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Denver Nuggets veteran reserve guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.46 million player option for next season to become an unrestricted free agent on June 30, according to reports. Russell Westbrook Declining Option Benefits Nuggets Financially The Nuggets now have flexibility to use the $5.7 million tax mid-level exception since they are $10.6 million below […]
The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly emerged as a potential trade suitor for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, who is set to enter the final year of his $194.21 million contract. Clippers Could Form New Big Three With Kevin Durant According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Clippers are a “team to monitor” […]
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury, the team confirmed. He previously underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery on May 27. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of training camp. Podziemski scored a career-high 11.7 points this season, to go along […]
The Miami Heat were swept for just the second time since Erik Spoelstra was named head coach in 2008. This was the second straight year Miami was eliminated in the first round and its first season below .500 since 2018-19. Miami Heat Went 12-21 After Trading Jimmy Butler III The Heat’s tumultuous season was headlined […]
The Orlando Magic are the favorites to trade for Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole this offseason, according to Bovada. The Magic have +550 odds, followed by the Sacramento Kings (+600), Milwaukee Bucks (+700), New Orleans Pelicans (+750), and other teams. Magic Have All Of Their First-Round Picks In Future Seasons The Magic finished the 2024-25 […]
League sources continue to cite the New Orleans Pelicans as a team “aggressively looking” to move up in the 2025 NBA draft to select Rutgers star guard Ace Bailey, reports Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. Pelicans Could Trade Up To No. 3 Pick In 2025 NBA Draft Since New Orleans has a top-7 pick for […]
The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025 offseason with $231 million in salary and a $263 million tax penalty, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. For every $3 million spent on a player, it will cost them $25 million in additional tax penalties. They are approximately $22 million over the second apron. Boston is also currently […]
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly interested in veteran guards Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart of the Washington Wizards. Kings May Trade For A Veteran Guard NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line mentioned this rumor on Thursday: “Sacramento has continued to evaluate its point guard options, according to league sources. […]
An NBA executive anticipates the most draft pick trade activity in league history at the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Bobby Marks revealed the information when making an appearance on NBA Today. There is one major reason for this level of trade activity involving draft picks. Several teams in the lottery are expected to be playoff teams […]
Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin has been focused on being a playoff difference maker for over a year. Both his head coach Rick Carlisle and the rest of the team certainly noticed. Mathurin had the best performance of his career in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 22 minutes […]
