NBA Insider Says Lakers Have ‘Strong Possibility’ Of Signing DeAndre Ayton

We’ve only been through a full day of free agency and the pressure is mounting for the Lakers to find a player who can fill their center position. Initially, the Los Angeles club had been linked to several big men like Clint Capela and Brook Lopez, but both of them have already found a new […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Jul 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Reach Four-Year, $285M Super Max Extension

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a four-year, $285 million super max contract extension, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Now Has Richest Annual Salary Gilgeous-Alexander, who turns 27 on July 12, now has the richest annual salary for a player in NBA […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Receiving ‘No Real Traction’ Toward Deal With Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga‘s future in Golden State has been one of the biggest mysteries in recent times, as the player has gradually shown improvement season after season, but not enough to secure himself inside the roster for years to come. Even with free agency starting, a decision doesn’t seem imminent.  The NBA’s negotiating window finally opened […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Jul 2025
Free agent SG Jordan Clarkson intends to sign with the New York Knicks

This offseason, the New York Knicks are still searching for their next head coach. At the same time, the team must be active in free agency. New York needs depth in 2025-26 to compete in the East.  In 2024-25, the Knicks’ bench logged fewer points and minutes than any other reserve group in the NBA. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jul 2025
Clint Capela Returns to Rockets on Three-Year, $21.5M Deal

Free agent center Clint Capela agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets on Monday, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. Clint Capela Spent First Six NBA Seasons With Rockets The Rockets upgraded their frontcourt by signing the 6-foot-10 Capela on the first day of NBA free agency following his five-year tenure with […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Sam Presti Criticizes NBA For Being Too ‘Defensive’, Not ‘Rational’ About Injuries

Before this 2024-25 season, you might have not cared too much about what Sam Presti had to say, but now that he’s led the Thunder to their first-ever title, I think we should listen. The OKC general manager publicly criticized the NBA for pushing back on the amount of injuries players suffered this campaign.  The […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Jul 2025
Ty Jerome is signing a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies

During the 2024-25 season, backup PG Ty Jerome was a key role player for the Cavaliers. He played in a career-high 70 games and made three starts for Cleveland.  Ahead of free agency, there were reports that the Cavaliers could struggle to bring back Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome. Merrill got a four-year, $38 million […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jul 2025
Grizzlies Reach Agreement For Santi Aldama With 3-Year, $52.5M Deal

The Memphis front office isn’t wasting any time with restricted free agent Santi Aldama, as the team has reached an agreement for the player to remain in Tennessee for the foreseeable future. The Spanish athlete reportedly signed a three-year, $52.5 million deal to stay put.  According to sources, the contract was made by CAA’s Austin […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Jul 2025
Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. Agree to Two-Year, $7.5M Contract

Free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. The second year includes a player option, per Spotrac. Trent joined the Bucks on a one-year, $2.61 million deal last July. Gary Trent Jr. Could Leave Bucks Next Summer Trent, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025