Category: Headlines
The Charlotte Hornets will acquire Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sexton provides the Hornets with needed backcourt help alongside LaMelo Ball. Nurkic will now be backup help for starting center Walker Kessler. Financially, not much changes on either […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has activated his $52.6 million player option for the final year of his contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. What this means for his tenure as a member of the Lakers is a real question mark after agent Rich Paul’s recent comments. “LeBron wants to compete for […]
The shooting guard class may not dazzle with names but there are role players here who could be very impactful. This is a group of players who can be clear contributors during the regular season and perhaps swing games in the postseason. Now, remember, Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes have their share of appeal but […]
Let’s cut to the chase. James Harden would technically be the best point guard available if he were actually available. That’s why you’re here, though. Here at Basketball Insiders, we’re not just going to give you the generic list of who’s contractually available. In ranking the best point guards of this free agent class, we’ve […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. This move improves the defensive versatility of the Cavs while the Bulls acquire at least a more reliable player when it comes to health. According to ESPN, the Cavs had […]
The Golden State Warriors have officially tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer for Jonathan Kuminga. The offer confirms Kuminga’s status as a restricted free agent beginning June 30. As a restricted free agent, the Warriors will have the right to match any offer sheet that Kuminga agrees to with another team. They will also have […]
Point guard Davion Mitchell is set to re-sign with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $24 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. After being acquired from the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 30 games for Miami. He also made 44.7 percent […]
On the verge of free agency, Sam Merrill has reportedly struck an agreement to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal will be worth $38 million over four years. Merrill was part of a deep regular season rotation for the Cavs, hitting 37.2 percent of his 5.2 three-point attempts per […]
TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) decided it was time to move on from Toronto Raptors President and Vice Chairman Masai Ujiri after 13 years at the helm. It was a cold, calculated decision. Speaking with media a couple hours after the decision was announced to the public with a Canada Day long […]
The 2025 NBA Draft is complete and it’s time to reflect. We’ve already handed out draft-night grades but now it’s time to assess the very basis of those grades! Over here at Basketball Insiders, we’ve compiled eight different mock drafts to see who performed the best (and worst). The sites used are ESPN, The Athletic, The […]
