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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Dallas Mavericks are doubling down on Kyrie Irving — even with uncertainty on his return from a torn ACL. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Irving has declined his $43 million player option and will instead sign a three-year, $119 million deal with the Mavericks. The contract includes a player option in the 2027–28 season,… Continue reading
The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards just made a major backcourt shake-up — and the ripple effects could shape both teams’ futures. The Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 draft, per ESPN’s… Continue reading
The NBA offseason is officially ON—and three Eastern Conference squads just made a power play. According to Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets have finalized a three-team trade with major implications for each franchise: 🔁 Trade Details: 🧠 The Breakdown: 📍 Boston Celtics: After a championship run in 2024, the Celtics… Continue reading
The Boston Celtics have made their first big move of the summer — and it’s already turning heads. Per Shams Charania, Boston is sending two-time NBA champion and defensive anchor Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for scoring guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. This marks a full-circle moment for Holiday,… Continue reading
We’ve got both good and bad news for Indiana Pacers fans today. The good? BallersCulture is officially expanding into full WNBA and NBA coverage — so stay locked in for everything hoops, every level, every league. The bad? This one hurts to write: Tyrese Haliburton — the heart, soul, and engine of the Pacers’ Cinderella… Continue reading
