The Atlanta Hawks are making a roster shift ahead of free agency. According to ESPN, the team is declining the $2.2 million team option on forward Dominick Barlow, making him an unrestricted free agent. Barlow, a 6’9″ athletic forward, showed flashes of potential as a high-energy role player in limited minutes. But with Atlanta retooling… Continue reading
The New York Knicks are continuing to lock in low-cost depth pieces for their frontcourt. According to ESPN, the Knicks are picking up the $2 million team option on center Ariel Hukporti, as confirmed by his agent Tadas Bulotas. The 7-foot German-Togolese big man was known for his rebounding, rim protection, and energy overseas, and… Continue reading
The reigning NBA champions are wasting no time building out their rotation for the future. The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing guard Ajay Mitchell to a three-year, $9 million deal, per Shams Charania. The team declined his 2025–26 team option to restructure a longer commitment — a sign they vawhat Mitchell brings. Mitchell, the 38th… Continue reading
James Harden is staying in Los Angeles — and getting paid. The 11-time All-Star is declining his player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers, per Shams Charania. The second year of the deal includes a player option and is partially guaranteed, giving both Harden and the team future… Continue reading
The Orlando Magic are making strategic financial moves as they shape their roster for the future. According to ESPN, the Magic have declined team options on forward/center Moe Wagner ($11 million) and wing Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million). However, Orlando retains both players’ Bird Rights, which allows them to exceed the cap to re-sign either player… Continue reading
Milwaukee’s heart and hustle is staying home. Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, per ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season, negotiated by Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Portis, who averaged 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds off the bench last season,… Continue reading
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