Pacers trade Chris Duarte to Kings for draft compensation

The Indiana Pacers are trading Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Duarte, 26, was selected 13th overall by Indiana in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Oregon product made 39 starts in 55 games played with the Pacers of his rookie 2021-22 season. He […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. not expected to re-sign with Hornets this offseason

Kelly Oubre Jr. is slated to test the open market this offseason and will likely not re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets, per sources. The frontcourt is full at the moment. Charlotte selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Then there’s Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and others. “With Brandon […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Lakers to split $12.4 million between Dennis Schroder, one other player

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating whether to divide the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception between Dennis Schroder and one other player. “L.A. will have the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception (MLE) to use to try to re-sign Schroder — splitting it up between Schroder and another player […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Knicks favorites to sign Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo

The New York Knicks have emerged as favorites to sign Golden State Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo, according to reports. This past Tuesday, DiVincenzo declined his $4.7 million player option with Golden State for the 2023-24 season. Using his non-bird rights (starting at 120% of his previous salary), the max Golden State could offer […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Josh Hart exercises $12.9 million player option with Knicks for 2023-24

Josh Hart is picking up his $12.9 million player option with the New York Knicks for the 2023-24 season, per sources. This is part of the three-year, $37.92 million deal he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in August 2021. Opting-in allows New York to maintain the full $12.4 million non-tax midlevel while remaining below […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023
Utah’s Jordan Clarkson will exercise his $14.3 million player option to remain with the Jazz in 2023-24

After massive trades last offseason, the Utah Jazz will be heading into year two of their rebuild. In 2022-23, the Jazz finished 12th in the West and just missed the postseason. The Jazz have been rather quiet this offseason but that could change with free agency starting tomorrow. Today, it was announced that Jazz SG […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jun 2023
The Celtics extended a qualifying offer to Grant Williams today, making him a restricted free agent

Tomorrow at 6:00 pm EST, the free agency period begins. Teams around the league will be bust trying to make trades and acquire the right players.  This past season, Grant Williams turned down a four-year, $50 million contract extension. He did not sign that deal and just today the Celtics gave him a qualifying offer […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jun 2023
Charlotte’s Kelly Oubre Jr. is ‘unlikely’ to return next season after the Hornets drafted Brandon Miller

As an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Kelly Oubre Jr. will likely not be returning to the Hornets. In the 2023 NBA Draft, Charlotte had the second overall pick. They selected Alabama’s Brandon Miller and now they have a few too many wing players. That is why league sources say the Oubre could be on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jun 2023
Mavericks to sign 11-year veteran center Andre Drummond in free agency?

The Dallas Mavericks are rumored to sign two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond in free agency, according to reports. Drummond is turning 30 years old this August. The 11-year veteran was selected ninth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2012 NBA Draft. The UConn product played with the Pistons for almost eight full seasons from […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023