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The strangest news of the NBA came from former Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma arguing about who deserves blame for the 2020s team falling off. A dominant 2019-2020 regular season saw the Lakers winning the 2020 NBA Championship in the bubble. However, things fell apart quickly after with the team never […] The post Kyle Kuzma Blamed Anthony Davis’ Contract For 2020s Lakers Fall appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia 76ers now have an obvious next move to make after Andre Drummond's latest comments.
The Nuggets' free agency move for Marvin Bagley III may be about more than just finding a backup center for Nikola Jokic.
Tari Eason seems to react to his $81.5 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
The Spurs are adding one of the NBA’s most respected coaches to Mitch Johnson’s staff. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Pete Thamel, San Antonio is hiring former Bulls coach Billy Donovan as its lead assistant. Donovan, 60, spent the past six seasons as Chicago’s head coach after previously leading the Thunder for five years. […] The post Spurs hiring Billy Donovan as top assistant appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pistons have signed Ugonna Onyenso to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transactions log. A 7’0″ center from Nigeria, Onyenso was the 53rd overall pick in last month’s draft. He was technically drafted by the Rockets, who traded the 53rd selection to New York when they moved up to No. 31 to acquire Bruce Thornton; […]
New York Kicks could land LeBron James months after winning the NBA title.
The end of the Boston Celtics‘ era with Jaylen Brown was nearing. That much was obvious after the Celtics engaged in trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks not long ago. But nobody across the league expected the Philadelphia 76ers to win the sweepstakes for the superstar forward. For Paul George and multiple first- and second-round […] The post 76ers Get Strong Message From Ex-Celtics Player After Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Jaylen Brown addressed his stunning Celtics trade for the first time, saying he felt a "lack of respect" from Boston while discussing his move to the 76ers. The post Jaylen Brown Breaks His Silence on Trade, Says Celtics Showed ‘Lack of Respect’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Jaylen Brown never requested a trade from the Boston Celtics and was disappointed by how the organization handled his departure, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I’m told Jaylen Brown has been disappointed and disrespected with the way the Celtics have handled this situation, particularly because he never requested a trade,” Charania said. Brown has already […] The post Jaylen Brown felt disrespected by the Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A viral Instagram post dropped Wednesday featuring a six-year-old Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown fan left heartbroken after his favorite player was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fresh off helping the Knicks win the NBA championship, Jeremy Sochan is hoping to celebrate another major event at Madison Square Garden by landing an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding. After reports surfaced that New York’s starting lineup had been invited to the ceremony, Sochan jokingly took to social media to […] The post Jeremy Sochan hopes for Taylor Swift wedding invite appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaylen Brown called out the Boston Celtics front office for their poor communication with him before his stunning trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. After penning a heartfelt goodbye to the fans in Boston through his social media platforms, the one-time…
Jaylen Brown has broken his silence after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, expressing both gratitude for his time in Boston and excitement about the next stage of his career. Brown admitted he is still coming to terms with the move, describing the experience as emotional while reflecting on everything he […] The post Jaylen Brown thanks Boston appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies on June 29.Morant, a two-time All-Star, had a tumultuous final few seasons in Memphis filled with injuries, suspensions and off-court controversies.The Blazers didn’t trade a single draft pick for Morant, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies.Portland Trail Blazers Announce Ja Morant […] The post Portland Trail Blazers Announce Ja Morant Update Days After Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN. Simons reportedly chose Philadelphia over several other interested teams, believing he was the best fit for the 76ers’ revamped roster. The veteran guard has averaged 18.8 […] The post 76ers sign Anfernee Simons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Free agent forward Kyle Anderson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN. The veteran forward enters his 13th NBA season and gives Toronto additional experience and versatility as the team continues reshaping its roster for another playoff run. Anderson will also reunite with Kawhi Leonard, his former […] The post Raptors sign Kyle Anderson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to return to the Denver Nuggets on a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Jones joined Denver late last season after signing with the team on the buyout market and provided experienced depth in the backcourt while coming off the bench. The veteran point guard is entering his 12th […] The post Tyus Jones returns to Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Seven years separate Kawhi Leonard raising the Larry O’Brien trophy during Toronto’s championship parade and the Raptors reunion that few saw coming. After all, the first go-round with Leonard was always considered destined to be a short-term relationship, Josh Lewenberg writes for TSN. When rumors began to circulate about Leonard’s interest in returning to Toronto, many […]
Free agent guard Pat Spencer has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN. Spencer spent the past three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, gradually earning a larger role in the rotation. Last season, he averaged 7.2 points in 18.6 minutes per game while continuing his development at the […] The post Suns sign Pat Spencer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Billy Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs under head coach Mitch Johnson, according to ESPN. After spending the past 11 seasons as a head coach with the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan is returning to an assistant coaching role. Billy Donovan has agreed to become […] The post Billy Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Detroit Pistons are desperately trying to add another offensive star to truly contend for an NBA Championship, and Kevin Durant may be the perfect name. A lackluster season for the Houston Rockets sees the team involved in trade rumors. Everyone is reportedly available for the right price, except for young rising star Amen Thompson.Brett […] The post Pistons Had Trade Discussions About Acquiring Kevin Durant appeared first on HEAVY .
Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to return to the Rockets on a fully guaranteed five-year, $81.5 million contract, according to ESPN. Houston and Eason were close to reaching an extension before last season, but the two sides were unable to finalize an agreement. Eason instead chose to play out the year and enter […] The post Rockets re-sign Tari Eason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors could grant LeBron James a bold trade wish they've refused to give Stephen Curry over recent years.
Rockets The Rockets have agreed to a new five-year, $81.5 million contract with restricted free agent forward Tari Eason, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a player option for the fifth season, along with a 10% trade kicker, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Houston selected Eason with the No. […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Tari Eason, Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .