Donte DiVincenzo declines $4.7 million player option with Warriors

Donte DiVincenzo has declined his $4.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors for the 2023-24 season, per sources. Using his non-bird rights (starting at 120% of his previous salary), the max Golden State can offer him is four years, $23.2 million. However, ESPN’s Bobby Marks is estimating a max of $5.4 million. His […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Pistons pick up Isaiah Livers’ $1.8 million club option for 2023-24

The Detroit Pistons have exercised Isaiah Livers’ $1.8 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. This is part of the three-year, $4.46 million contract he signed with Detroit in August 2021. Livers’ contract carries a precise cap hit of $1,836,096 for next season. His deal also includes a $2,295,120 qualifying offer for […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2023
The Miami Heat could waive veteran PG Kyle Lowry if they are unable to find a trade during free agency

This offseason is an important one for the Miami Heat. They’ve made the NBA Finals in two of the last four postseasons and have fallen short. Miami is looking to add another star player this offseason. First, they need to rid themselves of Kyle Lowry’s awful 2023-24 contract. The Heat could waive Lowry if they […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Trail Blazers G.M. Joe Cronin: ‘We remain committed to building a winner around Dame’

On Monday, Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin met with Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, to discuss the franchise’s future. The seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of Miami Heat trade rumors. Following the meeting, the Portland executive released a statement. “I met with Dame and Aaron Goodwin this afternoon,” […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
NBA insiders have reported that the Rockets are ‘heavily linked’ to Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks

Last season, the Houston Rockets finished second to last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. They were the second youngest team in the NBA by average age in 2022-23. With a new head coach for next season and money to spend, the Rockets will be active when free agency begins. NBA insiders have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
The Mavericks and Suns almost made a blockbuster trade for Deandre Ayton during the 2023 NBA Draft

One of the most active teams in the last six months is the Phoenix Suns. They fired a head coach, had new owners take over, and made a blockbuster trade. This offseason, the Suns have floated Denadre Anyton on the trade market. Reports say that the Suns and Mavs almost made a deal for Ayton […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
James Harden likely to remain with 76ers under coach Nick Nurse

James Harden has until this Thursday, June 29 to exercise his $35.64 million player option for the 2023-24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, and NBA insiders believe the 10-time All-Star will likely remain in Philly under new head coach Nick Nurse until at least next February’s trade deadline. For how long the three-time scoring champ […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023
Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert announced that he will be playing for Team France in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

This offseason, players around the league will get the chance to represent their home countries. The 2023 FIBA World Cup starts in August. It’s an international basketball competition where the nation’s best athletes fight to be the last team standing. Ahead of the World Cup later this summer, Team France just got a big addition […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Grizzlies pick up Xavier Tillman’s $1.93 million team option for 2023-24

The Memphis Grizzlies are exercising Xavier Tillman’s $1.93 million team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $6 million contract he signed with the team in November 2020. The Grizzlies are $25 million below the luxury tax with 14 players. Tillman, 24, was selected 35th overall by the Sacramento Kings in […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2023