Jalen Smith re-signs with Pacers after Suns decline his third-year option

Jalen Smith is re-signing with the Pacers after the Suns declined his third-year rookie-scale team option. Per multiple sources, the forward agreed to a three-year, $15.1 million deal. And along with a 10% trade kicker, this contract includes a player option for the 2024-25 season. On Feb. 10, the Suns traded the forward and a […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
NBA Free Agency 2022: Offseason Winners and Losers

NBA free agency began last Thursday and contending teams have gone to work; here is our list of the top offseason winners and losers during NBA free agency 2022. Teams analyzed include the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, Nets, Pelicans and Mavericks. Is Zion Williamson overpaid on the Pelicans? Are the Mavericks worse without Jalen Brunson? Find […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Donovan Mitchell will not demand trade from Jazz

Donovan Mitchell has no plans to force a trade from the Jazz, according to multiple reports. However, Jazz G.M. Justin Zanik could still trade the three-time All-Star guard. If not this offseason, perhaps the Jazz front office will negotiate an in-season trade with a team later in the year, and this is assuming that Mitchell […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Devonte’ Graham arrested for DWI in Raleigh, North Carolina

Devonte’ Graham was arrested on Thursday morning for driving while impaired in Raleigh, North Carolina. The fourth-year player was pulled over by State Highway Patrol at Capital Boulevard and Peace Street around 3 a.m. Per multiple reports, no one was injured on the road prior to Graham getting pulled over. As of 10:45 a.m. this […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets, wants to play for Heat or Suns

Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from the Nets, and his preferred teams are the Heat and Suns. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Nets G.M. Sean Marks and business manager Rich Kleiman are searching for the best deal possible to benefit the Nets and the two-time NBA champion. This latest breaking news story is […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Spurs trade Dejounte Murray to Hawks for Gallinari, two first-round picks

The Spurs have traded Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and two first-round draft picks. Per Adrian Wojnarowski, the 2025 and 2027 first rounders are unprotected picks for the Hawks. In the trade, the Hawks are sending the Spurs their 2023, 2025 and 2027 first-round picks. Also, San Antonio will receive a pick […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
P.J. Tucker signs with 76ers on three-year, $30 million contract

P.J. Tucker opted out with the Heat, and the forward has now officially signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the 76ers. This signing was possible via the Sixers’ mid-level exception. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 12-year veteran was debating on whether or not he would return to the Bucks. “Several […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Mitch Kupchak on Miles Bridges: “We’re going to bring him back.”

Mitch Kupchak, the Hornets general manager, commented on forward Miles Bridges when asked about his situation. He said, “As an organization, we love Miles, ok? And we’re going to bring him back. He’s been great for the franchise, and I believe, with his work ethic, he’s only going to get better.” A few weeks ago, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
John Wall joins Clippers after Rockets buyout

John Wall is now headed to the Clippers after yielding $6.5 million in a buyout with the Rockets. He exercised his player option for the 2022-23 season, which is set for $47,366,760. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 11-year veteran will sign with Los Angeles after he clears waivers. Wall missed the entire 2021-22 season […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024