NBA AM: The Truth About Qualifying Offers

Greg Monroe has proven that taking the qualifying offer can prove fruitful, but he’s more the exception than the rule.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Sunday: Greg Monroe, Tristan Thompson And Now, Nerlens Noel

Just like Greg Monroe and Tristan Thompson, Nerlens Noel is betting on himself. But he could lose.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Nerlens Noel Re-Signs with Dallas

Restricted free-agent center Nerlens Noel is re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources told ESPN. The athletic big man signed the one-year, $4.1 million qualifying offer and will become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason of 2018, sources told ESPN. The offer was signed in Los Angeles this week, according to sources. Source: Chris […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sleepers In The Southwest Division

There are quite a few superstar talents in the Southwest, but Spencer Davies gives a few sleeper picks.

Alan Draper  •  06 Nov 2023
Nerlens Noel Hires Rich Paul

Nerlens Noel has hired agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports for representation, @BBallInsiders has learned. Nerlens Noel has hired agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports for representation, @BBallInsiders has learned. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 21, 2017 Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Nerlens Noel Considering Changing Agent

Source: Mavs Nerlens Noel is CONSIDERING agent change from Happy Walters. Dan Fegan NOT presently involved, contrary to rumors. Source: Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Mavericks, Jeff Withey Agree to One-Year Deal

Free-agent center Jeff Withey has agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources told The Vertical. Withey, a 7-footer, is expected to provide the Mavericks with frontcourt depth. The Mavericks re-signed Dirk Nowitzki, drafted Dennis Smith Jr. this offseason, and plan to build around their young core of rookie Smith, Harrison Barnes, Seth Curry and Nerlens Noel. Withey […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
DSJ: ‘I definitely thought it possible’ Knicks Would Draft Him

  Before Phil Jackson passed on perhaps the most exciting prospect of the 2017 rookie class, the Knicks president encouraged Dennis Smith Jr. to eat an exotic delicacy. “We went out to some restaurant and they had me eat some octopus, like an actual octopus tentacle,” Smith Jr. told the Daily News. “First time ever. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavs: Dennis Smith Jr. Will Have to Earn Point Guard Job

Despite entering training camp next month with plenty of depth at the point-guard position, it’s unclear who will emerge as the Dallas Mavericks’ starter when the 2017-18 season gets underway. Selecting rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, the Mavericks believe they filled a need at […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021