NBA Trade Bet: Will James Harden Be Traded Before Damian Lillard?

For the latest NBA trade bet, sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Harden (-170) is expected to be dealt prior to Lillard (+130) this offseason. NBA Trade Bet: Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers unwilling to trade Damian Lillard

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not up to trading Damian Lillard. It’s not exactly a breaking news story, but the seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of trade scenarios this offseason. Lillard has also expressed interest in playing for the Miami Heat. “Someone even told me — […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Knicks not interested in trading for center Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks are not entertaining any potential trade deals involving Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, per reports. The 6-foot-11 big man was Minnesota’s first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Towns, 27, was drafted by the Timberwolves following his freshman 2014-15 season with the University of Kentucky. “According to league sources who […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Evan Fournier wants to play with Victor Wembanyama and Spurs

Evan Fournier, 30, has spent his past two NBA seasons with the New York Knicks, and now it appears the 11-year veteran is interested in playing with No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. In an interview with French outlet L’ Equipe, he cites a lack of playing time with the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Clippers: If history repeats itself, Kawhi Leonard will become a free agent in the 2024 offseason

In August of 2021, Kawhi Leonard signed a four-year, $176.3 million contract with the LA Clippers. This offseason, he’s eligible to sign an extension, but he has a $48.8 million player option in 2024-25. Law Murray of The Athletic reported that Leonard has never signed an extension in the NBA. If history repeats itself, Leonard will […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jul 2023
Nets: Ben Simmons was credited a Year of Service for his 2021-22 holdout season

After losing to the Hawks in the 2021 playoffs, Ben Simmons requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. The former #1 overall pick did show up to the 2021-22 training camp, but would not fully participate. He also would not play in the regular season. Eventually, he was traded at the deadline to Brooklyn. Simons […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jul 2023
Thunder waive veteran forward Rudy Gay

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived forward Rudy Gay, according to sources. Gay, 36, was selected eighth overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2006 NBA Draft out of UConn. The former Huskie was then immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Gay spent seven seasons (2006-13) with Memphis, one with the Toronto Raptors (2013-14 season), […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
76ers: James Harden is expected to report to Philadelphia’s training camp in late September

This offseason, James Harden has his eyes set on the LA Clippers. The 10-time all-star has requested a trade to his hometown team. However, the 76ers do not have to trade Harden this offseason. He has one year left on his contract that he opted into over the summer. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jul 2023
Suns: Deandre Ayton said ‘I can feel the whole world hating me’ and he wants to change that

The Phoenix Suns lost in the second round of the playoffs and it was a tough postseason for Deandre Ayton. His (13.4) points per game in the 2023 playoffs were the lowest postseason total of his career. Recently, Ayton spoke with the media and voiced his opinions. He said “I can feel the whole world […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jul 2023