Aleksej Pokusevski Struggles With Shooting In Win

Oklahoma City Thunder center Aleksej Pokusevski finished with 11 points across 21 minutes during the Summer League win over Utah on Tuesday. With Chet Holmgren shining in this one, it was a different story for Pokusevski, who struggled by going 3-for-10 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. The 20-year-old, who averaged 7.6 points, 5.2 […]

Josh Giddey Drops 14 Points In Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey finished with 14 points during the Summer League victory over Utah on Tuesday. The 19-year-old was 5-for-9 from the field and added 11 assists, five boards, two steals, and two blocks. After Giddey was ruled out for the remainder of last season in March due to right hip soreness, […]

Chet Holmgren Shines In Summer League Debut

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren looked fantastic during the win over the Utah Jazz, finishing with a game-high 23 points. The No. 2 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft set a few Summer League records on Tuesday by blocking six shots and draining four of his attempts from deep. He added seven rebounds, […]

Quinndary Weatherspoon Leads Dubs In Scoring On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard Quinndary Weatherspoon finished with a team-high 14 points during the Summer League loss to Miami. He also added three rebounds, one block, and one steal. The 25-year-old was looking to make a statement in this one, although he shot 40.0% from the field and failed to land either of his two […]

Nikola Jovic Scores Game-High 25 Points In Win

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic led all scorers during Tuesday's Summer League win over Golden State, finishing with 25 points. The rookie looked great in this one, going 5-for-7 from behind the arc and adding nine rebounds. With P.J. Tucker now in Philadelphia, Miami has a void at the four. However, if Jovic continues to […]

Moses Moody Scores 13 Points On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody played well during the Summer League loss to Miami on Tuesday. The 20-year-old came out firing in this one, scoring eight of his 13 points within the first six minutes of the contest. He also provided in other areas, adding three assists, three steals, and a block. Moody averaged […]

Maxi Kleber Has Salary Guaranteed

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber had his $9 million salary become fully guaranteed. Throughout 59 games last season, the 30-year-old averaged 7.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 blocks. While he should get some minutes in 2022-23, his workload may be severely reduced if he remains in Dallas after the team signed JaVale McGee […]

John Konchar Has Contract Guaranteed

Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar had his $2.3 million salary become fully guaranteed. The 26-year-old has been in the league for three years, all in Memphis, and has averaged 4.4 points, 3.8 boards, and 1.3 assists while shooting 40.6% from deep. It appears the Grizzlies want to keep him around, and it's possible he will […]

Lakers Haven't Made Strong Offer For Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving remains on the roster. While several teams are interested in acquiring him, he is on an expiring contract, which somewhat decreases his value. The Lakers have been strongly linked to the multi-time All-Star. However, according to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles hasn't been aggressive in putting together […]

Paul Reed Looking To Prove His Worth

Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed has been putting in work this offseason. While the 23-year-old won't be on the team's roster for the Las Vegas Summer League, he will be suiting up for the Salt Lake City version. Reed, who was selected with the No. 58 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has averaged only […]

Nets "Creating Outline" For Kevin Durant Trade Package

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant could be on the roster longer than anticipated. According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the organization is "trying to create an outline" regarding the expectations for the clubs interested in making a move to acquire the former MVP. After Rudy Gobert was traded to Minnesota for a hefty […]

Mavericks Eyeing Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Mavericks, according to Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer. Dallas lost Jalen Brunson to the Knicks, who agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal this offseason, so the Mavs are left with a significant void to fill. However, it doesn't appear the Cavs are interested […]

Matt Ryan Continues To Make A Positive Impression

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has made a favorable impression on his new teammates since being acquired from the Falcons this offseason. While the veteran certainly has a lot of positive attributes, his leadership ability has made him stand out the most, which was missing when Carson Wentz was under center last season. The 37-year-old […]

Sixers Not Interested In Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is still with the team, at least for now. Rumors continue to swirl regarding where the multi-time All-Star will end up next. However, it appears the Sixers aren't looking to acquire him, with FS1's Nick Wright indicating that there is "no appetite for him" in Philadelphia. Wright also revealed that […]

Teams Believe Donovan Mitchell Is Available

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is reportedly still available, according to ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst. After the Jazz moved Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, Windhorst recently revealed that the overall consensus around the league is that the 25-year-old could still be dealt as well. While the relationship between both sides is not the best currently, […]

