There are several NBA teams who will have plenty of money to spend in free agency. What are the biggest holes each team needs to fill? There’s a whole lot of cap space available in the NBA this offseason. And it’s not just the major-market teams with cash to burn. Nearly half the league has
Month: June 2019
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. As a short recap, or if you’re looking for more pre-research, we’ve got you covered. Drew Maresca grabbed the point guards, then Jordan Hicks hit up the shooting
1:54 PM ET Once free agency opens at 6 p.m. ET, center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to commit to a three-year, $45 million contract to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell ESPN. Valanciunas declined a $17.6 million player option on his 2019-20 contract, clearing the way to become an unrestricted free agent and
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Boston Celtics on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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
The Miami Heat will meet with Jimmy Butler on Sunday, officially launching them into the sweepstakes to acquire the star guard. The race to acquire star guard Jimmy Butler just gained another contestant — the Miami Heat. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Butler is expected to head to South Florida to meet with the Heat
The Orlando Magic took a flier on Markelle Fultz at the trade deadline, but they still have no idea when the former No. 1 overall pick will suit up for them. An ongoing right shoulder injury has limited Markelle Fultz to 33 games since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017.
8:34 PM ET Six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is meeting with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York with both sides motivated to reach a deal on a four-year, $141 million maximum contract, league sources told ESPN on Saturday. The free-agent guard is part of the Nets’ bold two-part plan to acquire Irving and All-NBA
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 13: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the game on February 13, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. As a short recap, or if you’re looking for more pre-research, we’ve got you covered. Drew Maresca grabbed the point guards, then Jordan Hicks hit up the shooting
8:58 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The NBA set the salary cap for the 2019-20 season at $109.14 million, a raise of just over $7 million from last season. The tax level will be $132,627,000 and the minimum salary, which is 90 percent of the cap, is $98,226,000. All of those figures are
The Orlando Magic are reportedly ready to offer Nikola Vucevic a four-year, $90 million deal to keep his talents in the Magic Kingdom. If there were any questions that the Orlando Magic were serious about keeping Nikola Vucevic, they have apparently answered them. According to multiple reports, the Magic are expected to offer their All-Star
Al Horford has started following Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday on Instagram, and that has fans thinking he could sign with the New Orleans Pelicans. Al Horford could be heading from Beantown to the Big Easy. According to a tweet from NBA Twitter God Rob Perez, Horford has started following Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday
World Cup fever is taking over, the Mets and Knicks make an enemy out of the media and the NCAA remains as clueless as ever with their latest action. World cup fever I admit I am not the biggest soccer fan. I’m not a soccer hater by any means and respect all the great soccer
TORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors look on during the game on November 29, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
1:22 PM ET The Denver Nuggets have exercised a $30 million option on forward Paul Millsap‘s contract for next season, bringing back a key player for the franchise’s pursuit of a Western Conference title, league sources told ESPN on Saturday. Denver can keep Millsap, hold onto its $9.2M mid-level exception and still stay out of
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. In continuing where Drew Maresca left off with top point guard targets, we will now take a look at the top 10 shooting guards that are headed to
Zion Williamson doesn’t plan to enter the dunk contest, and that should sadden fans of the NBA. We need you Michael Jordan. We need you, Vince Carter. We need you, Blake Griffin. Heck, we need you Dwight Howard, and no one has said that about Howard for a long, long while. Please convince Zion Williamson
11:44 PM ET Marc J. Spears Veteran guard Darren Collison has decided to retire from the NBA after 10 seasons primarily to concentrate on helping the less fortunate through his Jehovah’s Witness faith, he told ESPN’s The Undefeated in a written letter. “While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly ready to offer Harrison Barnes a 4-year, $88 million deal to keep his talents in California’s capital. The Sacramento Kings are ready to overpay for keeping Harrison Barnes in California’s capital. According to a report from NBC Sports, the Kings are ready to offer Barnes a four-year deal worth $88
Team Context is incredibly important for the success or failure of draft prospects, so here is our re-ranked 2019 NBA Draft big board, accounting for who will have the best opportunities to maximize their potential. Big boards are easy ways for draft scouts and writers to convey their thoughts on a draft class. It’s a
EVERETT, WA- JUNE 23: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever on June 23, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MAY 21: President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas of the Minnesota Timberwolves introduces Ryan Saunders as the new head coach during a press conference on May 21, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 06: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 06, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions
9:31 PM ET Golden State’s Kevin Durant is planning to engage four teams in discussions upon the opening of NBA free agency on Sunday — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Warriors, league sources tell ESPN. There’s expected to be some combination of face-to-face meetings and communications by other means with
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. In continuing where Drew Maresca left off with top point guard targets, we will now take a look at the top 10 shooting guards that are headed to
8:40 AM ET NBA free agency officially begins Sunday afternoon. This year’s class features some of the NBA’s top players, including reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Where does Leonard rank among fellow free agents Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving? Should the Lakers target a third star or multiple role players with their cap
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets makes a lay up past Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of the game at TD Garden on December 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
3:27 PM ET Free agent Kawhi Leonard is expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final presentation among the teams meeting with him in Los Angeles next week, league sources tell ESPN. The incumbent often prefers to go last in trying to convince a player to stay with the team. 2 Related Leonard
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets, LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attend a game between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty on June 14, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas,
Our 2020 NBA Mock Draft surveys the 2020 class to see how much stronger it might be than the 2019 class that just produced a chaotic draft. Our draft order is based upon NBA futures odds from the FanDuel sports book, courtesy of Lineups. Tiebreakers for teams with even odds were determined by our gut.
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