NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 61

The Phoenix Suns had an interesting season in 2021-22. On one hand, it was a massive success as they had an NBA-best 64-18 record and a dominant regular season. On the other, they were blown out by 33 points by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals on their home court. […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of their fourth NBA Finals victory over the past eight years. This is an organization that has seen much success in recent history and many expect that trend to continue next season. However, Golden State has some work to do this offseason. Although their core is remaining intact, […]

After just three seasons, the Brooklyn Nets’ superstar combo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant seems destined for a nasty breakup. Rumors have circulated for weeks about Irving’s desire to move on from Brooklyn, and how that would bring about KD’s departure as well. According to new reports, it seems as though these rumors will […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have a shot at keeping Jalen Brunson after all. This came to light after both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers seem to have dropped out of the Brunson sweepstakes. Early on, it seemed as though several other teams would try to sign Brunson, but on June 26, Marc Stein stated […]

Malik Monk signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer and played a key part for the team in 2021-22, despite their struggles. Now, the guard is a free agent but he’s hoping to return to LA. The former Kentucky standout revealed he’s willing to take less money in order […]

By most intents and purposes, the Chicago Bulls had a successful 2021-2022 NBA season. In fact, they clinched a playoff berth after a five-year drought, and they looked like an elite team for much of the first few months of the campaign. This time, however, they need to step up again as they enter the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were among the biggest surprises of the 2021-22 NBA season, as Ja Morant and company wreaked havoc on the court for the most part of the campaign. They even reached the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and who knows how far they would have gotten if Morant stayed healthy in […]

The Denver Nuggets will have increased expectations this season given the return to play for Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. The team has failed to have their best lineups on the floor with the absence of this duo, but that will change. As Denver flips the switch from a good team to a title […]

The Indiana Pacers are rebuilding. They made a few trades last season and are rumored to be actively shopping center Myles Turner. But their rebuilding phase could finally be coming to an end after this upcoming offseason. With young talent such as Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin leading the charge, the Pacers could surprise people […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed the postseason for the sixth straight season and need a good offseason after getting blown out in the play-in tournament for a second year in a row. 2022 NBA free agency is coming up this week, and the Hornets are in position to make some important moves. The Hornets fired head […]

2022 NBA free agency is approaching quickly. For the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s time to put up or shut up. The Sixers are in need of more support around Joel Embiid and have to pull out all the stops they can to put a worthy team around him. While going for someone like Zach LaVine is […]

Fresh off a surprise run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks already have a lot going for them. Surrounding Luka Doncic with more quality talent during the NBA offseason will be key for Dallas. In the hopes of building on this year’s success and capturing championship gold next season, the Mavs will […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely close to adding another NBA Finals victory to their storied franchise this past season. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, the 2021-2022 NBA campaign was an overall success for Boston. They labored through the first portion of the season and rumors began swirling about a potential rebuild. However, Jayson […]

Collin Sexton’s 2021 – 22 campaign is a bit confusing for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. On one hand, the shooting guard performed excellently when he was healthy towards the start of the season. However… the Cavs continued to be good even after Sexton went down with a season-ending injury. It calls into question just how important […]

Draymond Green is not one to shy away from talking his mind. The Golden State Warriors veteran has almost no filter when it comes to broadcasting his thoughts. So when Green was asked about the possibility of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving joining for with the Los Angeles Lakers, everyone knew an epic soundbite was […]

The 2022 NBA free agency is just around the corner and the rumor mill is in full swing. All eyes are on PJ Tucker right now, as he’s been a consistent rotational player throughout his career. He aims to possibly enter free agency, as it sounds like the Miami Heat are about to lose him […]

With the draft completed, teams across the league are now preparing for the 2022 NBA free agency. We’ll see plenty of stars change up organizations as some of the top talents will receive a massive payday. All eyes have been on the Washington Wizards though, as the future of the franchise hangs in the balance […]

Kyrie Irving has been the name most uttered throughout the early stretch of the offseason. His potential exit from the Brooklyn Nets has been the headline with NBA free agency right around the corner. But a quick look at Kyrie’s Twitter account makes it seem like his next destination is the furthest thing from his […]

Let’s get one thing straight. Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. He could retire at this very moment, or heck even three years ago and he’d still end up being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. While he owns one of the most decorated resumes of any […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of decisions to make in free agency, but there’s one guy head coach Steve Kerr finds irreplaceable for the NBA champions. That guy is Kevon Looney. Kerr has noticed, and Looney has rewarded the multi-titled coach’s faith: “He’s been really good for us over the years, but this […]

