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
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
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
NBA scouts prioritizing Bryce James during Nike EYBL Peach Jam

NBA scouts are focused on Bryce James, the youngest son of LeBron James, during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. Although it is too early for a Class of 2025 ranking, NBA teams are still interested in adding the 6-foot-4 shooting guard in the future. Per sources, NBA scouts from the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
WATCH: LeBron James Draws Plays for Bryce’s Team at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Watch LeBron James draw up plays at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, South Carolina, on Wednesday for son Bryce James’ team. Former NBA player Rajon Rondo is also helping the Los Angeles Lakers superstar coach the Strive for Greatness team. James was spotted greeting friends and signing autographs for fans prior to […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Suns sign forward Yuta Watanabe to a two-year, $5 million deal

The Phoenix Suns have signed unrestricted free agent Yuta Watanabe to a two-year, $5 million deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His deal includes a player option for the 2024-25 season. Watanabe, 28, went undrafted in 2018. The Japan native has played for three other NBA teams: Memphis Grizzlies (2018-20), Toronto Raptors (2020-22), and […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Warriors, Trayce Jackson-Davis agree to a four-year deal

The Golden State Warriors and rookie forward Trayce Jackson-Davis have agreed to a four-year deal, according to sources. His contract includes two guaranteed seasons. Jackson-Davis, 23, was selected 57th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Indiana. The 6-foot-9 wing was then traded to Golden State for cash. In four […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023
Nuggets, Hunter Tyson agree to a four-year, $7.7 million deal

The Denver Nuggets and rookie forward Hunter Tyson have agreed to a four-year, $7.7 million deal, per sources. The first three seasons are fully guaranteed with a team option in the fourth year. Tyson, 23, was selected 37th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Clemson. OKC then traded […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jul 2023