Training Camp A "Soft Deadline" For Russell Westbrook Move

The Lakers will reportedly use the start of training camp as a "soft deadline" on a decision surrounding a Russell Westbrook move. While Westbrook's name continues to be involved in potential trade scenarios, Los Angeles may continue to be unwilling to package some of its coveted first-round future draft picks. As a result, there's a […]

Lakers/Mavericks, Grizzlies/Warriors Likely To Play Christmas Day

The Christmas Day schedule has become something of a rite of passage for many players and fans of NBA teams alike. Marc Stein reports that two games are already tentatively scheduled: Lakers vs. Mavericks and Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The first collision provides ample star power, as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook clash with […]

Sacramento Adds Sam Merrill For 2022-23 Season

Guard/forward Sam Merrill has signed a contract to join the Sacramento Kings for the upcoming year. The 26-year-old appeared in six games last season for Memphis, where he was traded the previous summer in exchange for Grayson Allen. The final pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, Merrill has seen only limited playing time in his […]

Lakers-Warriors Matchup Set For Opening Night Oct. 18

The opening night of the NBA season has come to light: Oct. 18. And with it comes a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will clash, with the reigning champions set to enjoy their ring ceremony. The matchup delivers in terms of star power, with […]

NBA Will Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Uniform Number

The NBA announced Thursday that it would be retiring the iconic No. 6 worn by Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell passed away on July 31 at the age of 88 and now becomes the first player in league history to have his number retired league-wide. Current players -- such as the Lakers' LeBron James […]

Atlanta Inks Trent Forrest To Two-Way Contract

The Atlanta Hawks added to their backcourt depth by signing combo guard Trent Forrest to a two-way deal for the upcoming year. Forrest was an undrafted free agent who spent the past two seasons primarily coming off the bench for the Jazz, with whom he appeared in 90 games (six starts). He averaged just 3.1 […]

Norman Powell Returns To Action In Drew League

LA Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell (foot) hit a significant speed bump shortly after joining the team at last season's trade deadline when he broke his left foot. As Powell continues to ramp up to full speed, he suited up for the famed Drew League summer circuit, after which he indicated to Law Murray of […]

Victor Oladipo Eyes Bounce-Back Performance In 2022-23

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo is back in South Beach on a two-year deal and is eyeing a return to form after injury-riddled campaigns. Oladipo spoke with Vince Carter on The VC Show and reiterated that while the injuries have clouded the perception of his talent, he believes he can reestablish himself as "one […]

Cavs, Collin Sexton Not Close On New Contract Agreement

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton remains committed to landing a new deal. The Cavs have reportedly offered a three-year, $40 million contract. However, Sexton's agent, Rich Paul, continues to seek more than $20 million annually for his client. The 23-year-old has averaged 20.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds while netting 37.8% of his attempts […]

Kent Bazemore Signs With Kings

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with forward Kent Bazemore. The veteran guard appeared in nearly 40 games with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. However, he only averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists over 14 minutes per game in LA. The 33-year-old has put together some decent seasons in the […]

Tyler Herro Not A Lock To Stay In Miami

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro isn't a lock to remain with the team moving ahead, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. With Miami still in the market to make an offseason move, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year would certainly sweeten any deal for a superstar. The 22-year-old is coming off […]

Luka Doncic Focused On Offseason Regimen

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been focused on his training regimen this offseason. Undoubtedly, the 23-year-old is among the most talented superstars in the NBA. However, his weight and conditioning levels have been scrutinized over the years. He's also battled numerous injuries and has yet to play an entire season since being drafted in […]

Duncan Robinson Could Be Included In Future Deals

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson could be shipped if the team manages to make a move ahead of the regular season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. While trade rumblings have been quiet as of late, primarily after Miami appeared committed to landing Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, Winderman points to Robinson's […]

Rockets Not In A Rush To Trade Eric Gordon

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon could remain with the team for the foreseeable future, with NBA insider Michael Scotto reporting that "there's no urgency to trade him." The veteran is coming off a down year, finishing with averages of 13.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 boards. However, after shooting 32.9% from deep in 2020-21, he […]

Quentin Grimes Wants Expanded Role

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes recently said that he wants to have an expanded role on the team next season. He put together a fantastic performance during the Summer League. Grimes has been mainly playing off the ball, but is ready for more responsibility. The 22-year-old could very well compete for playing time with […]

