Marcus Smart Expected To Join Lakers After Wizards Buyout

Veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing a buyout with the Washington Wizards. League Insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line was first to report. The contract is reportedly worth $11 million over two years with the second year being a player option. Smart played 34 games last season, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jul 2025
Troubling Details Revealed In Terry Rozier Betting Investigation

Troubling details have been revealed by federal investigators looking into unusual activity regarding NBA guard Terry Rozier. Rozier most recently represented the Miami Heat but the game causing the most curiosity is from during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. A professional bettor placed 30 bets in the span of 46 minutes for a game […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jul 2025
Valanciunas ‘Excited To Be A Nugget’ According To Team Vice President

Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jul 2025
NBA Executives Monitoring Trae Young’s Status With Hawks

NBA executives have been “closely watching and monitoring” the long-term status of Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Executives in Las Vegas were closely watching and monitoring the future and status of Atlanta’s Trae Young,” Charania reported during a Friday appearance on NBA Today. Trae Young Eligible To Sign […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
Pelicans’ Derik Queen Has Wrist Surgery, Out At Least 3 Months

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is expected to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. The procedure was to address a torn scapholunate ligament. It was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Derik […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
Damian Lillard ‘Was Not Happy in Milwaukee’ With Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was reportedly unhappy as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. “Also, he was not happy in Milwaukee,” Fentress said during Thursday’s episode of the Blazer Focused podcast at the 2:55 mark. “He didn’t want to go there […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
LeBron James Reportedly Wants ‘Farewell Tour’ Before Retirement

The NBA will receive an advance notice before Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James retires because the 21-time All-Star wants to end his playing career with a “farewell tour,” according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. LeBron James Wants All Of The Glitz And The Glam Fedor said that he spoke with James when he traveled with […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
Pacers Emerge As Favorites To Sign Victor Oladipo

The Indiana Pacers are the current frontrunners to sign Victor Oladipo if he returns to the NBA, according to Bovada Sportsbook. The 33-year-old reportedly impressed coaches, team executives, and scouts during a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas. Victor Oladipo Last Played In NBA During 2023 Playoffs According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, multiple attendees “came […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
4 NBA Teams Still Have ‘Plenty of Interest’ in Malcolm Brogdon

Earlier this month, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that eight teams are pursuing a potential sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon. “That list includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers as well as the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Milwaukee […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025