Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option
NBAThe Lakers are moving on from Nick Smith Jr. after one season in LA.
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NBAJa Morant landing spots: Five mock trades that send star guard out of Memphis
The Wolves, Kings, Bucks and more might be interested in a Ja Morant trade before Feb. 5
Clippers eye former Finals MVP as Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up
NBAKawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, Jaylen BrownThe Los Angeles Clippers may already have their Kawhi Leonard backup plan, and it comes with a Finals MVP trophy. Leonard’s future in Los Angeles...
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors reportedly agree to 2-year, $40 million contract extension
NBAThe Golden State Warriors and center Kristaps Porzingis have reportedly agreed to a two-year $40 million contract extension, per ESPN NBA insider Shama Charania, as he was told by his...
Thunder pick up forward Lu Dort's $17.7 million option
NBAThe Thunder on Monday exercised forward Lu Dort's 2026-27 contract option.
Sources: Nurkic intends to sign two-year contract with Jazz
NBAJusuf Nurkic, who filled in as starting center and filled up the stat sheet last year, plans to sign a two-year, $22 million contract with the Jazz, sources told ESPN's Shams Charaniay.
Winners, losers from Ja Morant trade to Portland Trail Blazers
NBAPortland fans are winners, Scoot Henderson is a different story.
Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Report: Wizards decline Jamir Watkins’ team option
NBAThe Washington Wizards declined Jamir Watkins’ $2.15 million team option for the 2026-27 season, Spotrac’s Keith Smith reported Monday. The Wizards reportedly extended a qualifying offer to Watkins, which makes him a restricted free agent this offseason. Watkins, 24, was selected No. 43 by Washington in the 2025 NBA Draft. He averaged 7.4 points and […]
3 thoughts on the Ja Morant trade: Are more moves ahead in Portland and Memphis?
NBAJa Morant could be a major steal for the Blazers, while the Grizzlies will be better than you think.
Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno projected as a lottery pick
NBAMalachi Moreno is projected to make his dreams come true early in next year’s draft.
Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies
Jake LaRavia credited preparation and confidence for his 21-point performance as the Lakers beat Memphis 128-121. “I got going pretty early… the ball was fine to me, especially in that first half, and I was just able to get going and stay aggressive,” LaRavia said. Maintaining confidence through shooting struggles has been key for LaRavia […] The post Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .