Portland And Washington Have Discussed Kristaps Porzingis Deal

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been discussed in trade talks with the Portland Trail Blazers, reports NBA insider Evan Massey. The talks have involved Portland's No. 3 pick of next week's draft. More pieces would be involved as well, added Massey. Porzingis has just finished his first full season in D.C., and he had […]

Timberwolves Could Trade Taurean Prince To Free Up Money

According to Jon Krawczysnki of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince could be traded to free up money to help bring back free agents. Prince has a $7.5 million salary for next season which becomes guaranteed on June 28, so the team will have to make a decision quickly on his future. The 29-year-old […]

Lou Williams Announces Retirement From Basketball

Following a 17-year NBA career, guard Lou Williams has announced his retirement from basketball. The 36-year-old last played in the league in 2021-22 when he suited up for the Atlanta Hawks. Williams started his career in Philadelphia, and he also represented Toronto, Houston and both of the L.A. teams, playing a total of 1,123 games […]

James Harden Considering Staying Put In Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been heavily linked with a return to the Houston Rockets, but he is now apparently seriously considering remaining with his current team. "There have been some rumbles this week that, despite the undeniably strong lure that a return to Houston holds for Harden, he is said to be giving […]

Ayo Dosunmu Set To Receive "Reasonable" Extension

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is expected to get a "reasonable" 2-3-year extension, according to Sam Smith of bulls.com. The Chicago native has finished his second season in the league and is a restricted free agent with a $5.2 million qualifying offer. Dosunmu had an underwhelming campaign for the Bulls and Smith believes that he […]

Bradley Beal "Unlikely" To Move To Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings have emerged as a potential landing spot for shooting guard Bradley Beal, but Kings insider James Ham has noted that his move to Sactown is "unlikely." "His contract is obscene and the amount of finagling it would take to make it all work takes a master's level education in capology," added Ham. […]

Kings "Aggressively Pursuing" OG Anunoby

According to Damien Barling of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento, the Sacramento Kings are "aggressively pursuing" Toronto's OG Anunoby. The team is considering the future of free agent Harrison Barnes and Anunoby would be a very good replacement, even an upgrade on the position. The 25-year-old made it into the All-Defensive Second Team this season after […]

Pascal Siakam Drawing Interest From Atlanta

Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam is believed to be on Atlanta's radar of potential trade targets, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Siakam is set to enter the final year of his contract and the Raptors have to decide if they want to go forward with or without him. Toronto had a disappointing campaign in […]

John Collins On Phoenix's Radar

Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins has been linked with a move to the Phoenix Suns. According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Suns have been in trade conversations with Atlanta and have "registered an interest" in Collins. Fischer added that the Hawks continue to explore trade scenarios involving Collins, who had a disappointing campaign in […]

Suns Have "Registered Interest" In Malcolm Brogdon

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Phoenix Suns have "registered interest" in bringing in Malcolm Brogdon from Boston. Phoenix is set to part ways with Chris Paul and will need to strengthen its backcourt following his exit. Brogdon looks like an ideal candidate to complement Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The reigning Sixth […]

Lakers Have "Strong" Interest In Chris Paul

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are keeping a close eye on Chris Paul's situation in Phoenix and have "strong" interest in him if the veteran star is waived or stretched. Buha adds that Paul could be the Lakers' top target at the point guard position if D'Angelo Russell and/or […]

Aaron Ekblad Set To Miss Start Of Training Camp

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is set to undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the start of training camp. Ekblad played through multiple injuries in the playoffs and separated his shoulder in the second-round matchup against Carolina. He is now looking forward to getting fully healthy over the summer. "That's been a problem for a […]

Canucks Buy Out Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Vancouver Canucks have bought out the final four seasons of Oliver Ekman-Larsson's eight-year contract. Ekman-Larsson was a big catch for Vancouver when he arrived from Arizona via a trade in 2021, but the Swedish blue-liner never really got comfortable with life in Canada and ended up having two disappointing seasons. His play deteriorated so […]

Hurricanes Ready To Part With Brett Pesce If Extension Isn't Signed

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce could be heading out of town this summer. TSN's Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Hurricanes will look to move Pesce if the 28-year-old doesn't sign an extension with the club. Pesce is set to enter the final season of a six-year contract that has a $4.025 million cap hit. […]

