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Draft Room 101: Keys to Building a Contending Roster
Donovan Mitchell Not Expected To Be Traded
While the Utah Jazz appear to be on the verge of a full rebuild after their blockbuster deal on Friday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that the team has no plans to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. Jones states that the team is looking to build around Mitchell, utilizing their ample cash and plethora... Read More
Drew Eubanks Staying In Portland
Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks will stay with the Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. After Jusuf Nurkic was lost for the remainder of last season due to injury, Eubanks filled in nicely by averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists throughout 31 starts. Although Nurkic will continue to man the middle, the 25-year-old may... Read More
Walker Kessler Joins Jazz In Gobert Blockbuster
Rookie center Walker Kessler was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in Friday's blockbuster deal that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. Kessler was selected 22nd overall in this year's draft. Known for his shot-blocking prowess, he averaged 4.6 blocks per game during his sophomore campaign at Auburn last year. His move from... Read More
Damion Lee Signs One-Year Deal With Suns
Free-agent guard Damion Lee has signed a one-year deal worth about $2.1 million with the Phoenix Suns. Lee spent the last four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and saw his playing time fluctuate a good amount over the years. Last season, he averaged 20 minutes per game and compiled 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds a... Read More
Nets Rescind Qualifying Offer To Kessler Edwards
The Nets have rescinded its qualifying offer to forward Kessler Edwards. He is now an unrestricted free agent, although Brooklyn will keep his non-bird rights and can still re-sign him. After injuries and illnesses ran rampant throughout Brooklyn's roster last season, the 21-year-old appeared in 48 games. He started 23 of them, averaging 6.8 points... Read More
Bismack Biyombo Re-Signing With The Suns
Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to return to the Suns, with the terms of the deal currently undisclosed. After Phoenix dealt with injuries and illnesses, the big man was signed by the team at the beginning of 2022. He wasn't a routine contributor. However, he averaged 12.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.0 throughout his... Read More
Derrick Jones Jr. Heading Back To Chicago
Free-agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million deal to remain in Chicago. The 25-year-old played 51 games last season, missing time due to a bone bruise in his knee and a fractured finger, and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. He'll likely continue to play sporadically from off the bench, so... Read More
Jalen Smith Remaining With The Pacers
Free-agent center Jalen Smith has agreed to a two-year deal to return to Indiana. The 22-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign in Phoenix before being shipped to the Pacers ahead of the deadline. His stats off the bench weren't the best for either of the clubs. However, throughout his eight starts, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.8... Read More
Darius Garland Agrees To Extension
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has agreed to an extension with the team. The deal is worth $193 million over five years, with the potential for the young superstar to earn as much as $231 million. The 22-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 21.7 points, 8.6 assists,... Read More
Malik Beasley On The Move To Utah
The Timberwolves are moving guard Malik Beasley to Utah as a part of a package to get Rudy Gobert, a multi-time Defensive Player of the Year. With the acquisition of Beasley, the Jazz will receive a player with plenty of untapped potential. He's averaged 12.1 points and 2.5 boards while shooting 38.6% from deep throughout... Read More
Jarred Vanderbilt Traded To The Jazz
The Jazz acquired forward Jarred Vanderbilt from Minnesota on Friday as a part of the deal to get Rudy Gobert. After the organization traded Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Vanderbilt will now fill a void on the team's roster. Although the 23-year-old has averaged only 6.2 rebounds and 5.4 points throughout his... Read More
Patrick Beverley Moved To Utah
The Timberwolves are sending guard Patrick Beverley to Utah as a part of a package to obtain Rudy Gobert. Also included, the Jazz will get Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, and four first-round picks. Beverley, who is now moving on to the fourth team of his career, is coming off a solid... Read More
Donte DiVincenzo Intends To Sign With Warriors
Free-agent guard Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a two-year, $9.3 million contract with the Warriors. The Kings didn't extend a qualifying offer to the 25-year-old, so he was available to the highest bidder, with Golden State swooping in with a deal to bolster its roster. The former Villanova Wildcat played his entire career with the... Read More
Nets Want Huge Return On Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant requested a trade on Thursday, the first day of free agency. However, the organization isn't in a rush to make a move unless the price is right, with ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that Brooklyn is looking to "get back something of a historic haul." With the Hawks... Read More
Joe Ingles Heads To Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed on a one-year deal with forward Joe Ingles. The 34-year-old is recovering from a torn ACL and isn't expected back until sometime in 2023. Despite that, the Bucks felt comfortable enough to give Ingles a $6.5 million deal. He'll be a nice piece as depth once he is able to... Read More
