NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 51

The Los Angeles Clippers emerge from the offseason as a clear title contender, but did it come at a hefty price? The Clippers underperformed last season mainly because of injuries to key players. In fact, Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury from the previous playoffs caused him to miss the whole season. Paul George also played only […]

The New York Knicks made a big splash this offseason, but did they also make a big misstep? The Knicks’ biggest move so far has been snagging hotshot guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks. Other than that, this offseason in New York has been relatively “blah.” That’s not necessarily a negative thing. Truthfully, the […]

While the Miami Heat have had a rather dull offseason with very few eye-catching moments, they have remained in the news. Heat president Pat Riley and general manager Andy Elisberg are well underway in their hunt for a superstar-caliber player to pair with incumbent superstar Jimmy Butler. A chance to nab Utah Jazz star Donovan […]

Deandre Ayton’s free agency saga will go down in history as one of the most memorable turn of events in the history of NBA free agency. After all, the Phoenix Suns’ decision to match the $133 max offer sheet the Indiana Pacers had on the table is currently the record-holder for the highest matched salary […]

The Chicago Bulls have had an off-season that should excite fans. The front office had one goal; to bring back Zach LaVine. They checked that box when they gave LaVine a fully guaranteed five-year deal worth $215,159,700.  Outside of re-signing LaVine, they haven’t made many other big-time moves. Their lack of financial flexibility played a […]

Despite the fact that the Miami Heat have been doing what they can to try and pry Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, the reality is that they appear to be at a bit of an impasse right now. The deal isn’t exactly dead, but it seems that Pat Riley and his front office must […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth title in eight years, cementing a dynasty after two down seasons due to injury. With Klay Thompson returning almost as good as he was when he got injured and Andrew Wiggins showing the world he deserved to be an All-Star, as well as Stephen Curry getting his first […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a leap last season, and they’re hoping to take an even bigger one in their 2022-2023 campaign. The Cavs finished with the eight-best record in the Eastern Conference last season. They lost both of their play-in games, but it was still the young squad’s best result since LeBron James left the […]

The Miami Heat have had a slow burn this offseason, but does that mean there are no more moves for the team to make? Basically, P.J. Tucker left the Heat and Nikola Jovic, the No. 27 pick, was the only important acquisition from the NBA Draft. To compound things, Tucker was traded to a conference […]

Fresh off their first postseason appearance since 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves went six games with the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. In their best efforts to build on this success and make a deep run in 2023, the Timberwolves will definitely have their work cut out for them in […]

The Utah Jazz will be one of the most heavily-watched teams throughout the rest of the NBA offseason, as the franchise navigates a potential Donovan Mitchell trade. Amid the madness that the emerging rumors have presented, the Jazz made an important roster move on Sunday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Jazz have signed […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t rushing Andre Iguodala into making a decision on his future. Anthony Slater of The Athletic recently reported that the defending champions will leave a roster spot open for the veteran wing entering training camp, affording Iguodala all the time he could possibly need to choose between playing another season and […]

The Chicago Bulls returned to the playoffs last season after a very busy offseason. Adding DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu paid off big time, giving them a core that has what it takes. In the 2022 NBA offseason, Chicago took a more relaxed approach. The Bulls re-signed Zach LaVine and Derrick […]

The New York Knicks’ offseason has been pretty solid so far. Following a head-spinning draft night and several trades to make cap space, New York went out and got Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency while re-signing Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims. All the buzz around New York now is about a move that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made roster-altering moves this offseason after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Minnesota made a big trade by sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks and a pick swap for Rudy Gobert. Gobert is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner […]

Hoping to build on their success from the 2021-22 NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies are a team on the verge of winning it all. Now that their star core is locked in and focused, the Grizzlies are just a few key moves away from reaching this feat. With 2022 NBA free agency in full swing, […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of faith in their current core led by Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. They made just a few additions in NBA Free agency by signing Goran Dragic and Andre Drummond. They also re-signed LaVine to a new max contract. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Suns-Times, LaVine said that […]

It wasn’t just the Indiana Pacers who missed out on Deandre Ayton when the Phoenix Suns decided to match their record-breaking $133 million offer sheet for the prized big man. A few other teams around the league also kept a keen eye on Ayton’s situation with the Suns, and according to some reports, the San […]

At the moment, Collin Sexton remains to be one of the bigger names in the market that has yet to secure a new deal in free agency. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has already been linked to several teams, but at this point, it sounds like the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to be joining the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers signing P.J. Tucker away from the Miami Heat this offseason. The veteran 3-and-D specialist signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Sixers, but it may come with an additional cost. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sixers are likely to be investigated by the NBA. Since Tucker’s contract was announced […]

