Brad Stevens Insists Celtics Are Not Rebuilding, Just Avoiding Second Apron

Brad Stevens has known for quite some time that big changes were coming for the Boston roster, not because of a need to rebuild the team, but because of budget and tax purposes. Luring players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis ended up costing them a financial risk, which they’ve solved by trading them out.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Jul 2025
Can Collin Murray-Boyles Thrive In The NBA?

Courtesy of Bart Torvik’s NCAA database, here is every individual season by a teenager (since 2008) with a 25 percent usage rate, 60 percent true shooting, 20 percent assist rate and a six percent stock (block + steal) rate: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina, 2024-25. That’s the whole list. Collin Murray-Boyles is 6 feet 6 inches […]

Lucas Kaplan  •  09 Jul 2025
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Says Playing Alongside Luka Doncic ‘Feels Like A Video Game’

Seven years ago, Deandre Ayton was selected two spots ahead of Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Now, as of this Tuesday, the former No. 1 pick can’t hide his excitement as he just signed for the Lakers and will be the Slovenian’s newest teammate in California.  The ex-Trail Blazer attended his introductory press […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Jul 2025
Bulls Rumors: Josh Giddey Unlikely To Get $30M Per Year

As reported many times in the past, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is seeking a five-year, $150 million contract similar to that of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. That deal would give Giddey $30 million annually. Bulls, Josh Giddey Are Now In Stalemate Over Contract The Bulls, however, are reportedly unwilling to pay Giddey that kind of […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jul 2025
Chet Holmgren Agrees To 5-Year, $239 Million Extension With Thunder

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement on a five-year, $239 million rookie max extension. The contract can be worth as much as $250 million if Holmgren meets certain incentives. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. All five years are guaranteed without any player or team options. Holmgren has been […]

Vivek Jacob  •  09 Jul 2025
OKC’s Jalen Williams Underwent Many Injections To Deal With Wrist Injury

During the Thunder’s incredible championship run, there were a lot of sacrifices behind the scenes that no one would expect really happened in order to reach the NBA title. Jalen Williams revealed he had to take almost 30 painkilling injections in his injured right wrist to get through the playoffs.  The young star posted a […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Jul 2025
Cavaliers Might Pursue Kevin Love Reunion After Heat Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers may decide to bring back Kevin Love this summer after the five-time All-Star was dealt to the Utah Jazz by the Miami Heat in Monday’s three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jazz Could Buy Out Kevin Love’s Contract Love, who last played for the Cavaliers during the 2023-23 season, was recently […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jul 2025
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren has signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $239 million max rookie extension

After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are paying their young core. At the beginning of July, it was announced that 2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got a record-setting 4-year, $285 million extension.  Along with SGA, Chet Holmgren is the latest Thunder star to get a big-time deal. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Wednesday […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Jul 2025
Warriors Named ‘Strong Contender’ To Sign De’Anthony Melton

The Golden State Warriors are a “strong contender” to bring back De’Anthony Melton in free agency, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Tuesday. Warriors Could Sign De’Anthony Melton After Moving Jonathan Kuminga Melton signed a one-year, $12.8 million deal with the Warriors last offseason, but he played only six games for the team before undergoing […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jul 2025