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
Pacers rookie Jarace Walker underwent right elbow procedure, expected to fully recover by training camp

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Jarace Walker underwent a procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, per sources. Walker, 19, is expected to make a full recovery by the start of training camp in September. The 6-foot-8 forward was selected eighth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Jazz re-sign guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract

The Utah Jazz have re-signed free agent guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract, his agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball announced on Wednesday. Micah Potter occupies Utah’s other two-way spot. NBA players signed to two-way contracts are designated to the team’s G-League affiliate. Two-way salaries do not count against a team’s […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Thunder included a third-year team option in Vasilije Micic’s three-year, $23.5 million deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have included an $8,206,349 team option for the 2025-26 season, which is in the third year of Vasilije Micic’s three-year, $23.5 million contract, per sources. His deal carries a trade restriction. The 6-foot-5 rookie guard cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. Micic, 29, is also projected to earn $7,460,317 in […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023