Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens on trade: ‘It was our best opportunity to grow and improve as a team’

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on a three-team trade that brought in Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis and sent 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. A number of Boston fans are still questioning Stevens’ decision, but he believes the trade was all about balancing a roster. “I said this […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
ESPN, NBA TV to air all 76 games of NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023

ESPN and NBA TV will broadcast all 76 games of the 2023 NBA 2K24 Summer League, the league announced on Friday. The offseason competition runs from July 7-17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Seven different teams have won the championship since […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Cavaliers pick up Lamar Stevens’ $1.9 million team option for 2023-24 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exercising Lamar Stevens’ $1.9 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. Stevens’ $1,930,681 salary for 2023-24 is non-guaranteed. However, this amount will become fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, 2024. Stevens is entering the final season of his four-year, $5.88 million contract he signed with the club in April […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Warriors sign undrafted free agent Javan Johnson to one-year contract

The Golden State Warriors have signed undrafted free agent Javan Johnson to a one-year contract, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management announced Friday morning. In 127 career appearances in the NCAA, the 6-foot-6 forward averaged 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 27.3 minutes per game with Troy (2017-19), Iowa State (2020-21 season), […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Lakers sign Florida forward Alex Fudge to an Exhibit-10 contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former Florida forward Alex Fudge to an Exhibit-10 contract, per sources. An Exhibit-10 contract is non-guaranteed, and it can be converted into a two-way deal before the commencement of the regular season. Fudge played his freshman 2021-22 season with LSU. In 29 appearances, the 6-foot-8 wing averaged 3.3 points, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Kawhi Leonard had a ‘clean up’ surgery on his right knee and reports say he’ll be ready for the start of training camp

Earlier this month, all-star SF Kawhi Leonard had a “clean-up” procedure done on his right knee. Leonard was limited to just 52 games during the regular season and injured his knee during the postseason. Reports say the two-time Finals MVP “feels great” and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. He’ll […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jun 2023
League sources report the Miami Heat could explore the possibility of trading Tyler Herro before his extension starts

This past season, Tyler Herro had another solid year with the Miami Heat. For the second year in a row, he averaged 20+ points per game. However, Herro injured his hand in Miami’s first 2023 postseason game and would never return. The Heat made the Finals but lost to the Nuggets. With the league’s new […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jun 2023
Bulls’ Zach LaVine’s camp oppose Knicks trade

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and his representatives would be against a trade to the New York Knicks, according to sources. While the Bulls are gauging interest in the two-time All-Star, they want to avoid negotiations with teams such as the Knicks, who have a biased history of preferring clients of Creative Artist Agency (CAA). […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
After seeing Portland drafted Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard has to decide if he still wants to play for the Blazers

For a while now, a lot of false information has been floated out on all-star PG Damian Lillard. It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to his future with the Trail Blazers. League sources speculated they would trade him before last night’s draft, but that did not happen. After drafting Scoot Henderson, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jun 2023