The Thunder Big 3 Have Them 1 Win From An NBA Title

Much was made of the Jalen Williams/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander screening action the Oklahoma City Thunder used to close out Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Down the stretch of that soon-to-be immortal victory over the Indiana Pacers, Williams simply received ball-screens from Gilgeous-Alexander, who then had a much easier time scoring (or drawing fouls) on Aaron […]

Lucas Kaplan  •  17 Jun 2025
NBA Finals 2025: Indiana Faces Tough Decision on Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI. Once the severity is clarified, the next steps can be determined. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The 25-year-old was completely out of sorts in Game 5 Monday, finishing without a single made field goal. He […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jun 2025
Pacers Trade No. 23 Draft Pick, Mojave King to Pelicans for 2026 First-Rounder

The Indiana Pacers are trading their No. 23 overall pick in next week’s 2025 NBA draft and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for their own first-round pick in 2026, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Pacers Sent Their 2026 First-Rounder To Raptors In Pascal Siakam Trade The […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Raptors Emerge As Favorites To Trade For Ja Morant Over Kings, Nets

The Toronto Raptors are the favorites to land Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant this offseason, according to Bovada. The two-time All-Star is set to enter the third season of his five-year, $197.23 million contract in 2025-26. Morant, who turns 26 in August, is slated to make $39.44 million next season. Raptors Can Offer Multiple […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Magic Rumors: Gary Harris, Cory Joseph Contract Options Declined

After acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the Orlando Magic reportedly declined Gary Harris and Cory Joseph’s team options for the 2025-26 season ahead of free agency. Harris’ option was worth $7.5 million while Joseph’s was valued at $3.47 million. Orlando Magic Are Looking To Trim Salary Following Desmond Bane Trade The Magic are […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: ‘No Chance’ L.A. Gets Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to pursue Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Jaren Jackson Jr. this offseason, but one NBA insider believes L.A. has no shot at acquiring the big man. “No chance. No chance. Absolutely not worth a discussion,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Look, I think Jaren Jackson is now in position to sign […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Clippers Unwilling To Move Ivica Zubac

The Los Angeles Clippers are not interested in sending starting center Ivica Zubac to the Phoenix Suns in a potential trade deal to acquire Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. “We’ve been consistently told L.A. has no desire to part with Ivica Zubac… as much as Phoenix surely covets the consistently improving center,” […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Hawks Free Agency Rumors: Atlanta Could Re-Sign Larry Nance Jr.

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in re-signing veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. this offseason, sources informed HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Monday. “Another player the Hawks are interested in re-signing is Larry Nance Jr. … With that said, Nance Jr. is expected to draw interest in the free agency market from teams looking for frontcourt […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Clippers to Hire Former Kings GM Monte McNair in Advisor Role

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly hired former Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair as an advisor, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Monte McNair Began His Front Office Career With Rockets McNair began his front office career with the Houston Rockets as a basketball operations senior analyst in 2007. He was then promoted […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025