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One of the many talking points of last offseason was Trent Noah and the shot-making ability he brought to the team through summer practices. Kentucky’s point guard at the time, Jaland Lowe, even went to the lengths of saying he was “the best shooter I’ve ever seen.” But when it got to the season, people didn’t necessarily see it translate …

The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. Advertisement 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards have roughly $13,556,249 in …

Ever since LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be signing elsewhere in free agency this offseason, one of the biggest stories in basketball has been with which team he’ll sign and end his legendary NBA career. The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are thought to be the two favorites. However, a third team has …

The Knicks have been looking for their Mitchell Robinson replacement in the Big Easy, but the Pelicans are telling them to take a hike. New York has tried to acquire New Orleans center Yves Missi this offseason, but multiple offers to the Pelicans have been rejected, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Pelicans view the big man as a …

Kyle Lowry is reportedly set to retire next week at a special event in Toronto, the city most closely associated with his 20-year career in the NBA.  But Lowry didn’t appear to be happy that the news leaked ahead of time.  Advertisement Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported on Thursday that Lowry was going to sign a one day contract with the …

LeBron James’ tenure with the Lakers is over after he informed the NBA franchise he’d spent the past eight seasons with that he’ll sign elsewhere in free agency. While both sides have shown each other nothing but respect since James’ decision went public, it is clear that his and the Lakers’ relationship wasn’t perfect. If it were, then James presumably …

After lead assistant coach and defensive guru Sean Sweeney departed San Antonio for the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was tasked with his most important hire for the second straight year. Suffice it to say, he nailed it again with the hiring of legendary college coach, NBA veteran head coach and Hall of …

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back a lot of the band for the 2026-27 season, but there’s one fan favorite who won’t be returning: scrappy guard Pat Spencer. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Spencer agreed to a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Spencer, who was a lacrosse superstar in college, spent his first …

Jaylen Brown isn’t a Celtic anymore, but he’s still leaving his mark on the team’s fandom.  Hours after Brown was traded to the 76ers on Wednesday, the longtime Celtics guard comforted a young fan who was devastated about the trade news.  Advertisement Brown replied to the video of a 6-year-old boy named Gio crying and processing the news that his …

“The Process” is rejuvenated in Philadelphia — at least according to its newest star, Jaylen Brown. Brown, who was dealt by the Celtics to the 76ers in a blockbuster swap on Wednesday, declared that “the process” — the term used to reference Philadelphia’s rebuilding phase last decade — is “back the f–k on.” Advertisement “Alright, I’m processing,” Brown said during …

Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t take long to make a big splash, huh? On Wednesday, he agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, according to multiple reports. That blockbuster deal explains why the Sixers weren’t willing to top the two-year, roughly $17 million deal that …

The Utah Jazz came out of the Walker Kessler trade with a fresh new collection of trade assets and a nice TPE (traded player exception) that could be in the $15-$16M range. That means they can use the TPE to make a trade for a player that makes that amount of money, or less, and not have to send any …

Jaylen Brown didn’t wait very long before speaking up. Within 24 hours of being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, Brown returned to his FCHWPO Twitch stream and opened up on Thursday night. From the trade itself to Celtics teammates to his experience in Boston over the last 10 years, Brown offered his transparency once again on …

Jaylen Brown did not hold back when discussing how his trade from the Boston Celtics unfolded this week. The 2024 Finals MVP’s stint in Boston ended after 10 seasons, with the Celtics trading him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks. Advertisement Brown went on the streaming platform Twitch on Thursday to share his thoughts. “Boston …

In all likelihood, the LeBron James Decision 4.0 will drag on for a while. That’s great for me, as someone who benefits from a lengthy news cycle with one of the most popular players in NBA history. It’s a little less fun for impatient fans who want to know whether the league’s all-time leading scorer will be joining the Golden …

The Lakers will begin their summer at the California Classic tournament, running from July 3-6. Los Angeles’ first matchup will be against this year’s co-host, the Golden State Warriors. Start time and TV schedule Who:Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Advertisement When: 7:30 p.m. PT, July 3 Where: Chase Center Watch: NBA TV, League Pass, Prime Video Every summer, the Lakers compete in …

Now, this isn’t me saying that Kyle Lowry isn’t hanging up the shorts. It’s been widely reported, starting with Michael Grange, that after 20 years in the National Basketball Association, Kyle Lowry intends to retire this offseason, and fulfill his promise to come back to the Toronto Raptors on a one-day contract to retire in the city he brought an …

Fans heading to the Chase Center this weekend for the California Classic will see a number of familiar faces on the Golden State Warriors’ “Team Gold.” Fans seeing the Warriors’ “Team Blue” at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento may need to buy a program. The team announced two rosters for the California Classic, an offseason kickoff event that the …

Every time LeBron James hits free agency, the big question around here seems to be: “Are the Knicks getting LeBron?” It happened in 2010, 2014, 2018 and again in 2026. When the most recent report surfaced, I reached out to people on all sides of the situation. Advertisement I gathered that the Knicks should not be seen as a potential …

Now that the door has closed on a Tobias Harris return as he has chosen to move on to San Antonio, John Collins appears to be the new starting PF in Detroit. Collins signed a 3-yr/$51 million deal and brings a different skillset than Tobias. However, John’s skillset is a much better fit around Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and (hopefully) …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason will be remembered as the summer in which LeBron James left town and Luka Dončić became the team’s clear-cut superstar. So far, Dončić seems to be getting the player-GM treatment as well. Dončić is “excited” about the Lakers’ recent deals with returning guard Austin Reaves (four years, $185 million) and former Utah Jazz center Walker …

KJ is poised for a breakout second season in the NBA. The former Illini guard, who will now be playing with the Bucks in Milwaukee, is spending part of his summer with the Lithuanian national team competing for the FIBA World Cup. In a qualifier this week against Great Britain, Jakucionis scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded six …

LeBron James could be headed back to the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly the latest team to express interest in the four-time MVP, according to ESPN.  The 76ers made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown in a trade with their division rival Boston Celtics on Wednesday, July 1. Advertisement Brown is …

We’re only a couple of days into free agency, but we’ve already been shocked by a couple of big trades — Kawhi Leonard headed to Toronto, Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia — and a rash of signings. Go back to the NBA Draft and the moves then, including Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami, and we have another roller coaster of an …

On the eve of his unofficial NBA debut, Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signed his rookie contract, the team announced Thursday. The Lakers moved up from 25th to 24th in the first round to select Carr, a 6-foot-5 guard, in a trade for cash with the New York Knicks. Carr will play for the Lakers in summer league games …