Kevin Knox II Signs With Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year deal with forward Kevin Knox II. This is a low-risk signing for the Pistons since they do need depth on the wings. Although, it's unlikely that Knox comes out and becomes a reliable contributor in his fifth season. The once top prospect is shooting a rough 36.9... Read More
Ricky Rubio Returning To Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the organization. He is currently recovering from an ACL injury that could hold him out until 2023. Regardless, the Cavs feel comfortable enough to give Rubio a three-year deal worth $18.4 million. The Cavs were playing extremely well before Rubio went down,... Read More
Bol Bol Sticking With Orlando
Orlando Magic center Bol Bol has decided he wants to stay with the team. The big man was traded to the team mid-season, but never played due to foot surgery. There is plenty of potential with Bol, but the concern of injury is also high. The Magic roster is filled with young talent, so it... Read More
Robin Lopez Joins Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal with center Robin Lopez. The veteran big man was solid depth for the Orlando Magic last season. The expectation is that he'll play a similar role off the bench for the Cavs in 2022. It's worth noting that the Cavs have Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley, Jarrett... Read More
Kevon Looney Gets Three-Year Deal With Warriors
Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney has signed a three-year deal to remain with the organization. The Warriors have rewarded Looney for his role in helping the team bring him another championship. He'll receive $25.5 million over the next three seasons. He played surprisingly well for the Warriors last season, but will likely see a... Read More
Gary Payton II Headed To Portland On Three-Year Deal
Free-agent guard Gary Payton II has signed a three-year, $28 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 29-year-old played a key role in the Golden State Warriors run to an NBA championship last year. Known for his defensive prowess, Payton averaged 1.4 steals per game last season, despite only playing 17.6 minutes per contest.... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Remains A Knick On Four-Year Deal
As expected, the New York Knicks have officially signed center Mitchell Robinson to a four-year deal worth $60 million. The 24-year-old averaged 8.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game last year while playing 25.7 minutes per contest. He also gained a few notable teammates in the past 24 hours as the Knicks signed... Read More
Rudy Gobert Traded To Minnesota
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is being sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive trade. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was traded for four first round draft picks. Also, the Jazz acquire Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Leandro Bolmaro as part of the deal. Somehow, the Wolves were... Read More
Ja Morant Agrees To Massive Extension
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has agreed to a massive extension with the organization. The 23-year-old has agreed to a five-year $193 million deal, which could end up being $231 million with incentives. This deal comes as no surprise since the Grizzlies obviously want to lock up their superstar guard. He helped lead their team... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Signs Super-Max Deal
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed to a four-year, $224 million super-max extension. There is no surprise here, as Towns is a cornerstone piece on this roster. He'll continue to grow alongside Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell. Those three could be a legitimate threat in the league soon. That being said, Towns is basically... Read More
Otto Porter Jr. Joins Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a two-year deal. The veteran forward was reportedly likely to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. Instead, Porter has decided to leave the defending champs and join the fairly strong Raptors roster. It's uncertain where Porter stands in terms of playing time. Pascal Siakam, Thaddeus... Read More
Jusuf Nurkic Staying In Portland
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has decided to sign a new deal with the organization. He missed two months last season due to a foot injury, but was effective when healthy. That being said, the Blazers have agreed to a four-year $70 million extension with Nurkic. Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, and Nurkic... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon Headed To Boston
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been traded to the Boston Celtics. In exchange, the Pacers will receive Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and a 2023 first-round pick. The expectation was that Brogdon was going to be traded at some point this offseason with the Pacers in rebuild mode. Now,... Read More
Kevin Huerter Traded To Kings
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has been traded to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Hawks will receive Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless, and a lottery-protected 2024 first round pick in exchange for Huerter. After playing his first four seasons in with the Hawks, Huerter will get a fresh start in Sacramento. Huerter is expected to... Read More
Zach LaVine Signs Five-Year Deal With Bulls
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will return to the team on a brand new five-year deal. As expected, LaVine will return to Chicago, but gets a nice new $215.2 million deal. LaVine has dealt with some injuries, but has been fantastic when healthy. This roster appears on the verge of making some serious noise in... Read More
