Pacers trade Chris Duarte to Kings for draft compensation

The Indiana Pacers are trading Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Duarte, 26, was selected 13th overall by Indiana in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Oregon product made 39 starts in 55 games played with the Pacers of his rookie 2021-22 season. He […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. not expected to re-sign with Hornets this offseason

Kelly Oubre Jr. is slated to test the open market this offseason and will likely not re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets, per sources. The frontcourt is full at the moment. Charlotte selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Then there’s Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and others. “With Brandon […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Lakers to split $12.4 million between Dennis Schroder, one other player

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating whether to divide the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception between Dennis Schroder and one other player. “L.A. will have the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception (MLE) to use to try to re-sign Schroder — splitting it up between Schroder and another player […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Knicks favorites to sign Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo

The New York Knicks have emerged as favorites to sign Golden State Warriors free agent guard Donte DiVincenzo, according to reports. This past Tuesday, DiVincenzo declined his $4.7 million player option with Golden State for the 2023-24 season. Using his non-bird rights (starting at 120% of his previous salary), the max Golden State could offer […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Josh Hart exercises $12.9 million player option with Knicks for 2023-24

Josh Hart is picking up his $12.9 million player option with the New York Knicks for the 2023-24 season, per sources. This is part of the three-year, $37.92 million deal he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in August 2021. Opting-in allows New York to maintain the full $12.4 million non-tax midlevel while remaining below […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023
WATCH Class of 2024 Recruit Flory Bidunga Posterize Opponent at NBPA TOP 100 Camp

Watch Class of 2024 prospect Flory Bidunga posterize an opponent at the 2023 NBPA TOP 100 Camp. This year’s TOP 100 Elite High School Basketball Camp is taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, from June 26 to July 1. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound center […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023
Mavericks to sign 11-year veteran center Andre Drummond in free agency?

The Dallas Mavericks are rumored to sign two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond in free agency, according to reports. Drummond is turning 30 years old this August. The 11-year veteran was selected ninth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2012 NBA Draft. The UConn product played with the Pistons for almost eight full seasons from […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023
Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million contract for 2023-24

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million contract for the 2023-24 season, per sources. Osman, 28, carries a cap hit of $6,718,842 next season. This is part of the four-year, $31.12 million contract extension he signed with Cleveland in October 2019. Osman was selected 31st overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jun 2023
Rockets exercise Kenyon Martin Jr.’s $1.9 million club option for 2023-24

The Houston Rockets are picking up Kenyon Martin Jr.’s $1.9 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. Houston is also extending qualifying offers to Darius Days and Trevor Hudgins, making them restricted free agents. Martin’s Jr.’s team option is part of the four-year, $6.13 million contract he signed with the Rockets in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023