Trade Talk For Zach LaVine Has "Quieted"

According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, trade talk surrounding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has "quieted", but he could still be dealt, even when the season has started. The 28-year-old star has been linked with a number of teams, most recently the New York Knicks, but Chicago's asking price for LaVine is […]

Luke Travers Set To Remain In Australia

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Luke Travers was one of the team's key players on its route to the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas, but the 21-year-old won't be linking up with the main squad when the 2023-24 campaign gets going. "I feel like there was no point signing for a two-way (NBA contract) because […]

Johnny Juzang Determined To Prove Himself

Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang is full of motivation after earning another two-way contract from the team. "I've got a lot to show everybody," Juzang told Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. "Look, I mean, I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've always felt like I'm a great player and I've always worked […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Guards That Should Retire

In the ever-evolving world of professional basketball, time spares no player, not even the most skilled and revered guards in the game. As the seasons pass and the relentless march of time takes its toll, there comes a point when even the brightest NBA stars begin to fade. The average guard's career lasts around 4.3 […]

Jaylen Nowell Not On Mavericks Radar

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks aren't pursuing free agent Jaylen Nowell. It was recently reported that the Mavericks are looking to add Nowell to the roster, but that actually isn't the case, at least not currently. "I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential […]

Ayo Dosunmu Eager To Bounce Back Next Season

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu had an underwhelming sophomore season in the NBA, but he's always been a great third-year performer and will look to prove it again in 2023-24. "Just trying to learn from my mistakes," Dosunmu told Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. "Understand the success I had my rookie year and then the […]

Knicks Expected To Offer Josh Hart New Contract

According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Knicks are expected to offer guard/forward Josh Hart a four-year, $75 million contract in August. The former Villanova Wildcat landed in New York after being traded by Portland before the deadline. In 25 games in New York, Hart averaged 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and […]

Cavaliers Remain Committed To Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece for the team and the franchise is ready to make everything possible to please the 26-year-old superstar. "They're doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that," a […]

Quentin Grimes Could Make A Big Leap Next Season

New York Knicks shooting guard Quentin Grimes is seen by JJ Redick as a player who could take a big leap forward next season. After working a couple of days with Grimes, Redick said on his podcast "The Old Man and the Three", "Let's assume the Knicks don't make a trade. The guy that could […]

Jamal Cain Seeking A Standard Contract

Restricted free agent Jamal Cain, who debuted in the NBA last season with the Miami Heat, is hoping to secure himself a standard contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 24-year-old earned himself a two-way deal after going undrafted last year and the Heat have made him a qualifying offer to bring him back on another […]

Who's the Greatest Philadelphia 76er? Ranking the Top 10 Sixers of All Time

When it comes to basketball, few franchises have a legacy as illustrious and storied as the Philadelphia 76ers. Over the years, this iconic team has been home to some of the sport's most exceptional talents, leaving an indelible mark on the NBA and captivating fans with their awe-inspiring skills and unmatched passion for the game. […]

Kira Lewis Jr. Reportedly Facing An Exit From New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. is facing an uncertain future and might not suit up for the team next season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lewis Jr. could be traded to save cash. Getting rid of Lewis Jr.'s salary would help the Pelicans avoid luxury tax. Lewis Jr. was the 13th pick […]

Tyronn Lue Wants Clippers To Get "Serious" About The Regular Season

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wants a more "serious" approach to the regular season from his troops, following a conversation with team leaders Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. "One thing I told Kawhi and PG this summer, like we do gotta approach the regular season a different way," Lue said on the All […]

Spurs Considered Paying $21 Million Per Year For Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves has already signed a new four-year deal with the team that is worth $56 million. According to Michael Scott of HoopsHype, however, the San Antonio Spurs once considered offering the up-and-coming wing $21 million a season which would have pushed his total contract to $84 million. Ultimately, they decided […]

