Insiders say the Pistons are showing interest in the Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons took a massive step forward in 2024-25. After winning 14 games the previous season, Detroit went 44-38 this past year. They tripled their win total in just one season.  The Pistons lost to the Knicks in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Despite an early exit, Detroit still has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  04 Sep 2025
Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas is signing a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Brooklyn has 18 players signed. That’s 15 standard contracts and three two-way deals. On Thursday, September 4, the Nets finally signed a player who had been searching for a new deal.  ESPN’s Shams Charania announced that Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. Thomas was a restricted […]

Zach Wolpin  •  04 Sep 2025
Ben Simmons Considering NBA Retirement Amid Knicks Rumors

Ben Simmons is “questioning” whether he wants to continue his NBA career ahead of the 2025-26 season as he continues to explore free agency, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Knicks Remain Interested In Ben Simmons NBA insider Marc Stein noted in July that Simmons had drawn interest from four teams. “League sources […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2025
NBA All-Star Game To Have 2 USA Teams, 1 World Team

The NBA All-Star Game will likely feature a new format in 2026, with a round-robin tournament consisting of two teams of United States players and one of international players, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday. New Format Could Feature Ryder Cup-Style Games Under the new NBA All-Star Game format, the two USA squads and one World […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2025
P.J. Washington agreed to a four-year, $90 million extension with Dallas

The 2024-25 season was a rollercoaster for the Dallas Mavericks. General manager Nico Harrison traded away All-Pro PG Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Dallas finished 39-43 and did not make the playoffs.  Despite losing Doncic, the Mavericks still have a ton of talent on the roster. On paper, they have one of the top front-court […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Sep 2025
De’Aaron Fox Calls Draymond Green The NBA’s Biggest Complainer

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun criticized the Golden State Warriors a few days ago, accusing Dubs players of exaggerating fouls and stirring up drama. The situation escalated when Warriors star Draymond Green fired back at Sengun and even cracked a couple of remarks toward Tari Eason’s mother. De’Aaron Fox Takes Swipe At Draymond Green […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2025
Shaquille O’Neal Launches Signature Cologne With JCPenney

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal unveiled a new signature cologne Wednesday named after himself that will be sold exclusively with JCPenney, which is an expansion of his clothing line with the store, per TMZ Sports. The cologne’s scent is described as a mix of “captivating woody amber blend, opening with a vibrant burst of musk, bergamot, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2025
Pelicans Agree To Deal With Garrison Brooks

The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Garrison Brooks, agent Darrell Comer informed NBA insider Chris Haynes on Tuesday. While the terms of the contract were undisclosed, Brooks likely inked an Exhibit 10 deal. This type of contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2025
Kawhi Leonard allegedly paid $28 million by the Clippers to avoid NBA salary cap

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $149 million max extension with the Clippers. He’s under contract through the 2026-27 season.  On Wednesday, September 3, Clippers all-star Kawhi Leonard found himself in the middle of a serious report. The Athletic’s Pablo Torre noted that Leonard was allegedly paid a $28 “no-show job” […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Sep 2025