Suns sign forward Yuta Watanabe to a two-year, $5 million deal

The Phoenix Suns have signed unrestricted free agent Yuta Watanabe to a two-year, $5 million deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His deal includes a player option for the 2024-25 season. Watanabe, 28, went undrafted in 2018. The Japan native has played for three other NBA teams: Memphis Grizzlies (2018-20), Toronto Raptors (2020-22), and […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Milwaukee’s free agent guard AJ Green has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Bucks

While most of the top free agents are off the market, teams are still signing key rotation players. Summer League is a chance for those types of players to show their worth and earn a roster spot. Today, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to lock up one of their restricted free agents. Undrafted SG AJ Green […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jul 2023
Warriors, Trayce Jackson-Davis agree to a four-year deal

The Golden State Warriors and rookie forward Trayce Jackson-Davis have agreed to a four-year deal, according to sources. His contract includes two guaranteed seasons. Jackson-Davis, 23, was selected 57th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Indiana. The 6-foot-9 wing was then traded to Golden State for cash. In four […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Reports say that the LA Clippers were interested in trading for Toronto’s Pascal Siakam at the past trade deadline

Toronto’s Pascal Siakam has been the subject of trade rumors nearly all season long. Recently, reports said that Siakam and former Raptor Fred VanVleet were upset with the team’s younger players. VanVleet left in free agency this offseason and Siakam is heading into the final season of his four-year deal. League sources have said that […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jul 2023
Charlotte’s Miles Bridges wanted $25 million annually in free agency, the Hornets responded with a one-year qualifying offer

Miles Bridges has played four seasons in the NBA but missed all of 2022-23. The 25-year-old was dealing with some off-the-court issues related to a domestic violence case. He’s lost out on millions because of this and was far off in recent negotiations with the Hornets. Bridges were still seeking $25 million annually in a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jul 2023
Nuggets, Hunter Tyson agree to a four-year, $7.7 million deal

The Denver Nuggets and rookie forward Hunter Tyson have agreed to a four-year, $7.7 million deal, per sources. The first three seasons are fully guaranteed with a team option in the fourth year. Tyson, 23, was selected 37th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Clemson. OKC then traded […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Jeanie Buss left Shaquille O’Neal off her list of Top 5 most important Lakers

In the rich history of the NBA, the LA Lakers are one of the league’s most historic franchises. There have been countless Hall of Fame players who have suited up in the purple and gold. Recently, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared her Top 5 most important players in franchise history. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jul 2023
Pelicans waive 13-year veteran Garrett Temple, save $5.4 million

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived 13-year veteran Garrett Temple to help save $5.4 million. Temple, 37, has a $5.401 million salary for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the three-year, $15.5 million contract the guard signed with the Chicago Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with New Orleans in August 2021. His […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
League insiders say the Cavaliers could trade Donovan Mitchell if the team struggles in the first half of 2023-24

Last season, the Cavaliers finished 51-31, the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference. This was Cleveland’s first time making the playoffs since LeBron James left. It also was Donovan Mitchell’s first season with the team. They lost in five games during the opening round of the playoffs and were stunned by the Knicks. League insiders […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jul 2023