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Victor Wembanyama signed a maximum five-year salary rookie scale extension with the Spurs earlier this month. The deal is worth approximately $252.3MM but Wembanyama could have gotten even more. He decided not to add Rose rule language to his contract, which means his deal will start at 25% of the 2027/28 salary cap rather than […]
The biggest acquisition the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was executing a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler. The deal cost the Lakers the majority of their draft capital, but the team believes they have found the ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Reaves and Kessler actually […]
Even as most of the NBA has been in a holding pattern awaiting LeBron James’ free agency decision, the Lakers have marched on with their roster reconstruction. The same week after James revealed he wasn’t returning to the Lakers for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, the team agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Jazz for Walker...
We can officially cross one team off the LeBron James list. That would be the Pacers. Indiana general manager Chad Buchanan said the team made its pitch to James’ agent, Rich Paul, but has been informed enough about the situation to know that LeBron won’t be coming to Indianapolis. “If you’re expecting the LeBron to […] The post Pacers GM on LeBron James: It won’t be Indiana appeared first on Hoops Wire.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 02: Mario Hezonja of Real Madrid gestures after losing the Spanish basketball League Liga ACB Endesa Quarter Finals Game 1 between Real Madrid and La Laguna Tenerife at Movistar Arena on June 02, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images The Sixers have one open roster spot at the moment, and it’s fairly obvious whom they’re saving it for. But if LeBron James chooses to sign elsewhere in free agency,...
The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]
The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest signing has the potential to be an extremely impactful one in wing Matisse Thybulle. He has proven himself to be one of the best perimeter defenders in the league since he entered the NBA and is a two-time Second Team All-Defense selection. However, recently he has dealt with multiple injuries […]
Anthony Davis and the Wizards appear content to let extension talks play out on their own timetable. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, neither side is rushing to reach a new deal as Davis approaches Aug. 6, when he becomes eligible to sign a contract extension with Washington. “Don’t spend much time on AD extension […] The post Anthony Davis, Wizards in no rush on contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Dallas Mavericks may have missed a golden opportunity to build a super team with LeBron James this summer. James has yet to decide his...
LeBron James may be willing to take a $4 million veteran minimum contract and is not waiting for a potential Anthony Davis trade to decide on his future.
I'm just kind of floored... Calabro said the team’s offer “just wasn’t going to be worth my time or effort or lending my name to what they were offering, in terms of the number of games and the compensation per game. And then there were no benefits attached to it at all. “It was a really disappointing offer that was not hard at all to turn thumbs down on and realize that there was not much seriousness on the other end to get a deal done,” Calabro said, “which is fine if you want to end the re...
Here are three minimum-contract shooters who could help the Heat space the floor around Giannis and a possible LeBron James reunion.
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu is a mostly unknown 26-year old big man project. But he really impressed in Summer League with Dallas and could be an intriguing flier, even if it’s on a two-way deal. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]
Also, how much is Jalen Duren worth?
Duren is still likely return on a multi-year deal, even if there is no resolution until September
The NBA offseason remains on pause, awaiting LeBron James's decision.
If LeBron doesn't sign with the Sixers, these free agents could be solid backup options to fill the final open roster spot.
