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Kevon Looney Returns To Warriors On Three-Year Deal
Center Kevon Looney is back with the Golden State Warriors on a three-year contract, which is set to pay him $25.5 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Looney emerged as a full-time starter last season, appearing in all 82 regular-season contests. He averaged six points and a career-high 7.3 rebounds per outing, seeing his minutes... Read More
Jalen Smith Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Indiana
Power forward Jalen Smith is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year deal worth $9.6 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Smith was dealt to Indiana at the Trade Deadline this past year, which allowed him elevated playing time; he utilized that opportunity to average 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, all while shooting 53.1... Read More
Donte DiVincenzo Inks Two-Year Deal To Join Warriors
Point/shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo has reportedly signed a two-year contract worth $9.3 million to join the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. DiVincenzo became an unrestricted free agent after Sacramento chose not to extend a qualifying offer on the 25-year-old, opting instead to acquire new backcourt talent in Malik Monk... Read More
Dallas Intends To Hold Onto Frank Ntilikina For 2022-23 Year
Dallas Mavericks point guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to remain with the team for the upcoming season, with his contract set to become guaranteed Monday. Ntilikina appeared in 58 games (five starts) last year for Dallas, but played just 11.8 minutes per night while averaging 4.1 PPG. While he shot a career-high 39.9 percent from... Read More
Oklahoma City Waives Isaiah Roby
The Oklahoma City Thunder have moved on from center Isaiah Roby, who started 62 games over the past two seasons. Roby was limited by injuries last year, but he ultimately averaged 10.1 points and 4.8 rebounds over 45 contests. A second-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Roby benefited from a thin Thunder frontcourt, which... Read More
Luke Kornet Returns To Celtics On Two-Year Deal
Center Luke Kornet will head back to the Boston Celtics on a two-year contract, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Kornet appeared in 12 regular-season contests with the Celtics down the stretch, averaging just 2.2 points and 2.1 boards across 7.1 minutes per game. The 7'2" big man previously made 18 appearances (two starts) with... Read More
Bismack Biyombo Rejoins Suns For 2022-23 Season
Center Bismack Biyombo is returning to the Suns for the upcoming 2022-23 year, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. After the departure of JaVale McGee in free agency, Phoenix was able to retain Biyombo's services after he appeared in 36 games for the team last season. While he was used sparingly as a reserve, the... Read More
Keegan Murray Drops 26 Points In Summer League Debut
Sacramento Kings small/power forward Keegan Murray's first impression since being selected fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft was a strong one. Murray, a former standout at the University of Iowa, went for 26 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes to lead Sacramento to a convincing Summer League win over Golden State. Known for... Read More
Luka Doncic Drops 31 Points To Lift Slovenia To Victory
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is picking up during the summer right where he left off to close the 2021-22 season. The All-NBA performer dropped 31 points with 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Slovenia to victory over Sweden, 84-81, on Sunday in a 2023 FIBA World Cup European qualifier. Doncic is set... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. On Track To Join Raptors On Two-Year Deal
Veteran forward Otto Porter Jr. will reportedly become a member of the Toronto Raptors in the days ahead on a two-year contract worth $12.4 million, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN. The second year of the deal will have a player option, while the Raptors get additional frontcourt depth in the form of a reigning NBA... Read More
Goran Dragic, Bulls Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran point guard Goran Dragic has reportedly inked a one-year contract to join the Chicago Bulls worth $2.9 million, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Bulls will be Dragic's sixth team in what is set to be his 15th NBA campaign. The 36-year-old scuffled from the floor last season, shooting a career-low 37.7 percent... Read More
Suns Land Jock Landale In Deal With Hawks
Center Jock Landale is set to join the Phoenix Suns, who will acquire the 26-year-old in exchange for cash considerations. The Suns have been active in the past week, inking wings Damion Lee and Josh Okogie to deals to further bolster the team's second unit. Landale's fantasy upside is intrinsically tied to the status of... Read More
Cody Martin Returning To Charlotte
Restricted free-agent forward Cody Martin has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal to return to Charlotte. The 26-year-old is known for his defensive prowess. However, he is coming off the best offensive season of his career, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 7.7 points, including 10.6 points throughout 11 starts. While Martin's fantasy outlook isn't promising,... Read More
Suns Sign Josh Okogie
Unrestricted free-agent forward Josh Okogie signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Suns on Saturday. The 23-year-old was selected with the No. 20 pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, only suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves since. However, his numbers have declined since entering the league, finishing 2021-22 by averaging a career-low 2.7 points and... Read More
Asking Price For Kevin Durant Now Higher
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is nearly a lock to be moved, with the multi-time All-Star recently requesting a trade. While the asking price for acquiring Durant's services was high already, reports suggest the Nets are looking for even more in a potential swap, especially after the Jazz received a generous return for Rudy Gobert.... Read More
