Tag: NBA basketball

Miami Heat Waiting on Klay Thompson Buyout, Preserving $7 Million Exception: Report

Brandon King

The Miami Heat are taking a patient approach in their pursuit of veteran guard Klay Thompson. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the Heat are waiting to see whether Thompson can negotiate a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks rather than attempting to acquire him via trade. The strategy would allow Miami to add one of the NBA’s most accomplished shooters without surrendering valuable players or draft assets. The report also states that Miami intends to preserve the roughly $7 million remaining from its mid-level exception. By keeping that…

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Draymond Green returns to Warriors on one-year, $27.7 million deal after LeBron pursuit falls short

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back one of the pillars of their championship dynasty. According to Shams Charania, Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract. The deal comes after Green opted out of his previous contract earlier this offseason, a move that reportedly gave Golden State additional financial flexibility while pursuing LeBron James. With the Warriors ultimately unable to land the four-time NBA MVP, Green will now receive the same salary he was originally scheduled to earn. The agreement ensures the…

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Denver Nuggets Match Thunder’s $12 Million Offer Sheet to Retain Spencer Jones

Brandon King

The Denver Nuggets are keeping one of their promising young forwards in the fold. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets have matched the Oklahoma City Thunder’s two-year, $12 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Spencer Jones, ensuring he remains in Denver. Jones, who signed with the Nuggets as an undrafted free agent in 2024, has steadily developed into a valuable rotational piece. Denver’s decision to match the offer underscores the organization’s belief in his long-term potential and its commitment to retaining homegrown talent. The Thunder attempted to pry…

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Mario Hezonja Returns to the NBA, Signs with Cavaliers

Brandon King

After six seasons away from the NBA, Mario Hezonja is getting another opportunity. The former No. 5 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management confirmed the agreement. Hezonja, 31, has re-established himself as one of Europe’s top players since leaving the NBA following the 2019-20 season. Most recently starring for Real Madrid, the 6-foot-8 forward has been a standout in the EuroLeague, showcasing the versatile scoring ability…

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Warriors Expected to Re-Sign Draymond Green to Nearly $28 Million Deal

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are expected to keep one of the pillars of their championship dynasty in place. According to reports from Joe Vardon and David Aldridge of The Athletic, the Warriors are expected to re-sign veteran forward Draymond Green to a deal worth nearly $28 million after their pursuit of LeBron James came up short.  Green previously declined his player option in an effort to give Golden State additional financial flexibility during its unsuccessful attempt to land James in free agency. With James ultimately signing with the Philadelphia 76ers,…

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Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Nearing Grizzlies Buyout, Expected to Reunite with LeBron James in Philadelphia

Brandon King

The Philadelphia 76ers may be adding another championship-tested veteran to their revamped roster. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Memphis Grizzlies are negotiating a contract buyout. Once the agreement is finalized, the veteran wing intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, reuniting with LeBron James.  The move would reunite Caldwell-Pope and James for the first time since helping lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. Widely regarded as one of the league’s premier 3-and-D role players during his prime, Caldwell-Pope has also won…

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Report: Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell Expected to Work Toward Offseason Exit

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies may be short-lived. According to Kelly Iko, Russell is not viewed as a long-term piece for the Grizzlies, with both sides expected to work together on a resolution that would allow the veteran point guard to find a new team before the start of the 2026-27 season. That resolution could come in the form of either a trade or a contract buyout. Russell arrived in Memphis as part of the multi-team deal that reshaped the Grizzlies’ backcourt, but the latest reporting suggests the…

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Warriors Reportedly Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for Anthony Davis, LeBron James Trade Package

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly unwilling to pay the steep price necessary to acquire Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal that could have also reunited him with LeBron James. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, the Washington Wizards were seeking multiple unprotected first-round picks along with draft-pick swaps from Golden State in any trade involving Davis. The Warriors ultimately balked at that asking price, causing negotiations centered around a potential Davis-LeBron package to come to a halt. Golden State’s reluctance underscores the…

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Kendrick Perkins Wants Kevin Durant Building More Chemistry With Rockets Teammates

Brandon King

Kevin Durant’s offseason workouts have once again become a talking point, but Kendrick Perkins believes the future Hall of Famer should be spending more time in the gym with his Houston Rockets teammates. Speaking on ESPN, Perkins reacted to a viral video of Durant working out with Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero. While he praised Durant for mentoring one of the NBA’s rising stars, Perkins questioned whether that time would be better spent strengthening chemistry with the players he’ll suit up alongside this season. “I’ve been seeing a video that’s…

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Stephen A. Smith Rips LeBron James Over Ongoing Free Agency Wait

Brandon King

Stephen A. Smith has officially run out of patience with LeBron James’ prolonged free agency decision. During Monday’s edition of First Take, the ESPN personality took a humorous—but pointed—shot at the four-time NBA champion as speculation surrounding his future continues. “LeBron James should start a new sitcom called the ‘Indecision’ because he can’t make up his damn mind.” Smith’s comments reflect the growing frustration among fans and media members who have spent weeks waiting for clarity on where the future Hall of Famer will play next season. LeBron’s free agency…

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