The Sacramento Kings are continuing to build around their young core — and they just made a move that could pay big dividends down the line. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings have traded for the No. 24 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and used it to select… Continue reading
Date Archives → 26 June 2025
Jazz Trade Up to Land Walter Clayton Jr. at No. 18
The Utah Jazz made a bold move on draft night, trading the No. 21 pick and additional second-rounders to the Washington Wizards in exchange for No. 18 overall pick Walter Clayton Jr., sources tell ESPN. Clayton Jr., a dynamic 6’2” guard out of Florida, impressed scouts with his smooth shooting stroke and elite quickness. He… Continue reading
China’s Yang Hansen Shocks the NBA Draft at No. 16
In a stunning twist on Draft Night, the Portland Trail Blazers selected 7’2″ Chinese center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Standing at 2.18 meters (7 feet 2 inches), Hansen immediately becomes one of the tallest players in the league, bringing rare size and international intrigue to Rip… Continue reading
Hornets Add Vasilije Micić in Draft Night Deal
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to reshape their roster — this time by acquiring Serbian guard Vasilije Micić from the Phoenix Suns as part of the broader deal involving center Mark Williams. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Micić’s $8.1 million team option will be exercised by Phoenix before completing the trade, making the veteran playmaker… Continue reading
Pelicans Trade Up for Derik Queen at No. 13
The New Orleans Pelicans are making moves on draft night — and Derik Queen is the priority. Per Shams Charania, the Pelicans have acquired the No. 13 pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for: With the 13th selection, New Orleans snagged Derik Queen, the skilled big out of Maryland known for his polished post… Continue reading
Memphis Moves Up for Cedric Coward
The Memphis Grizzlies are making serious draft-night moves — and Cedric Coward is their guy. Per Shams Charania, Memphis has acquired the No. 11 pick from the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal centered around Cedric Coward, a two-way wing rising fast on draft boards. In exchange, the Grizzlies are sending Portland: This aggressive move… Continue reading
John Collins Opts In with Utah for $26.5M
Utah’s frontcourt stays intact — at least for now. According to ESPN’s reporting, John Collins has officially exercised his $26.5 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season. The 6’9″ forward will remain with the Utah Jazz, marking his second full season in Salt Lake City. Collins joined the Jazz in a 2023 offseason trade… Continue reading
Suns Land Mark Williams in Trade with Hornets
The Phoenix Suns just made a big-time move — literally. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets are trading 7-foot center Mark Williams to Phoenix in exchange for the No. 29 pick in tonight’s draft and a 2029 first-round pick. That future pick is the least favorable of Cleveland, Utah, and Minnesota (1-5 protected),… Continue reading
Fred VanVleet Re-Ups with Rockets on New Deal
It’s a monster day in NBA news, and the Houston Rockets are wasting no time locking in their core. Veteran guard Fred VanVleet is staying in H-Town, agreeing to a two-year, $50 million contract with a player option for the 2026-27 season, per Shams Charania. The Rockets declined his previous $44.9M team option to structure… Continue reading
Cooper Flagg Becomes the Mavericks’ New Face at No. 1
We’ve got a new era in Dallas — and his name is Cooper Flagg. In one of the most seismic offseasons in NBA history, the Mavericks traded away superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers… and less than a month later, they’ve locked in the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that pick, they’re… Continue reading