Articles by James Foglio (3887)
The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown are negotiating a contract extension, but it’s unclear how much the team is offering the two-time All-Star. Brown, 26, is eligible to sign a five-year, $270 million supermax extension this offseason. “The sides are talking,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Monday. “This is obviously a very important, fragile deal. […]
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed former New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose to a two-year, $6.55 million contract, per sources. Rose, 34, was selected first overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft out of the University of Memphis. In the 2007-08 season with the Tigers, the guard averaged 14.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, […]
The Chicago Bulls and former Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig have agreed to a two-year, $5.37 million contract, per sources. His deal includes a player option. Craig, 32, went undrafted out of USC Upstate in 2014. He signed with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2014-15 NBL season. In 32 […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards have agreed to a five-year, $205.9 million designated rookie max extension that could be worth as much as $260 million, announced WME agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch. Edwards was selected first overall by Minnesota in the 2020 NBA Draft. “I’m humbled, appreciative and excited to remain in Minnesota […]
The Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton have agreed to a five-year, $205.9 million designated max contract extension worth up to $260 million, according to agents Dave Spahn and Aaron Mintz of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Haliburton’s new deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-5 guard is estimated to receive $35.5 million […]
The Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Boston Celtics are interested in trading for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, according to sources. “The Clippers reached out to Portland and tried to see if there’s a way that they can get into that sweepstakes,” TNT NBA Insider Chris Haynes told Marc Stein […]
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season, per Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul. The 6-foot-6 wing is now set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Bridges, 25, cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. More importantly, the Michigan State product has veto power over […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]