Milwaukee Waives Rayjon Tucker

Shooting guard/small forward Rayjon Tucker saw his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks come to an end Tuesday. Tucker appeared in two games off the bench with the Bucks last season and combined for 15 points; he also got minutes in three outings with the Nuggets, albeit in a more limited fashion. The 24-year-old from Little […]

Jared Rhoden Inks One-Year Deal With Portland

Guard Jared Rhoden has signed a one-year pact to join the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2022-23 season, in hopes of securing a roster spot during training camp. Rhoden appeared during Summer League with Sacramento and now looks to earn a reserve role as an undrafted free agent. The Long Island native averaged 15.5 […]

Rodney McGruder Re-Ups With Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney McGruder has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the team. The 31-year-old appeared in 51 games for Detroit last season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 boards while shooting 39.7% from deep. McGruder has a way to go before becoming relevant in any fantasy league. However, he may make an […]

CJ Elleby Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Timberwolves

Free-agent guard CJ Elleby signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Timberwolves. The 2020 second-round pick out of Washington State will battle throughout training camp for a spot on the regular season roster. He's played for the Trail Blazers during the last two seasons, averaging 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds during that span. Unquestionably, Elleby […]

Duane Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Suns

Free-agent guard Duane Washington Jr. inked a two-way contract with the Suns on Tuesday. The 22-year-old appeared in 48 games for the Pacers last season, averaging 9.9 points, including 12.9 throughout seven starts, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 37.7% from deep. There's a good chance he'll get called up to the big club […]

NBA Has Begun Tampering Investigation Against Knicks

The NBA has begun its investigation of the New York Knicks for supposed tampering surrounding the four-year, $104 million signing of free-agent point guard Jalen Brunson. The league will dive into the details of New York's coveted offseason acquisition of the 25-year-old, specifically to see if the team had been in contact with him before […]

Cameron Johnson Wants To Be Late-Game Option

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson has been working hard to become a reliable option late in games as a ball-dominant player. Johnson mentioned that he focused on other areas once he got into the league. Now, the 26-year-old wants to get back to being a dominant player like he was in high school. It's great […]

Armoni Brooks Waived By Raptors

Toronto Raptors guard Armoni Brooks has been waived by the organization. The 24-year-old played in 54 games between the Houston Rockets and Raptors last season. He earned himself a two-way contract, but will now be looking for a new team. Brooks averaged over 11 points per game during his rookie season with the Rockets. There […]

RJ Barrett Not A Target For The Jazz

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has been brought up as a potential piece in a trade that would send star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell to the Big Apple. However, the Knicks have stated that they are not interested in dealing Barrett at this time, and now we have a new report suggesting that […]

James Harden Is Excited To Be With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden recently signed a two-year deal with the organization. The All-Star guard took a deal worth nearly $69 million, which is actually a paycut. Harden wanted to take less money than his original contract in order for the Sixers to be able to bring in more talent around him. Harden played […]

Andrew Wiggins Discussing A New Deal

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is reportedly discussing an extension with the organization. It was reported a few weeks ago that the Warriors weren't in a rush to get Wiggins under contract. Now, the two sides are having initial talks on a contract extension. Wiggins is coming off a stellar campaign and earned himself […]

Jaylen Browns Wants To Remain In Boston

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown mentioned that he wants to stay with the organization despite trade rumors. The Celtics reportedly offered Brown, Derrick White, and a draft pick for Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. Sadly for Boston, the Nets reportedly declined that trade and asked for more. Despite that, the Celtics arguably can put […]

Bones Hyland Has Uncertain Role

Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland is expected to have a bigger role on the team next season. Earlier this offseason, the Nuggets traded Monte Morris and Will Barton to the Washington Wizards. That being said, it was assumed that Hyland would take on a heavier workload with Morris and Barton departing. Despite that, head coach […]

Ben Simmons Has "Challenges" Ahead

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons remains one of the league's greatest enigmas as we look forward to the 2022-23 season. He sat out the entirety of the 2021-22 season, a year that saw him traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets and concluded with him undergoing microdiscectomy surgery in May. According to his teammate […]

Collin Sexton's Contract Talks Could Continue Into Season

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the contract talks between the Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Collin Sexton could extend into training camp and potentially even the regular season. News broke a few days back that Sexton was offered a contract by the team that he and his camp weren't happy with. The offer was […]