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AJ Griffin Heading To Atlanta At No. 16
The Atlanta Hawks selected Duke forward AJ Griffin with the No. 16 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Griffin could have arguably gone earlier on Thursday night. However, he will now head to Atlanta, a team that's in a quasi-rebuilding phase. The 18-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 boards while shooting a whopping 44.7% from... Read More
Ochai Agbaji Goes To Cleveland At No. 14
The Cavaliers selected Kansas forward Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old averaged 18.8 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 40.9% from deep throughout 39 appearances for the Jayhawks in 2021-22. At 6'6', 215 pounds, he certainly doesn't lack size. However, he's not the best ball-handler on the... Read More
Oklahoma Takes Jalen Williams With 12th Pick
The Thunder selected guard Jalen Williams out of Santa Clara with the No. 12 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft. Williams averaged 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks in three seasons with the Broncos. He also shot 35.2% from deep, including sinking 39.6% of his attempts during the 2021-22 season. He... Read More
Johnny Davis To Washington At No. 10
Washington selected guard Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Davis finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 19.7 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.2 steals throughout 31 games for Wisconsin. Yet, he struggled from deep, sinking only 30.6% of his shots. He also isn't the most consistent defender, something he will... Read More
Kings Grab Keegan Murray With No. 4 Selection
The Sacramento Kings selected Iowa forward Keegan Murray with the No. 4 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. With Sacramento's backcourt locked up, the franchise passed on Purdue guard Jaden Ivey. Instead, the team will get Murray, a player who averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 2021-22. He also shot 39.8% from... Read More
OKC Takes Chet Holmgren At No. 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected forward Chet Holmgren out of Gonzaga with the No. 2 pick of the 2022 NBA draft. The 20-year-old averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 boards and 3.7 blocks throughout his lone season at the collegiate level. He was also an effective shooter, draining 39% of his attempts from deep. However, his size... Read More
Blazers Heavily Pursuing OG Anunoby
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is reportedly on Portland's wish list ahead of the 2022 NBA draft, with the Trail Blazers rumored to be ready to deal the No. 7 overall selection. The oft-injured 24-year-old averaged a career-high 17.1 points, 5.5 boards, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals throughout just 48 games last season. But with... Read More
Years, Not Salary, The Latest Hurdle For Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has a shot at remaining with the team. While the multi-time All-Star and the front office are reportedly in agreement on money, it's rumored both sides can't come to terms on the length of a deal. Irving, who has until June 29 to exercise his $36.9 player option, is a... Read More
Nicolas Batum Getting Attention From Several Teams
Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is already getting attention moving toward July, with the Lakers, Bulls, Celtics, Suns, and Jazz rumored to be interested in acquiring his services. The veteran, who recently declined his $3.3 million player option, averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout 54 starts for the Clippers last year. While his... Read More
Trade Discussions For D'Angelo Russell To Intensify
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move ever since Tim Connelly agreed to become the president of basketball operations. However, while serious trade discussion haven't occurred, talks are expected to intensify ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 26-year-old averaged 18.1 points in 2021-22, his lowest since his first season... Read More
Hawks Hoping To Move John Collins Before Draft
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins could be moved ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 24-year-old was on several team's radars last offseason. However, he remained with his current club, agreeing to a five-year, $125 million deal. Collins, who has seen his production decline since 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 2021-22.... Read More
Patty Mills Undecided About Future In Brooklyn
Upcoming free-agent guard Patty Mills remains undecided about his future in Brooklyn. He has a player option, which if exercised, would pay him $6.2 million in 2022-23. However, it appears his decision may be based on the future of Kyrie Irving, who reportedly caused moral issues in the locker room after refusing to receive a... Read More
Cavs Keeping Dean Wade
The Cavaliers have exercised the team option of forward Dean Wade for 2022-23. Wade, who will earn nearly $2 million, has averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists throughout his time in Cleveland. He did end up succumbing to a season-ending meniscus tear in his right knee, but he is expected to maintain a... Read More
James Harden Likely To Opt In
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is anticipated to exercise his $47.37 million player option for the 2022-23 season. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there's also an expectation the former MVP will then agree to a short-term contract for "as many as two more years." After a subpar tenure in Brooklyn, the 32-year-old... Read More
Mike D'Antoni Expected To Meet With Michael Jordan
Mike D'Antoni is expected to meet with Hornets owner Michael Jordan to discuss the head coaching vacancy. The 71-year-old, who last served as an advisor for the Pelicans in 2021, was a finalist for the position before Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson verbally agreed to the job. However, after Atkinson withdrew his name from consideration, it... Read More
