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• NBA Europe Venture Attracting Plenty Of Interest
The effort to line up teams for NBA Europe has been getting an enthusiastic response, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. With the deadline for non-binding proposals passing at midnight Tuesday, two sources tell Vardon that multiple bidders submitted offers of at least $1 billion, while numerous others matched or exceeded the $500MM range. […]...2026
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• NBA Seeking More Punitive Anti-Tanking Penalties
In addition to planning to reform the draft lottery in an effort to deter teams from tanking, the NBA is also interested in expanding its ability to penalize teams who manipulate player availability and rotations in an effort to lose, reports Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Jazz were fined $500K in February for what […]...2026
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• Grizzlies still likely to trade Ja Morant in offseasonJa Morant stayed put at the NBA trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean the Grizzlies have changed course. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Memphis plans to revisit Morant trade talks during the 2026 offseason and still intends to move him at that time. Holding onto him now was more about timing than direction. […] The post Grizzlies still likely to trade Ja Morant in offseason appeare...2026 -
• Clippers President Lawrence Frank Agrees To Multi-Year Extension
The Clippers have caught fire over the past five weeks and now their top executive is reaping the benefits. President of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, four league sources told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and Sam Amick. While terms haven’t been disclosed the extension is believed to be for four […]...2026Continue with Lawrence Frank
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• Clippers, Lawrence Frank agree to contract extensionThe Clippers are doubling down on Lawrence Frank. Los Angeles and its president of basketball operations have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, per Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic. League sources indicate the deal is believed to run four years. Other front office extensions are expected to follow. Frank has led the […] The post Clippers, Lawrence Frank agree to contract exte...2026See more articles Lawrence Frank -
• Grizzlies’ Ja Morant addresses trade rumors, still linked to HeatJa Morant did little to quiet the noise surrounding his future during a brief press conference in Berlin ahead of Thursday’s game against Orlando. Morant met with reporters for about six minutes and kept his answers short, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Asked how ongoing trade rumors are affecting him, Morant replied simply, […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant addresses trade r...2026 -
• Ja Morant Talks About Trade Rumors, Reportedly Has Interest In HeatJa Morant addressed trade rumors at a press conference in Berlin ahead of Thursday’s game against Orlando, but his responses were brief and guarded, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Speculation that Morant might be moved before the February 5 deadline has been rampant since ESPN’s Shams Charania reported last Friday that Memphis is listening […]...2026Check it out Shams Charania -
• NBA Hires Law Firm To Investigate Clippers, Leonard
The NBA has hired law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate the allegations that the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard used an endorsement deal with fintech company Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap, a source tells Joe Vardon, Sam Amick and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. While the New York-based firm will lead the […]...2025See more articles Kawhi Leonard
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• And-Ones: Team USA, Practice Facility, Trade Deadline, Panic Meter
With Steve Kerr not expected to return as Team USA’s head coach for the upcoming international basketball cycle that includes the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA Basketball and managing director Grant Hill will be tasked with selecting Kerr’s successor. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Hill has […]...2024See more Steve Kerr
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• Bronny James To Only Play Home Games For South Bay LakersBronny James will only play in home games for the South Bay Lakers in the G League this season, sources told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. James had six points in his G League debut on Sunday. The South Bay Lakers will play 24 home games this season. James signed a standard NBA contract for four-years and $7.9 million last offseason....2024Continue with Bronny James
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• “Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With CavsWhile there are reportedly teams waiting to make trade offers for him if he decides not to sign, there is a “growing sentiment” around the NBA that Donovan Mitchell will wind up inking a maximum-salary extension with the Cavaliers this offseason, according to Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. A four-year […]...2024Click for news about Donovan Mitchell -
• Report: Rich Paul Would Speak With Cavaliers About Trading Darius Garland If Donovan Mitchell Signs ExtensionAccording to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Rich Paul would speak with the Cleveland Cavaliers about trading Darius Garland if Donovan Mitchell signs an extension this summer. Paul is Garland’s agent. “Furthermore, rival executives believe the Cavs will have to seriously evaluate the fit of Mitchell and Garland and […] Th...2024See also Rich Paul -
• Report: Evan Mobley’s Representation Cautioned Cavaliers Not To Draft HimAccording to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Evan Mobley‘s representation cautioned the Cleveland Cavaliers not to draft him. The Cavaliers drafted Mobley with the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Mobley is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension this summer. “Interestingly, Mobley’s representation, Wasserman, caution...2024Click for news about Evan Mobley -
• Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton’s Contract Worth $245 Million If He Makes All-NBA Team This SeasonAccording to Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton‘s contract is worth approximately $245 million if he makes one of the league’s three All-NBA teams this season. Haliburton’s contract would be worth $204.5 million if he doesn’t make an All-NBA team this season. Haliburton would be ineligible for postseason […] The post Pacers...2024Check it out Tyrese Haliburton -
• And-Ones: IST, Load Management, Collier, 2024 Draft, All-Star Votes
Unsurprisingly, NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed this week during a news conference in Paris that the in-season tournament will “no doubt be back” next season, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. According to Silver, the league will probably make “a couple tweaks” to the way the tournament works, but it’s not likely to undergo a […]...2024Visit the page Adam Silver
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• And-Ones: U.S. Olympic Team, Paris, Sarr, Topic, Mock Draft
USA Basketball is expected to begin the process of selecting the 2024 Olympic team before the end of January, sources tell Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The organization will begin contacting 35 to 40 names on a list of players, most of whom have either Olympic or World Cup experience, according to Vardon. His sources […]...2024
