Celtics are not interested in trading for Deandre Ayton

The Boston Celtics are not interested in trading for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, according to sources. This is because of the four-year, $132.93 million contract Ayton signed with the team last July. “The only tradable players (non-sign-and-trade) left on Phoenix’s roster now are Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, and Cameron Payne (who only […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2023
League insiders have reported that Jimmy Butler is helping recruit Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat this offseason

After a disappointing end to their season, the Miami Heat are eager to improve their roster this summer. Miami had an incredible run to the Finals, but their talent level was not enough to stop the Nuggets. The Heat know that they need another star alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. That’s why Butler is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2023
Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, one source ‘guarantees’ Zion Williamson will be traded by the Pelicans before Thursday

The narrative leading up to the NBA Draft has gone back and forth for two-time all-star Zion Williamson. He’s had a rather disappointing career so far with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, sources around the league have claimed that Williamson could be traded. Most recently, The Ringers’ Bill Simmons said Williamson […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2023
After being traded to Washington, reports say that the Clippers are interested in a reunion with Chris Paul

The Phoenix Suns have been highly active as a franchise in the past six months. They traded for Kevin Durant at the previous trade deadline, fired Monty Williams, and hired Frank Vogel. Phoenix is not done quite yet after another big-time trade. Just yesterday it was announced that they had traded Chris Paul to the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2023
Warriors expect Draymond Green to decline $27.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season

The Golden State Warriors anticipate Draymond Green will decline his $27,586,225 player option for the 2023-24 season to enter unrestricted free agency, per sources. This is part of the four-year, $99.67 million extension he signed with the team in 2019. The 11-year veteran could also opt out to sign a multi-year deal with the Dubs. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Lakers unlikely to acquire a player like Kyrie Irving, Bradley Beal

The Los Angeles Lakers were named as a potential landing spot for either Kyrie Irving or Bradley Beal. However, the new collective bargaining agreement will make it difficult for playoff teams to add players with larger contracts. “The Lakers are considered very unlikely to acquire a player like Kyrie Irving or Bradley Beal,” said ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic joins Larry Bird as only players to average 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists for career in NBA history

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets joined Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird after the 2022-23 season as the only players to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists for a career in NBA history. In 69 starts of the 2022-23 season, Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, a career-high 9.8 assists, 1.3 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBPA displeased with Ja Morant suspension: ‘We believe it is excessive and inappropriate for a number of reasons’

NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio released the following statement on Friday pertaining to the 25-game suspension of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant: “Ja has expressed his remorse and accepted responsibility for his actions, and we support him unequivocally as he does whatever is necessary to represent himself, our players and our league in the best […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2023
Pistons are interested in Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson

The Detroit Pistons are interested in Brooklyn Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson, according to sources. The 6-foot-8 forward has an $8,468,620 qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. Johnson was selected 11th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft. The UNC product was then immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. In July […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2023