Tag: NBA Free Agency
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension with Jaren Jackson Jr. The final year of the deal in 2029-30 is expected to be a player option. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first on the news. It’s also been reported Memphis is negotiating a contract buyout with recently acquired guard Cole Anthony. […]
The center positions offers intrigue this NBA free agency cycle. There are some quality options at the top, and you expect these players to have an impact on winning teams next season. Big men who can space the floor are at a premium in today’s NBA and the top three of this unrestricted free agency […]
What once looked like a mouth-watering forward free agent class has been whittled down pretty quickly. First, LeBron James opted into the final year of his deal. That was followed by the news both Julius Randle and Naz Reid will be signing extensions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Right at his deadline, Bobby Portis has declined […]
The shooting guard class may not dazzle with names but there are role players here who could be very impactful. This is a group of players who can be clear contributors during the regular season and perhaps swing games in the postseason. Now, remember, Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes have their share of appeal but […]
Let’s cut to the chase. James Harden would technically be the best point guard available if he were actually available. That’s why you’re here, though. Here at Basketball Insiders, we’re not just going to give you the generic list of who’s contractually available. In ranking the best point guards of this free agent class, we’ve […]
The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign forward Justin Edwards to a three-year contract after declining his $1.9 million team option, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Justin Edwards Will Earn $2 Million Next Season With 76ers The 76ers and Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul and Josh Hairston negotiated the new deal for Edwards, who will […]
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the franchise, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Naz Reid Was Eligible To Sign A Four-Year, $87.2 Million Extension The deal also includes a player option in 2029-30, according to Reid’s agents, Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz […]
Utah Jazz veteran forward John Collins has picked up his $26.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. This is part of the five-year, $125 million contract he signed with the Atlanta Hawks in August 2021. Then in July 2023, the Hawks traded Collins to Utah for Rudy […]
Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle has exercised his $11.55 million contract option for the 2025-26 season, keeping him with the team for at least one more year. Matisse Thybulle’s 2024-25 Season Was Plagued By Injuries Thybulle signed a three-year, $33 million deal with Portland during the 2023 offseason that included a player option worth […]
Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter is exercising his $6.8 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources informed NBA insider Jake Fischer on Monday. Jevon Carter Saw His Minutes Decline This Past Season The 6-foot-1 Carter signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract with the Bulls after a career year with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022-23, averaging […]
