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The New Orleans Pelicans aren't actively courting offers for forwards Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
With the NBA Draft now out of the way, the Los Angeles Lakers turn to the bulk of the offseason, with roster moves still to be made when it comes to the free agency period, and possible trades. The Lakers managed to keep a big one in the fold, agreeing to a max contract with […] The post Lakers top trade, free agent targets after drafting Cameron Carr, giving Austin Reaves $185 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alex Karaban was selected No. 29 overall in the first round of Tuesday’s NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. The 6-foot 8-inch forward brings not just a wide variety of skills to the table, but a leading attitude on and off the floor. An elite catch-and-shoot player from the perimeter isn’t the only thing that […]
The Knicks‘ front office would prefer to operate above the second tax apron in 2026/27 if it allows the team to avoid losing key role players, writes Fred Katz of The Athletic. However, team owner James Dolan doesn’t share that view, having made it clear that he adamantly opposes being a second-apron team — and […]
After trading out of the first round entirely, the Cleveland Cavaliers still managed to address dire needs with the selection of Meleek Thomas at No. 34. Thomas, the running mate of Darius Acuff Jr. in the Arkansas backcourt, was a foundational piece to the team’s success. His outstanding three-point shooting and defensive specialties were pivotal […] The post How Will Meleek Thomas Fit on the Cavs’ Roster? appeared first on The Lead .
While the ending of the season wasn’t ideal, the Atlanta Hawks find themselves on the trajectory to have an amazing offseason. Onsi Saleh and his front office pulled off an amazing haul in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, drafting Houston’s Kingston Flemings with the 8th pick out of Houston and St. John’s […] The post Hawks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Kingston Flemings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much communication this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “There was a check-in call made to my understanding early […]
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much communication this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “There was a check-in call made to my understanding early […]
Of all the stories circulating around Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori, perhaps none is funnier than the moment the would-be coach came face-to-face with franchise icon Damian Lillard in a job interview. Jason Quick of The Athletic relayed the anecdote as part of a larger post on Nori’s hiring [subscription required]. It was […]
The NBA draft is now in the books, and while free agency doesn’t start until next week, we’ve already begun peeking at its pages. That means NBA Summer League, and our next chance to get a tangible look at the Nets, is right around the corner. On Friday morning, Brooklyn announced the first four of […]
Is New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson the closest thing to Kobe Bryant in today’s NBA? The Hall of Famer’s […]
When the New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet before the 2024-25 season, expectations were modest. He was viewed as a veteran shooter who could provide depth off the bench, not someone who would eventually become one of the most important role players on a championship contender. Two years later, Shamet has transformed from a roster […] The post Landry Shamet Went from Question Mark to Knicks Playoff Hero appeared first on The Lead .
Isaiah Joe has been traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The post Isaiah Joe, former Arkansas guard, traded to Detroit Pistons appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Questions. We all had them entering this offseason for the Phoenix Suns. What would the Suns do? How many gambles would the organization take? Could they retain their free agents? Should they? They didn’t have a long list of free agents to address, but the ones they did have mattered as the franchise prepared for […]
The Golden State Warriors may not have gotten their top prospect in the second round of the NBA Draft. But it was a major victory for Quinten Post.
As new Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori was officially welcomed yesterday, fellow members of the coaching fraternity continued to weigh in on the contract the Blazers offered him: reportedly below market value, with incentives attached in order to earn increased pay, and equipped with a team option that essentially puts his job on […]
The Clippers were supposed to make their decision on Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s $16MM team option for 2026/27 by the end of the day on Friday, but they’ve reached a mutual agreement to push that deadline back, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Fischer, the new deadline for a decision on that […]
The Los Angeles Clippers and guard Bogdan Bogdanović took a step toward potentially finding him a new home on Friday.
While the San Antonio Spurs held double digit leads in all but Game 1 of the NBA Finals, what was perhaps the nail in the coffin was in Game 4 when De’Aaron Fox’s late-game blunder set up OG Anunoby’a game-winning tip-in. Fox’s decision not to hold the ball and try and dribble the clock out […] The post Landry Shamet gets brutally honest on De’Aaron Fox play in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly narrowed his list of preferred trade destinations by informing several interested teams that he would not commit to a long-term extension if they acquired him from the Bucks. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Antetokounmpo’s camp made it clear to at least four teams that he would not sign a new contract with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowed trade destinations before Heat move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A new Jaylen Brown trade idea has surfaced, but the Boston Celtics shouldn't think twice about looking elsewhere.
Anadolu Efes has added French guard Matthew Strazel, signing the playmaker to a 2+1 season agreement after four years with AS Monaco. The Turkish club announced the move on Friday, June 26, as it continues reshaping its roster after a difficult 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign. Strazel spent the last four seasons in Monaco, winning multiple domestic […] The post Matthew Strazel joins Anadolu Efes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
June 26: Hepburn has officially signed his qualifying offer and is on a new two-way contract for 2026/27, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Toronto has also issued a two-way qualifying offer to Alijah Martin, making him a restricted free agent, according to RealGM’s log of transactions. June 25: Chucky Hepburn plans to sign his two-way qualifying offer […]
Every summer, Las Vegas becomes the place to be in the NBA world due to the Summer League. With every team in attendance, it’s a chance to get an early look at the incoming rookie class and see how they perform in a competitive professional environment. Assuming LA’s latest draft pick, Cameron Carr, two-way signings […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for another trip to Las Vegas for the 2026 Summer League. Prospects such as Tyrese Proctor and the newest rookie, Meleek Thomas, are expected to suit up for Cleveland. You can find the full schedule, including streaming options, below. Friday, July 10 Sunday, July 12 Monday, July 13 Wednesday, […]
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