Pelicans’ GM David Griffin claims that the franchise’s relationship with Zion Williamson ‘is as good as it’s ever been’

Throughout his brief NBA career thus far, Zion Williamson has always had the spotlight on him. Anything he does or says is overblown by the media looking for clicks and views. The 23-year-old has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. That may not be the case according to Pelicans GM David Griffin. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart has agreed to a four-year, $64 million rookie contract extension

This offseason, the Detroit Pistons hired Monty Williams to be their new head coach. He signed a record-breaking six-year, $78.5 million contract. Williams has been brought in to help develop the young players that Detroit has on the roster. One of those players is 22-year-old Isaiah Stewart. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Stewart and the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
D’Angelo Russell waives no-trade clause with Lakers

D’Angelo Russell re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $36 million contract worth a maximum of $37.4 million, and the All-Star guard waived his no-trade clause. As part of a trade restriction in his new deal, Russell cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. His contract also includes $1.4 million in total incentives, […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Sources have reported that there is a ‘league-wide belief’ that Evan Mobley will be Cleveland’s full-time center

During the 2022-23 regular season, the Cavaliers finished with a Top 4 record in the East. The postseason was not as kind to Cleveland, losing in five games to the Knicks. With their current roster, the Cavs have a lot of money owed over the next two-to-three years. Trade speculation for Jarrett Allen has increased […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
Houston’s Dillon Brooks said the Rockets feel like ‘exactly the same team’ that Memphis had 3-4 years ago

In the 2022-23 season, Dillon Brooks had a rough year with the Grizzlies. He was a full-time starter for Memphis, but never made a huge impact offensively. It was his sixth and final season after being dealt in a sign-and-trade to the Rockets. They gave him a four-year, $86 million contract. Brooks was present at […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
Portland Trail Blazers Willing to Wait Months to Move Damian Lillard

The drama surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard continues to add chapters to this saga. In the latest entry, Portland’s general manager, Joe Cronin, has made it known that he is content to wait months before shipping off their superstar point guard. To Cronin’s credit, he has remained firm in his belief that […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 Jul 2023
Bulls star Zach LaVine buys California mansion for $34 million

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine bought a mansion in Newport Coast, California, for a record price of $34 million. LaVine purchased the 11,200-square-foot home in April, but the two-time All-Star was just recently identified as the buyer. The listing information was provided by Luxe Real Estate. The home sits in Pelican Crest, a gated community […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jul 2023
The Brooklyn Nets are fully guaranteeing Royce O’Neale’s $9.5 million contract for the 2023-24 season

In his 2022-23 campaign with the Brooklyn Nets, Royce O’Neale played two different roles. At the beginning of the season, he was a starter for the Nets. After trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, that was no longer the case. He then moved to a bench role once the Nets had a surplus of wing […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023
NBA insiders report that the Trail Blazers are an in ‘urgent process’ to send Damian Lillard to the Heat

The biggest rumor this offseason has been Damian Lillard possibly being traded to the Miami Heat. This has been speculated for months now. It became even more realistic when he requested a trade from the Trail Blazers less than two weeks ago. Lillard has not been shy that he wants to play for the Heat. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023