Making Sense Of Masai Ujiri’s Toronto Raptors Exit

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jun 2025
Which Mock Drafts Best Predicted The 2025 NBA Draft?

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jun 2025
Michael Jordan Rookie Card Sells for $2.5M at Auction House

A 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan autographed rookie card sold for $2.5 million on Thursday through Pharrell Williams’ auction house Joopiter, according to The Athletic’s Larry Holder. Michael Jordan Rookie Card Becomes Third Most Expensive Card The price tag made it the third most expensive Jordan card sale ever sold and the most expensive Jordan rookie […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Reportedly Wants To Retire With Rockets

The goal of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets is for the future Hall of Famer to eventually retire with the team, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed during Thursday’s episode of First Take. “The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in Houston. They’re going to eventually this offseason […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Hawks Rumors: Trae Young Trade Rejected By Kings Due To Contract, Style of Play

The Sacramento Kings were reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young via trade, but the Kings have now internally backed off on their pursuit of the seven-year veteran. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, members within the Kings organization decided to pass on pursuing Young due to concerns about how much an extension […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: Kings Among Teams Interested

The Sacramento Kings are targeting Jonathan Kuminga as the Golden State Warriors forward approaches restricted free agency, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Kings Unlikely To Acquire Jonathan Kuminga Although Amick reported Thursday the Kings “will be monitoring his market,” he added that “it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way.” ESPN’s Shams […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Celtics Trade Rumors: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Still Drawing Interest

Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are still receiving plenty of attention from teams across the league, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Celtics have already saved an estimated $180 million in luxury tax penalties by trading guard Jrue Holiday and big man Kristaps Porzingis. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Would Come At A […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Declined Four-Year, $89.2M Max Contract Offer

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves reportedly declined an extension offer. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, Reaves declined the four-year, $89.2 million max offer that he is eligible to sign this summer. Woike noted “limitations placed on the amount the Lakers were allowed to offer this week.” This means the decision “wasn’t a reflection […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Ace Bailey’s Reps Told Team Drafting In Top 5 He Wouldn’t Report If Picked

Ace Bailey didn’t expect to hear his name called by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 overall pick on Wednesday night in the 2025 NBA draft. Leading up to the event, Bailey’s decision to skip workouts with every NBA team led to speculation that he potentially already had a promise from a team. Despite […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2025