Trail Blazers G.M. Joe Cronin: ‘We remain committed to building a winner around Dame’

On Monday, Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin met with Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, to discuss the franchise’s future. The seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of Miami Heat trade rumors. Following the meeting, the Portland executive released a statement. “I met with Dame and Aaron Goodwin this afternoon,” […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
NBA insiders have reported that the Rockets are ‘heavily linked’ to Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks

Last season, the Houston Rockets finished second to last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. They were the second youngest team in the NBA by average age in 2022-23. With a new head coach for next season and money to spend, the Rockets will be active when free agency begins. NBA insiders have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
The Mavericks and Suns almost made a blockbuster trade for Deandre Ayton during the 2023 NBA Draft

One of the most active teams in the last six months is the Phoenix Suns. They fired a head coach, had new owners take over, and made a blockbuster trade. This offseason, the Suns have floated Denadre Anyton on the trade market. Reports say that the Suns and Mavs almost made a deal for Ayton […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
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