Heat Open To Giving Norman Powell Contract Extension

Norman Powell is entering the 2025-26 season on an expiring contract, but the Miami Heat are reportedly open to extending the veteran wing “if the start of the season goes well,” a source told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Heat Acquired Norman Powell From Clippers The Heat acquired Powell in July from the Los […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025
October 1 is the deadline for restricted free agents to sign a qualifying offer

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, four players were restricted free agents. That included Cam Thomas, Josh Giddey, Joanthan Kuminga, and Quentin Grimes.  On September 4, Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas signed a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets. Earlier this week, the Bulls signed Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million extension. With the new season approaching, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Sep 2025
Heat, Terry Rozier Contract Buyout Talks ‘Have Not Gained Traction’

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is under contract for just one more season. There have been talks between the two sides of a potential buyout, but the discussions reportedly “have not gained traction.” Heat, Terry Rozier Unsure Of Future Together Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Monday “there have been discussions about […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025
Spurs, Victor Wembanyama Launch New ‘Supporter’s Section’

The San Antonio Spurs and star big man Victor Wembanyama have announced plans for a tryout for a new “supporter’s section,” with tryouts for the group set to be held at 7 a.m. on Sunday at the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama Was Inspired By European Superfans According to The Associated Press, Wembanyama came up […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2025
Josh Giddey, Bulls Agree To 4-Year, $100M Contract

Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million deal to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls, agent Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. The deal is fully guaranteed and contains no player or team options Josh Giddey Had Been Seeking Five-Year, $150 Million Contract […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
Turkey’s Alperen Sengun is the youngest player in EuroBasket history to record a triple-double

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, several NBA players are competing with their home countries in EuroBasket 2025. The playoffs of the tournament are currently underway.  Recently, Turkey beat Poland to advance to the semi-finals. Their team is led by Houston Rockets all-star center Alperen Sengun. He had a dominant performance vs. Poland, finishing with 19 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Sep 2025
Ex-Kings Guard Mason Jones Signs With NBL’s Perth Wildcats

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mason Jones is leaving the NBA to play overseas a year after leading the Stockton Kings to the G League championship. The Perth Wildcats of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) announced Sunday that they have signed Jones to a one-year deal. Mason Jones Was Named 2025 G League Finals MVP Jones, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
Long-Term Outlook For Trae Young With Hawks Reportedly ‘Murky’

Appearing on “The Hoop Collective” podcast Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported that Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks is “murky” at this juncture. “The long-term outlook for Trae Young in Atlanta is murky at the minimum at this point. This is a guy who has been the face of the Atlanta Hawks […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
Will Kristaps Porzingis have to adjust his offensive tendencies with the Hawks?

This offseason, the Celtics were involved in a three-team trade with the Nets and Hawks. Boston parted ways with 2024 NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis. They sent him to Atlanta.  It will be Porzingis’ fifth team in 10 professional seasons. He’s under contract with Atlanta for $30 million in 2025-26 and will be an unrestricted free […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Sep 2025