After making a historic run all the way to the NBA Finals in 2021, the Phoenix Suns followed it by a disappointing 33-point loss in game seven versus the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals. They came into 2022 NBA free agency needing to make some important signings to improve the team. Without knowing […]

Donovan Mitchell has been surrounded by trade rumors all offseason but is especially surrounded by them now. As the New York Knicks look to beat out opposing teams to land the Utah Jazz star, the star shooting guard is simply enjoying his offseason. Although Mitchell has not spoken about the rumors, he has not gone […]

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a big hit this offseason, and they have two main areas to address. Slovenian stud Luka Doncic has developed into one of the finest superstars in the NBA over the past three years. Rightfully so, the Mavs honored him with a sizable five-year contract deal in 2021. After that, the […]

The Phoenix Suns have just made a major decision that will have a tremendous impact on the future of this franchise. After seeing what the market had to offer for prized big man Deandre Ayton — an offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers amounting to $133 million for four years —  the Suns have reportedly […]

The Phoenix Suns entered this offseason in deflating fashion. They were embarrassed on their home floor in Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. As the game got out of hand, Deandre Ayton was seen on the bench with what appeared to be an obvious division between himself and […]

Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton has reportedly agreed to an NBA record-setting four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. Now, the Suns find themselves with a bit of an ultimatum, having to decide whether or not to match the deal and commit that amount of money to the former No. 1 overall pick. […]

The Indiana Pacers have made one of the biggest moves of the entire NBA offseason. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they have agreed to an offer sheet with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton worth $133 million over four years. The Suns will have two days to match it. RFA center Deandre Ayton has agreed to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had to do just one thing in the 2022 NBA free agency period, and they did it. They signed forward Zion Williamson to a five-year, $193 million designated player contract extension. 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟: @ZionWilliamson has signed a contract extension with the #Pelicans! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zKiXS1ku9W — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 6, […]

Despite having other roster concerns, the Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have heated up once more. With the Utah Jazz seemingly aimed at rebuilding and potentially targeting French big man Victor Wembanyama, the three-time NBA All-Star looks to be next on the trading block. […]

The Sacramento Kings have made some moves to their roster to make a playoff push. Sacramento drafted forward Keegan Murray with the 4th overall pick, who will fit well alongside the star duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Harrison Barnes will be the other forward as he enters the final year of his contract. […]

A year and a half after the blockbuster James Harden trade, the Houston Rockets are still aiming for a brighter future rather than trying to compete in the present. The team traded away its 2021-22 leading scorer in Christian Wood for the No. 26 pick in the draft, and that wound up turning into TyTy […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made noise when the team selected Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and it seems the Gonzaga product will be the most notable new player on the roster following some weeks of free agency. The Thunder are still rebuilding and building around youngsters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes are still going. Ever since the star forward requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA world has anxiously awaited news on where he will end up. The Miami Heat are among the teams leading the pack for his services. The Heat are one of the teams Durant would […]

The Washington Wizards retooled their roster in 2022 NBA free agency. They kept Bradley Beal and added some new pieces around him as they look to get back to the playoffs. Along with trading for Monte Morris and Will Barton and drafting Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis 10th overall, the Wizards made a few free-agency signings to […]

With the recent re-signing of center Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks are beginning to put together a solid foundation. Mitchell, placed alongside RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and newly signed guard Jalen Brunson will look to be the face of this franchise for the foreseeable future.  After the re-signing of Mitchell Robinson, Knicks President Leon […]

It’s been a couple of weeks now since Jalen Brunson made the decision to join the New York Knicks via free agency, and in the process, become one of the most handsomely-paid point guards in the NBA today. The 25-year-old has now sent a special message to Knicks fans everywhere as he begins his preparations […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a successful 2021-22 season where they exceeded expectations. The youthful franchise flipped into win-now mode with most of their core still having room to grow in their developmental process. Age will not hold back the team from competing as Memphis will look to build off their strong showing last season. The […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a season in which they went 46-36 and secured the No. 6 seed in the East. The Bulls were bounced from the playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks in the opening round. The team has turned its attention to improving moving forward and has taken some solid steps in this […]

Is this the best team the Portland Trail Blazers ever assembled around Damian Lillard? That might be a bold statement given Lillard played with LaMarcus Aldridge and reached the Western Conference Finals with CJ McCollum, but the Blazers are aggressively retooling around Lillard and hoping to become a legitimate contender. The team acquired Jerami Grant […]