Sacramento Kings Are Favorites To Land Marcus Smart

The Sacramento Kings are the frontrunners to trade for Washington Wizards veteran guard Marcus Smart in the 2025 offseason. Washington acquired Smart from the Memphis Grizzlies at last season’s trade deadline. Kings Lead Lakers As Favorites To Acquire Marcus Smart According to Bovada, the Kings have the best odds (+150) to land Smart this summer, […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
LeBron James Trade to Mavericks Gaining Steam Ahead of NBA Free Agency

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season on Sunday. “I will say that there has been some LeBron-and-Dallas buzz going on a couple years now,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported at the 9:40 mark of his latest […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Forwards Available

What once looked like a mouth-watering forward free agent class has been whittled down pretty quickly. First, LeBron James opted into the final year of his deal. That was followed by the news both Julius Randle and Naz Reid will be signing extensions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Right at his deadline, Bobby Portis has declined […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
Thunder Sign Jaylin Williams to Three-Year, $24M Contract Extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward/center Jaylin Williams to a multi-year contract extension, Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced Sunday. Jaylin Williams’ New Deal Carries An Average Annual Salary Of $8 Million According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Williams is signing a new three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Thunder after […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2025
NBA Trade Grades: Hornets Acquire Collin Sexton From Jazz

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
Why LeBron James Picking Up His Player Option Puts Lakers Status In Doubt

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Shooting Guards Available

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Point Guards Available

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
NBA Trade Grades: Cavaliers Set To Acquire Lonzo Ball From Bulls

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jun 2025