📚 Blog Welcome home, Clint Capela—the Rockets’ anchor center is back on a 3-year, $21.5M deal—and farewell, Kevon Looney, who leaves Warriors for the Pelicans. Capela Grade: B – A proven rebounder and rim protector, averaging 12 RPG last season.Looney Grade: B – Veteran toughness and championship experience, well-suited for New Orleans. Stat Insight: Team… Continue reading
Veteran Additions Bring Balance to Phoenix & Orlando Phoenix Suns are no strangers to reshaping with playoff aspirations in mind—and their latest move signals clear intent. By signing Nigel Hayes-Davis, the reigning EuroLeague champion and Finals MVP, they’ve added more than just depth. He brings tenacity, toughness, and a winning pedigree to a frontcourt that’s… Continue reading
After seven seasons in Milwaukee, Brook Lopez is heading west. The veteran center, known for elite shot-blocking and perimeter shooting, signed a 2-year, $18M deal with the Clippers. This isn’t just a stopgap—it’s strategic. Grade: B+ – Adds big defense and 3-point spacing; age is a concern. Stat Insight: Team Fit & Outlook:For Milwaukee, his… Continue reading
The NBA’s evolution into a fast-paced, perimeter-heavy league begs for big men who can space, rebound, and switch. Two teams—Boston and San Antonio—answered that call with savvy and investment. Luka Garza joins the Celtics on a 2-year, $5.5M fully guaranteed deal. Garza, a former NCAA star, averaged a scorching 23 points and 10+ rebounds at… Continue reading
The Atlanta Hawks just got serious. After clearing cap space and making moves on draft night, the front office landed two of the best role-player additions of the summer: sharpshooter Luke Kennard and versatile two-way wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker. But here’s the real story — Hawks star Trae Young personally reached out to both Kennard and… Continue reading
LeBron James isn’t going anywhere. According to Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is opting into his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season. While there had been speculation about free agency, Paul told ESPN that LeBron “values a realistic chance of winning… Continue reading
Kelly Oubre Jr. is running it back with Philly.According to ESPN, the veteran forward has picked up his $8.4 million player option to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025–26 season. Oubre was a key rotational piece for the Sixers last season, providing two-way versatility, energy, and a scoring punch off the wing. His… Continue reading
The Minnesota Timberwolves are locking in their core for the long run. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, three-time All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a three-year, $100 million contract with the Timberwolves. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season and follows closely on the heels of Minnesota re-signing 2024 Sixth Man of… Continue reading
In another surprise summer move, the Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, per ESPN. This deal marks a clear shift in direction for both franchises. The Hornets get a scoring guard in Sexton who can energize their backcourt alongside… Continue reading
The Philadelphia 76ers are making another cap-clearing move. Per ESPN, the Sixers are declining Lonnie Walker IV’s $2.9 million team option, officially making the 25-year-old guard a free agent. Walker played just 20 games with the team last season but made his minutes count, averaging 12.3 points, 23.8 minutes, and shooting 35.4% from deep. Despite… Continue reading
Veteran sharpshooter Eric Gordon is officially testing the free agent market. According to ESPN, Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025–26 season. The 35-year-old guard will now explore free agency, though a return to Philly remains on the table. Gordon brought veteran presence and floor spacing to… Continue reading
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