Russell Westbrook Trade Talks Heating Up
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is reportedly involved in discussions surrounding a deal for Nets guard Kyrie Irving. This is nothing new, although recent reports indicate that talks have intensified. The 2017 MVP had a decline in production last season, finishing with averages of 18.5 points, 7.4 boards, and 7.1 assists. However, if he... Read More
Seth Curry Getting Attention From Lakers
Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry could be on the move. With the Nets and Lakers "actively engaged in discussions" surrounding a Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook swap, Curry is L.A.'s preferred option to help balance things out fiscally. The 31-year-old began the 2021-22 season in Philly before landing in Brooklyn as a part of the... Read More
Lakers, Nets Talking Kyrie Irving Deal
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving may get his wish after all, with the Lakers looking to acquire the superstar. It's no secret the 30-year-old wants out of Brooklyn, so the team is "actively engaged in discussions" with L.A., with Russell Westbrook reportedly included as a part of the deal. Without a doubt, Irving has MVP-level... Read More
P.J. Tucker Signs With 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed veteran forward P.J. Tucker to a three-year deal. The Sixers were viewed as the frontrunners for Tucker and that appears to be correct. He'll sign a three-year deal worth $33 million to join the 76ers. Tucker is a great locker room presence and will provide three-and-D contributions as well. He... Read More
Victor Oladipo Returns To Miami
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has agreed to a deal to remain with the organization. Oladipo has reportedly signed a one-year deal worth $11 million for next season. This deal could end up being a huge steal for the Heat. Oladipo has been limited over the last few seasons, but does have plenty of upside.... Read More
DeAndre Jordan Joins Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year deal with center DeAndre Jordan. The big man is far past his prime, but can still contribute in the NBA. He saw time with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers last season. Nikola Jokic is expected to absorb a majority of the playing time at the... Read More
Thaddeus Young Returns To Toronto
The Toronto Raptors have decided to bring back forward Thaddeus Young on a two-year deal. The veteran forward will get $16 million over the next two seasons to stay in Toronto. Young is a decent player, but this is a terrible landing spot for his fantasy value. The Raptors have a crowded backcourt, which means... Read More
Jae'Sean Tate Agrees To Three-Year Deal
Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate has agreed to a new deal with the organization. Tate has reportedly signed a three-year $21 million deal with the Rockets. The Rockets could've kept Tate for a $1.8 million team option, but they'd risk losing him the following season. Now, the Rockets have secured Tate for the next three... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon Viewed As Sixth Man
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon is expected to come off the bench next season. As expected, Brogdon is viewed as the sixth man off the bench. It appears the Celtics plan on starting Marcus Smart, which makes sense considering his upside on the defensive end. Brogdon should be able to have standard league value off... Read More
Cody Martin Gets Four-Year Extension
Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin has agreed to a new contract with the organization. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year $32 million deal with Charlotte. Martin put together the best season of his career last year. That being said, the Hornets have rewarded Martin with a new contract. He's expected to play consistent minutes off... Read More
Wesley Matthews Returns To Bucks On One-Year Deal
Veteran guard/forward Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 35-year-old will be paid the veteran's minimum in 2022-23. Last year, Matthews played 20.4 minutes per game and averaged 5.1 points per contest while shooting 39.5% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Despite being a career... Read More
Juan Toscano-Anderson Inks One-Year Deal With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Juan Toscano-Anderson to a one-year deal worth the veteran's minimum. JTA became a free agent this offseason after his former team, the Golden State Warriors, declined to extend a qualifying offer to him. Toscano-Anderson spent each of the first three years of his career with the Warriors.... Read More
Zion Williamson To Sign Five-Year, $231 Million Extension
According to Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans will be signing forward Zion Williamson to a five-year extension worth $231 million. Williamson has played in just 85 games since being drafted first overall by the franchise in 2019. He missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season after undergoing foot surgery in the offseason prior. The... Read More
Aaron Holiday Signs With Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. The 25-year-old will help give the team some extra veteran backcourt depth behind starting guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Holiday split the 2021-22 season between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns. He shot 37.9% from three-point range across... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Expected To Join Celtics
Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari is being waived by the San Antonio Spurs, who received the 33-year-old in the blockbuster trade that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. After Gallinari officially becomes a free agent, he is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics. Gallo averaged 25.3 minutes per game with the... Read More
