Lakers, Jake LaRavia Reach Two-Year, $12M Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers and free-agent forward Jake LaRavia have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The fully guaranteed deal was negotiated by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency. Jake LaRavia To Replace Dorian Finney-Smith In Lakers’ Rotation LaRavia, 23, is projected to replace […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
Rockets To Sign Dorian Finney-Smith For 4 Years, $53 Million

The Houston Rockets have signed one of the premier role players of the free agency market in Dorian Finney-Smith. The forward has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This is also a major blow to the Los Angeles Lakers, which only acquired Finney-Smith via trade early last season. Finney-Smith […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. Agree To Five-Year, $240 Million Extension

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension with Jaren Jackson Jr. The final year of the deal in 2029-30 is expected to be a player option. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first on the news. It’s also been reported Memphis is negotiating a contract buyout with recently acquired guard Cole Anthony. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Centers Available

The center positions offers intrigue this NBA free agency cycle. There are some quality options at the top, and you expect these players to have an impact on winning teams next season. Big men who can space the floor are at a premium in today’s NBA and the top three of this unrestricted free agency […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Forwards Available

What once looked like a mouth-watering forward free agent class has been whittled down pretty quickly. First, LeBron James opted into the final year of his deal. That was followed by the news both Julius Randle and Naz Reid will be signing extensions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Right at his deadline, Bobby Portis has declined […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Shooting Guards Available

The shooting guard class may not dazzle with names but there are role players here who could be very impactful. This is a group of players who can be clear contributors during the regular season and perhaps swing games in the postseason. Now, remember, Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes have their share of appeal but […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
NBA Free Agency 2025: 5 Best Point Guards Available

Let’s cut to the chase. James Harden would technically be the best point guard available if he were actually available. That’s why you’re here, though. Here at Basketball Insiders, we’re not just going to give you the generic list of who’s contractually available. In ranking the best point guards of this free agent class, we’ve […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jun 2025
76ers, Justin Edwards Agree to Three-Year Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign forward Justin Edwards to a three-year contract after declining his $1.9 million team option, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Justin Edwards Will Earn $2 Million Next Season With 76ers The 76ers and Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul and Josh Hairston negotiated the new deal for Edwards, who will […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2025
Timberwolves, Naz Reid Agree to Five-Year, $125M Contract Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the franchise, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Naz Reid Was Eligible To Sign A Four-Year, $87.2 Million Extension The deal also includes a player option in 2029-30, according to Reid’s agents, Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2025