Category: NBA DAILY
Lauri Markkanen is a restricted free agent on the Chicago Bulls. The organization is now willing to trade the power forward, however, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley is demanding a first-round pick in return. Two days ago, Markkanen told the media that he has no plans to re-sign with Chicago. According to sources, the New […]
There was a time when Billy Preston was a surefire first-round NBA draft pick, perhaps even a lottery selection. He was originally committed to the University of Kansas but never suited up for the Jayhawks. He opted to play professionally overseas with KK Igokea in Bosnia in 2017 while the NCAA dragged their feet regarding […]
Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Ben Sullivan will join Ime Udoka’s coaching staff with the Boston Celtics. After being hired by the Bucks organization in 2018, Sullivan helped coach the team to their first NBA championship win since the 1970-71 season. The six-foot-ten former international player also helped Milwaukee to finish 46-26 (.639) last season, ranking […]
The Western Conference has reigned supreme in recent years but Eastern Conference teams have loaded up over the last two offseasons. Chad Smith takes a look at the influx of talent in the East, and why they could be the premier conference next year.
Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract extension with the New York Knicks. His deal’s total value is now worth up to five years and roughly $140 million. The contract extension includes a player option in the final year. In the 2020-21 season, the 26-year-old power forward/center averaged a career-high 24.1 points, […]
Drafting potential and signing big stars in free agency are the paths to success for NBA organizations. With the offseason in full swing, Chad Smith looks at two teams that have made major strides this summer.
Kemba Walker has agreed to a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After clearing waivers, the four-time All-Star guard is expected to sign with the New York Knicks. Thunder general manager Sam Presti worked together with Walker’s agents on the two years, $74 million remaining on his contract these last few days. The New […]
Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent John Collins has agreed to sign a five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the organization. This contract also includes a player option in the fifth year. In 63 games played in the 2020-21 season, Collins averaged 17.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal shooting […]
The New York Knicks will re-sign point guard Derrick Rose and sign former Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier. Rose is expected to sign a three-year, $43 million contract. On February 8, 2021, Rose was traded by the Detroit Pistons to the Knicks for Dennis Smith and a 2021 second-round draft pick. The 32-year-old point guard […]
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has agreed to a five-year, $207 million designated rookie maximum extension deal. However, there is one important incentive to this contract. If the All-Star guard is selected to one of the three All-NBA teams, the 30 percent escalator clause in his contract would guarantee the $172 million base pay […]
