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
Trail Blazers not interested in trading for Bulls star Zach LaVine

The Portland Trail Blazers are not entertaining any trade packages from the Chicago Bulls for Zach LaVine, according to reports. The Bulls were rumored to enter the Damian Lillard trade sweepstakes. However, it seems Portland is demanding more from Chicago than LaVine and multiple first-round draft picks. “PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck upped the ante late […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Clippers are the only NBA team to re-sign all four of their own free agents

The Los Angeles Clippers are having quite a unique offseason, considering the Western Conference contender is the only NBA team to re-sign all four of their own free agents. Moussa Diabate, (one year, two-way), Xaiver Moon (one year, Exhibit 10), Mason Plumlee (one year, $5 million), and Russell Westbrook (two years, $8 million) all stayed […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Pacers Exploring Trade Partners For Buddy Hield

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Indiana Pacers are working to find a trade partner for Buddy Hield after his contract extension talks stalled out. Hield, 30, is entering the final season of the four-year, $94 million contract he signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2019. “Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, according […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Spurs waive undrafted guard Javante McCoy, now have 20 players under contract

The San Antonio Spurs are waiving guard Javante McCoy less than a week after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. McCoy, 25, went undrafted out of Boston University in 2022. Although the 6-foot-5 guard signed a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers over the summertime, he was waived last October. On Nov. […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
WATCH: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Hit 3-Pointers For 5+ Minutes Without Missing

Watch Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry knock down 3-pointers for over five straight minutes without missing. Our team here at Basketball Insiders counted 102 consecutive 3s. For those wondering, the video is not edited or being played on a loop. This is real. However, how come Curry can drain at least 100 3-pointers without […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Knicks could offer Bucks four first-round draft picks, role players for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The New York Knicks own the rights to four future first-round draft picks and are equipped with plenty of role players to potentially trade away, so will Knicks president Leon Rose offer this package to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? A couple of NBA insiders disagree with this idea, especially SportsNet New York’s […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2023