The Sacramento Kings are retooling and loading up the rost to end their playoff drought. After rumors of trading away the fourth overall pick, Sacramento kept it and selected forward Keegan Murray. Murray is a 3&D forward that will fit well alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. He is an NBA-ready prospect that should have […]

The offseason is a time of speculation for NBA fans everywhere. No matter how good your team already is, you have probably thought about a few absolutely crazy but unrealistic trades for your team. If you’re a fan of a team with a savvy owner (like Pat Riley with the Miami Heat), then you should […]

The NBA world got its everyday fill of drama this past Saturday morning, when Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic engaged in a little tampering session. The Blazers duo both posted an image of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant in a Portland jersey. The intent is clear: Dame wants KD to go to his city. This […]

The quagmire that the Brooklyn Nets find themselves in is one with a whole lot of nuance. One domino has led to another, leading up to this moment with Kyrie Irving on the verge of an exit and Kevin Durant contemplating following suit. According to NBA reporter Logan Murdock, there was at least one piece […]

The Boston Celtics do not have much cap space available for next season, which means that they are not expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer. Be that as it may, head coach Ime Udoka is adamant that the team could make use of this window to fortify their squad ahead […]

There’s never been a better time to buy into the Memphis Grizzlies hype. Last season, this young group stormed their way to the top of the Western Conference, earning the number two seed in the process. Their Cinderella season was cut short, though, after running into the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Semi-Finals. Considering […]

Miles Bridges enters the offseason as one of the most in-demand players in free agency. The Charlotte Hornets stud had an outstanding season in 2021-22, and it comes as no surprise that teams are lining up to try and get the 24-year-old to their respective cities. For his part, it seems like Bridges himself has […]

The Boston Celtics were two wins away from winning the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Unfortunately, they were stifled by a Golden State Warriors team destined to reclaim their throne atop the NBA. The 2022 NBA Finals revealed that this Celtics squad isn’t quite there yet to etch itself into basketball immortality. Turnovers were the most […]

The New York Knicks owned the trade portion of the 2022 NBA Draft. They made three separate deals, getting themselves out of the first round, then back in, and then back out. At the end of the day, they flipped the 11th pick, Kemba Walker, and some second-round selections into three future first-round picks and […]

The Miami Heat have a core of players ready to run it back in 2022-2023. They have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the past three years, and they almost won the Finals in 2020 before falling just short. Nonetheless, this is a team with plenty of talent on the roster. […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a rather weird position today in the NBA. On one hand, the team found incredible success last season behind the heroics of Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. On the other hand… they don’t quite have the talent level to compete with the big dogs of the Eastern Conference. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are caught in the eye of the offseason storm right now. Their problems seem to be compounding on top of one another. The team has been at an “impasse” when it comes to Kyrie Irving and his future in Brooklyn. That’s led to some serious speculation about what Kevin Durant would do […]

The New York Knicks are clearly looking to make big moves in the 2022 NBA free agency. They traded away numerous draft picks and clear up cap space during the NBA Draft to possibly make big moves to sign a star veteran or two. It is a risky move, as there is no guarantee the […]

The race for Deandre Ayton is heating up. As the 2022 NBA offseason progresses, signs point more and more towards Ayton departing the Phoenix Suns in hopes of a larger contract. So far, the Suns seem averse to offering Ayton the max. The former number one pick has garnered interest from multiple teams, including the […]

When the Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant for a 2025 first-round pick and extra cap space, the assumption was they were going to make a big run at Deandre Ayton and perhaps other big names in free agency. However, after a slam-dunk draft night in which they came away with Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren […]

The Washington Wizards entered the 2022 NBA offseason with a clear need at point guard. While the Wizards’ selection of former Wisconsin star Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick could wind up filling this need on a long-term basis, a short-term upgrade is still needed as Davis learns the ropes in the NBA after […]

A bidding war is brewing for Mavs restricted free agent Jalen Brunson. After breaking out in the NBA playoffs, Brunson’s value exploded ahead of negotiations for a new contract. Now, Dallas must compete with other franchises to retain the services of the 25-year-old guard. Although the Mavs are serious about bringing back Brunson, the New […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft complete, the next big thing this NBA offseason is the league’s free agency period. Many stars are still deciding whether or not to opt into their player options or test the waters of free agency. This includes Russell Westbrook, who has yet to sign his $47 million player option with […]

James Jones and the Phoenix Suns did not pick anyone in the 2022 NBA Draft. They also might lose star center DeAndre Ayton in free agency. The 23-year-old Bahamian big man enters the free agency as one of the biggest names. The Suns can still match any offer that Ayton will be given up to […]