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• In-Season Tournament Notes: Banner, Lakers’ Timeout, Tatum, Ratings
Winning the first in-season tournament will be a historic accomplishment, but is it worth hanging a banner in the rafters? Joe Vardon of The Athletic suggests the answer may depend on which team leaves Las Vegas with the trophy. The Lakers, who already have 17 banners, and the Bucks, who were crowned champions three years ago, […]...2023
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• Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball agree to 5-year max contract extension worth $260 million: Sources
By Shams Charania, John Hollinger and Joe Vardon LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a five-year designated maximum contract extension that is worth up to $260 million, league sources told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Ball averaged 23.3 points, 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds a game last season, shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from 3. The 21-year...2023Read about Charlotte Hornets
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• Edwards, Haliburton, Reaves Commit To Team USA
Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards and Pacers’ star guard Tyrese Haliburton are among the players who have committed to Team USA this summer, Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of The Athletic report. Team USA will compete for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. Lakers shooting guard and restricted free agent Austin Reaves, Nets forward […]...2023See more Anthony Edwards
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• Tristan Thompson agrees to 2-year, $19 million deal with Celtics
Veteran big man Tristan Thompson is signing with the Boston Celtics, ending his run with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports broke the news, while Joe Vardon of The Athletic provided the contract details. Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells […] The post Tristan Thompson agrees to 2-...2020See more articles Tristan Thompson
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• Report: Tyronn Lue could be candidate for Rockets coaching job
Tyronn Lue could reportedly be a candidate for the Houston Rockets head coaching job if Mike D’Antoni isn’t retained, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. D’Antoni’s contract with the Rockets expires at the end of the 2020 playoffs. Lue, who is currently an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers, is expected to be a […] The post Report: Tyronn Lue could be candidate...2020See more articles Tyronn Lue
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• Report: DeMarcus Cousins, Lakers have interest in re-signing next season
DeMarcus Cousins’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers did not work out this season, but he may have a chance for a do-over next season. The Lakers waived Cousins on Friday to make room for Markieff Morris, who was waived by the Detroit Pistons after reaching a buyout with them. Cousins, who is recovering from a torn ACL over the summer, remains on good terms with the Lakers and plans to continue reha...2020Continue with DeMarcus Cousins
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• Cavaliers don’t plan to buy out Tristan Thompson
The Cavaliers do not plan to buy out center Tristan Thompson despite agreeing to a trade for Pistons center Andre Drummond, David Aldridge of The Athletic tweets. Thompson, who is making approximately $18.5M this season, will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He was on the trading block, with Cleveland reportedly seeking a first-round pick for the 28-year-old. Thompson’s camp was hopi...2020See more articles Tristan Thompson
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• Cavs big man Tristan Thompson reportedly prefers to be traded
Tristan Thompson‘s camp would like to see him moved by Thursday’s deadline, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, who says people close to the Cavaliers center are calling a trade "a priority." The news comes about 24 hours after word broke that the Cavaliers had put Thompson on the trade block. At the time, it was noted there had been rumblings earlier in the season about the Cavs wanting to e...2020Continue with Tristan Thompson
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• Unable To Land A First Rounder Cavs May Waive J.R. SmithThe Cleveland Cavaliers thought that they might be able to dangle J.R. Smith’s expiring, non-guaranteed contract and buy their way back into the first-round of the 2019 NBA Draft, Joe Vardon of The Athletic writes, but the franchise didn’t end up finding a taker. Smith’s contract is an intriguing one and a tool that a […] The post Unable To Land A First Rounder Cavs May Wai...2019Read about Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Nuggets in position to succeed for years to come
The Nuggets wrapped up their first playoff series victory in a decade on Saturday night, but the franchise would have been well-positioned for the future no matter what happened, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic is signed through the 2022-23 season, while young star Jamal Murray remains on his rookie contract. Denver has a $30M option for next year on Paul Mill...2019Visit the page Nikola Jokic
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• LeBron James: Lakers had ‘my best interest’ in mind with shutdown
The Los Angeles Lakers have opted to shut down LeBron James as the team plays out the string of a surprisingly disappointing season, but the superstar acknowledged it’s probably for the best. The Lakers announced the decision to sit James for the season’s remaining six games, citing the move was made to allow his injured left groin to fully heal. Embattled Lakers head coach Luke Walton indicated S...2019See more articles LeBron James
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• LeBron: Lakers had 'my best interest' in mind with shutdown
The Los Angeles Lakers have opted to shut down LeBron James as the team plays out the string of a surprisingly disappointing season, but the superstar acknowledged it’s probably for the best. The Lakers announced the decision to sit James for the season’s remaining six games, citing the move was made to allow his injured left groin to fully heal. Embattled Lakers head coach Luke Walton indicated S...2019Continue with Los Angeles Lakers
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• Brandon Knight embracing role as mentor to Collin Sexton
Brandon Knight, who was sent to the Cavaliers at this season’s trade deadline, is embracing his role as a mentor to Collin Sexton, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Knight told Vardon: “I don’t know what the process was before I got here … I do know since I’ve gotten here I try to talk to [Sexton] as much as I can. I see myself a lot in him as a young guard having vets around me, having to ...2019Continue with Brandon Knight
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• Cavaliers willing to spend big money on bad contracts to accelerate rebuild?
Despite not projecting to be a legit contender in 2019-20, the Cavaliers have already committed a significant amount of money to player contracts — Basketball Insiders has the Cavs at over $123M in guaranteed salaries for next season, which would put team salary well above the cap, approaching tax territory. As Joe Vardon of The Athletic writes, the Cavaliers don’t have a problem with spending big...2019See more Brandon Knight