NBA Rumors: Heat targeting Mavericks center Christian Wood

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Miami Heat are interested in signing Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood. Last June, the Houston Rockets traded Wood to the Mavericks for Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Boban Marjanovic, and Wendell Moore Jr. Dallas and Houston also received a trade exception. NBA free agency begins this Friday, June […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Kyrie Irving eligible to sign a five-year, $272.9 million max deal with Mavericks

Kyrie Irving can potentially sign a five-year, $272.9 million max contract with the Dallas Mavericks, according to sources. That deal is the most the Western Conference contender can offer the eight-time All-Star. NBA free agency begins this Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. “The market for Kyrie Irving — legitimate places that he would […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2023
NBA insiders have reported that the Cavaliers are open to potentially trading PG Darius Garland

Even if you’re signed to a long-term deal, it’s hard to know if your job is safe in the NBA. That has been the case for Cleveland’s Darius Garland this offseason. In July of 2022, he signed a five-year, $197 million contract extension. Despite being on contract until the 2027-28 season, Garland’s name is still […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jun 2023
Suns exercise Ish Wainright’s $1.93 million team option for 2023-24

The Phoenix Suns are picking up Ish Wainright’s $1.93 million club option for the 2023-24 season, per sources. This is part of the two-year, $2.40 million deal he signed with the team after converting his two-way contract into a standard deal in February. Wainright, 28, carries a cap hit of $1,927,896 for the 2023-24 season. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2023
The Brooklyn Nets have extended an $8.5 million qualifying offer to Cam Johnson, making him a restricted free agent

At last year’s trade deadline, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson were traded to the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns sent over four unprotected first-round picks as well in exchange for Kevin Durant. Bridges proved to be a star with the Nets and Johnson played a big role as well. Today, league sources announced that Brooklyn has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jun 2023
Ahead of free agency starting on Friday, the Clippers have made Norman Powell ‘available for trade’

With free agency beginning on Friday at 6:00 pm, teams around the league are preparing themselves for trade possibilities. One franchise getting ready is the LA Clippers. League insiders have reported that the Clippers could look at making changes to their roster for next season. In doing so, the Clippers have made Norman Powell “available […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jun 2023
Talen Horton-Tucker exercises $11 million player option with Jazz

Talen Horton-Tucker is picking up his $11 million player option with the Utah Jazz for the 2023-24 season, according to agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. This is part of the three-year, $30.87 million contract he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2021. Horton-Tucker, 22, was selected 46th overall by the Orlando Magic […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
The LA Lakers plan to exercise Jarred Vanderbilt’s $4.7 million team option for the 2023-24 season

Before the trade deadline last year, the LA Lakers did not look like a playoff-caliber team. Their roster lacked depth at the forward position. LeBron James and Anthony Davis had injuries last season and the Lakers needed a few players who they could plug into similar roles. That’s why they acquired Jarred Vanderbilt from the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jun 2023
Bucks’ Jevon Carter to decline $2.24 million player option for 2023-24

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter will decline his $2.24 million player option for the 2023-24 season to become an unrestricted free agent, per sources. This is part of the two-year, $4.34 million contract he signed with Milwaukee last July. His cap hit would have been $2,239,943 next season. Carter, 27, made 39 starts in 81 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2023