Veteran forward Nicolas Batum is set to hit free agency. According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers forward has declined his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 NBA season. However, this isn’t necessarily a goodbye — there’s mutual interest between Batum and the Clippers in negotiating a new deal. At 36, Batum remains a… Continue reading
From the 60th overall pick in 2020 to a key rotation piece in Cleveland — Sam Merrill’s NBA story just added another chapter. According to ESPN, Merrill has agreed to a four-year, $38 million deal to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, negotiated by Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports. The sharpshooting guard has carved… Continue reading
Veteran guard Garrett Temple is running it back with the Toronto Raptors, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million deal, per ESPN. The agreement was negotiated between Raptors officials and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Temple, now heading into his 16th NBA season, brings leadership, defense, and veteran poise to a young Raptors squad looking to… Continue reading
The Miami Heat are running it back with defense-first guard Davion Mitchell, who has agreed to a two-year, $24 million fully guaranteed contract to remain in South Beach, per ESPN. Mitchell was a quiet but crucial piece in the Heat’s backcourt last season, averaging 10.3 points and 5.3 assists in 30 games. He also shot… Continue reading
In a bold move to shake up their roster, the Chicago Bulls are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing Isaac Okoro, sources told ESPN. Ball, who hasn’t played since January 2022 due to a string of knee surgeries, is expected to make a full return this season. The Cavaliers… Continue reading
