Will Kyrie Irving cause D’Angelo Russell to leave the Brooklyn Nets in free agency this summer? It appears as though the Brooklyn Nets will have a new point guard this summer, which puts D’Angelo Russell’s future with them in doubt. In mid-June, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reported Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving
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If the Philadelphia 76ers re-sign their key free agents this summer, who should they target to round out their supporting cast? The Philadelphia 76ers have a monumental summer ahead of them. Three-fifths of their starting lineup — Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and J.J. Redick — are all set to become unrestricted free agents come June
Will the Charlotte Hornets shell out a supermax to re-sign Kemba Walker, or will he head elsewhere in free agency? When the All-NBA teams were announced earlier this spring, the Charlotte Hornets likely felt conflicting emotions. Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker earned his first-ever All-NBA nod, which in turn made him eligible to sign
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers now have Anthony Davis in tow, now who else could they possibly add in 2019 NBA free agency? It was never in question that the Los Angeles Lakers would aggressively pursue major moves in the 2019 offseason. After adding LeBron James as a free agent last year, the
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Per the Boston Herald, Kyrie Irving is prepared to sign with the Brooklyn Nets when free agency opens next month. Representatives of his new agency, Roc Nation, told the Herald Irving intends to join the Nets. Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics have long been rumored to part following a tumultuous season that had the
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After an up-and-down season with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving’s free-agent fate is more up in the air than ever. Kyrie Irving wasn’t supposed to be here. In October, Irving told Boston Celtics season-ticket holders, “If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing here next year.” Free-agent case closed, right? Not so
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Will an NBA Finals berth be enough to convince Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency this summer? Next to Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard figures to be the most hotly pursued player on this summer’s free-agent market. Fresh off an all-time great postseason run, Leonard has re-established himself as being among
Where Kevin Durant decides to sign in free agency this summer will shape the landscape of NBA title contenders for years to come. For the past three years, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have run rampant over the rest of the NBA. This summer, that all may change. Durant is set
With one of the most appealing situations in the league this offseason, here are five free agent targets for the Los Angeles Clippers. After trading their three best players (Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin) either before or during the 2017-18 season, the Los Angeles Clippers seemed headed toward a significant reset bordering on
The star-studded 2019 NBA free-agent class could get even better if certain players decline their player options. The NBA’s 2019 free-agent class boasts no shortage of star power. Kevin Durant ($31.5 million), Kawhi Leonard ($21.3 million), Kyrie Irving ($21.3 million), Jimmy Butler ($19.8 million) and Khris Middleton ($13 million) are all locks to decline their
Even with seemingly little money to spend right now, here are five targets for the Phoenix Suns in 2019 NBA free agency. The Phoenix Suns had another dismal season in 2018-18, going 19-63 and earning themselves a shot a fair percentage chance at the No. 1 overall pick in June’s draft. They wound up with
Now that the offseason has officially hit for most players in the NBA, players such as LeBron James are in full recruiting mode. With all the controversy surrounding Magic Johnson’s fallout with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James continues to be focused on making sure he is able to bring superstars to his team. Although
Now that the Brooklyn Nets have been eliminated from the playoffs, they will look to meet their needs through some offseason moves. Not many people thought that the Nets would make the playoffs this year. Many thought that the they were doomed for another lowly season that would see them near the bottom of the
The Knicks have the opportunity to make huge changes this offseason. Which players should be at the top of their list of targets? As soon as they traded Kristaps Porzingis last February, the Knicks’ plan for this offseason became apparent — use their cap space to pursue two max free agents. New York hasn’t had
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the postseason by Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, ending a season that saw them win 54 games, see Nikola Jokic enter the MVP discussion, and establish their standing in the league. What’s next? After having never lost two games at home to the same team all season,
Now that the Philadelphia 76ers have been eliminated from the playoffs, all eyes turn towards Jimmy Butler’s free agency decision. While Kawhi Leonard’s epic game-winning shot in game seven of the Eastern Conference semi-finals will live on as one of the greatest moments, it also started the countdown on Jimmy Butler’s free agency decision. After
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated by the Raptors in a heart-breaking Game 7 loss. What do they need to work on this summer? After a hard-fought seven-game series, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion Sunday night when they fell 92-90 against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Fresh off Kawhi
The Charlotte Hornets are approaching an offseason with one big decision they have very little control over, and a bunch of little ones they have more ability to control. Here are the five things they need to achieve over the course of those decisions: After a season that began promisingly, the Charlotte Hornets hit a
The New York Knicks could be major players this summer, with robust lottery odds and the chance to lure major free agents. What should their priorities be? If things break right, the Knicks could add two marquee free agents and the best player in the 2019 NBA Draft class this summer. There’s also an obvious
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If Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving team up in free agency this summer, they’re shaping up to be a highly dysfunctional star duo. By most accounts, it’s inevitable Kevin Durant will be leaving the Golden State Warriors in free agency this offseason. Kyrie Irving professed a commitment to the Boston Celtics at one point, but
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Sure, LeBron generated the most buzz and Boogie nearly broke the internet, but which NBA free agency moves actually had the most impact on the title chase? I remember on Valentine’s Day a few years back, I went out and got my wife an absurdly expensive piece of jewelry. For two people living in a
From subterfuge to subtweets, the embarkation of free agency in early July fills the NBA landscape with rumors, misdirection, and Kansas City Shuffles. The Finals are now weeks in the rearview and all 30 teams molt away their old skin. In the summer, everyone starts anew, breaming the failures of yesteryear and reassessing their stature in
The Chicago Bulls are in rebuild mode, and the Milwaukee Bucks may not resign Jabari Parker. That makes this a perfect opportunity for the Bulls. Jabari Parker is a restricted free agent of the Milwaukee Bucks. After tearing his ACL for the second time late in the 2016-17 season, Parker made his return to the