The Houston Rockets are keeping their core together — and Jabari Smith Jr. is officially part of the long-term plan. According to ESPN, the 21-year-old forward intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, keeping him in Houston through the 2030–31 season. The deal is fully guaranteed, negotiated between Rockets officials and Smith’s… Continue reading
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
The Houston Rockets are not just retooling — they’re going all-in. Over the last 13 days, Houston has completely reshaped and reloaded their roster, making a flurry of moves that signal one thing: they’re coming for the top. After swinging a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, extending head coach Ime Udoka and veteran big man… Continue reading
Minnesota isn’t letting go of one of its biggest difference-makers. Naz Reid, the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract to stay with the Timberwolves, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option, ensuring long-term flexibility for the rising star. Reid declined a $15 million… Continue reading
Austin Reaves is betting on himself. According to a report from Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, Reaves has declined a four-year, $90 million max extension from the Los Angeles Lakers — setting his sights on a bigger payday in 2025 free agency. The 26-year-old guard, who emerged as one of the Lakers’ most consistent… Continue reading
The Process is far from over. Philadelphia 76ers center and 2023 MVP Joel Embiid is officially on pace to return for training camp this September, according to team president Daryl Morey. After an injury-riddled season that saw Embiid suit up for just 19 games and undergo arthroscopic knee surgery in April, all signs now point… Continue reading
The Boston Celtics are facing a new reality — one without Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future. After rupturing his right Achilles tendon in the Celtics’ playoff loss to the New York Knicks, Tatum underwent surgery last month and is now at the very start of what will be a long recovery process. But according… Continue reading
The 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft was pure chaos. Trades flying, international talent rising, and plenty of teams grabbing potential steals to round out their rotations. Let’s go pick-by-pick for the full breakdown of all 29 selections. 31. Timberwolves — Rasheer Fleming (St. Joseph’s) → Suns 🔁 Tough-nosed forward with elite rebounding instincts…. Continue reading
