Celtics send Grant Williams to Mavericks in three-team sign-and-trade

The Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and San Antonio Spurs have finalized a three-team sign-and-trade for Boston to send restricted free agent Grant Williams to Dallas, per sources. Williams finalized a four-year, $53 million sign-and-trade agreement with the Mavericks. San Antonio is receiving Reggie Bullock and an unprotected 2030 Dallas pick swap. The Celtics are receiving […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023
Kings unveil 2023-24 Association, Icon, and Statement Edition uniforms

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings unveiled their Statement Edition uniforms for the 2023-24 season. Two days ago, Sacramento revealed its Association Edition and Icon Edition uniforms. The Kings new redesigned Association Edition, Icon Edition, and Statement Edition uniforms are back to appearing black with purple as an accent. The modernized “Kings” wordmark is more visible […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023
Draymond Green says Victor Wembanyama’s rookie year hype is ‘setting him up for failure’

In the 2023 NBA Draft, there was no question who was going to be taken first overall. The Spurs were lucky enough to land the #1 choice in the draft lottery, securing Victor Wembanyama. Ahead of his rookie season in the NBA, Wembanyama has a daunting amount of pressure to get great right away. Golden […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam were ‘deeply frustrated’ with Toronto’s younger players during the 2022-23 season

Last season, the Toronto Raptors failed to make the playoffs. That led to head coach Nick Nurse being fired. Fred VanVleet has left the team in free agency and is now on the Houston Rockets. Pascal Siakam is still on the roster, but there’s still trade speculation surrounding him. NBA sources reported that Van Vleet […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
Matisse Thybulle to sign offer sheet with Mavericks

Matisse Thybulle of the Portland Trail Blazers is fixing to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, per sources. Portland is expected to match the offer. The Mavs are interested in Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams as well. If Dallas adds Thybulle, the Western Conference contender may struggle to sign Wiliams. An NBA restricted […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023
Magic promote Anthony Parker to GM, John Hammond moves to senior advisory role

The Orlando Magic are promoting Anthony Parker to general manager, replacing league executive John Hammond, who’s transitioning to a senior advisory role within the organization. Hammond, 68, had a successful 32-year run in the NBA. Hammond helped build the Detroit Pistons teams of the late 90s as the assistant coach and assistant general manager. He […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee, making him questionable for the World Cup

In the 2o23 playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo played in three of Milwaukee’s five games. He suffered a lower-back injury during Game 3 of the first round. On top of that, Antetokounmpo had a lingering knee injury from earlier in the season. As reported by NBA insiders Shams Charnaia, Giannis underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
Despite receiving larger offers, Mason Plumlee decided to sign a one-year, $5 million deal to stay with the Clippers

Retaining in-house talent is important to building a championship roster in the NBA. The Clippers were lucky to do that with veteran big man Mason Plumlee this offseason. He was receiving larger offers from other franchises around the league. However, Plumlee decided that he wants to stay with the Clippers for at least one more […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
76ers’ asking price for All-Star guard James Harden remains high

The Philadelphia 76ers are demanding generous compensation for a potential James Harden trade, per sources. “If it was up to the Sixers, they would get James Harden enthusiastic about playing next season,” said ESPN’s Adrian Wojnowski. “The Sixers have been talking to teams about trades for James Harden. Their asking price is really high. It […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023