Category: NBA Basketball

Kings Waive DeMar DeRozan, Six-Time NBA All-Star Becomes Free Agent

Brandon King

The Sacramento Kings are moving on from one of the NBA’s most accomplished veterans. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, the Kings have waived six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, officially making the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent. The move comes after Sacramento explored trade options in recent weeks but was unable to find a deal. Rather than keeping DeRozan on the roster, the organization elected to part ways, allowing him to enter free agency and pursue opportunities with a contender. Despite being in the latter stages of his career,…

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Rui Hachimura Signs Two-Year, $28 Million Contract With Los Angeles Clippers

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Free agent forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Hachimura and his agent, Darren Matsubara of THE•TEAM, reached an early understanding with the Clippers shortly after free agency opened, laying the groundwork for a deal well before it became official. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, both sides initially hoped the Los Angeles Lakers would work with the Clippers on a sign-and-trade that would allow Hachimura to remain in Los Angeles while providing compensation to the Lakers. However, the…

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Chicago Bulls Sign No. 4 Overall Pick Caleb Wilson to Four-Year, $48.5 Million Rookie Contract

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The Chicago Bulls have officially locked up one of the premier talents from the 2026 NBA Draft, signing No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson to his four-year rookie contract worth $48.5 million. The deal, which is fully guaranteed under the NBA’s rookie scale, secures Wilson’s future in Chicago as the franchise continues to build around a young, promising core. Widely regarded as one of the most gifted prospects in the 2026 draft class, Wilson brings an intriguing combination of size, athleticism, versatility, and two-way potential. His ability to impact the…

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Ric Bucher: Lakers Planned to Move On From LeBron James Since Luka Dončić Trade, Calls Rich Paul Claims ‘BS’

Brandon King

The apparent cessation of the relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and the next stop in his playing career continues to be the most discussed topic of the NBA offseason, this side of the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga. The prevailing, and Klutch Sports-approved, narrative is that it was James who told the Lakers to soldier on without him, as he’d decided to continue his career elsewhere next season, however Ric Bucher is buying this story. Appearing on On The Ball With Ric Bucher, Bucher claimed the Lakers had…

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Kyle Kuzma Says NBA’s New CBA Is Hurting Players, Teams, and Fans

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Image via the NBA The NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement was designed to promote competitive balance, but according to Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, it has created unintended consequences that are reshaping the league in all the wrong ways. In a candid post on X, Kuzma argued that the league’s first and second salary cap aprons have become far more restrictive than advertised, forcing organizations to prioritize financial flexibility over basketball success. “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron are starting to function like…

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Patrick Ewing Returns to NBA Sidelines as Assistant Coach for Washington Wizards

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Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is headed back to an NBA bench. According to ESPN, the Georgetown and New York Knicks legend has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under head coach Brian Keefe. Ewing had most recently served as a basketball ambassador for the Knicks but will now return to a full-time coaching role in the nation’s capital. The move marks another chapter in Ewing’s extensive coaching career. Before taking over at his alma mater, Georgetown, in 2017, Ewing spent more than a decade…

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DeMar DeRozan Buyout: Kings Expected to Part Ways With Six-Time All-Star

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The Sacramento Kings are expected to reach a buyout agreement with veteran forward DeMar DeRozan in the coming days, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Once the agreement is finalized, DeRozan will become an unrestricted free agent and one of the most accomplished players still available on the market. Fischer also reports that DeRozan’s free agency will largely depend on whether he is willing to accept a veteran minimum contract. If he does, the list of potential suitors could grow dramatically, giving championship contenders an opportunity to add one of…

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Bucks Sign Kam Jones to Two-Way Deal After Draft Night Circuit Journey

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The Milwaukee Bucks continue to build out their backcourt depth, agreeing to a two-way NBA contract with 2025 second-round pick Kam Jones, according to ESPN. The move gives the franchise another young developmental guard as it balances championship expectations with long-term roster flexibility. Jones, who was originally selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, has already experienced a winding early professional path. He was first traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Chicago Bulls on draft night before ultimately being waived during roster cuts. Now, he gets…

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Yaxel Lendeborg Dominates Summer League Debut with Perfect Shooting for Warriors

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Yaxel Lendeborg wasted no time making an impression in his NBA Summer League debut. The Golden State Warriors rookie turned in one of the most efficient performances of the opening weekend, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while shooting a flawless 6-for-6 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three-point range, in just 22 minutes. His all-around effort helped power the Warriors to a convincing 104-72 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the California Classic.   Lendeborg was on fire from the opening…

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Caleb Love Signs Two-Way Deal with Philadelphia 76ers

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The Philadelphia 76ers continue to add depth to their backcourt, agreeing to a two-way contract with free agent guard Caleb Love, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Love joins Philadelphia after spending last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he showcased his scoring ability and flashed the offensive talent that made him one of college basketball’s most recognizable guards. His ability to create shots, knock down perimeter jumpers, and provide instant offense gives the 76ers another intriguing developmental piece. The two-way contract allows Love to split time between the 76ers…

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