Magic re-sign center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract

The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to sources. The 6-foot-11 big man is the older brother of fellow Magic teammate Franz Wagner, 21, who was selected eighth overall by Orlando in the 2021 NBA Draft out of the University of Michigan. Moritz Wagner, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Kyrie Irving’s $126 million contract with Mavericks includes a 15% trade kicker

Kyrie Irving signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks during the opening hours of free agency, and his multi-year-deal also includes a $45,111,111 player option for 2025-26 and a 15% trade kicker. The eight-time All-Star was eligible to sign a five-year, $272.9 million max contract with Dallas. However, Mavericks general manager Nico […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Andre Drummond drops truth bomb: ‘I went from $100 million to a f—king league minimum’

Andre Drummond of the Chicago Bulls offered his humbling advice to young hoopers. “I understand where you guys are and what’s going on. I know a lot of it is new,” Drummond said. “Some of you guys are coming from respected teams, where you’re the man; you’re that guy on the team. “You play 100 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin on Damian Lillard trade: ‘I do feel like I failed Dame’

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin believes he could have built a winning team around Damian Lillard, and now the NBA executive feels a trade is inevitable for the seven-time All-Star. “I don’t feel like I did everything because I wasn’t able to get it done, what we had hoped to get done,” Cronin […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks the LA Lakers should bring back Dwight Howard for next season

As it stands, the Lakers’ 2023-24 roster is nearly at full capacity. The Lakers have added a few free agents this offseason while also retaining their own talent. However, GM Rob Pelinka has noted that the team is searching for another center. That’s why NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks the Lakers should take a chance […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
NBA veteran PG John Wall recently held a private workout on Sunday, Boston and Portland were in attendance

The last five NBA seasons for John Wall have not been easy. Injuries and contract disputes have made him miss multiple seasons and it’s time he won’t get back in his career. Last season, Wall started the year with the LA Clippers. He was then traded to the Houston Rockets and was quickly waived. After […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2023
Paul Reed has veto right over any trade in the 2023-24 season

Paul Reed will have a veto right over any trade in the 2023-24 season after the Philadelphia 76ers matched his three-year, $23.56 million offer sheet with the Utah Jazz. As part of a trade restriction, Reed cannot be traded to the Jazz for one year, and he cannot be traded until Jan. 15, 2024. His […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
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