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• Northwest Notes: Randle, Collins, Jazz, Thunder
Timberwolves forward Julius Randle earned a bonus worth $1.4MM on Sunday when Minnesota clinched a playoff spot, reports ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). As Marks explains, the terms of Randle’s contract called for him to earn that extra $1.4MM on top of his base salary if he appeared in 65 games and the Wolves made […]...2025
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• Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Earns $2.6MM Bonus
Magic forward Jonathan Isaac appeared in his 70th game of the 2024/25 season, earning a $2.6MM bonus that will be tacked onto his $25MM base salary, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The bonus had been considered unlikely to be earned and hadn’t counted against the cap because Isaac didn’t appear in at least 70 games last […]...2025
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• And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
In a hypothetical article for ESPN.com (Insider link), Bobby Marks examines what the other 28 NBA teams could have offered the Mavericks for Luka Doncic, who was sent to the Lakers in February in arguably the most stunning trade in NBA history. Marks’ exercise comes with a couple of caveats. The first is that a […]...2025
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• Kevin Durant Open to Re-Signing With Suns on Two-Year, $123.8M Extension
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is reportedly open to re-signing with the team on a two-year, $123.8 million contract extension this summer, according to league sources. At the beginning of the season, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that Durant has been eligible to sign a one-year, $59.5 million extension with the Suns since early July. Kevin […] The post Kevin Durant Open to Re-Signing Wit...2025
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• Heat Fans’ Tribute to Jimmy Butler III Despite Viral Trade Saga Leaves NBA Analyst ‘Embarrassed’
NBA analyst Bobby Marks attacks the Miami Heat fanbase for giving Jimmy Butler a standing ovation and tribute before Warriors vs Heat....2025
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• Why Marks was 'embarrassed' by Heat fans cheering Butler in return
ESPN's Bobby Marks explained why he felt "embarrassed" by Heat fans who cheered for Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler in his return to Miami on Tuesday night....2025
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• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade Market

Zion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with Zion?'" said Tim MacMahon...2025
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• Bucks Notes: Portis, Injuries, Playoffs, Rotation
Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended for 25 games on Thursday morning, an obvious blow to Milwaukee’s depth. The suspension will cost Portis $114,348 per game, or $2.85MM in total, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). Additionally, the Bucks receive a tax variance credit worth about $1.43MM, or 50% of Portis’s salary. That figure […]...2025
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next

Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images This is a drama-filled mess with only one loser. One of the most bizarre NBA stories has been simmering under the surface for the past five days. A big-time trade, rejected under unique circumstances, now leaving two teams without pieces they need, the trade deadline over, and the gripe heading to court. At the NBA trade deadline the Lakers made a big deal for...2025
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• Lakers Mark Williams trade could have subtly freed them up for another move

Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers not only got better at the NBA trade deadline, they also got more flexible to further improve. The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the NBA world again on Wednesday night. It wasn’t quite the earth-shattering thunderbolt of their Luka Doncic trade earlier in the week, but given that few were even certain that third-year Charlotte Hornets cen...2025
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• The Mavericks leaked why they traded Luka Doncic to Lakers, and it still doesn’t make sense

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Every team in the NBA would sell their soul to get to get a player like Luka Doncic on the roster. The Dallas Mavericks apparently couldn’t wait to get rid of him. The Mavs made the stunning decision to trade Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in the early hours of Sunday morning. Doncic is joining LeBron James in Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and ...2025
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors are surprise suitor for Warriors All-Star, Jazz and Clippers make deal

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images The Jazz and Clippers made a move, while rumors about what the Warriors’ package for Jimmy Butler — and how the Raptors might facilitate a deal with the Heat — fell into place. The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline is less than a week away, which means that teams around the league are finally starting to get active as they look to get things done before the...2025
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• NBA Suspends Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin One Game
The NBA announced in a press statement (Twitter link) that it has opted to suspend Pacers swingman Bennedict Mathurin one game, without pay, for his behavior towards a referee during a 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Per ESPN’s Bobby Marks (via Twitter), Mathurin will lose $41,642 by sitting out Indiana’s next contest, […]...2025
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• Hornets, Pacers Granted Disabled Player Exceptions
The Hornets have been granted a disabled player exception in the wake of Grant Williams‘ season-ending knee injury, reports Bobby Marks of ESPN (via Twitter). The DPE, which is worth half of Williams’ 2024/25 salary, comes in at $6,512,625. The Pacers have also been granted disabled two separate disabled player exceptions for big men Isaiah […]...2024
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• NBA announces Joel Embiid suspension for shoving columnist inside locker room

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The NBA has announced its suspended of Joel Embiid for shoving a Philadelphia columnist inside the locker room. Joel Embiid confronted a local columnist inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room on Saturday night, cursing him out and eventually shoving him for references to his son and deceased brother in a recent critical story. The NBA has now sus...2024
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• NBA teams who did the best job saving their billionaire owners money at the trade deadline, ranked

Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images Some teams used the NBA trade deadline to make some creative accounting moves. Everyone loves the NBA trade deadline. Not only is it the last big chance for contenders to fortify their rosters for a playoff run, or for teams out of the hunt to trade veteran contributors for picks to help them rebuild, but it’s also home to basketball fans’ fav...2024
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• Chris Copeland to Magic: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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"— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 2, 2025 Did Harrison have a mandate from ownership to get under the tax line?"

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"— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) November 5, 2024 Embiid took issue with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes for referencing his family members in a story criticizing Embiid’s lack of availability this season."

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"“There are likely legal consequences because he is an out of state resident viewed in possession of a gun,” ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweeted on the weekend."

2022
"ESPN’s Bobby Marks provided some context on the […] The post Bucks guard Jrue Holiday just got an extra $306,000 by playing a few seconds vs."

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"GM Bobby Marks says some Nets players aren't in compliance with a New York City mandate that states anyone over the age of 12 can't enter "certain covered premises" -- including Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden -- without being vaccinated."

2020
"As ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted, the loss meant that Memphis will participate in the upcoming draft lottery and […] The post Celtics benefit after Grizzlies miss the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"After a series of setbacks and suspensions doled out by his own squad, Dion Waiters’ future in the NBA looks bleak, ESPN’s Bobby Marks writes."

2018
"Bobby Marks of ESPN reported Saturday that the market for the LA Clippers center will be “lukewarm” if he opts out after the season, noting that the only other teams with room to accommodate him are not feasible destinations."

2017
"Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Marks Officially Join ESPN In NBA Reporting Shakeup"

2016
"Bobby Marks of Yahoo Sports noted just how rare the timing of Blatt's firing is: Blatt's hiring was surprising too, seeing as he didn't have any NBA experience and spent his entire coaching career in Europe."

2015
"Former NBA executive Bobby Marks explained why the signing makes sense for the Pelicans, who recently announced Norris Cole will miss extended time after suffering a high ankle sprain: The availability of starting point guard Jrue Holiday is a concern."

• Northwest Notes: Randle, Collins, Jazz, Thunder
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• Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Earns $2.6MM Bonus
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• And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
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• Kevin Durant Open to Re-Signing With Suns on Two-Year, $123.8M Extension
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• NBA Salary Cap Expected To Increase 10% For 2025-26 Season
The NBA salary cap is expected to increase by 10 percent for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That will mean an increase from $140.6M this season to $154.6M next season. The luxury tax will be set at $187.9M, the first apron at $195.9M, and the second apron at $207.8M. Teams that managed […] The post NBA Salary Cap Expected To Increase 10% For 2025-26 Season appeare...2025
• NBA anticipating 10 percent increase in salary cap for 2025-26

The NBA has updated its salary cap projection for the 2025-26 season, with the new figure remaining consistent with the league’s prior estimate, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The NBA anticipates a 10% increase in the salary cap for the 2025-26 season, the maximum allowed under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The cap for […] The post NBA anticipating 10 percent increase...2025
• NBA Still Projecting 10% Cap Increase For 2025/26
The NBA has provided teams with an updated salary cap projection for the 2025/26 season, reports Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Marks, the NBA’s latest projection remains exactly in line with its estimate from last summer. The league is still calling for a 10% cap increase for ’25/26, which is the maximum […]...2025
• Kings’ Isaac Jones Reaches Active Game Limit
Rookie big man Isaac Jones, who is on a two-way contract with the Kings, has been active for the maximum of 50 NBA games this season and is no longer eligible to play for Sacramento in 2024/25, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN. Jones reached the 50-game limit in Wednesday’s victory over Cleveland when he played […]...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Tate, Spencer, Morant, Mavs, Zion
Jae’Sean Tate only played the final 2:27 of the Rockets‘ win over Orlando on Monday, but it was a big night for the veteran forward. As Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets, Tate earned a $500K bonus as a result of Houston’s victory. Tate’s contract includes language that assures him of that bonus if the Rockets […]...2025
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• Bucks Notes: Portis, Injuries, Playoffs, Rotation
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• Report: Several teams would have significant interest in Zion Williamson trade if Pelicans make him available
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, several teams would have significant interest in a Zion Williamson trade if the New Orleans Pelicans make him available. Williamson is averaging 23.9 points since the All-Star break. I remember Bobby (Marks) and I wrote a story just before Zion’s return discussing what might come next for […] The post Report: Several teams would have...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Tate, Spencer, Morant, Mavs, Zion
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors are surprise suitor for Warriors All-Star, Jazz and Clippers make deal
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• Celtics Waiving Lonnie Walker IV

The Celtics are waiving Lonnie Walker IV, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). Instead of keeping a full 15-man standard roster, Boston will head into the season with an open slot. There was some speculation that Walker had done enough to make the team. He played well in the preseason, averaging 7.3 points in […]...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Biyombo, Osman, Sengun, Grizzlies
The Grizzlies signed Bismack Biyombo to a one-year, $5MM deal with a $1MM guarantee on Wednesday rather than the $3MM prorated veteran’s minimum. Bobby Marks of ESPN points out (Twitter link) that if the Grizzlies had signed him to a minimum deal, he would have earned around $920K from now until late December, when Ja […]...2023
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• Bruce Brown’s big bet on himself is about to pay off after NBA Finals
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Bruce Brown went from feeling like no team believed in him to one of the top free agents on the market after the Nuggets’ championship run. As Bruce Brown Jr. did multiple dribble moves, stepped back and shot a three-pointer, Nikola Jokic threw his hands in the air in confusion; a reaction that likely many Denver Nuggets fans watching also...2023
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• Southeast Notes: Murray, Oladipo, O. Robinson, Isaac
Hawks guard Dejounte Murray received a $500K bonus earlier this week after he converted his 123rd three-pointer, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter links). As Marks notes, the bonus was considered unlikely because Murray had never previously reached that milestone. Atlanta’s 2022/23 cap hit will increase by $500K as a result, moving the team just $1.1MM […]...2023
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• And-Ones: Taxpayers, Cap Room, Traded Cash, Sims, Lue, More
Prior to the trade deadline, 10 NBA teams projected to be taxpayers this season and the 20 non-taxpayers were each projected to receive $17.2MM as a result of those tax penalties, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). However, one of those 10 taxpayers – the Sixers – ducked below the tax line with a […]...2023
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• Mavericks Waive Facundo Campazzo

The Dallas Mavericks have waived guard Facundo Campazzo. Campazzo (5-11, 165) first joined the NBA by signing with the Denver Nuggets in November of 2020 after a decorated international career playing in Argentina and Spain. He signed with the Mavericks on Oct. 18, 2022, and played in eight games this season with 10 points, nine assists and six steals. The Mavericks will incur a $464,299 cap hit o...2022
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• Lakers Mark Williams trade could have subtly freed them up for another move
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• NBA announces Joel Embiid suspension for shoving columnist inside locker room
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• Lowe’s Latest: Lillard, Harden, Raptors, Bucks
There has been no forward momentum on the Damian Lillard front, ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks said on the latest episode of The Lowe Post podcast (YouTube link). The Trail Blazers guard requested a trade over two months ago, but the team doesn’t seem any close to making a deal today than it was […]...2023
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• Southwest Notes: Holiday's bonus, Pelicans post-Cousins, Wright's role in Houston, more
Spurs chairman and co-chief executive officer Julianna Hawn Holt has filed for divorce from former chairman and CEO Peter Holt, Tom Orsborn and Patrick Danner of the San Antonio Express-News write. The couple has been married for more than 30 years and their separation has raised questions about the Spurs’ future.However, there is no intention to sell the franchise, which is valued at nearly $1.6B...2018
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• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Score and Twitter Reaction from Christmas Day 2016
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• Why Blake Griffin Isn't a Flight Risk for Los Angeles Clippers
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• Will the Real Ben Simmons Please Stand Up?
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• Realistic 2016 Free-Agency Targets for the Houston Rockets
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• Joe Johnson, Nets Agree on Buyout: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Nate Robinson to Pelicans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Wesley Johnson to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Samuel Dalembert to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• How Do L.A. Clippers Survive Losing DeAndre Jordan to Dallas Mavericks?
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• Kendrick Perkins to Sign with Pelicans: Latest Contract Details and Reaction
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• David Blatt Fired by Cavaliers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Luke Ridnour Released by Raptors: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Arron Afflalo to Knicks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Title or No Title, Golden State Warriors Facing Pivotal 2016 Offseason
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• Jimmy Butler Rumors: Celtics Reportedly Attempted to Trade for Bulls Star
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings NBA Lineup Advice for Dec. 29
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• Northwest Notes: Randle, Collins, Jazz, Thunder
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors are surprise suitor for Warriors All-Star, Jazz and Clippers make deal
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• NBA Notes: Expansion, G League, Roster Spots, Bronny James

If you’re judging the need for NBA expansion based solely on what happened at the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, you might come away unenthused, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Jeremy Woo. The rosters at the recent showcase were stacked with training camp casualties and two-way players, hardly the kind of high-level talent […] The post NBA Notes: Expansion, G League, Ro...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Jerami Grant, Bobby Portis, Mitchell Robinson, More

As the NBA trade deadline draws closer, several key players are on the radar of contenders and rebuilding teams alike. From veterans looking to bolster playoff rosters to young assets seeking a fresh start, here’s a breakdown of some of the most intriguing names to watch, with ESPN’s Bobby Marks serving as a guide: Jerami […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: Jerami Grant, Bobby Portis, Mitch...2024
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• NBA announces Joel Embiid suspension for shoving columnist inside locker room
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• Former GM Donnie Nelson Withdraws Lawsuit Against Mavericks
The lawsuit filed by former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson against the franchise has been “dismissed with prejudice,” according to documents filed in Dallas County court last week, ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon report. The case had been scheduled to go to trial Dec. 10. In legal terms, “dismissed with prejudice” means a case is […]...2024
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• Stephen Curry joins NBA’s most exclusive career earnings club with only 2 other players

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Stephen Curry is the third player in NBA history to earn more than $500 million on the court. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant led the charge to help the United States finish on top of the podium in men’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The three superstars also have something in common when it comes to their bank accounts — and no o...2024
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• Kings Notes: Offseason, Monk, Year In Review
After missing the playoffs by way of falling to the Pelicans in the play-in, there will be questions regarding whether or not the current build of the Kings has plateaued, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. On one hand, a team that brought back the same starting five from last season went from the No. 3 […]...2024
• Knicks’ Julius Randle Misses Out On $1.28 Million Bonus Due To Games Missed

According to NBA front office insider Bobby Marks of ESPN, New York Knicks star Julius Randle has missed out on a $1.28 million bonus due to games missed. The incentive was for games played (65) and the Knicks to reach the first round of the playoffs. By missing tonight’s game vs. Philadelphia, Julius Randle will […] The post Knicks’ Julius Randle Misses Out On $1.28 Million Bonu...2024
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• The Mavericks leaked why they traded Luka Doncic to Lakers, and it still doesn’t make sense
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors are surprise suitor for Warriors All-Star, Jazz and Clippers make deal
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Not Expected To Push For Trade Ahead Of Deadline

Despite growing speculation surrounding Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans, the star forward’s agent, Bill Duffy, has no plans to push for a trade ahead of the February 6th deadline, sources tell NBA insiders Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Williamson, who has been sidelined for much of the season due to […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Not Expected To P...2024
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• Celtics Waiving Lonnie Walker IV
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• Bruce Brown’s big bet on himself is about to pay off after NBA Finals
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• Bucks guard Jrue Holiday just got an extra $306,000 by playing a few seconds vs. Cavs
When it was announced ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks’ regular season finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers that the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis would not play in the game, there was much speculation as to why Jrue Holiday was also not ruled out. ESPN’s Bobby Marks provided some context on the […] The post Bucks guard Jrue Holiday just got an extra $306,000...2022
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• Daryl Morey’s Hong Kong tweet cost NBA $150M-$200M in revenue
The NBA found itself in the middle of an international firestorm earlier this season due to a social media dispatch from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, and a report suggests it may have cost the league dearly in its lucrative business dealings in China. The tweet from Morey that ensnared the league in controversy expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Hong. In the Oct...2020
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• Report: Pelicans plan to keep point guard Jrue Holiday
The Pelicans are turning down all offers for Jrue Holiday, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There has been speculation that New Orleans might launch a full rebuilding project in the wake of Anthony Davis' trade request, but so far the front office hasn’t budged on its plan to keep Holiday. The 10th-year guard is enjoying his best season since joining the Pelicans six years ago. He is posting car...2019
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• Bulls Rumors: Breaking Down Plans for Remainder of Offseason
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• Will the Real Ben Simmons Please Stand Up?
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