Restricted free agent Dru Smith signed a three-year deal with the Miami Heat

This summer, shooting guard Dru Smith was a restricted free agent for the Miami Heat. He’s spent each of the last two seasons with Miami.  Over the weekend, it was announced that the Heat are bringing Dru Smith back on a standard contract. NBA insiders reported that Miami gave him a three-year deal worth $7.9 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Aug 2025
Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith to Nets for Tax Flexibility

Financial Motive Behind the Move The Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, a move designed to get them under the luxury tax line for the upcoming season and open up roster flexibility. Alongside Highsmith, Miami sent an unprotected 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn, receiving in return a protected 2026 second-round […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Aug 2025
Bulls Unlikely to Trade Coby White Before 2025-26 Season

Executive Says Chicago “Loves” White The Chicago Bulls may have already parted ways with one high-scoring guard last season, trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, but it appears Coby White will remain in Chicago—at least for now. An NBA executive told Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal that the Bulls have resisted multiple trade […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Aug 2025
Kendrick Perkins Opens Up About Death Threats After Giannis Antetokounmpo Criticism

A Personal Story of NBA Adversity Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin’ podcast that he received death threats in 2021 after criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Finals. Perkins called Giannis the “Robin” to Khris Middleton’s “Batman” while praising Middleton’s contributions to the Milwaukee Bucks. “And on top […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Aug 2025
Cooper Flagg Enters Rookie of the Year Race as Clear Favorite

A Perfect Draft Landing The 2025 NBA draft lottery could not have unfolded better for Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, placing Flagg on a competitive roster that should allow him to thrive without carrying the full load as a rookie. The other top lottery selections landed in less advantageous spots. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Aug 2025
John Stockton Says Modern NBA Is “Softer,” Points to Load Management

Hall of Fame Point Guard Criticizes Current Rest Habits Utah Jazz legend John Stockton believes today’s NBA lacks the toughness of previous decades. Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast with host Maverick Bailey, the Hall of Famer called the modern league “softer” and criticized the practice of load management. “I do think it’s softer,” Stockton […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Aug 2025
Steph Curry noted the Warriors’ need for ‘pieces to help get us to the next level’

Every summer, Warriors PG Steph Curry has a basketball summer camp. It’s a three-day, overnight camp for grades four through 10. That summer camp is happening this week.  Taking some time to speak with the media, Steph Curry shared his thoughts on the lack of moves by Golden State. They are the only team in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Aug 2025
Five NBA teams have just two nationally televised games in 2025-26

On Thursday, August 15, the NBA had its full schedule release for all 30 teams. In 2025-26, the Thunder, Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers are all tied with 34 nationally televised games.  It’s no surprise to see those teams at the top of the list. New York and Los Angeles are massive markets across the league. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Aug 2025
Milwaukee signed free agent Amir Coffey to a training camp only deal

At this point in the offseason, the free agent market is bare. The big-time names have been signed for well over a month. However, there are still quality players worth signing.  Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Milwaukee Bucks have 15 players under contract for next season. That is the maximum amount of standard contracts […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Aug 2025