Celtics, Bucks, Bulls, Raptors, and 76ers among teams interested in Damian Lillard

The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams interested in trading for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Of course, it seems the Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer pursuing the seven-time All-Star. In August, the Wolves reportedly offered Portland two-time All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns. However, the Trail […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2023
Warriors, Klay Thompson have not exchanged any official offers or counteroffers for extension

The Golden State Warriors and veteran guard Klay Thompson have not yet negotiated any official offers or counteroffers for the five-time All-Star’s potential contract extension, per sources. “There’s more built-in complexity to the Klay Thompson contract talks. Here’s where it currently stands: No official offers or counteroffers have been made from either side, according to […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
Heat’s Offseason Deemed A Failure If Damian Lillard Isn’t Added?

The Miami Heat were defeated in five games by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, and the Eastern Conference contender lost a few notable stars during free agency, with expectations of trading for Portland Trail Blazers veteran Damian Lillard. Therefore, if Miami cannot trade for the seven-time All-Star, is the team’s offseason a […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Mavericks Pursuing Buddy Hield, Pacers Not Interested In Tim Hardaway Jr.

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in trading for Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. However, Indiana is unwilling to accept a Dallas trade package that includes Tim Hardaway Jr. The Pacers will likely want a “sweetener” in any trade involving Hield, with a real possibility of acquiring […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards receives wall mural in hometown of Atlanta

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards received a special mural on Saturday in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The artwork was also made to honor his family. Edwards, 22, is switching from No. 1 to No. 5 next season to honor his late mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley. Edwards lost his mom and grandma to cancer during […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
Pacers sign former NBA champion center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers are signing free agent center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. Bell, 28, was selected 38th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the University of Oregon. The 6-foot-8 center was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for $3.5 million cash. Bell spent […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
Pelicans sign forward Kaiser Gates to a two-way contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent forward Kaiser Gates to a two-way contract, according to reports. Gates, 26, went undrafted out of Xavier University in 2018. In September 2018, the 6-foot-7 wing signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Bulls. However, he was waived a month later without appearing in an NBA […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
Celtics sign forward Lamar Stevens to a partially guaranteed deal

The Boston Celtics have signed forward Lamar Stevens to a partially guaranteed deal, per sources. Stevens, 26, is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp. The 6-foot-6 forward went undrafted out of Penn State in 2020. Stevens spent his first three NBA seasons (2020-23) with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-way contract and […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
Khris Middleton on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks comments: ‘We want this guy to come back’

Khris Middleton would be ecstatic to see Giannis Antetokounmpo remain in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform for the foreseeable future. However, the two-time MVP is also serious about winning another championship. Antetokounmpo, 28, made that point clear in recent interviews. “I think it’s kind of business as usual either way,” Middleton told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps in […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023