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
Miami’s Kel’el Ware needed a ‘wake-up call’ from Erik Spoelstra to finish summer league strong

With a loss to the Pistons on Thursday, the Heat are 1-3 summer league. Their final game is Friday vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami is known for developing players, and that’s what they’re attempting to do with big man Kel’el Ware.  The 2024-25 season was his rookie year with the Heat. Ware played in 64 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  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
Golden State is the only team not to add or re-sign any players so far this offseason

In 2024-25, the Golden State Warriors finished with a 48-34 record. The team had to compete in the play-in tournament to earn the 7th seed in the NBA playoffs.  Golden State beat the Rockets in seven games to win their first-round series. However, they lost in five games to Minnesota in the West semi-finals. According […]

Zach Wolpin  •  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
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said the LA Clippers adding Bradley Beal did ‘nothing’ for the team

Following the 2024-25 season, the Suns made major changes to the roster. This offseason, the team traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets and Bradley Beal to the Clippers.  Bradley Beal’s contract was bought out by the Suns for them to trade him to Los Angeles. The veteran SG signed a two-year, $11 million contract. On […]

Zach Wolpin  •  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