A.J. Lawson Ties For Game-High 28 Points On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson tied Jaden Hardy for a game-high 28 points during the Summer League loss to Chicago. The 21-year-old has been scratching and clawing for a spot on any roster after going undrafted in 2021. He made a good case for himself on Friday night, though, going 10-for-16 from the field and […]

Dalen Terry Scores Nine Points In Win

Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with only nine points during the Summer League overtime victory over Dallas on Friday. The 19-year-old added six assists and five boards. Yet, he tied fellow rookie Jaden Hardy for a game-high six turnovers. While Terry undoubtedly can be a quality asset for the Bulls this season, he will […]

Jaden Hardy Drops Game-High 28 Points On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy had a solid showing during the Summer League overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls. The No. 37 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft tied with A.J. Lawson for a game-high 28 points. He also added four boards, three assists, and a steal. However, his shooting numbers weren't the best […]

Marko Simonovic Dominant In Summer League On Friday

Chicago Bulls center Marko Simonovic looked fantastic during Friday's Summer League overtime win over Dallas. The 22-year-old had a team-high 27 points, going 10-for-19 from the field while amassing 13 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. Simonovic certainly made a statement in this one, and if he can continue playing this well during his time […]

Jericho Sims Lands New Deal With The Knicks

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims agreed to a three-year deal to remain with the team. The 23-year-old averaged 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 points throughout 41 appearances as a rookie last season. While his numbers weren't the best, the organization appears to have some confidence in his long-term development. Still, with Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah […]

Taj Gibson Expected To Sign With The Wizards

Free-agent forward/center Taj Gibson is expected to sign with the Wizards. Gibson was released by the Knicks on Friday, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting the veteran will be on his way to D.C. once he clears waivers on Sunday. The 37-year-old isn't the force he used to be, although he averaged an acceptable 5.3 […]

Damian Lillard Agrees To Hefty Extension

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year, $122 million contract extension, potentially keeping him on the roster through the 2026-27 campaign. The multi-time All-Star has been an MVP-caliber player, averaging 24.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.3% from deep throughout his career. He missed 53 games last […]

Salvon Ahmed On The Chopping Block?

Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed is in danger of not making the opening-week roster, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. It's no secret Miami has plenty of options in the backfield after acquiring Raheem Mostert, Chase Edmonds, and Sony Michel during the offseason. The team's leading rusher from last season, Myles Gaskin, is also […]

Darius Slayton's Future With Giants "Uncertain"

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton may not get a spot on the roster, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The wideout was involved in trade discussions last season, and as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, he is in jeopardy of not making the team. Slayton had a horrendous spring, […]

Kellen Mond Expected To Compete For No. 2 Spot

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond is expected to battle Sean Mannion during training camp for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. The 23-year-old looked good during team activities this past spring, with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips describing him as "very sharp." While Kirk Cousins has a firm grasp on the starting job, Mond […]

Baker Mayfield Passes Physical, Officially A Panther

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passed his physical, completing the pending trade with Cleveland. The signal-caller had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder back in January, so since everything checked out from a medical standpoint, he is now officially a Panther. Mayfield's tenure with the Browns had its ups and downs, and he finished his final […]

Thomas Bryant Agrees To One-Year Deal With Lakers

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers. The 24-year-old, who tore his ACL in January of 2021, has averaged 10.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists during his five seasons of service. He will now be suiting up for L.A. for the second time of his career, having played for […]

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 […]