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A former staff member of the Los Angeles Clippers told ESPN’s Baxter Holmes recently that the Western Conference contender is no longer making star forward Kawhi Leonard the centerpiece of the roster. Holmes quoted the former Clippers staffer as saying, “They’re done building around [Kawhi]. They know that and he knows that.” Kawhi Leonard Joined […]
Jimmy Butler reportedly contacted the Golden State Warriors front office to ask for an update on the continued contract stalemate between the team and restricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Dalton Johnson said on the latest Dubs Talk podcast. “In that ESPN article, they mentioned that Draymond [Green] and Jimmy have […]
The Brooklyn Nets have waived Keon Johnson, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported Wednesday on X. This move comes months after the Nets picked up his $2.34 million team option for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Keon Johnson Had Guaranteed Money For 2025-26 Per Spotrac, Johnson’s $2.34 million salary was only guaranteed for $271,614. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers brought back Damian Lillard this summer on a three-year, $42 million deal after the Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive and stretch the remaining $103 million left on Lillard’s contract. Portland traded Lillard to Milwaukee in September 2023, despite the nine-time All-Star never wanting to leave Rose City. The 35-year-old has now […]
An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his son Bryce, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next year,” the league executive […]
A new basketball league based in Europe that the NBA and FIBA are planning to launch could begin play in 2027 or 2028, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday. NBA European League Could Start Near 2028 Olympics Speaking at a conference hosted by Front Office Sports, Silver called a 2027 start “ambitious, no doubt about […]
The Golden State Warriors were open to potential sign-and-trade deals involving restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but the former first-rounder is now expected to remain in the Bay Area for the time being. Warriors Expected To Retain Jonathan Kuminga This Offseason Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, a sign-and-trade sending Kuminga to either the Phoenix Suns […]
Free agent guard Bones Hyland re-signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal that includes a partial guarantee of $425,000, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Monday. Bones Hyland Joined Timberwolves Last Season Hyland, who turned 25 on Sunday, finished last season on a two-way contract with the Timberwolves after being waived by […]
After the Miami Heat dealt Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team trade in July, the five-time All-Star wing has long been expected to hit the open market through a contract buyout. Kevin Love Wants To Compete For NBA Championship Although rumors are heating up, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday […]
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This deal will create a $5.4 million trade exception for Atlanta. Hawks Acquire $110,000 In Cash, Open Roster Flexibility Atlanta will reportedly acquire $110,000 in cash, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Hawks now […]
