Articles by Vivek Jacob (413)
Chris Paul is set to rejoin the Los Angeles Clippers after spending 2011-17 with the team. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. A 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA honoree, Paul has hinted this will likely be his final season in the league. He will reportedly earn $3.6 million on a one-year deal. This will […]
Los Angeles Clippers team president Lawrence Frank revealed that the team is expected to pursue Chris Paul. After making some notable additions this offseason in the form of Brook Lopez, John Collins and Bradley Beal, it appears the Clippers aren’t done yet. “What I’d say about Chris is he’s a great player,” Frank said. “He’s […]
Veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing a buyout with the Washington Wizards. League Insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line was first to report. The contract is reportedly worth $11 million over two years with the second year being a player option. Smart played 34 games last season, […]
Troubling details have been revealed by federal investigators looking into unusual activity regarding NBA guard Terry Rozier. Rozier most recently represented the Miami Heat but the game causing the most curiosity is from during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. A professional bettor placed 30 bets in the span of 46 minutes for a game […]
Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […]
Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard is set to make a return to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard is expected to have a player option in 2027-28 as well as a no-trade clause. He was stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks a couple […]
Bradley Beal is set to join the Los Angeles Clippers after reaching a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns. After he clears waivers, Beal is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option. One would anticipate Beal will serve as Norman Powell’s replacement at shooting guard. Beal gets added to a […]
No player in the modern era has ever had the freedom of movement Damian Lillard has in choosing his next landing spot. Recently stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard has the financial security of his previous contract. With that, he can first focus on basketball and lifestyle fit and not be limited by […]
The San Antonio Spurs have cleared Victor Wembanyama to return from the blood clot in his right shoulder. The French superstar confirmed the news to his local news outlet L’Equipe. Officially diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Wembanyama seems thrilled to be able to play basketball again. “I’m officially cleared to return,” Wembanyama said. “It […]
Jalen Williams has come to an agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a five-year, $240 million Rookie Max extension. The deal could be worth as much as $287 million based on meeting certain incentives. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. According the The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, all five years are guaranteed. There are no […]