Sharks Working With Erik Karlsson To Find A Suitable Trade

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is set to take his talents elsewhere this offseason. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Karlsson and the Sharks are working together to find a trade that would suit both parties. Following a sublime 101-point season, Karlsson is set to take home the Norris Trophy for the third time, but […]

Ethan Bear Out Six Months After Shoulder Surgery

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear will be out for six months after having shoulder surgery. The 25-year-old needed to get the procedure done after getting hurt at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. The injury means that Bear will miss a large chunk of next season. Bear is a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing […]

Jesper Bratt Inks Eight-Year Deal With Devils

New Jersey Devils right wing Jesper Bratt has signed an eight-year extension with the club. The 24-year-old became one of the highest-paid players on the team, with the new deal worth $63 million in total. Bratt, who was heading toward restricted free agency this summer, will carry a cap hit of $7.875 million. The Devils […]

Jonathan Kuminga Could Be Moved For A Draft Pick

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to acquire a high draft pick in exchange for a young prospect such as Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga himself has looked quite promising for the Warriors, but the team appears ready to move on from him and there have been reports of Kuminga also looking for a change of […]

Kristaps Porzingis Appears To Be Leaning Toward Picking Up His Option

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to be leaning toward picking up his player option. NBA insider Keith Smith has noted that Porzingis was initially expected to decline the option to sign a new long-term deal with the club, but following Washington's front office shake-up there's now "more and more buzz" that the Latvian giant […]

Omer Yurtseven Looking For More Playing Time

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven appears to see his future away from the team. The 24-year-old appeared in just nine regular-season games in 2022-23 and he would like to get more playing time. "I think my priority is to play," Yurtseven said when discussing his free agency plans. The Turkish center is set to be […]

Damian Lillard Not Going Anywhere "Right Now"

ESPN's Brian Windhorst has said that a Damian Lillard trade away from Portland isn't imminent. "Not at the start of the season, I don't believe, as of right now," said Windhorst on Wednesday when asked if Lillard will be on a different team when the 2023-24 season begins. "They publicly haven't sounded like they want […]

Heat And Bucks Emerge As Potential Bradley Beal Suitors

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as strong suitors for Bradley Beal after it was revealed on Wednesday that he could be traded by Washington. Both teams are looking to upgrade their roster, although any potential deal involving Beal would mean Milwaukee has to depart with either […]

Zion Williamson Linked With Exit From New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson could reportedly be moved ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans would consider trading Williamson if they can move up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson. "I heard this week from one well-placed observer who is convinced that the Pelicans would […]

Multiple Teams Interested In Kenyon Martin Jr.

Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has plenty of admirers following a breakthrough campaign. The 22-year-old broke into the starting unit in 2022-23, averaging 14.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in the role, and he posted 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes across the whole campaign. Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko has now reported […]

Rockets Like Austin Reaves "A Lot"

Restricted free-agent shooting guard Austin Reaves is expected to draw a lot of interest around the league when free agency begins, and the Houston Rockets could be among the front-runners for his services. "Reaves is a guy they like a lot," said The Athletic's Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko on the HoopsHype podcast with Michael […]

Seth Curry Thinking About Joining Hometown Hornets

Pending unrestricted free agent Seth Curry has admitted that he would be interested in joining his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. "You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan, watching my dad play, you always think about one of us wearing that No. 30 Hornets jersey in the modern era," Curry told Sam […]

Heat "Exploring" Star Market

The Miami Heat are looking at adding a star player to the roster this offseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. "They're going to explore seeing what the star market is out there," noted Charania, while adding that Miami made an offer for Kyrie Irving right before he was traded to Dallas and the Eastern […]

Suns Actively Engaged In Trade Talks Involving Chris Paul

NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that the Phoenix Suns are actively engaged in trade conversations involving point guard Chris Paul. The Suns are set to part ways with Paul and there are multiple options for the team to do so, but the current focus appears to be on a trade deal. According to Charania, […]

"Lot of Signs" Point To Khris Middleton Remaining In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to remain with the team. "When you look at his future in Milwaukee, I think there's a lot of signs that would point to him going back," said NBA insider Shams Charania. Middleton has a $40.4 million player option for next season and must make a decision on […]

Matthew Tkachuk Misses Game 5 With A Broken Sternum

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals because he suffered a broken sternum in Game 3. He was able to finish the contest and played in Game 4, but the injury limited him to just 16:40 of ice time and Panthers head coach […]