TORONTO, ON – JUNE 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors and Rapper Drake are seen on the team bus during the Toronto Raptors Championship Victory Parade on June 17, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the
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While watching Game 2 of the Finals at home in Atlanta, Jaron Blossomgame got a kick out of Raptors coach Nick Nurse’s box-and-one defense against Steph Curry “I like stuff like that, to be honest,” he says with a laugh. “When you’re in the NBA Finals, you don’t see that stuff very often. But I
The New Orleans Pelicans’ newest signing won’t change the landscape of the NBA, but Nicolo Melli is about as good a fit with Zion Williamson as you could ask for. Lost amid the craziness of the first night of free agency, the New Orleans Pelicans quietly added an interesting fit for their new-look roster. If
After coming within a game of the Eastern Conference Finals, the 76ers overhauled their roster in short order. Will it be enough to put them over the top? In the span of just a few hours, the Philadelphia 76ers saw a team that came within a game of the Eastern Conference Finals take on a
The Warriors made a quick pivot, adding D’Angelo Russell after losing Kevin Durant. Where, exactly, that pivot will take them remains to be seen. After learning that Kevin Durant would be absconding for Brooklyn, the Golden State Warriors only waited a few hours to try to revamp their roster in the hopes of making a
DeMarcus Cousins seems have a solid market for his services, but he reportedly has some interest in going back to the Sacramento Kings. If not for an Achilles’ injury during the 2017-18 season while playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins surely would have gotten a max contract last summer. After signing a one-year
The Knicks did not make the splash they were hoping in free agency, but maybe things aren’t as bad as they appear. So far the Knicks free agent acquisitions have been…understated. Through roughly the first 24 hours of free agent negotiations, they had added Taj Gibson, Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington.
Harrison Barnes has put his signature on a four-year, $85 million deal to remain with the Sacramento Kings, keeping a fringe playoff core together. Harrison Barnes is staying with the Sacramento Kings. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Barnes officially put his signature on a four-year, $85 million deal with the Kings, which keeps a young, growing
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on April 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics between plays in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 9: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Will any team give DeMarcus Cousins a hefty long-term contract in free agency given his recent injury history? The past 18 months haven’t been kind to DeMarcus Cousins. While playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon in a late January 2018 game against the Houston Rockets. Although he averaged an
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the first half during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
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
Tobias Harris is poised to cash in as a free agent this summer, but where will he end up? When the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Tobias Harris in February, they did so knowing he was headed for a massive payday this summer. They also knew plenty of other teams would seek to secure his services.
This NBA offseason, a slew of elite players will be free agents and potentially looking for new homes. Every fanbase with cap room is drooling over the possibilities but which free agent gets you excited says a lot about the kind of person you are. Kevin Durant: You complain constantly about the service at your local
Will Jimmy Butler’s headstrong reputation limit his free-agent market this summer? In mid-May, Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler expressed confidence in his ability to land a massive payday this summer. “Technically, I think, knock on wood, I’ll get a max contract anywhere I choose to go,” the four-time All-Star told reporters following the Sixers’ second-round
Player movement dominates the NBA more each summer as contracts get shorter and players control their destiny, setting up 2019 NBA free agency to be crazier than any in recent memory. Limiting this list to 20 almost feels like a disservice to the playoff rotation-caliber talent cut off of our power rankings here, but we
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 16: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
After declining his $30.1 million player option, Al Horford appears ready to leave the Boston Celtics this summer. Where will he land? The Boston Celtics’ offseason went from bad to worse Tuesday. In the morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Al Horford will decline his $30.1 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent. He