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Naji Marshall‘s three-year extension with the Mavericks will pay him $18.2MM in the 2027/28 season before declining over the next two seasons, to $17.3MM in 2028/29 and $16.7MM in 2029/30 (Twitter link). Because the first year of the deal won’t exceed 120% of this year’s estimated average salary and the year-to-year salaries won’t decline by more […]
Moses Moody is making encouraging progress from his long-time knee injury after recent rumors of his possible departure from the Golden State Warriors.
Draymond Green opted out of $27.7 million in June to give the Golden State Warriors flexibility to sign LeBron James. James chose Philadelphia, and Green then signed right back for the same $27.7 million he had declined to continue playing alongside Stephen Curry. On the “To the Baha” podcast, this raised several questions. The conversation […] The post Draymond Green’s Motive for Stephen Curry Questioned After LeBron James Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports .
During Sunday’s WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx, the ESPN on ABC broadcast addressed recent comments made by Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve regarding transgender athletes. The broadcast also showed video of Reeve meeting with Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham on the court pregame about the topic, and noted Reeve wearing a”Trans Kids Belong”…
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri explained why the team signed forward Naji Marshall to a contract extension on Sunday.Marshall, who is set to make $9.4 million this coming season, was set to be a free agent next summer. However, the Mavericks signed him to a contract extension instead, handing the veteran three years and $52.2 […] The post Masai Ujiri Explains Naji Marshall Extension With Mavericks appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Bulls should target Paolo Banchero if the Orlando Magic make him available in a trade.
The Los Angeles Lakers have likely made all their big moves for this offseason, but it turns out that there could be another name to add. Jalen Smith has been listed as a cheap option of a young talent who can still improve in the right situation. Athletic NBA players like Smith are valued for […] The post Lakers Realistic Trade Package For Jalen Smith Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
After the Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is no doubt a lot of expectation for the team heading into the upcoming season. While the energy around the Heat has shifted since trading for Antetokounmpo, team captain Bam Adebayo speaks about the anticipation heading into the new season. As Adebayo and Antetokounmpo are the […] The post Giannis trade sparked ‘excitement’ in Bam Adebayo, new-look Heat squad appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat is still sorting out its roster as the NBA offseason grows older. The Heat has its sights set on the free agent market. Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine has been freshly linked to the Heat, which also has DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson on its radar. In June, Miami acquired two-time league […] The post Report: Heat Get Major Zach LaVine Buyout Update Amid Klay Trade Talks appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to have an early mini-camp in Slovenia this month, courtesy of Luka Doncic.After overhauling the majority of their roster, the Lakers are ready to begin a new era with Doncic and Austin Reaves. LeBron James left after eight seasons and joined the Philadelphia 76ers.In addition to challenges of improving […] The post Luka Doncic Gets Bold Statement From AJ Dybantsa Ahead of Next Season appeared first on HEAVY .
With the Miami Heat now led by Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo after the blockbuster trade for the latter, made official earlier last month, there have been holes to fill on the roster. As the Heat have desires to add certain players to the team, Adebayo would speak about the franchise’s needs ahead of the […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo shuts down spacing concerns after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Even before the Miami Heat swung a massive two-team, six-player blockbuster for Giannis Antetokounmpo, they needed 3-point shooting. Miami was good-not-great from 3-point range last season, but with uncertainty regarding the futures of Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Simone Fontecchio, finding a few more snipers from distance to open up the floor always felt like […] The post Heat star isn’t concerned with team’s lack of shooting entering new year appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT ...
The Golden State Warriors could target Dalen Terry, a former NBA first-round pick waived by the Philadelphia 76ers following LeBron James' arrival. The Golden State Warriors are banking on the same plan from the previous NBA season. While rumors surround a potential Stephen Curry trade to the Boston Celtics — though he is reportedly not a trade candidate —the team continues to look for ways to improve. A former first-round pick who was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers due to the arrival of L...
Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell recaps the Celtics’ offseason so far, including the Jaylen Brown trade, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, and Ron Harper Jr. extensions, and signing Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency. 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Final thoughts on the Jaylen Brown trade 14:15 – PrizePicks 15:40 – Free agency additions – [...] The post Grading the Celtics offseason moves | You Got Boston w/ Noa Dalzell appeared first on CLNS Media .
A new quote from Bam Adebayo saw many fans and pundits wondering if he has an issue with LeBron James. The Miami Heat center received the NBA Social Justice Award in front of many young kids and was asked to name his top five players in NBA history. Despite having a close friendship with LeBron, […] The post Bam Adebayo Snubs LeBron James From Top 5 All-Time List appeared first on HEAVY .
Naji Marshall just got $52M from Dallas. Meanwhile, Brad Stevens has 4 young wings under contract for half that cost combined.
The Los Angeles Sparks’ trade of Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury became official about a half hour before the team’s game against the Portland Fire Sunday afternoon. The Sparks were able to snap a six-game losing streak, defeating the Fire, 106-101, but after the game, the Plum trade was the main topic of conversation, […] The post Nneka Ogwumike gets real on difficulty of playing after Kelsey Plum trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tyrese Martin, who played for the 76ers last season, is headed to the Europe after the team cut ties with him.
The Knicks thanked Jeremy Sochan after his move to Portland, closing one roster option as New York continues shaping its championship defense. The post New York Knicks Send Jeremy Sochan Heartfelt Message After Free Agency News appeared first on HEAVY .
Courtney Williams had something to clear up regarding her actions before Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever at Target Center in Minneapolis. Apparently, the Lynx star was not really talking trash to the Fever point guard, as she explained in the postgame press conference. “I’m crying, that’s my girl […] The post Lynx’s Courtney Williams sheds light on hilarious pregame trash talk with Caitlina Clark appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here’s class of 2027 star point guard Cayden Daughtry sharing an important message for young hoopers. (via Baseline Banter): “Don’t let people’s doubts get in the way of how you work or how you play or what you do on the court or in life in general, cuz I’ve had people doubt me my whole […] The post Cayden Daughtry: “I’ve had people doubt me my whole life” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Philadelphia is already embracing LeBron James, with a new Sixers mural of the four-time NBA champion attracting attention in Fairmount. The post LeBron James Philadelphia 76ers Tribute Goes Viral appeared first on HEAVY .
While a handful of notable restricted free agents remain unsigned, LeBron James‘ deal with the Sixers may have marked the end of the needle-moving moves of the NBA’s 2026 offseason. Bringing in James and Jaylen Brown at the cost of Paul George and a handful of draft picks makes Philadelphia one of the clear winners of […]
Warriors The Warriors could have as much as $120 million in salary-cap space next summer, though that number comes with plenty of qualifiers. As Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron noted, potential extensions for Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski could quickly cut into that projected space. Curry becomes eligible for an extension Aug. […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Sparks finally snapped their losing streak on Sunday, picking up a win on the road against the Fire, 106-101. Fresh off trading away Kelsey Plum to the Mercury, LA did not quite start the tank yet, instead opting for a fairly untimely win. The Sparks shot 52% from the field and 55% from the […]