Is the NBA overreacting to the second apron? Wes Goldberg argues that the loudest criticism of the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is missing the bigger picture. He breaks down why recent salary dumps by the Thunder, Celtics and Knicks don't prove the system is broken, explains what the players actually gained in the latest CBA, and makes the case that the one change everyone avoids discussing-reducing the number of regular-season games-is the real solution to many of the NBA's b...
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil discuss the trade that sent Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks, and Zaccharie Rissacher to the Dallas Mavericks, then wrap up the latest in NBA free agency news. Timestamps 1:32: Thunder 17:01: Hawks and Mavericks 33:31: Free Agency News Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the RSS feed for smart NBA offseason coverage, trade rumors, and big-picture basketball conversations.
Peter Suder is set to explore his options after getting waived from his two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. McMenamin adds that Suder would be welcome to join the Coachella Valley Lakers. The Lakers waived Suder to make room for Arthur Kaluma.
Jalen Slawson and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a two-way deal. Slawson is represented by Aaron Turner and was the 54th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Furman by the Sacramento Kings. Slawson appeared in 13 games with the Pacers last season while on a two-way, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.9 minutes. Lawson also appeared in 37 G League games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries, Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas and Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson earned First Team honors. Lendeborg was also Summer League MVP as he led the Warriors to the Summer League championship. In six Vegas Summer League games, Boozer averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 29.5 minutes. Wilson appeared in four Summer League games, aver...
Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin...
The New Orleans Pelicans could revisit Trey Murphy trade scenarios after LeBron James decides which team he will play for this upcoming season. The Pelicans listened to trade offers around the draft but maintained a high asking price for Murphy. "Chatter about a Trey Murphy trade, while lessened, hasn't vanished and is one of many potential pieces of league business that could resurface once LeBron James' next destination becomes clear," writes John Hollinger at The Athletic. Murphy, who aver...
