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The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. Council took an unconventional path to the professional ranks, beginning his career in junior college before playing at Wagner, St. Bonaventure, and Kansas. During his lone season with the Jayhawks, the 6-foot-3 […] The post Pelicans sign Melvin Council Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks are turning the page to a new chapter in their franchise following the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Milwaukee Bucks. Along with opening a new era, the Bucks are also looking to move on from some of their role players during the team’s Giannis phase. Among them are Kyle Kuzma and […] The post Former Giannis Role Players Now On Milwaukee Bucks Trading Block appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein is staying with the Thunder on a massive contract extension that keeps OKC's core intact. The post Ex-Knicks 7-Footer to Sign $75 Million Contract With OKC Thunder: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pelicans are expected to decline Kevon Looney’s $8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the veteran center an unrestricted free agent. The decision follows Looney’s first year in New Orleans after spending the previous decade with the Warriors. Although he signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans, his role was […] The post Pelicans decline Kevon Looney’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Timberwolves are retaining one of their young defensive specialists after agreeing to a new three-year, $10 million contract with restricted free agent Jaylen Clark. Clark, the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has spent his entire professional career with Minnesota. After missing his rookie season while recovering from a torn Achilles suffered […] The post Timberwolves re-sign Jaylen Clark appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd. Boyd spent six collegiate seasons due to COVID-19 eligibility and a redshirt year, playing for Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, and Wisconsin before entering the NBA Draft. His final season was the most […] The post Warriors sign Nick Boyd appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The son of three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is facing felony charges after a California arrest, according to police and court records. The post Son of 3-Time NBA Champ Dwyane Wade Facing Serious Allegations After Arrest appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rockets are expected to emerge as one of the teams pursuing veteran guard Marcus Smart after he declined his player option with the Lakers and entered free agency. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Houston is monitoring Smart’s situation while also exploring other ways to strengthen its roster before the new season. In […] The post Rockets interested in signing Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly evaluating whether to pursue restricted free agent Peyton Watson as they continue shaping their offseason plans. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Los Angeles remains interested in Watson while also working to create additional salary cap flexibility. The team recently pushed back its deadline to exercise Bogdan Bogdanovic’s […] The post Clippers eye Nuggets forward Peyton Watson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaron Boots Ennis is due to fight Xander Zayas in boxing tonight in New York and a strange pre-fight request has come in. It came from the regulators of the event tonight in boxing. The New York State Athletic Commission. They asked Jaron Ennis to trim his beard before the fight with Jaron Ennis. Something […] The post Jaron Ennis asked to do one of the rarest things in boxing before Zayas fight appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Five days ago, Dwyane Wade’s family got rocked by a police issue. The former NBA champion’s eldest son, Zaire Wade, was arrested on three charges early morning on June 21. And the reports only came out on Friday, and here’s what transpired. According to multiple reports, the 24-year-old was initially taken into custody after police […] The post Dwyane Wade’s Son Arrested Over 3 Charges, Per Reports appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The OKC Thunder signed their starting center, Isaiah Hartenstein, to a new deal worth a $75 million contract for three years. The deal includes a maximum 15% trade kicker and a mutual option for the final season. A deal is crucial for the Thunder as Hartenstein has been a key factor on the Thunder over […] The post Bad News Hit All-Defense Player After OKC Thunder Signs Hartenstein To New Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Knicks reportedly have a veteran familair with Mike Brown as contingency plan if Mitchell Robinson leaves in free agency. The post Knicks Get New Mitchell Robinson Contingency Plan After Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers' veteran guard Marcus Smart is reportedly considering declining his player option to test free agency; the Rockets emerge as a threat amid rumors of a potential reunion with Ime Udoka.
The newest Golden State Warriors are already settling into life in the Bay. Rookies Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones took in the Golden State Valkyries’ game against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center, soaking up the same building they will call home next season. The two draftees popped up on the videoboard during the game, […] The post Warriors rookies Yaxel Lendeborg, Lajae Jones catch Valkyries-Dream game at Chase Center appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Rockets are reportedly exploring a reunion between Ime Udoka and a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The post Rockets Eye Ime Udoka Reunion With Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Timberwolves have set the NBA landscape ablaze by trading for Lamelo Ball, sending out Naz Reid and a 2033 first rounder, along a whole lot of inconsequential slop. While that is the most impactful move this offseason will see for the Wolves, this one certainly has a chance to play a part in […]
Golden State’s first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg believes he will have an opportunity to earn meaningful minutes immediately, even under a coach who has historically been reluctant to rely on rookies. Speaking after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Lendeborg acknowledged Steve Kerr’s reputation for easing young players into […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg believes Warriors’ roster opens starting path appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears more uncertain than at any point since he joined the franchise in 2018, with NBA insider Jake Fischer reporting there is now growing league-wide belief that the four-time MVP could leave Los Angeles this offseason. Speaking on Friday, Fischer said, “There is definitely a lot of […] The post LeBron James’ Lakers future increasingly in doubt appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves shook up the offseason by trading for LaMelo Ball, and the move is already turning heads around the league. One of those voices belongs to Hall of Famer Chris Bosh, who broke down the deal in a recent video and admitted it caught him off guard. “I did not see this one […] The post Chris Bosh makes ‘explosive’ prediction about Lamelo Ball in Minnesota appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A new insider report reveals a major threat to the Los Angeles Lakers' hopes of re-signing defensive stalwart Marcus Smart. The post Lakers Face New Competition to Keep Marcus Smart appeared first on HEAVY .
The “early talk” in Los Angeles is that the Lakers are willing to offer Mitchell Robinson a long-term contract for around the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Nets are also viewed as a suitor for the veteran Knicks center, who’s an unrestricted free agent. If the Knicks don’t re-sign Robinson […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have spent most of their last few seasons trying to solve a long-term concern: Finding a dominant big man. This offseason, in addition to it, the team needs to decide on LeBron James’ future. While it continues to hover over every roster decision, insider Jovan Buha laid out a blueprint that […] The post Lakers’ $35M Walker Kessler Trade Path Emerges if LeBron James Makes Key Decision, Per Insider appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Utah Jazz are planning to sign guard Tamar Bates to a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The move gives Utah another young perimeter scorer after Bates spent his rookie professional season with the Denver Nuggets organization, where a foot injury limited his NBA opportunities despite an impressive run in the G […] The post Jazz add Tamar Bates on two-way deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat have declined the $2.41 million team option on guard Jahmir Young for the 2026-27 season, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The move makes Young an unrestricted free agent after he split the past two years between NBA and G League opportunities. Although Young appeared in just 14 games for Miami during […] The post Heat decline Jahmir Young’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .