In a season of on-court chaos and volatility, Austin Reaves has been a consistent bright spot. He may have earned himself a big new extension along the way. The Lakers have been slammed by injuries all season long and turned their roster over with a series of trades that brought in four new key contributors.
NBA Free Agency
Mar 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) leaves the court following the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Rockets may need to reset their rebuild after a disappointing season painfully short on growth. Here are three big changes they
According to one NBA insider, the Golden State Warriors could shake up their roster this summer with everyone available but Steph Curry. So far, the 2022-23 season has not gone according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. The defending champions currently sit one game above .500 at 34-33, and they are 15th in the
Mar 4, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA;San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) boxes out during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports The Spurs have plenty more regular season games but no chance of making the playoffs and can already focus
After an ugly ending to their relationship, the Rockets should focus on the future of the promising young core, and should pass on James Harden. Early Sunday morning as many were still opening their Christmas presents, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski decided to hijack the holiday and drop one of his trademarked “Woj Bombs”. According to Woj’s
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports With just a few weeks left until training camps open, Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent. But there are plenty of teams that could still use his offensive touch. At 38 years old, Carmelo Anthony is clearly in the twilight of his career. But he is still coming off a
Zach LaVine will likely command a max contract as soon as NBA free agency opens. Digging into his offensive production shows he’s worth every penny. According to recent reports, unrestricted free agent Zach LaVine will command a max contract tomorrow the moment the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on the East Coast. This makes sense because,
Deandre Ayton has signed the largest offer sheet in NBA history, courtesy of the Indiana Pacers. The Phoenix Suns have 48 hours to decide whether they’ll match. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Indiana Pacers signed Deandre Ayton for four years and $133 million. It is the largest offer sheet ever signed by an NBA restricted
Apr 22, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the second half of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Three new baseball biographies capture the men behind the accomplishments by Micah
The Knicks disappointed fans in New York by missing the playoffs last season. Here’s how they hope to strengthen their roster heading into next year. Tom Thibodeau piloted the New York Knicks to a surprising fourth-place finish in the Eastern Conference two years ago. That made last season’s 11th-place finish a massive disappointment for fans
While rumors about Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have swirled, the Los Angeles Lakers have quietly done a lot with limited resources in NBA free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t found a way to land Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant. They haven’t found a way to turn Russell Westbrook into a piece that fits
The Brooklyn Nets are beyond repair, as Kevin Durant wants to be out of there yesterday. Kevin Durant’s relationship with the Brooklyn Nets supposedly fell apart for these two reasons. Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated tried to make sense of all the nonsense regarding the Brooklyn basketball franchise. After gathering intel on the totally toxic situation,
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst predicted Kevin Durant would request a trade well before it happened. Brian Windhorst is not only having the week of his life, but the ESPN NBA insider may have predicted Kevin Durant would request a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets weeks beforehand. Windhorst appeared on Get Up shortly after the 2022
Veteran point guard Goran Dragic is the latest free-agent signing made by the Chicago Bulls. After a frustrating last season split between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets, longtime Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will now play for the Chicago Bulls. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on Sunday afternoon that Dragic was
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports UFC 276 Dricus Du Plessis looks to remind everyone who he is (Video) by Thomas Albano Kevin Durant has officially requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat roster has the pieces to get a deal done. Things have rapidly disintegrated in Brooklyn, with Kyrie Irving loudly exploring
The Golden State Warriors are bringing in a former NBA champion to fill the void left by Gary Payton II and Otto Porter. The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in eight years after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games. With that, those that wer on the team that were impending free
The Atlanta Hawks have traded Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings, suggesting a bigger move is on the horizon for this contending franchise. While the Sacramento Kings have traded for wing Kevin Huerter, the Atlanta Hawks could be up to something once again in the early stages of NBA free agency. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday
The Chicago Bulls have held on to Zach LaVine. But their work isn’t done and there are plenty more holes to fill on this roster. The Chicago Bulls landed the biggest prize of the offseason so far, retaining Zach LaVine to a five-year deal worth $215.2 million. LaVine is coming off a season in which
The Bulls were a solid Eastern Conference Playoff team last season, but they need to shake things up in the offseason if they have bigger dreams. Chicago’s front office has done a nice job of accumulating the talent required to make the Chicago Bulls an immediate playoff team in the East. The real challenge facing
According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the Golden State Warriors are prioritizing bringing Kevon Looney and Gary Paton II back to Chase Center. The Golden State Warriors won another championship for revered veterans such as Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. But the team’s younger players — Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton
Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) The Whiteboard: Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry and the hardest championship paths by Ian Levy Expect for Russell Westbrook to suit up again for the Los Angeles Lakers next NBA season. All signs are pointing towards Russell Westbrook exercising his $47 million player option to remain with the
Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) MLB rumors: 5 favorites to trade for Reds pitcher Luis Castillo by Tim Boyle Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton enters this NBA offseason as a restricted free agent. There is a chance Deandre Ayton has played his final game in a Phoenix Suns uniform. Because the Suns did
Pairing Zach LaVine with Luka Doncic could get the Dallas Mavericks over the top in the west. While Luka Doncic tasted the first postseason success of his NBA career, the Dallas Mavericks fell in five games to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 Western Conference Finals. Doncic may be able to score at will, but he
Zach LaVine is one of the best free agents who could be available this summer and, surprise, surprise, the Lakers are already reportedly sniffing around. We’re still weeks away from the NBA offseason actually starting but conversations about free agency were apparently running rampant at the NBA Draft Combine this week, with so many decision-makers
Ryan Arcidiacono #51 of the Chicago Bulls.(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Why in the world are the Lakers working out Kenneth Faried? by Jaleel Grandberry The Golden State Warriors worked out guard Ryan Arcidiacono for their last roster spot. For the last half-a-decade, the Golden State Warriors front office modus operandi has been to surround
Isaiah Thomas has worked out for a handful of teams this offseason but hasn’t found a spot. The Warriors are giving home one more chance. Free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas was invited to work out with the Golden State Warriors next week. The road back into an NBA lineup has been a bumpy one for former
Fans of the German soccer team Hannover 96 trolled new Celtics’ guard Dennis Schroder after he asked fans to help decide his new number. When Dennis Schroder decided to ask fans to help him to decide his next jersey number with the Celtics, he probably didn’t imagine it backfiring on him so comically. In March,
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Richard Seymour and other ex-Patriots react to sudden death of David Patten by Josh Hill In this episode of Over & Back, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at the quaint early days of NBA free agency. NBA free agency is an industry all to itself these days but
Reggie Jackson and the Clippers looked like an ideal fit, and after his strong postseason run he is coming back on a multi-year deal. The lingering big question over the Los Angeles Clippers is the status of Kawhi Leonard, who declined his player option but has not re-signed yet. But one piece of business is
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Scott Frost owed ridiculous buyout if Nebraska fires him this season by Brad Berreman Nebraska message boards have Scott Frost’s replacements in mind and they’re insane by John Buhler The Chicago Bulls have their eyes on the playoffs this season. Their rumored interest in Paul Millsap could bring them one step
DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dallas Mavericks. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of options at guard besides Kyle Lowry to add in free agency. With longtime Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry expected to be joining the Miami Heat this summer by way of a sign-and-trade, the Dallas Mavericks
Mandatory Credit: Rich Schultz/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter freaks out after Bulls land Lonzo Ball in sign-and-trade by Mark Powell Phoenix Suns keeping Chris Paul with mega 4-year deal by Gerald Bourguet NBA Free Agency has started with a bang, and now-former Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is taking his talents to South
Chris Paul is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract but will most likely be staying with the Phoenix Suns. Normally, it’d be a bad idea for a 36-year-old NBA player with a history of injuries to turn down a $44.2 million player option. But Chris Paul is not your normal
Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat, Kelly Oubre Jr., Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Latest Aaron Rodgers quote shows no issues with Jordan Love by Braulio Perez Romelu Lukaku tells Inter Milan he wants a Chelsea transfer by Braulio Perez The Miami Heat bring back often-injured guard Victor Oladipo on a one-year minimum deal. Victor Oladipo
DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs, Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls. (Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports) LOOK: Justin Fields throws a deep bomb at Bears camp by Braulio Perez Can the Bulls with DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball play spoiler in suddenly-loaded Eastern Conference? by Braulio Perez The Chicago Bulls’ new-look roster featuring DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball
Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin is coming back for another season, signing a one-year deal as the NBA opened free agency. Blake Griffin wants another shot with Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The veteran forward signed a one-year deal to return with the Brooklyn Nets for his 12th season as a pro, according
Jordan Bell, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors could bring back one of these former teammates of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green this summer. After having missed out on the NBA playoffs the last two years, reaching into the past a bit could make some sense for the Golden State Warriors,
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The list of available NBA free agents has shrunk quickly. Kawhi Leonard is still out there but almost certainly going back to the Clippers. Dennis Schroder has solid numbers
Kelly Oubre remained without a deal well into NBA free agency deals being announced, and the Charlotte Hornets have swooped in to buy low. Days into the NBA free agency period, at least when deals can be announced, Kelly Oubre lingered as one of the top names still available. Thursday night that changed, with Yahoo!’s
John Collins, Atlanta Hawks. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Kemba Walker looks to reclaim MSG magic, joining the Knicks by John Buhler The Atlanta Hawks and free agent forward John Collins have agreed to a massive new contract. While he initially tested the market, the Atlanta Hawks were able to retain forward John Collins in his
Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Tyreek Hill leaves practice early for the Chiefs by John Buhler The Washington Wizards are close to signing Spencer Dinwiddie away from the Brooklyn Nets. Entering day two of 2021 NBA free agency, the Washington Wizards are nearing a deal that would bring Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Spencer
The Utah Jazz took care of their biggest offseason priority by agreeing to re-sign Mike Conley. The Utah Jazz‘s top priority in 2021 NBA free agency has already been checked off the list. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania at the onset of Monday’s free-agency mayhem, the Jazz have agreed to a three-year, $68 million
As he remains available and they look to fill a need, are Dennis Schroder and the Golden State Warriors a marriage waiting to happen? A headline was made when it was reported Dennis Schroder turned down a four-year, $84 million contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers as he eyed a deal in the $100
The Phoenix Suns are keeping Chris Paul after the two sides agree to a four-year deal. One of the biggest free agents is off the board less than an hour into 2021 NBA free agency, and as expected, he isn’t going anywhere. As first reported by Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes, the Phoenix Suns have agreed
The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a long-term contract extension on Monday night. The 2021 NBA free agency negotiation window officially opened up at 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, and the agreements have been non-stop. Free agents were not the only ones to secure long-term contracts with their teams. There
Kemba Walker, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks. (Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) The Whiteboard: Who is going to want Dennis Schroder now? by Ian Levy Hawks keep building for the future, lock down John Collins to huge new deal by John Buhler Kemba Walker is joining the New York Knicks after being bought out
Devonte’ Graham celebrates his three point shot in the second quarter against the New York Knicks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Lakers fans are thrilled with Rob Pelinka’s moves so far in Free Agency by Alicia de Artola After losing Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls after a sign-and-trade deal, Devonte Graham commits to a sign-and-trade
Justise Winslow, Memphis Grizzlies. (Mandatory Credit: Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports) Could the New York Mets fire Luis Rojas? by John Buhler Justise Winslow needs to make the most of his new opportunity with the LA Clippers. Former Miami Heat lottery pick Justise Winslow has signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers. Winslow was the 10th
George Hill, Milwaukee Bucks. (Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Astros fans blast Ramon Laureano for being a cheating hypocrite by Alicia de Artola The Milwaukee Bucks made a sneaky-good move by signing George Hill to a two-year deal. George Hill reunites with his former team by signing a two-year contract worth $8 million to
Ex-Bucks forward P.J. Tucker. (Ebony Cox/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK) Karsten Warholm breaks own world record to win gold in 400-meter hurdles (Video) by Scott Rogust Veteran forward P.J. Tucker penned a message to Milwaukee after leaving for Miami in free agency, implying the Bucks didn’t want to pay him after his title contribution. P.J.
Andre Iguodala is heading back to the Golden State Warriors in his NBA free agency. After spending the two previous seasons with the Miami Heat, forward Andre Iguodala is heading back to the team he is best known for playing for in the Golden State Warriors. This will be Iguodala’s 18th NBA season out of Arizona.
