Hornets Waive Josh Okogie To Save $7.7 Million

The Charlotte Hornets have waived Josh Okogie, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. Okogie’s $7.7 million salary for next season would have been guaranteed if he had remained on the roster beyond Tuesday. Hornets Acquired Josh Okogie From Suns Last Season Charlotte searched for suitable trade partners but was unable to work out […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025
Charles Barkley Describes Modern NBA Coaches As ‘Cowards’

This past weekend, Charles Barkley showed no fear when talking about modern coaching in the NBA, comparing them to how he was coached when he was younger, opposed to the way players are taken care of in today’s game. The Hall of Famer is convinced that this is why many athletes don’t live up to […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  16 Jul 2025
Toronto reportedly offered the 9th overall pick in 2025 for Boston’s Derrick White or Jrue Holiday

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear in the 2025 playoffs sealed the fate for the Celtics in 2025-26. The All-NBA PF will be unavailable for next season. With that, Boston chose to split up their championship roster. Jrue Holiday was traded to Portland, and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta. League insider Jake Fischer reported that the Raptors tried […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Jul 2025
Pelicans Guarantee Zion Williamson’s $39.4M Salary For 2025-26

Rumors have been swirling around NBA circles about a potential trade involving New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson, but that gossip may now be irrelevant after a deadline passed on Tuesday. Zion Williamson Must Meet The Games Played Threshold According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, July 15 marked the deadline for Williamson’s $39.4 million salary […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025
Adam Silver On Expansion: NBA Continue Exploring But ‘Nothing Predetermined’

While young players are getting a chance to play at the Summer League in Las Vegas, the NBA’s board of governors are taking the opportunity to meet and discuss certain topics like expansion. This Tuesday, for example, the dialogue was directed over potential franchise additions to the league.  However, no agreement was reached, only the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  16 Jul 2025
Kevon Looney Believes Warriors Would’ve Still Won 2017 Title Without Kevin Durant

Now that Kevon Looney has left California and is set for a new chapter of his career in Louisiana, he can look back at his time with the Warriors with great pride, as he was an integral part of the dynasty that conquered three NBA championships during a six year timeline.  He mostly played a […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  16 Jul 2025
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Expected To Sign Three-Year, $165M Extension

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic could reportedly sign a three-year, $165 million contract extension next month, according to NBA insider Jovan Buha. Luka Doncic May Prefer To Sign The Shorter-Term Extension Doncic, 26, is the new franchise superstar who the Lakers acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in February. The five-time All-Star is not a […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says the Philadelphia 76ers are built on a ‘flimsy foundation’

In the 2024-25 season, the 76ers finished with a record of 24-58. Their worst since 1994-95. It was a season to forget for the Sixers, as several of their star players dealt with injuries.  The two players to miss the most time for the 76ers last season were Joel Embiid and Paul George. They are […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Jul 2025
Lakers, Bucks, Hawks Want Al Horford Amid Warriors Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly looking to add Al Horford this summer, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears. The 39-year-old played seven years with the Boston Celtics, including the last four seasons after the team reacquired him from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. Warriors Expected Al Horford To Sign […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025