Category: Sports

Report: Jalen Duren Seeking Nearly $40 Million Per Year on Next Contract

Brandon King

Jalen Duren could be in line for a massive payday as he enters extension negotiations with the Detroit Pistons. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there is a belief around the league that Duren is seeking a contract worth close to $40 million annually, which would represent roughly 25% of the NBA salary cap. Scotto also reported that while Duren’s asking price is high, several NBA executives expect both sides to ultimately reach an agreement in the mid-$30 million per year range, with the expectation that the 22-year-old center remains…

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Mavericks, Clippers Discuss Potential Blockbuster Deal Centered on Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring the possibility of bringing Kawhi Leonard back to Texas. According to multiple league sources cited by The Athletic, Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Leonard. The two previously enjoyed tremendous success together with the Toronto Raptors, culminating in the franchise’s first NBA championship in 2019. League sources say the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers have discussed a trade framework that would send Leonard to Dallas. In return, the Clippers would receive a package centered around P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and draft-pick…

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Marcus Smart reportedly considering free agency; Rockets expected to pursue reunion with Ime Udoka

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in danger of losing one of their veteran leaders this offseason. According to Marc Stein, Marcus Smart is seriously considering declining his $5.4 million player option and entering unrestricted free agency. If he reaches the open market, the Houston Rockets are expected to express interest in bringing the veteran guard aboard for a reunion with head coach Ime Udoka. Smart and Udoka enjoyed success together during their time with the Boston Celtics, where Smart developed into one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders under…

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Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to Suns in Multi-Player Deal

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The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges, along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick, according to ESPN. The move signals another major roster shakeup for Charlotte as the franchise continues to reshape its future. By acquiring Allen and O’Neale, the Hornets add two experienced veterans known for their perimeter shooting and defensive versatility while also adding a future first-round selection. For Phoenix, the acquisition of Bridges provides…

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Deandre Ayton Expected to Exercise Player Option, Return to Lakers

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have Deandre Ayton back for the 2026-27 season. According to Basketball Talk’s Kurt Helin, Ayton is expected to exercise his player option, keeping him with the Lakers for at least one more year. The move provides Los Angeles with continuity in the frontcourt as the franchise continues shaping its roster for another playoff push. Ayton joined the Lakers looking to provide size, rebounding, and interior scoring, and his return gives the team an experienced presence in the paint. While exercising his option keeps…

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Nikola Jokić Reportedly Considering Waiting on Nuggets Extension, Could Set Up Massive 2027 Payday

Brandon King

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) The future of Nikola Jokić in Denver remains a major talking point around the league. According to veteran NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Jokić is considering waiting before signing a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason. The decision is reportedly tied to the financial advantage of delaying a new deal rather than any desire to leave the…

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Orlando Magic waive Jonathan Isaac, veteran forward heads to free agency

Brandon King

Image via The Orlando Sentinel The Orlando Magic have waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, ending an eight-year run with the franchise that selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.   Isaac, 28, flashed elite defensive potential throughout his career, but repeated injuries prevented him from becoming a consistent contributor. A torn ACL suffered in the 2020 NBA Bubble sidelined him for more than two seasons, and additional lower-body injuries limited his availability after his return.   Despite the health…

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Michigan star Syla Swords signs NIL deal with Nike

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Michigan star guard Syla Swords has added another major achievement to her rapidly growing résumé, signing a name, image and likeness (NIL) shoe deal with Nike. The partnership makes Swords the first basketball player to join Nike Canada’s NIL roster, marking another milestone for one of the brightest young stars in women’s college basketball. “Nike is always at the forefront of every podium, medal and championship,” Swords said in a statement. “I cannot wait to join a family of winners and role models while I continue to write my story!”…

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Report: Miami Expected to Move On From Antetokounmpo Brothers

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The brief “Antetokounmpo era” beyond Giannis may already be coming to an end in Miami. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Miami Heat are not expected to continue carrying Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers on the roster as the franchise shifts its focus toward maximizing every available roster spot. “There won’t be anymore Antetokounmpo brothers in Miami. That whole ‘we have Kostas and Thanasis on the team,’ I don’t think that’s going to continue from what I understand,” Shelburne said. The comments suggest Miami is moving away from a strategy that had…

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Bills Will Not Honor O.J. Simpson Among Franchise Legends at New Stadium

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The Buffalo Bills have decided that former Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be recognized among the franchise’s legends at the team’s new Highmark Stadium. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli said Simpson was intentionally left out of the stadium’s new Family Circle, an area designed to celebrate the history and greatest figures in franchise history. “He’s obviously a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s a member of our Wall of Fame. But we made the decision that…

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