Trail Blazers demanding four first-round picks, two quality players for Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeking four first-round draft picks and two quality players in a Damian Lillard trade. For the organization to receive such compensation in a package, a three-team trade is the most logical. The seven-time All-Star prefers a trade to the Miami Heat. “[Agent Spencer] Goodwin added that in no way does […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
Spurs renounce the free agent rights to Romeo Langford

The San Antonio Spurs have renounced the free agent rights to Romeo Langford, per sources. His $16,902,771 cap hold for the 2023-24 season has been removed from San Antonio’s list. If the Spurs go over the salary cap this offseason, these cap holds will not count against their total cap figure. Renouncing these cap holds […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jul 2023
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