Lakers Showing Interest in Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are a surprise to start the year as they have started 3-0 under new head coach, J.J. Reddick. However, that is not deterring the team from finding ways to improve the roster. The team reportedly has its sights on Utah Jazz center, Walker Kessler. Kessler would provide some much-needed frontcourt depth […]

Mathew Huff  •  28 Oct 2024
Jazz Seeking at Least Two First Round Picks for Walker Kessler

It is no secret that Utah Jazz GM, Danny Ainge, drives a hard bargain when discussing trades. Nothing epitomizes this sentiment more than his recent asking price for the young center, Walker Kessler. The Jazz are reportedly demanding at least two first round draft picks in exchange for the former North Carolina Tar Heel. It […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Oct 2024
Jazz Sign Veteran Guard Patty Mills to One-Year, $3.3M Deal

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with veteran guard Patty Mills, who’s set to return for a 16th NBA season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract is fully guaranteed for the 2024-25 season. Patty Mills will play under Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy, who was an assistant with […]

James Foglio  •  14 Aug 2024
Jazz Sign Forward Svi Mykhailiuk to Four-Year, $15M Deal

The Utah Jazz are signing former Boston Celtics forward Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15 million contract, agent Michael Lelchitski of SIG Sports informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The first year of Mykhailiuk’s contract is fully guaranteed at $3.5 million, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones. His next three years are non-guaranteed. Mykhailiuk, 27, will have […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2024
Lauri Markkanen To ‘Delay’ Signing Contract Extension With Jazz

Lauri Markkanen reportedly plans to delay signing his contract extension with the Utah Jazz in order to become untradeable during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. Although Markkanen is eligible to sign his extension with Utah on Tuesday, he is waiting until Wednesday or later to ink his new deal, making […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2024
Gordon Hayward Ends NBA Career After 14 Seasons

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced Thursday on social media. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward was selected ninth overall by […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2024
Knicks Interested in Walker Kessler

The New York Knicks have been dubbed as a winner of the offseason by many NBA peers. Despite giving up a huge haul for Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are looking like a team destined for a deep playoff run next season. However, they did lose Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As a result, […]

Mathew Huff  •  09 Jul 2024
Lauri Markkanen Drawing Significant Trade Interest

Lauri Markkanen has been one of the hottest commodities on the trade market. He is coming off a campaign where he averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 total rebounds per game, and a true shooting percentage of 63.1 percent. Three Western Conference teams are showing significant interest in the Utah Jazz All-Star. The San Antonio Spurs, Golden […]

Mathew Huff  •  05 Jul 2024
Lauri Markkanen a “Dream Target,” For Lakers According to NBA GM

The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly always in the market for a big-name star. It does not matter if they are the defending champions, or a lottery team the season before, there will always be speculation of an All-Star joining them in the offseason. This offseason is no different as many peers have linked names […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Jun 2024