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Picks Up Player Option
Toronto Raptors guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk exercised his $1.9 million player option. After averaging 10.3 points in 2020-21 in OKC, the 25-year-old wasn't as effective for the Raptors last season, averaging just 4.6 points and shooting a rough 30.6% from behind the arc. He isn't expected to draw any fantasy interest for the 2022-23 campaign, primarily... Read More
Bradley Beal Will Decline Player Option
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will turn down his $36.4 million player option. The multi-time All-Star remained mum on his future. However, it now appears he will head to free agency after spending his entire career in D.C. Unquestionably, Beal is one of the most talented players in the league, holding lifetime averages of 22.1... Read More
Pat Connaughton Picks Up Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton is exercising his $5.7 million player option for the 2022-23 campaign. The 29-year-old has been a relatively reliable option during his tenure with the organization. He finished the 2021 season by averaging 9.9 points, 4.2 boards, and 1.3 assists while shooting 39.5% from deep but did miss some time due... Read More
Jerami Grant Traded To Portland
The Pistons have traded forward Jerami Grant to the Trail Blazers for a 2025 first-round pick. The teams will also swap the No. 36 and 46 overall selections in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 28-year-old, who was acquired from Detroit in a sign-and-trade deal with Denver back in 2020, averaged 20.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6... Read More
Collin Sexton Cleared For Basketball Activities
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (knee) has been cleared for full basketball activities. It's undoubtedly good news for the club, and it comes after the 23-year-old missed most of last season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee. Sexton has been a proven fantasy asset since being drafted by the Cavs four years... Read More
Lou Williams Plans To Keep Playing
Upcoming unrestricted free agent guard Lou Williams plans to continue playing. The multi-time Sixth Man of the Year has been a reliable option for teams throughout most of his career. However, he took a step backward throughout the last two seasons in Atlanta, averaging only 7.4 points. Nonetheless, the 35-year-old has an excellent chance of... Read More
Contract Talks With Kevin Porter Jr. May Be Coming
Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to enter contract discussions with the team. The 22-year-old can agree to a rookie-scale extension as soon as July 1. But if an agreement isn't reached, he will likely be headed for restricted free agency by the summer of 2023. After starting his career in Cleveland, Porter... Read More
Timberwolves Interested In Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has been rumored to be on the move ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. His name has already been linked to a swap for Deandre Ayton. Yet, another franchise is seemingly interested in acquiring his services, the Timberwolves. It's unknown who Minnesota would be willing to exchange. But if Capela ends... Read More
Teams Expect Miles Bridges To Request Max Deal
Upcoming free agent forward Miles Bridges is anticipated to require a max offer heading into October, league executives believe. However, while Charlotte has the ability to match any offer heading his way, there are rumors that the franchise may be hesitant to do so. The 24-year-old was an explosive option on the offensive end for... Read More
Kenyon Martin Jr. Reportedly Requests Trade
Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has reportedly requested a trade. The 21-year-old hasn't been a consistent fantasy option since entering the league. However, he averaged 14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists throughout two starts last season, so it's evident there's an upside. With Houston looking to make moves ahead of the 2022 NBA... Read More
Pistons Would Like To Bring Back Marvin Bagley III
Upcoming free agent Marvin Bagley III undoubtedly has failed to live up to expectations since being selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. He's averaged 13.6 points and 7.4 rebounds throughout his career, although he hasn't logged more than 62 games in any given season. However, after the Pistons landed... Read More
John Collins Expected To Be Moved
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is expected to get moved soon. With the start of the new league year on the horizon, the veteran's name continues to be tied into multiple trade scenarios, with a potential swap with the Suns for Deandre Ayton one of the many possibilities. The 24-year-old had his best season during... Read More
P.J. Tucker Declining Player Option
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker will decline his $7.4 million player option and become a free agent. The 37-year-old has averaged 7.1 points, 5.6 boards, and 1.1 steals throughout his career. With numbers like that, Tucker hasn't been known as the most impactful fantasy option on the planet. However, he can get hot every now... Read More
Kyrie Irving And Brooklyn At A Crossroads
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving might be on his way out. With rumblings that the relationship between Irving and the organization is damaged beyond repair, it's no longer a foregone conclusion that the All-Star will exercise his $36.9 million player option. Instead, he may test his luck in free agency, although Brooklyn still has the... Read More
Bradley Beal Knows Where He Plans On Playing
Upcoming unrestricted free agent guard Bradley Beal admitted he's already decided where he'll be suiting up next season. However, the veteran is refusing to disclose where that will be. Without a doubt, Beal has been one of the most productive players in the league over the years, so naturally, he is expected to receive a... Read More