Jose Alvarado Will Miss World Cup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (leg) will miss the FIBA World Cup next month due to a leg injury. The Pelicans didn't give the point guard permission to play for Puerto Rico because of the stress reaction in his tibia that forced him to miss the end of last season. They performed an MRI […]

Trail Blazers Waive Jeenathan Williams

The Portland Trail Blazers waived guard Jeenathan Williams on Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old appeared in five games for the team at the end of last season and posted averages of 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 61.5% shooting from the floor. Williams was a late-season […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Guards

Now that the 2023 NBA summer league action has wrapped up, we can review some winners and losers from this summer. The guard position is typically one of the most complex positions to excel at because of how many different aspects of the game you have to master. The guard position is also ridiculously stacked […]

Nuggets Planning To Use More Young Players Next Season

According to The Athletic's Tony Jones, the Denver Nuggets are planning to rely more on young players next season. The exits of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green have opened up minutes in the rotation, and Christian Braun and Peyton Watson are in line for bigger roles. Braun already showed plenty of potential last season, while […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Forwards

So, Rotoballers, we've gone from the NBA Draft to free agency to summer league and now we have a bit of a dead period with the next part of NBA basketball being training camp. Sure, there's also the FIBA World Cup approaching, but a lot of the hype is going to be around workout videos […]

Some Executives Didn't Support Trading Away Jordan Poole

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole was traded to the nation's capital for an aging Chris Paul ,who is nearing the end of his career. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, there were some executives that didn't support sending away the 24-year-old guard because it meant swapping him for someone "with so little […]

Kendall Brown Signs Two-Way Contract With Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Kendall Brown to a two-way deal, according to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. The 20-year-old was on a two-way contract with the team last season as well and saw six games of action with the main roster and 10 games with the G-League affiliate. During summer league a few […]

Jaylen Brown Signs Supermax Extension

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is officially getting a five-year supermax extension worth a whopping $304 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There is no player option, as the entire contract is guaranteed with no incentives, and it even includes a trade kicker. This makes Brown the highest-paid player in the league, and […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Centers

What's up, Rotoballers! Let's get to wrapping things up in terms of the 2023 NBA Summer League. The center position has a lot of different archetypes that can stick in the league but we're starting to see a bit of a renaissance with the big men that have taken over the league. Which prospects can […]

Jeff Dowtin Jr. Returning To Raptors

Toronto Raptors guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed a training camp deal with the organization over the weekend. The 26-year-old spent last season with the Raptors on a two-way deal. Now, Dowtin will get a chance to earn a significant salary guarantee, assuming he can make the opening night roster. He appeared in a career-high […]

Trevor Keels Waived By Knicks

New York Knicks guard Trevor Keels is expected to be waived by the organization. This news comes days after Keels reportedly signed a two-way deal with the team. The Knicks are trying to make room for recently signed forward Dylan Windler. That being said, Keels appears to be the odd man out. It's worth noting […]

Quenton Jackson Released By Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Quenton Jackson has been released by the organization on Monday. The 24-year-old guard agreed to a two-year, two-way deal with the team before the 2022-2023 campaign. Despite that, the Wizards have decided to move in a different direction that doesn't include Jackson. He averaged 6.2 points and 1.7 assists in 15.2 minutes […]

Knicks Waive Duane Washington Jr.

New York Knicks guard Duane Washington Jr. has been waived by the organization on Monday. The 23-year-old finished last season on a two-way deal with the Knicks. Although, all his game action actually came with the Phoenix Suns. Washington averaged 7.9 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 12.7 minutes per game in 33 contests. […]

Jared Butler Joins Wizards

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract on Monday. The 22-year-old has spent time with both the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. In two seasons, Butler has averaged 4.1 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 9.1 minutes per game. He looked solid in the Summer League as he […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Available Free Agents

The NBA never sleeps and it has been an interesting summer in the league already. The NBA Draft ushered in a whole new crop of young talent into the league and there are some lofty expectations for guys like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller. Summer League in Vegas is winding down and some […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]