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• Nikola Jokic offers huge update about future plans with NuggetsCenter Nikola Jokic refused to sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer. Why is he keeping his options open? Does he want out of Denver after it fired head coach Michael Malone and then lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs last season?...2025See also Nikola Jokic -
• Nikola Jokic: My Plan Is To Remain With Nuggets ForeverDuring Monday's media day availability, Nikola Jokic was asked about his decision to turn down a contract extension offer with the Denver Nuggets this offseason worth $212 million over three seasons. Jokic can earn an additional $80 million if he waits to sign his next extension during the 2026 offseason. "Those contract extensions come as a reward as something that is natural to the sport," said ...2025Check it out Nikola Jokic -
• Julius Randle Credits Mental Health Treatment After Dark PeriodJulius Randle revealed he battled depression and substance abuse during his final season with the New York Knicks, crediting mental health treatment and his trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves for his recovery. The Timberwolves forward signed a new three-year, $100 million contract this summer after helping the team reach the Western Conference Finals again in 2025. Randle described reaching his "...2025Visit the page Julius Randle -
• Fred VanVleet Suffers Torn ACLFred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL and will likely be out for the entire 2025-26 season. VanVleet and the Rockets agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason with a player option for the 2026-27 season. The Rockets were expected to be one of the main contenders to unseat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference, but now must do so without their starting point guard....2025See more articles Fred VanVleet -
• Lauri Markkanen Could Become NBA's Most Interesting Trade CandidateLauri Markkanen was a constant in trade rumors during the 2024 offseason before signing a five-year, $238 million renegotiate-and-extend contract with the Utah Jazz. After a disappointing 2024-25 season where his PER dropped from 21.2 to 15.6, Markkanen was conspicuously absent from trade rumors. If Markkanen has a bounce back season following his impressive performances in EuroBasket, Zach Lowe c...2025Click for news about Lauri Markkanen -
• Free agent SF Jalen McDaniels has signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
In 2024-25, the New Orleans Pelicans finished 21-61. That was 14th of 15 teams in the Western Conference. New Orleans has 14 of their 15 standard contracts signed for the upcoming season. NBA insider Shams Charania announced Monday morning that the Pelicans are signing a free agent SF. Jalen McDaniels could be on an Exhibit […] The post Free agent SF Jalen McDaniels has signed with the New ...2025Continue with Jalen McDaniels
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• NBA's Next Copycat Trend Likely To Be Prioritization Of DepthThe NBA's more punitive salary cap system under the 2023 collective bargaining agreement has made team-building more perilous for any single bad decision and also has placed a greater importance on depth. "I think the copycat nature of the league will try to have teams focusing more on depth and having balance and a 'next man up' sort of mentality," an Eastern Conference scout said. "From that pe...2025Visit the page Eastern Conference -
• Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next ContractAustin Reaves will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason after declining the Los Angeles Lakers' four-year, $89.2 million extension offer in June. The contract was the max the Lakers could offer at this time. Reaves is expected to re-sign with the Lakers in 2026. "I think he will get $30 [million] plus," one executive told ESPN, echoing multiple front office sources who were asked about the...2025Click for news about Austin Reaves -
• De'Aaron Fox, Spurs Agree To Four-Year, $229M Max ExtensionDe'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed upon a four-year, $229 million max extension. The Spurs acquired Fox before the 2025 trade deadline from the Sacramento Kings after his trade request. San Antonio was Fox's preferred destination. Fox, who is represented by Rich Paul, will be tied to the Spurs through the 2029-30 season as the last season of the deal doesn't contain a player option...2025Visit the page Aaron Fox -
• Dunc'd On: West Offseason Grades 2025Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's big move for Cam Johnson, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshuffling around James Ha...2025Visit the page Cooper Flagg
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• West Offseason Grades 2025
Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's quiet summer and internal development strategy, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshu...2025Read about Cooper Flagg
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• Bulls Will Likely Keep Ayo Dosunmu Amid NBA Trade Rumors
The Chicago Bulls are expected to keep veteran guard Ayo Dosunmu despite various trade rumors this summer. The 25-year-old is set to enter his fifth NBA season in 2025-26. Bulls Had Substantive Trade Talks Involving Ayo Dosunmu The Bulls reportedly held “substantive talks” with a Western Conference playoff team regarding Dosunmu, but the two sides failed […] The post Bulls Will Likely Keep A...2025Continue with Chicago Bulls
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• NBA Scout Thinks Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper Could Make De’Aaron Fox ‘Expendable’One NBA scout thinks San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper could make De’Aaron Fox “expendable.” The Spurs drafted Harper with the second overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. Fox was traded by the Sacramento Kings to San Antonio last season. “[Harper] has some [Manu] Ginobili to his offensive game,” one Western Conference scout told […] The post NB...2025See more San Antonio Spurs -
• Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors: Jazz Not Moving All-Star Wing
Although the Utah Jazz parted ways with veterans Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton this offseason, the Western Conference team is reportedly not planning to move Lauri Markkanen this summer. Jazz Intend To Build Around Lauri Markkanen According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, scouts and executives are wondering “whether the Jazz would trade 28-year-old Markkanen […] The po...2025Visit the page Lauri Markkanen
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony chosen for NBA 2K26 covers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has compiled a few accolades the last few months. He finished the 2024-25 regular season as the NBA scoring champion. He was named the Western Conference finals MVP in May and then the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league championship last month. His first signature shoe with Converse will be released this fall, and last week, he agreed to a fo...2025Check it out Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic will delay his extension talks until the ’26 offseason
As long as the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic, they’ll be contenders in the Western Conference. The 30-year-old center is widely regarded as the #1 basketball player in the world. Nobody comes close to what Jokic can do for his size and posistion. ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Jokic will not seek a contract extension with […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic will delay his extens...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokic
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• Spurs, Clippers among potential suitors for Luke Kornet in free agency: Reports
The 2025 NBA free agent class isn’t loaded with stars or franchise-altering players, but there are several veterans worth pursuing, and that includes Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 29-year-old veteran is able to become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens at 6 p.m. ET on Monday. Any team in need of a big man this offseason should consider signing Kornet, and at least two West...2025Continue with Luke Kornet
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• Deandre Ayton is a perfect fit for this Western Conference contenderDeandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers and will enter free agency, according to ESPN's Shams Charania....2025See more articles Deandre Ayton -
• Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets Agree To Five-Year, $125M ExtensionJabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. The contract will reportedly feature no team or player options. Smith is represented by Wallace Prather. Smith's future with the Rockets has been uncertain as they have evaluated major trade options and also acquired Kevin Durant. Smith was the third overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Auburn b...2025Visit the page Jabari Smith -
• Julius Randle, Wolves Agree To Three-Year, $100M Contract
Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year contract worth $100 million. Randle will opt out for next season in order to sign the new deal with Minnesota. The contract will carry a player option for the 2027-28 season. Randle was acquired by the Wolves ahead of last season in the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The Timberwolves have now locke...2025See also Julius Randle
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• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick WhiteThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Click for news about Derrick White -
• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple TeamsThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Continue with Boston Celtics
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• 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Minnesota TimberwolvesAfter making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2024 for the first time in 20 years, the Timberwolves found themselves at the center of a battle over team ownership and facing an increasingly concerning long-term salary cap situation entering last summer. Glen Taylor was fighting to stop minority stakeholders Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez […]...2025Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Former MVP
The Memphis Grizzlies received four first-round picks from the Orlando Magic after trading Desmond Bane earlier this week, but the Western Conference contender is still not pursuing Kevin Durant. Grizzlies Are Not Targeting Kevin Durant Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday that Memphis has no desire to trade for the Phoenix Suns superstar […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...2025Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Ime Udoka, Rockets Agree To Long-Term ExtensionIme Udoka and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest paid coaches. The Rockets finished the regular season second in the Western Conference in Udoka's second season with the franchise. Udoka previously led the Boston Celtics to the Finals in 2022 in his first season as head coach. Udoka was suspended on the eve of the 2022-23 s...2025Read about Ime Udoka -
• Wolves Likely In Position To Trade For Kevin Durant If They ChooseThe Minnesota Timberwolves are believed to be very close to a potential Kevin Durant trade with the Phoenix Suns, but they face a question of whether they should move forward with it considering he has expressed a strong preference to be dealt to one of the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets or Miami Heat. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Durant has "no desire, no interest in playing for the Mi...2025See more Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Knicks Hiring Jason Kidd Remains PossibilityThe door on the New York Knicks hiring Jason Kidd as head coach "is not completely closed," according to Ian Begley of SNY. The news comes after the Mavs denied the Knicks' request to speak to Kidd last week. Begley adds that the move remains possible as of Monday. Kidd was hired by the Mavericks in 2021 to replace Rick Carlisle and has led the team to the Western Conference Finals twice, includin...2025See more articles New York Knicks -
• Grizzlies Expected To Offer Jaren Jackson Jr. $200M+ Extension; Ja Morant Considered Less LikelyJaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies were previously expected to agree to a renegotiate-and-extend contract this offseason and the mechanics of that type of deal became easier following the team's trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. "He is now in a position to sign a contract extension of over $200 million," said Brian Windhorst on Monday. "I would feel like that is very strongly go...2025Read about Jaren Jackson -
• Steven Adams, Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $39M ExtensionSteven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup. The Rockets acquired Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season when he was out injured. Adams, who ...2025Click for news about Steven Adams -
• Executive Predicts Record-Breaking NBA Draft Day Trade ActivityThe NBA has seen limited draft day trading activity among lottery teams in recent years, but that trend could change dramatically in 2025. Unlike typical draft years where top-five picks are held by rebuilding franchises committed to their draft boards, this year features playoff-contending teams in prime positions. The San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers hold the second and third picks, resp...2025Continue with San Antonio Spurs