D'Angelo Russell Picks Up $18.7 Million Option

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell picked up his $18.7 million player option on Saturday. The 28-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023-24, finishing the campaign by averaging 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds while shooting a career-high 41.5% from behind the arc. Despite Russell's decade of service in […]

Russell Westbrook Picks Up Player Option

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook exercised his $4 million player option with the team on Saturday. The 35-year-old has been one of the most productive players in the history of the National Basketball Association. However, he is coming off arguably the worst year of his career, finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 11.1 points, […]

LeBron James Declines Player Option

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, forward LeBron James declined his $51.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, while the multi-time All-Star is heading toward unrestricted free agency, he's expected to re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal. Despite his age, James is still one of the most potent players […]

Pistons Decline Team Option On Evan Fournier

The Pistons declined the team option on guard Evan Fournier. He is now heading toward unrestricted free agency. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Knicks. However, he appeared in only three games for New York before being moved ahead of the trade deadline. Fournier suited up in 29 games for the Pistons, and […]

Pelicans Trade Dyson Daniels To The Hawks

The Hawks acquired guard Dyson Daniels (along with Larry Nance Jr., EJ Liddell, and two first-round picks) from the Pelicans in exchange for Dejounte Murray. While the departure of Murray means Atlanta lost an All-Star-caliber superstar, the Hawks received an up-and-coming player in Daniels, who has shown flashes of promise since entering the league in […]

Larry Nance Jr. Traded To The Hawks

The Hawks acquired forward Larry Nance Jr. from the Pelicans as a part of the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. Nance began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and made stops in Cleveland and Portland before landing in New Orleans. Since his most productive season with the Cavs in 2019-20, his […]

Josh Richardson Picks Up Player Option For 2024-25

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson picked up his $3 million player option on Friday. The veteran's production has declined over the last few years, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 9.9 points while shooting 34.7% from behind the arc, one of the lowest percentages of his career. Even worse, he was limited to […]

Dejounte Murray Traded To New Orleans

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks traded guard Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., EJ Liddell, Dyson Daniels, and two first-round picks. The backcourt pairing of Murray and Trae Young didn't work, so the 27-year-old will head to New Orleans, a team hoping to re-enter the championship conversation. Murray […]

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers "Pretty Far Apart" On A New Deal

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appeared on The Pivot on Friday. Of course, the topic of his contract with the team was addressed. NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported a few days ago that both sides recently had a "good meeting." However, that may not be the case. "Throughout this process, there have been […]

Lakers Draft Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers selected guard Bronny James with the No.55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. James appeared in 25 games for USC in 2023-24. However, he averaged only 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The 19-year-old, who did a pre-draft workout for only a few teams, suffered cardiac arrest nearly a […]

Wizards Acquire Malcolm Brogdon

The Washington Wizards acquired guard Malcolm Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in exchange for forward Deni Avdija. The 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.8 rebounds with the Trail Blazers last season. He also shot 41.2% from behind the arc. However, due to injury, […]

Hornets Add Tidjane Salaun At No. 6 Overall

The Charlotte Hornets selected French forward Tidjane Salaun with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft. He finished last season overseas by averaging 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. But he shot only 32.9% from behind the arc. Salaun has other things to work on, specifically ballhandling. But he could at […]

Pistons Pick Ron Holland II At No. 5 On Wednesday

The Detroit Pistons selected forward Ron Holland II with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. A 2023 McDonald's high school All-American, he appeared in 14 games for the G League Ignite last season. The 18-year-old played well, averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 steals. Holland only drained 24.0% […]

Stephon Castle Selected By The Spurs At No. 4

The San Antonio Spurs selected University of Connecticut guard Stephon Castle with the No. 4 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. He appeared in 34 games for the Huskies in 2023-24, starting 30 games and averaging 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Castle only shot 26.7% from behind the arc, but he could find […]

Rockets Grab Reed Sheppard At No. 3

With the No. 3 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, the Houston Rockets selected Kentucky's Reed Sheppard. He wasn't a routine starter for the Wildcats last season. However, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.5 steals. He also shot an impressive 52.1% from behind the arc. There were rumblings the Rockets would […]

Alex Sarr Selected At No. 2 Overall On Wednesday Night

The Washington Wizards selected forward Alex Sarr from France with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. There was talk he might have gone No. 1 to the Hawks, but he didn't participate in a pre-draft workout for the team, so he'll now head to Washington, where he has a chance to […]

Zaccharie Risacher Selected By The Hawks At No. 1

The Atlanta Hawks selected forward Zaccharie Risacher from France with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft. The 19-year-old has had an impressive career overseas, and he averaged 13.1 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 56.1% in 17 EuroCup appearances in 2023-24. He still has things to work on, including passing. But […]

Nicolas Claxton To Sign Extension With Brooklyn

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton plans to sign a four-year, $100 million deal to remain with the team. The Nets are heading toward a rebuild. However, Claxton remains a pivotal piece of the Nets' long-term plans. He's played at least 71 games in the last two seasons, and he finished […]

Deni Avdija Traded To Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and a 2029 draft pick. The 23-year-old spent four seasons with the Wizards. But he easily had the best year of his career in […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Traded To Brooklyn

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks agreed to trade forward Bojan Bogdanovic (foot, wrist) and a plethora of draft picks to the Nets on Tuesday night. In exchange, New York will receive forward Mikal Bridges. The 35-year-old began last season in Detroit before he was shipped to New York ahead of the trade deadline. […]

Mikal Bridges Traded To The Knicks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets traded forward Mikal Bridges to the Knicks on Tuesday night. In exchange, Brooklyn will receive multiple unprotected first-round draft picks and forward Bojan Bogdanovic. The former Villanova Wildcat took a step backward in 2023-24, averaging 19.6 points, 6.5 fewer than he had in 27 games in Brooklyn during […]

Warriors Guarantee Kevon Looney's 2024-25 Salary

The Golden State Warriors guaranteed the 2024-25 salary of forward/center Kevon Looney. There was chatter he could be cut. However, replacing him with someone else wouldn't have made much sense from a financial standpoint. The 28-year-old has been in Golden State since entering the league in 2015. But his production dropped significantly last season after […]

Timberwolves Give Chris Finch A Four-Year Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch agreed to a four-year contract extension with the club on Monday, keeping him at the helm through the 2027-28 campaign. The 54-year-old has had a positive impact on Minnesota since taking over, amassing a 160-127 overall record, including a 56-26 record in 2023-24. Finch has also been instrumental in […]

OG Anunoby Declines Player Option

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby declined his $19.9 million player option on Monday, putting him in line to hit unrestricted free agency on June 30. Anunoby began the 2023-24 campaign by appearing in 27 games for the Toronto Raptors. But he was dealt to New York ahead of the trade deadline, where he averaged […]

Luka Doncic Uncertain For Pre-Olympic Qualifier

According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle, chest) is uncertain to participate in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. The multi-time All-Star finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. He played nearly as well in the postseason. However, Doncic battled various […]

Stefon Diggs "Hasn't Lost A Step"

According to Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum, wide receiver Stefon Diggs has impressed his teammates this offseason. "It's really cool to get back out there and see Stefon on the practice field and to watch him absolutely do some dirty things on some routes that I haven't seen anybody be able to do," said Keenum […]

Dallas Goedert Focused On The 2024-25 Campaign

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert isn't concerned about it potentially being his last year with the team. "I feel really good," the veteran said in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I'm not too worried about it. I love being in Philadelphia. I'm going to give them everything I've got and let the chips […]

Oshae Brissett Declining Player Option

According to NBA insider Keith Smith, Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett will decline his $2.5 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. The veteran, who signed a two-year contract last June, appeared in 55 games for the C's during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. While there's a […]

Malik Beasley Unlikely To Return To Milwaukee

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, impending free agent guard Malik Beasley isn't expected to return to Milwaukee. The 27-year-old appeared in 79 games for the Bucks during the regular season, averaging 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. He also shot 41.3% from deep, making him among the most proficient three-point threats in the […]

76ers, Magic Could Target Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may be on the Magic and 76er's radars. But first, he must decline his $15.4 million player option. TNT's Chris Haynes reported that KCP might decline his player option if he doesn't reach an extension agreement with the Nuggets before the deadline. However, even […]