Timberwolves Refused To Trade Jaden McDaniels

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was asked about during the trade discussions that eventually landed Rudy Gobert from Utah. However, Minnesota had no interest in moving him, despite Jazz executive Danny Ainge pushing hard to acquire him. The 21-year-old has shown flashes of promise since entering the league, and he finished the 2021-22 season by […]

Sam Hauser Returning To Boston

Free-agent forward Sam Hauser has agreed to a three-year, $6 million deal to return to Boston. The 24-year-old averaged only 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds throughout 26 games with the Celtics last season. However, he shined from deep, draining 43.2% of his attempts. While Hauser has a long way to go before he's relevant on […]

Warriors Reportedly Interested In Kevin Durant

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is still with the team after recently requesting a trade. Many clubs have inquired about the superstar, with Golden State reportedly emerging as a possible destination. Without question, the asking price for the former MVP is high, so Brooklyn is looking for multiple first-round picks. Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Jonathan […]

Cody Martin Returning To Charlotte

Restricted free-agent forward Cody Martin has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal to return to Charlotte. The 26-year-old is known for his defensive prowess. However, he is coming off the best offensive season of his career, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 7.7 points, including 10.6 points throughout 11 starts. While Martin's fantasy outlook isn't promising, […]

Suns Sign Josh Okogie

Unrestricted free-agent forward Josh Okogie signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Suns on Saturday. The 23-year-old was selected with the No. 20 pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, only suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves since. However, his numbers have declined since entering the league, finishing 2021-22 by averaging a career-low 2.7 points and […]

Asking Price For Kevin Durant Now Higher

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is nearly a lock to be moved, with the multi-time All-Star recently requesting a trade. While the asking price for acquiring Durant's services was high already, reports suggest the Nets are looking for even more in a potential swap, especially after the Jazz received a generous return for Rudy Gobert. […]

Russell Westbrook Trade Talks Heating Up

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is reportedly involved in discussions surrounding a deal for Nets guard Kyrie Irving. This is nothing new, although recent reports indicate that talks have intensified. The 2017 MVP had a decline in production last season, finishing with averages of 18.5 points, 7.4 boards, and 7.1 assists. However, if he […]

Seth Curry Getting Attention From Lakers

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry could be on the move. With the Nets and Lakers "actively engaged in discussions" surrounding a Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook swap, Curry is L.A.'s preferred option to help balance things out fiscally. The 31-year-old began the 2021-22 season in Philly before landing in Brooklyn as a part of the […]

Lakers, Nets Talking Kyrie Irving Deal

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving may get his wish after all, with the Lakers looking to acquire the superstar. It's no secret the 30-year-old wants out of Brooklyn, so the team is "actively engaged in discussions" with L.A., with Russell Westbrook reportedly included as a part of the deal. Without a doubt, Irving has MVP-level […]

Cam Akers Working Hard This Offseason

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers reported he's 100% after tearing his Achilles last season. While getting back on the field from such an injury is a feat in itself, the 23-year-old wasn't satisfied with his play upon returning. "I wasn't happy with my postseason performance. I just felt like I left a lot […]

Justin Jefferson Hoping To Thrive Under New Coach

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has high expectations heading into the season. With the Vikings hiring former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell to serve as its head coach, the wideout believes he will benefit, similar to how Cooper Kupp thrived in the same system. The 23-year-old finished the 2021-22 campaign by posting spectacular numbers, […]

Drew Eubanks Staying In Portland

Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks will stay with the Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. After Jusuf Nurkic was lost for the remainder of last season due to injury, Eubanks filled in nicely by averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists throughout 31 starts. Although Nurkic will continue to man the middle, the 25-year-old may […]

Nets Rescind Qualifying Offer To Kessler Edwards

The Nets have rescinded its qualifying offer to forward Kessler Edwards. He is now an unrestricted free agent, although Brooklyn will keep his non-bird rights and can still re-sign him. After injuries and illnesses ran rampant throughout Brooklyn's roster last season, the 21-year-old appeared in 48 games. He started 23 of them, averaging 6.8 points […]

Bismack Biyombo Re-Signing With The Suns

Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to return to the Suns, with the terms of the deal currently undisclosed. After Phoenix dealt with injuries and illnesses, the big man was signed by the team at the beginning of 2022. He wasn't a routine contributor. However, he averaged 12.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.0 throughout his […]

Derrick Jones Jr. Heading Back To Chicago

Free-agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million deal to remain in Chicago. The 25-year-old played 51 games last season, missing time due to a bone bruise in his knee and a fractured finger, and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. He'll likely continue to play sporadically from off the bench, so […]