Why LeBron James’ Contract Is Hurting Lakers’ Title Hopes

The Los Angeles Lakers won an NBA championship with LeBron James in the 2020 Orlando Bubble, but if they hope to win another title in the future with the four-time MVP, he should consider taking less money. Lakers Are Projected To Be $1.3 Million Over Luxury Tax James, who turns 41 in December, has a […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Rockets Trade Rumors: Jalen Green ‘Wants To Stay’ In Houston

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green “wants to stay” with the organization and avoid a potential trade this offseason, according to Sam Amick, Jon Krawczysnki, and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Rockets, Suns Have Discussed Kevin Durant Trade The Rockets and Phoenix Suns have discussed trade packages involving Kevin Durant for “more than a year,” and […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Spurs Lead Kevin Durant Trade Sweepstakes Over Heat, Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs are the odds-on favorite to land Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to BetOnline. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday night that Durant’s preferred trade destinations include three teams: the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Spurs. Spurs Are More Likely To Trade For Kevin Durant ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst also […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Heat Are Favorites To Sign Russell Westbrook Over Mavs, Kings

The Miami Heat are the favorites to sign veteran guard Russell Westbrook, who declined his $3.46 million player option for next season with the Denver Nuggets to become an unrestricted free agent. Miami Heat Can Afford Russell Westbrook According to Bovada, the Heat have the best odds (+260) to add Westbrook this offseason, followed by […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Heat, Rockets, Spurs Atop Wish List

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs at the top of his wish list. As the Suns sort through options to find the best trade available, it has emerged that Durant is amenable to signing extensions with those three teams. The other teams reportedly in the mix […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Magic Acquire Bane From Grizzlies For Caldwell-Pope, Anthony, 4 First-Round Picks

The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks. Memphis has now added first-round draft capital that includes Orlando’s pick this year, next year, 2028, and 2030. The 2026 pick includes swap rights with either the Washington Wizards or Phoenix Suns. The […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Cavaliers Exploring Wade, Okoro Trade Options To Lower Tax Bill

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring trade possibilities involving Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. This is in an effort to lower the tax bill, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor when speaking on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast. Cleveland is intent on re-signing Ty Jerome while also holding a preference to bring back Sam Merrill. The potential […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Kyle Lowry Expected To Return For 76ers, Play 20th Season

Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for what would be his 20th season in 2025-26. Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Keith Pompey reported the news. Lowry played just 35 games last season due to a hip issue, averaging 3.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He played in only 23 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Suns Hope To Trade Kevin Durant By Draft Day If Not Sooner

The Phoenix Suns are making progress in Kevin Durant talks an hope to trade the superstar by the draft on June 25. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. New GM Brian Gregory has put the wheels in motion after the hiring of Jordan Ott. With teams losing hope in […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025