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Veteran wing Mario Hezonja is making an aggressive push to return to the NBA this offseason. Hezonja is on a long-term contract with Real Madrid in Spain, but has an NBA out until July 20 of this year. The buyout for Hezonja's contract with Real Madrid is expected to be around $850,000. Hezonja hasn't played in the NBA since the 2019-20 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Since then, the now 31-year-old wing has spent one season apiece in Greece and Russia, before playing the last four se...

With Dallas down double digits in the fourth, Paige Bueckers erupted with 11 points and did not miss a basket to propel the Wings to a comeback victory over the Sun.

Bueckers made 9 of 16 shots with a 3-pointer and handed out seven assists for Dallas (13-8), which improved to 7-5 on the road.

Scouts who watched Cameron Boozer‘s summer league debut in Salt Lake City were particularly impressed with the former Duke star’s passing, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Grizzlies selected the 18-year-old big man with the third overall pick in last month’s draft. Boozer opened the game with a two-handed dunk over 7’3″ Thunder lottery pick […]

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Pajola is said to be seeking a one-year deal worth €1.2 million. L'articolo Crvena Zvezda and Partizan Reportedly Compete for Alessandro Pajola proviene da Sportando.

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During a Zoom call with reporters on Friday, forward Simone Fontecchio explained his decision to re-sign with the Heat, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The 30-year-old Italian earned about $8.3MM last season, but returned to Miami on a one-year, minimum-salary deal. “I always wanted to stay in Miami,” Fontecchio said. “Last week, they […]

The NBA's moratorium period is set to end on Monday, July 6, which means free agency signings, sign-and-trades, and trades that have not already been

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The championship confetti has been swept away and the draft has come and gone, leaving free agency as the latest checkpoint in the NBA's calendar.

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The Houston Rockets began Friday by making an interesting roster move.

Kyle Kuzma isn’t happy with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Bucks forward took to social media (Twitter link) to blast the agreement as bad for players and fans, suggesting that the tax aprons are functioning as a de facto “hard cap.” “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron […]

After a flurry of NBA action over the past week that included trade agreements involving players like Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Ja Morant, and Walker Kessler, the holiday weekend has provided a much-needed breather. The break in the action likely won’t last long. The July moratorium is set to end on July 6, […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are expected to start contract extension talks this week in Toronto after his trade becomes official -- and the two-time Finals MVP will do so with new representation.

Kawhi Leonard has brought in new representation as he and the Toronto Raptors prepare to open contract extension discussions this week. Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports will now handle negotiations for Leonard, replacing longtime representatives Mitch Frankel and Dennis Robertson. Gaines, who has served as Leonard's business attorney over the past year, is scheduled to meet with Raptors officials in Toronto in the coming days. Gaines doesn't currently represent any other NBA players, but forme...

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Grizzlies The Grizzlies came away encouraged after Cameron Boozer‘s Summer League debut. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, scouts in attendance were especially impressed with Boozer’s passing after the No. 3 overall pick finished with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in Memphis’ blowout victory over Oklahoma City. The former Duke standout wasted little time […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics. Or even if it is, Gordon Hayward doesn’t think Stevens overdoes it. Hayward, now retired, played for Stevens both at Butler and with the Celtics. “I think he puts in as […] The post Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Clippers’ blockbuster pursuit of Kawhi Leonard was supposed to change everything. Instead, longtime Southern California columnist Jim Alexander believes it became another painful chapter in franchise history. Writing for the Press-Enterprise, Alexander reflected on Leonard’s seven-year run with the Clippers following his trade to the Raptors, arguing that the championship vision introduced during Leonard’s […] The post Kawhi Leonard era ultimately became cautionary tale for Clippers appea...

I’ve covered every major LeBron James free agency. The first one broke the internet. The second one practically lived on Twitter. This one? It’s happening on X, and honestly, I’m not sure anyone can hear anybody anymore. Back in 2014, Twitter felt like a newsroom. There were a handful of reporters you trusted. Adrian Wojnarowski. […] The post LeBron’s free agency hasn’t changed nearly as much as the conversation around it appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Rockets The Rockets have built one of the NBA’s deepest rosters, and perhaps that is why rival teams keep calling. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Houston has received trade inquiries involving both Kevin Durant and All-Star center Alperen Sengun this offseason. One proposed framework reportedly involved a three-team deal that would have sent Durant […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The NBA moratorium officially ends tomorrow. Brad Stevens and the face of the franchise's new ownership Bill Chisholm will hold a press conference with everyone anxious to hear what they have to say about the Jaylen Brown trade. Recap of Monday's Celtics presser (2of2): Chisholm stresses his full confidence in Stevens & backs his decisions. Not a meddler. Strongly denies decisions are financially driven. Shuts down/avoids/brushes off any "Private Equity" questions. Stresses championships are ...

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to get younger and more athletic. In working to achieve that goal, the team received an entirely new look by bringing in four new players, one being Quentin Grimes. Grimes possesses an interesting skill set and could be viewed as an upgrade from Luke Kennard, […]

Markieff Morris says there is a big drop-off between the top earners on the team and the rest.