After Dorian Finney-Smith turned down his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season, the Lakers offered him a new contract, but it only covered two seasons, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The veteran forward instead agreed to a four-year, $53MM deal with Houston. As Woike explains, the Lakers want to maintain as much future cap flexibility as they can in order to be … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: DFS, Ayton, LeBron, Wiggins, LaRavia
QO Updates: J. Walker, A. Mitchell, Two-Ways, Mann
The Trail Blazers opted not to tender forward Jabari Walker a qualifying offer prior to Sunday’s deadline, reports Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). As a result, Walker will become an unrestricted free agent. Walker put up solid numbers in a limited role for Portland last season, averaging 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game, with a … [Read more...] about QO Updates: J. Walker, A. Mitchell, Two-Ways, Mann
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Finney-Smith, Turner, Russell, T. Jones, Paul
The Grizzlies appear to be the leaders in the race to sign free agent guard Ty Jerome, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Jerome is coming off a breakout season, but his salary demands are too high for a Cleveland team on the brink of the second apron, so he’s considered a “lock” to leave in free agency. Stein previously mentioned … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Finney-Smith, Turner, Russell, T. Jones, Paul
Rival Teams Surprised By Statement From LeBron James’ Agent
LeBron James‘ decision to remain with the Lakers was expected, but the announcement that accompanied it is shaking up the league. James confirmed on Sunday that he’s picking up $52.6MM option to play a record-setting 23rd NBA season. The news came with a statement from agent Rich Paul indicating that James will be monitoring the team’s offseason moves to determine if it can be … [Read more...] about Rival Teams Surprised By Statement From LeBron James’ Agent
Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson
The Spurs weren’t successful in their attempt to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, who was ultimately sent from Boston to Atlanta, but they remain active in their pursuit of another big man, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer echoes a recent report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that San Antonio is eyeing Guerschon Yabusele. “Multiple well-placed … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson