Jayson Tatum plays down Kevin Durant to Celtics trade rumours: ‘I love our team’

Jayson Tatum has played down rumours of a blockbuster trade that would send Kevin Durant to the Boston Celtics, stating that he loves his current team and questioned the validity of the report. Tatum was present at the premiere of the Showtime movie Point Gods in New York City on Tuesday, which Kevin Durant is […]

Joe Lyons  •  27 Jul 2022
Boston Celtics offer Jaylen Brown in trade talks with Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant

Jaylen Brown has been offered to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a package that would see Kevin Durant head the other way to the Boston Celtics, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It has been almost four weeks since the news broke that two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant had requested a trade out […]

Joe Lyons  •  25 Jul 2022
Goran Dragic slams former teammates Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

Goran Dragic wanted to sign with the Bulls last year, and now he’s thrilled to be away from Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Nets. The 14-year veteran signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Bulls earlier this month. When asked about his former Nets teammates, he said, “It was quite […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2022
NBA Free Agency 2022: Offseason Winners and Losers

NBA free agency began last Thursday and contending teams have gone to work; here is our list of the top offseason winners and losers during NBA free agency 2022. Teams analyzed include the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, Nets, Pelicans and Mavericks. Is Zion Williamson overpaid on the Pelicans? Are the Mavericks worse without Jalen Brunson? Find […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets, wants to play for Heat or Suns

Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from the Nets, and his preferred teams are the Heat and Suns. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Nets G.M. Sean Marks and business manager Rich Kleiman are searching for the best deal possible to benefit the Nets and the two-time NBA champion. This latest breaking news story is […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Kyrie Irving opts in with Nets for the 2022-23 NBA season

According to multiple sources, Kyrie Irving is opting in with the Nets for the 2022-23 NBA season. His player option for next season is set for $36,503,300. Based on BetOnline odds, the Lakers had the best odds (+150) of trading for the seven-time All-Star. Though, neither side could negotiate a fair trade. Plus, the Lakers […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving seeks sign-and-trade, Lakers are frontrunner

One of the most interesting NBA rumors today pertains to Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard has a player option worth $36,934,550 for the 2022-23 season. And Irving has until Wednesday to decide on whether or not to opt-in to earn this amount. Not to mention, the Nets front office are giving […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Most Overpaid NBA Players in 2022

Every year, professional sports teams offer undeserving players outrageous contracts; our team at Basketball Insiders have compiled our list of the most overpaid NBA players in 2022. Our basketball analysts based this list on player statistics, latest accomplishments and of course salary comparisons. View our top 10 list of the most overpaid NBA players in […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
James Harden likely to remain with 76ers on short-term contract extension

Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden is expected to sign a short-term contract extension with the team. Harden plans to remain with the Sixers, but how long will he stay? Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the 76ers organization want a shorter-term deal, not a maximum contract for the guard. “All signs point toward All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2022