Damian Lillard Joins LeBron James As Only NBA Players With No-Trade Clause

LeBron James became the only player in the NBA with a no-trade clause on Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns bought out Bradley Beal’s contract. That was short-lived, as veteran guard Damian Lillard on Thursday signed with his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, on a three-year, $42 million contract. Damian Lillard Earned No-Trade Clause With […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Seeking $25M Per Year In Warriors Contract Talks

Although the market for NBA restricted free agents remains frozen, Jonathan Kuminga is still seeking a lucrative contract from either the Golden State Warriors or another team. Suns Have Expressed Exploratory Interest In Jonathan Kuminga Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, Kuminga is demanding at least $25 million per season, and the veteran wing would be […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Bucks To Save $2.3M Annually With Damian Lillard’s New Contract

The Milwaukee Bucks will receive a salary cap benefit as a result of Damian Lillard’s new three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Bucks Reduce Annual Cap Hits From $22.5 Million To $20.2 Million Milwaukee waived Lillard earlier this month and used the stretch provision to spread the […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Suns Express ‘Exploratory Interest’ In Jonathan Kuminga

After reaching a contract buyout with veteran shooting guard Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns reportedly have turned their attention to pursuing Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Warriors Seeking Young Player, First-Round Pick For Jonathan Kuminga According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Suns are “the latest team to express exploratory interest in […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Damian Lillard Set For Reunion With Portland Trail Blazers

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard is set to make a return to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard is expected to have a player option in 2027-28 as well as a no-trade clause. He was stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks a couple […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jul 2025
Former NBA First-Round Pick Nassir Little Signs With Chiba Jets

NBA veteran forward Nassir Little is exiting the league to play overseas for the first time, having signed a one-year contract with the Chiba Jets, the team announced Wednesday. “I’m excited about the opportunity to help the Chiba Jets win a championship!” Little said in a statement relayed from the club. “I know some of […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025
LeBron James Expected To Attend Lakers Training Camp

Despite multiple NBA teams circling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, it doesn’t appear that the future Hall of Famer will be going anywhere before the start of the 2025-26 season. Lakers Anticipate LeBron James At Training Camp Per The Athletic’s Dan Woike and Joe Vardon, league sources said, “Amid the constant speculation recently about […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025
Warriors Predicted To Sign Both Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton

The Golden State Warriors have yet to add a player since the NBA’s free agency negotiating window opened on June 30, eventually, but they are rumored to sign both Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton this summer. NBA Insider Expects Warriors To Sign Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton Despite the contract stalemate between Golden State and restricted […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025
Knicks Delay Mikal Bridges Contract Extension Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

Mikal Bridges is eligible to negotiate up to a four-year, $156.1 million extension with the New York Knicks, but the Eastern Conference contender is also targeting a future Hall of Famer. Knicks Hesitant To Extend Mikal Bridges Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks are monitoring the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade situation in Milwaukee. If New York […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025