According to Shams Charania, NBA veteran Andre Iguodala has narrowed down his choice of next destination to Brooklyn, Golden State, and Los Angeles. At 37 years old with three NBA titles under his belt, Andre Iguodala can afford to be picky in free agency. With their eyes on other prized free agents, the Miami Heat
On the eve of 2021 NBA free agency, Kawhi Leonard will opt out of his player option with the LA Clippers. He is expected to negotiate a new deal with the team. With a $36 million player option remaining on his contract for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season, Kawhi Leonard is opting out and heading
The LA Clippers will try to keep Nicolas Batum, but the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers are all interested. The LA Clippers‘ top priority in 2021 NBA free agency will be re-signing Kawhi Leonard, who will reportedly opt out of his $36 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent. But
Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) NFL Odds: Every team’s chance to win NFL Super Bowl 56 by Hans Themistode The Los Angeles Lakers will have a star-studded starting five for the 2021-22 NBA season. There is no doubt about it, as the Los Angeles Lakers are
After bolstering their backcourt with the additions of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, here’s an updated look at the Chicago Bulls depth chart. Billy Donovan’s first season as head coach didn’t go as well as the Chicago Bulls hoped, with a 31-41 record and no playoff berth. On Day 1 of NBA free agency they
Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrates in the second half of Game Five of the Western Conference first round. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) 3 prospects Mets can call up to secure the NL East by Alicia de Artola UFC 265: Jose Aldo is the fighter to watch by Curtis Calhoun Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to
Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Alex Anthopoulos admits Braves came up short 1 move at the trade deadline by John Buhler MLB rumors: Cubs and Rays talked insane deadline trade for Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel by John Buhler The Cleveland Cavaliers could bring back Jarrett Allen on a hefty contract extension once NBA
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Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports) Bulls land Lonzo Ball on 4-year deal in sign-and-trade with Pelicans by Alicia de Artola Kyle Lowry announces he’s taking his talents to South Beach in sign-and-trade by Mark Powell It took all of one minute for the Chicago Bulls to land Lonzo Ball
Kyle Lowry. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) The first day of 2021 NBA free agency included a flurry of activity as teams scrambled to set up their rosters for next season. Who won and lost the day? Even when games aren’t being played, there are winners and losers in the NBA — especially in NBA free
The New York Knicks are bringing another one of their own free agents back, agreeing to a three-year deal with Derrick Rose. The New York Knicks have been active within the first couple hours of 2021 NBA free agency. Although it doesn’t seem like there will be any big fish to be found with Chris
May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) looks to pass against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports How would Lonzo Ball fit with LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets? by Ian Levy
According to the latest NBA rumors, the Boston Celtics are eyeing veteran wings Jeff Green and Rudy Gay in 2021 NBA free agency. Under new management, the Boston Celtics are having a busy summer addressing some of their roster issues as they try to build around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. And who better to
Damian Lillard’s waffling about his future leaves the Portland Trail Blazers with no good options this offseason. On Friday, Damian Lillard did everything but request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. In an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Lillard made it clear that he’s no longer content with the status quo in
The John Collins wheel of fortune is spinning and he has four teams who are looking to court him into making that move during free agency. John Collins was a force to be reckoned with this year, especially in the playoffs. He put people on notice with 13.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball upcourt against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Rockets dangling Eric Gordon in trade with Pistons for No. 1 pick in NBA Draft by Patrick Schmidt The Pelicans won’t
Marc Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Lakers must put together a strong trade package to acquire a third star player. After bowing out in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs to the division rival Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers fully understand they have some work to
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Credit: Nic Antaya/Getty Images After a dismal second-round exit from the playoffs, these three players won’t be back with the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets’ season ended Sunday night with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. A four-game second-round playoff sweep was completed, with MVP Nikola Jokic off the floor for them after being ejected
Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Celtics can have a terrific offseason by making these two big moves this summer. After losing in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics need to reevaluate everything when it comes to getting back to playing championship-caliber basketball. Boston saw its long-time president of
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The New York Knicks could have the most cap space of any team heading into NBA free agency. Big decisions await the New York Knicks following their first playoff appearance in eight years. New York’s playoff hopes were short-lived after getting knocked out by Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in
They didn’t get him at the trade deadline, but the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are set to renew pursuit of Kyle Lowry this summer. As the Toronto Raptors started to go downhill, Kyle Lowry was pursued by contending teams at the trade deadline. A deal did not get done for the looming unrestricted free
The Sacramento Kings are giving De’Aaron Fox a max extension. The first maximum contract extension of 2020 NBA free agency is in, and it belongs to De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the fourth-year point guard, who was eligible for a rookie-scale extension as a member of the 2017
The Trail Blazers were trying to grab Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic. The Portland Trail Blazers were one of the first teams to pull off a consequential move this offseason, packaging Trevor Ariza and two first-round picks to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Robert Covington. While Damian Lillard and Terry Stotts got their
Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Wisconsin basketball: Badgers spoof ‘Full House’ intro for March Madness hype video by Bre’ana Singleton Lonzo Ball is reportedly interested in joining the New York Knicks in his restricted free agency. New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball will be hitting restricted free agency this summer.
The Sacramento Kings snagged one of the best remaining free agents in Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside’s NBA journey has officially come full circle with the Sacramento Kings. From second-round draft pick to playing overseas to carving out a niche in the G League to his rise to prominence with the Miami Heat to being slightly