James Harden likely to remain with 76ers under coach Nick Nurse

James Harden has until this Thursday, June 29 to exercise his $35.64 million player option for the 2023-24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, and NBA insiders believe the 10-time All-Star will likely remain in Philly under new head coach Nick Nurse until at least next February’s trade deadline. For how long the three-time scoring champ […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert announced that he will be playing for Team France in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

This offseason, players around the league will get the chance to represent their home countries. The 2023 FIBA World Cup starts in August. It’s an international basketball competition where the nation’s best athletes fight to be the last team standing. Ahead of the World Cup later this summer, Team France just got a big addition […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Grizzlies pick up Xavier Tillman’s $1.93 million team option for 2023-24

The Memphis Grizzlies are exercising Xavier Tillman’s $1.93 million team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $6 million contract he signed with the team in November 2020. The Grizzlies are $25 million below the luxury tax with 14 players. Tillman, 24, was selected 35th overall by the Sacramento Kings in […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Last offseason, the Dallas Mavericks decided to sign JaVale McGee over Bruce Brown

The Dallas Mavericks know they have a legitimate superstar in Luka Donic. He’s been a Top 5 player in the NBA over the last few seasons. So far, it has not led to much playoff success as a franchise. Luka is averaging incredible numbers in the postseason. Dallas’ front office has yet to build the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Raptors to re-sign Jakob Poeltl to a deal in the $20 million range annually?

The Toronto Raptors are expected to re-sign unrestricted free agent center Jakob Poeltl to a deal in the $20 million range annually, per sources. Poeltl is at the end of his three-year, $26.25 million contract he signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 2020. Fred VanVleet might have played his last game in a Toronto […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
The Lakers drafted Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino as a potential replacement for SG Austin Reaves

With their current roster, the LA Lakers are still one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers owned the 17th overall pick. They ended up taking Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana. Many were surprised to see the Lakers take another guar with who they already have. Reports […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
The Milwaukee Bucks could reportedly target veteran unrestricted free agent Kevin Love this offseason

The offseason’s free agency period officially opens this Friday at 6:00 pm EST. For many teams, free-agent additions could be that final piece needed for a championship roster. One franchise looking to get back to championship form is the Milwaukee Bucks. Sources have reported that they want to sign veteran unrestricted free agent Kevin Love […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Sources say Damian Lillard’s ‘dream scenario’ is for Portland to re-sign Jerami Grant and sign veteran free agent Draymond Green

Arguably the biggest talking point this offseason has been what Damian Lillard is planning to do. League sources have battled to get the inside scoop on what his future holds. We’ve heard he wants to stay in Portland, but rumors of him heading to Miami have surfaced as well. Now, NBA insiders report that Lillard […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard, agent Aaron Goodwin meet with Trail Blazers today

Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise’s direction, according to sources. On Friday, the seven-time All-Star filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live at a club in Paris, France. Goodwin clarified the situation on […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023