Max Strus agrees to a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade with Cavaliers

Max Strus has agreed to a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, per agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. In a three-team sign-and-trade, the Cavaliers are adding Strus, and the San Antonio Spurs are receiving Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens, and a second-round draft pick. Cleveland is also sending a second-round draft pick to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Grizzlies, Desmond Bane agree to a five-year, $207 million max contract extension

The Memphis Grizzlies and Desmond Bane have agreed to a five-year, $207 million max contract extension, according to his agents Jim Tanner, Max Wiepking, and Terrence Felder of Tandem Sports + Entertainment. His new contract extension begins in the 2024-25 season. The third-year guard is projected to make $35.6 million in 2024-25, $39.34 million in […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2023
Jazz, Jordan Clarkson negotiating a three-year extension

The Utah Jazz and Jordan Clarkson are in talks on a three-year extension, per sources. On Thursday, Clarkson picked up his $14.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season with Utah rather than test free agency. This is part of the four-year, $51.52 million contract he signed with the Jazz in November 2020. Had Clarkson […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Gabe Vincent rejected Heat’s offer worth $8 million per season

Gabe Vincent has turned down an offer from the Miami Heat worth about $8 million per season, according to sources. Vincent, 27, was presented a new contract comparable to the structure of Caleb Martin’s three-year deal. This means the fourth-year pro will likely test the open market in free agency. Heat G.M. Andy Elisburg is trying […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Pacers trade Chris Duarte to Kings for draft compensation

The Indiana Pacers are trading Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Duarte, 26, was selected 13th overall by Indiana in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Oregon product made 39 starts in 55 games played with the Pacers of his rookie 2021-22 season. He […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. not expected to re-sign with Hornets this offseason

Kelly Oubre Jr. is slated to test the open market this offseason and will likely not re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets, per sources. The frontcourt is full at the moment. Charlotte selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Then there’s Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and others. “With Brandon […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Lakers to split $12.4 million between Dennis Schroder, one other player

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating whether to divide the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception between Dennis Schroder and one other player. “L.A. will have the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception (MLE) to use to try to re-sign Schroder — splitting it up between Schroder and another player […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Knicks favorites to sign Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo

The New York Knicks have emerged as favorites to sign Golden State Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo, according to reports. This past Tuesday, DiVincenzo declined his $4.7 million player option with Golden State for the 2023-24 season. Using his non-bird rights (starting at 120% of his previous salary), the max Golden State could offer […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Josh Hart exercises $12.9 million player option with Knicks for 2023-24

Josh Hart is picking up his $12.9 million player option with the New York Knicks for the 2023-24 season, per sources. This is part of the three-year, $37.92 million deal he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in August 2021. Opting-in allows New York to maintain the full $12.4 million non-tax midlevel while remaining below […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023