Echoing recent reporting from Marc Stein and Eric Nehm, Jake Fischer writes in his latest story for the Stein Line Substack that the Bucks are conveying to rival teams that they’d prefer to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than move their superstar forward. One rival general manager who spoke to Fischer even suggested the Bucks are giving the impression … [Read more...] about Jerami Grant Among Possible Targets On Bucks’ Radar
The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money
The Knicks‘ team salary this season is nearly $208MM, which is the second-highest figure in the NBA, behind only the Cavaliers ($228MM+). However, five of the 14 players on New York’s standard roster are on minimum-salary contracts, while a sixth is earning just slightly above the minimum. So while the $530,933 bonus for winning the NBA Cup may be a drop in the bucket for the … [Read more...] about The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money
NBA Will Decide On Expansion In 2026, Silver Says
At a press conference prior to the NBA Cup championship game, commissioner Adam Silver said the league would determine at some point in 2026 whether it will add a pair of domestic expansion teams, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Tuesday evening marked the first time Silver has given a timeline for a decision on expansion since he first … [Read more...] about NBA Will Decide On Expansion In 2026, Silver Says
Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
More Details On Chris Paul’s Exit From Clippers
Longtime point guard Chris Paul is in his final NBA season and is technically still under contract with the Clippers. However, Los Angeles announced that it was “parting ways” with the future Hall of Famer on December 3, and he is no longer around the team. Reporting after Paul’s departure shed more light on the situation, with multiple outlets suggesting that the 40-year-old … [Read more...] about More Details On Chris Paul’s Exit From Clippers