Brandon Ingram "Wants" To Stay In New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is reportedly eager to remain on the team. "Brandon wants to stay here," said Pelicans president David Griffin during his post-draft availability. "He believes in what we're building. That's meaningful to us. It's meaningful to him. I think it's meaningful to his agent. At the same time, there's a […]

Jimmy Butler Not Signing An Extension This Year

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler doesn't intend to sign an extension this year and plans to hit free agency next summer. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Butler will not sign an extension with the Heat or any other team. Charania added that Butler is "determined" to have a big season in 2024-25 to earn […]

Suns Not Interested In Moving Kevin Durant

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has drawn heavy links with the Houston Rockets this week, but he isn't expected to leave the team after his first full season in Arizona. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, there is a "zero percent" chance Phoenix will move Durant this offseason. The Suns reportedly still have a big […]

Wizards May Flip Malcolm Brogdon In Another Trade

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon might not remain on the team for long. After he was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Brogdon could be moved elsewhere in a trade. Washington has fully entered a rebuilding mode, and it doesn't make sense for them to keep ahold […]

Darius Garland Set To Stay Put

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland appears ready to remain on the team. Following Cleveland's second-round exit against Boston, multiple reports suggested he will be looking for a change of scenery if Donovan Mitchell ties himself long-term with the franchise. Mitchell is now on the cusp of agreeing to an extension with the Cavaliers. But […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss Start Of Season

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) is set to miss the start of next season. Porzingis suffered a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon during the NBA Finals and needs surgery. "Kristaps, after his surgery, we don't know exactly when he'll be back," said Celtics president Brad Stevens on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. "But, […]

The Top Five Most Disappointing NBA Top Picks of All-Time

Whether you like it or not, being picked as the top pick of the NBA Draft comes with massive expectations. One of the perks of being the top pick is getting all the media attention, meaning all eyes are on you. However, having all the attention on you has its downside, too. If you fail […]

Jared McCain Goes To 76ers At No. 16

The Philadelphia 76ers selected guard Jared McCain with the 16th pick in the NBA draft. Known for both scoring and content creation, McCain will join Tyrese Maxey in a backcourt that could prove to be very dangerous on the offensive end. The one-and-done combo guard out of Duke averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, […]

Kel'el Ware Headed To Miami

The Miami Heat have drafted center Kel'el Ware out of Indiana with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft. Despite Bam Adebayo occupying the starting center role, the Heat decided to go with a prospect who could potentially be his backup in the seven-footer from Arkansas. The big man played his freshman year at […]

Bub Carrington Drafted By Blazers, Shipped To Wizards

The Washington Wizards selected Bub Carrington out of the University of Pittsburgh after acquiring the Portland Trail Blazers pick in a deal that sent Deni Avdija out west. Carrington is only 18 years old and was the youngest player in the ACC last season. After compiling a historic high school career, he exploded onto the […]

Devin Carter Selected By Kings At No. 13

The Sacramento Kings selected guard Devin Carter out of Providence with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft. The junior guard started his college career at the University of South Carolina until he transferred to Providence for his sophomore and junior seasons. In his latest college year, Carter averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 […]

Nikola Topic Falls To Thunder At No. 12

The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed guard Nikola Topic (knee) at No. 12 overall after reports of the young Euro League star potentially going early in the lottery. The young Serbian made his Euro League debut at the age of just 16 and was the youngest player ever to score a point for Crvena Zvezda. One […]

Bulls Draft Matas Buzelis From G-League Ignite

The Chicago Bulls have selected forward Matas Buzelis from the G-League Ignite with the 11th pick in the NBA draft. The lengthy Lithuanian-American was a consensus five-star recruit before he decided to go directly into the G League with the Ignite instead of opting for college. In 26 appearances for the Ignite last season, Buzelis […]

Zach Edey Selected By The Grizzlies At No. 9

On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies selected center Zach Edey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Edey was one of the most dominant college players over the last two seasons, winning back-to-back John R. Wooden Awards. For Purdue last season, the big man averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and […]

Jazz Select Cody Williams At No. 10

The Utah Jazz drafted Cody Williams out of the University of Colorado at 10th overall in the 2024 NBA draft on Wednesday. The young forward is the younger brother of current Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams. In his only season at Colorado, Williams averaged 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while knocking down […]

Spurs Take Rob Dillingham At No. 8, Trade Him To Timberwolves

With the No. 8 pick of the 2024 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky's Rob Dillingham. However, the story doesn't end there. Minnesota acquired this pick through a trade with the Spurs during Round 1. San Antonio, in return, secured Minnesota's 2031 unprotected first and a top-one protected 2030 pick swap. Dillingham averaged […]

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, […]

Trail Blazers Grab Donovan Clingan At No. 7

The Portland Trail Blazers selected University of Connecticut center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He appeared in 35 games for the Huskies in 2023-24, averaging 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Clingan helped lead UConn on their championship run, dominating defensively with his 7-foot-7 wingspan. With Deandre […]

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 […]

OG Anunoby To Sign A Five-Year Extension With Knicks

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract extension with the Knicks. The extension includes a player option and trade kicker. He became an unrestricted free agent by declining the player option for the final season of the four-year, $72 million contract he inked with Toronto in 2020. […]

Obi Toppin Receives Qualifying Offer

According to Tony East of SI.com, the Indiana Pacers have submitted a qualifying offer to forward Obi Toppin, making him a restricted free agent. Toppin is coming off a solid postseason, during which he suited up for 17 games and averaged 20.2 minutes, 10.9 points, and 4.4 rebounds, helping the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. […]

Bam Adebayo Expected To Ink Contract Extension With Heat

According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth $166 million to stay in South Beach. Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. However, the 26-year-old is coming off another excellent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 rebounds while […]