Jaxson Hayes expressed his desire to want to win and felt that the Lakers offered him the best chance to do that

As a former lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Jaxson Hayes has had a bumpy start to his career. The 23-year-old has not found consistency and he felt a change of scenery was the best move. Hayes signed a two-year veteran’s minimum contract with the LA Lakers this offseason. He expressed his desire to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Trail Blazers match Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks. This means Portland will retain the 6-foot-5 guard/forward. His three-year deal includes an $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Thybulle, 26, is projected to earn $10.47 million in 2023-24 and $11 million in 2024-25 as well. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Tonight, Victor Wembanyama will play his fist Summer League game in front of a sold-out crowd in Las Vegas

Every season, the Summer League is a chance for players to continue their NBA journeys. Top draft picks get their first taste of the NBA. Others are fighting to keep that NBA dream alive. Tonight, the #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Webanyama, will be playing in his first Summer League game. He’ll […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Pelicans convert EJ Liddell’s two-way contract into a three-year, $6.2 million deal

The New Orleans Pelicans are converting EJ Liddell’s two-way contract into a three-year, $6.2 million deal, according to sources. His new contract includes an estimated $2,301,587 team option for the 2025-26 season. As part of a trade restriction, Liddell cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. The 6-foot-7 power forward is projected to earn $1,801,769 […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Grizzlies trade multiple second-round picks to Suns for first-round pick swaps, Isaiah Todd

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading three second-round draft picks (2025 via New Orleans Pelicans, 2028-29 via Memphis) to the Phoenix Suns for two first-round pick swaps (2024, 2030) and Isaiah Todd. In June, the Washington Wizards finalized a trade to send Bradley Beal and Todd to Phoenix for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Jordan Goodwin, multiple […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Lakers’ Austin Reaves was almost given an offer sheet worth up to $100 million by the Spurs in free agency

In just two seasons with the LA Lakers, Austin Reaves has quickly become a fan favorite. The 22-year-old went undrafted and had to carve his path to the league. He started on a two-way contract and worked to a fully guaranteed deal. After a stellar 2022-23 season, the Lakers resigned him to a four-year, $56 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
League insiders say that the Thunder and Nets are reportedly interested in Miami’s Caleb Martin this offseason

In the postseason, players that are not as well-known have the chance to make a name for themselves. This was true for Miami’s Caleb Martin in the 2023 playoffs. He had an up-and-down regular season but was able to give Miami elite production in the postseason. Miami made it all the way to the NBA […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Philadelphia’s Montrel Harrell has agreed to a one-year contract to stay with the 76ers in 2023-24

Less than a month ago, veteran big man Monterzl Harrell declined a $2.7 million player option with the 76ers. The 29-year-old was eager to test the open market. He would soon find out that Philly was his only legitimate option for next season. After negotiations, Harrell and the 76ers have agreed to a one-year deal […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jul 2023
Hawks, Dejounte Murray agree to a four-year, $120 million extension

The Atlanta Hawks and Dejounte Murray have agreed to a four-year, $111.1 million extension worth as much as $120 million, per sources. Murray, 26, was selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2016 NBA Draft out of the University of Washington. His new deal begins in 2024-25 and includes a player option […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023