The Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract

Following two seasons with Charlotte, Nick Smith Jr. was waived ahead of training camp. Smith Jr. was set to enter his third professional season in 2025-26.  Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers waived big man Kylor Kelley. He was on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers. In a corresponding move, the team signed Nick Smith […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Oct 2025
Thunder’s Kenrich Williams To Miss 6-8 Weeks After Knee Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams will be reevaluated in approximately six to eight weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Kenrich Williams Entering Sixth Season With Thunder The 6-foot-7 Williams went undrafted in 2018 out of Texas Christian University and signed a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Waco native […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2025
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr To Wait Until Offseason To Discuss Contract Extension

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has only one year left on his current two-year, $35 million contract but doesn’t plan to talk about an extension until after the 2025-26 season. “I don’t anticipate any negotiation during the season,” Kerr said. “Who knows — maybe it all comes up at some point, and they […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2025
Luka Doncic Praises JJ Redick, Wants Him as Coach for Entire Career

Stability in Los Angeles When Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers in February, many wondered how long the superstar would commit to the franchise. Those questions quieted in early August when Doncic signed a three-year contract extension. He now holds a player option in 2028, which he is expected to decline in order to […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
Malcolm Brogdon Confident in Knicks Opportunity

The New York Knicks enter preseason with several roster questions, and Malcolm Brogdon is at the center of them. The veteran guard signed with New York after spending much of the offseason in free agency. His contract does not guarantee a roster spot, but Brogdon is preparing as if his place is secure. “I come […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga Finally Agree To 2-Year, $48.5 Million Deal

The elongated restricted free agent negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally ended. The two sides came to an agreement on a two-year contract worth $48.5 million. Golden State got its wish in keeping the second year a team option but did increase its initial two-year offer by $8 million. Kuminga’s […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Sep 2025
Tyler Herro Expects To Sign Contract Extension With Heat

Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro will soon be eligible to tack on a three-year, $149.7 million extension to the two years he already has left on his current four-year, $120 million rookie-scale contract. Heat, Tyler Herro Have Until Oct. 20 To Reach Extension Herro hopes to get a deal worked out next month. “I […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2025
Portland’s Jerami Grant doesn’t ‘expect’ to come off the bench in 2025-26

After a down season in 2024-25, Jerami Grant didn’t anticipate being back in Portland. However, the team has kept the veteran PF on the roster for 2025-26.  Grant played and started 47 games for the Trail Blazers last season. He missed the final 17 games of the season due to a right knee injury. On […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Sep 2025
Magic Targeting Opening Day Return For Jalen Suggs

The Orlando Magic are targeting opening night for Jalen Suggs to make his regular season return to the court, according to president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman. Jalen Suggs Suffered Left Knee Injury In January Suggs, who is recovering from a left knee trochlea cartilage tear, last played for Orlando on Jan. 25 and it […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2025