicks last summer […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga may be in for a sobering offseason as free agency approaches. Despite a productive postseason and solid regular season contributions, Kuminga’s market has yet to generate significant traction, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Speaking on the latest episode of NBA Rumors with Jake Fischer | NBA Insider Notebook, […]

All things considered, the 2024-25 season was a successful one for the New York Knicks. This historic, storied franchise may have one of the biggest and loudest fanbases in the entire association, but they have been stuck in the doldrums over the past 20 or so years; in fact, since the turn of the century […]

NBA offseasons look a bit different for every player. Intense training workouts, hometown visits, and the occasional indulgence are expected to be seen on social media. Finding a balance becomes a full-time job, especially for young players dealing with national team obligations, contract negotiations, and/or trade rumors. After months of conversations and a few parting […]

The Sacramento Kings are expected to target backcourt reinforcements this offseason and have reportedly identified Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones as a free-agent option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “Sacramento is expected to explore the trade and free agent market for point guard help,” Scotto reported. “Among several point guards on Sacramento’s radar is […]

The Houston Rockets head into the 2025 offseason looking to continue their ascent in the Western Conference. Following their early exit in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs by the Golden State Warriors, the focus is continuing to build towards being a contender. That includes addressing the Rockets’ own players, such as Steven Adams, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to re-sign their free agency targets after a disappointing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Therefore, the Timberwolves’ 2025 offseason has officially begun. The Timberwolves were eliminated in the Western Conference finals in back-to-back seasons. pic.twitter.com/IesBMTvFER — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May […]

The Dallas Mavericks prepare for what will be an intriguing offseason. Not only will they have the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, but they also have their free agents to negotiate with. Veteran guard Dante Exum is one of those players. Exum has been with the Mavericks since the 2023-24 season, where he […]

The New York Knicks crashed out of their first Eastern Conference Finals in more than 25 years at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, who were far better than the Knicks. The Knicks front office has a tremendous task ahead of them in this offseason, as many teams start exploring the NBA Free Agency. As […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made their first NBA Western Conference Final appearance last year, a milestone the franchise had not achieved in its 34 years of existence. This time around, they managed to defeat a couple big-name teams in the West and were playing their second consecutive conference finals, but failed to cross the final hurdle […]

The Detroit Pistons’ turnaround this season was stunning, with the team that lost an NBA record 28 games in a row in 2023-24 more than tripling their win total and making the playoffs in 2024-25. But, as is the case with almost every team, one question remains: what’s next? While the Pistons won 44 games […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will do their best to return all of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, but one or more of those potential free agents seem likely to walk in free agency. Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, whereas Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Reid will likely […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately for Timberwolves fans, this may have been the team’s best shot at winning the championship. Minnesota had arguably the best eight-man rotation in the NBA. Their starting five consisted of Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arguably the best top-eight rotation in basketball. They just lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they have to prepare for getting much thinner. Nickel Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, and Naz Reid has a player option […]

The Chicago Bulls struck gold when they traded for Josh Giddey. The Aussie proved to be a critical piece of this roster in 2024-25, posting 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per night. Giddey is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, which means the Bulls can match any offer he receives. […]

The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025 offseason facing significant injury setbacks and complex trade considerations, all of which are compounded by severe salary cap constraints. Therefore, with looming financial penalties, the Celtics could consider a transitional season where they can focus on developing younger talent within the roster, in addition to resetting their financial […]

Fresh off an excellent Game 4 performance despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-126 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder that has them now down 3-1 in the 2025 Western Conference Finals, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s stock continues to rise. Alexander-Walker dropped 23 points on 9-15 shooting from the field and 5-8 from beyond the arc, providing the Timberwolves […]

The rumor mill is bound to churn once the NBA free agency period begins later in the offseason. Two of the big names to keep an eye on appear to be Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and LA Clippers star James Harden. The Clippers reportedly could be active in the trade market after addressing Harden’s […]

After enduring a postseason that fell short of expectations, the Cleveland Cavaliers now face a different kind of challenge. One that could reshape their roster well before tip-off next season. The Cavs remain firmly committed to their young core. However, looming financial constraints complicate their ability to retain two key contributors in Ty Jerome and […]

The Golden State Warriors already tried shoehorning a traditional center and shooting-challenged forward next to Draymond Green in the starting lineup. It didn’t work. “I don’t want to start next season with Draymond as our starting 5,” Steve Kerr said at his end-of-season media availability less than 48 hours after the Stephen Curry-less Dubs fell […]

Malik Beasley was arguably the best value signing of the 2024 offseason. The Detroit Pistons were able to land him on a deal worth only $6 million, and he played a huge role in turning the Pistons into a playoff team. Just last year, the Pistons had the worst losing streak in NBA history and […]