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Russell arrived in Memphis earlier this month as part of a six-team deal.

At its core, arcing a 22-ounce basketball into an 18-inch steel hoop from anywhere between 10 and 24 feet is an amazing feat of physics.

In addition to previously reported suitors like the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Bucks, the Clippers are among the teams with some sign-and-trade interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. According to Scotto, Kuminga and agent Aaron Turner aren’t necessarily seeking a specific salary figure that applies to every interested team […]

Although NBA rosters are limited to 15 players during the regular season, teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players during the offseason. Expanded offseason rosters allow clubs to bring in players on contracts that aren’t fully guaranteed, giving those players a chance to earn a regular season roster spot or getting a closer […]

They traded Isaiah Stewart and lost Tobias Harris in free agency. They signed free agent John Collins and acquired Taurean Prince to replace them up front. They moved up in the draft to select point guard Ebuka Okorie and traded for shooting guard Isaiah Joe. They re-signed two more wings, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green, […]

The Houston Rockets have re-signed forward Isaiah Crawford. Crawford appeared in 14 games as a two-way player for the Rockets in 2025-26, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per 36 minutes played. He recorded career highs of 11 points and 6 rebounds in the season finale vs. Memphis on April 12. In 20 games while transferred to the Rockets G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, Crawford averaged 19.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 3.1 apg and 2.1 spg while shooting 51.5% from the fl...

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Matisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Thybulle is coming off his three-year, $33 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers that was originally signed as a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023 that was matched. Luka Doncic was with the Mavericks when Thybulle signed the offer sheet. Thybulle appeared in 30 games last season with the Blazers, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals as one of ...

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.