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NBA Notes: Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Warriors, Charles Bassey, Nuggets

Bucks The NBA is taking a closer look at the Bucks’ new contract with Gary Trent Jr. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the league has opened a review into Milwaukee’s four-year, $64 million agreement with the veteran guard, a deal that became official Thursday. The contract raised eyebrows around the NBA for several reasons. […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Warriors, Charles Bassey, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Insider Douses Warriors’ LeBron James Pursuit in Cold Water

The Golden State Warriors have recently re-emerged as the betting favorite to sign LeBron James in free agency, but the latest update on their pursuit of him has dashed those hopes. The post Insider Douses Warriors’ LeBron James Pursuit in Cold Water appeared first on HEAVY .

Jayden Quaintance undergoes knee surgery

Jayden Quaintance and injuries have unfortunately gone hand in hand in recent years. Now, Quaintance is coming off a successful surgery to clean up his right knee, and is a little over a year removed from his ACL surgery. The San Antonio Spurs announced the positive news on Wednesday. Quaintance went through extensive rehab before, […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Signs With Aris B.C.

Free agent forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has signed a two-year contract with Aris B.C., the Greek club announced today in a press release. According to Dimitris Minaretzis of Eurohoops, Robinson-Earl had reached a tentative agreement with Aris that gave him until the end of the day on July 15 to opt out to accept an NBA […]

THE ‘JOE SMITH EFFECT’: Former No. 1 Pick Speaks on NBA Investigations, Kawhi Leonard Trade Hold & His Legacy

NEW YORK — Every time the National Basketball Association launches an investigation into under-the-table contract dealings or cap circumvention, one name inevitably resurfaces in the headlines: Joe Smith. But if you ask the former 16-year NBA veteran and 1995 No. 1 overall pick, he’s ready for the league to officially give the phenomenon a new […]

NBA Launches Investigation Into Gary Trent Jr.’s Controversial $64M Contract: Report

When the NBA stripped the Minnesota Timberwolves of multiple draft picks in 2000 for Joe Smith’s infamous ‘under-the-table’ contract agreement, it sent a clear message that salary-cap circumvention would not be tolerated. More than two decades later, another deal has sparked similar questions, with ESPN insider Shams Charania reporting that the league has officially launched […] The post NBA Launches Investigation Into Gary Trent Jr.’s Controversial $64M Contract: Report appeared first on Es...

Mavericks vs Thunder Game Preview and Injury Update

The Dallas Mavericks play on Thursday afternoon at 3pm on Amazon Prime against the Summer Oklahoma City Thunder. Honestly, I forgot about this game, regular work day and all for me, and I suspect most Mavs fans won’t be catching this one either. But in case you do, here’s a discussion board: I have no […]

Did Celtics Always Plan to Trade Jaylen Brown?

Bobby Manning welcomes ESPN Hall-of-Famer Marc Spears to Celtics Daily to give an inside look at what led to the Jaylen Brown trade and explains why it always seemed like it was destined for Jaylen Brown to be the Celtics star that was always going to be traded. WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/C8k5hofOi3M Celtics Daily on [...] The post Did Celtics Always Plan to Trade Jaylen Brown? appeared first on CLNS Media .

Mavericks Reacts Survey: Summer League Reactions

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey Let us know, we’ll talk more about it this week or weekend.

LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers

LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time since entering 2026 free agency. He left no real clues. But league sources continue to tell Hoops Wire that they believe the focus remains on the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers as James’ most likely destinations. They also aren’t expecting him to announce a decision this week. Now, […] The post LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

LeBron James isn’t announcing his decision… yet

The world, and Northeast Ohio, in particular, is still waiting for LeBron James to decide which NBA team he wants to play for next season. Fans were hopeful that an announcement would come today during James’ live recording of his Mind the Game podcast. But no such decision was made. James almost immediately dispelled the […]

NBA Set to Investigate Gary Trent, Jr. Contract

The Milwaukee Bucks raised eyebrows last weekend when they signed 8.1 ppg guard Gary Trent, Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract. Now it appears the outlandish amount is drawing attention from the NBA League Office. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the league is set to “probe” the deal, presumably investigating whether negotiations were prearranged. […]