The Orlando Magic are playing the long game — and they just made another smart chess move on Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics are trading the No. 32 overall pick to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nos. 46 and 57, a 2026 second-round pick… Continue reading
Even on a slightly quieter second day of the NBA Draft, the chaos hasn’t stopped — and the Lakers are making sure their name stays in the headlines. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring the No. 36 overall pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves, in exchange for the No. 45 pick… Continue reading
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
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
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
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