Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram has been one of the most frequently-floated names in trade discussions this summer. According to Marc Stein at Substack, Ingram’s performance in the 2024 playoffs against the Thunder is among the factors that have given New Orleans’ potential trade partners pause. Stein also indicates that Ingram is seeking a four-year, $208MM contract … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Ingram, Lakers, Fournier, Hawks
Contract Details: Quickley, Barnes, Batum, Jones, CP3, Oubre, More
Initially reported to be worth $175MM over five years, Immanuel Quickley‘s new contract with the Raptors actually has a base value of $162.5MM, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet (Twitter link). It also features $12.5MM in unlikely incentives – $2.5MM per year – that would allow the guard to max out at $175MM if he earns all of them. But for now the cap hits for Quickley … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Quickley, Barnes, Batum, Jones, CP3, Oubre, More
Derrick White Replaces Kawhi Leonard On Team USA Roster
11:05am: As first confirmed by Spears (via Twitter), White has officially replaced Leonard on Team USA’s roster, according to a press release. “I am happy to announce that Derrick will compete at his first Olympic Games on the heels of a championship season in Boston,” managing director Grant Hill said in a statement. “We look forward to him joining the team in the coming days … [Read more...] about Derrick White Replaces Kawhi Leonard On Team USA Roster
Clippers Sign Kevin Porter Jr. To Two-Year Contract
JULY 10: Porter is officially a Clipper, the team announced today in a press release. JUNE 30: The Clippers have reached a two-year agreement with guard Kevin Porter Jr., Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (via Twitter). The contract will include a player option in the second year. Porter’s new deal will be for the veteran’s minimum, The Athletic’s Law Murray tweets, and … [Read more...] about Clippers Sign Kevin Porter Jr. To Two-Year Contract
LeBron Was Willing To Give Bigger Discount For Impact Player
LeBron James took less than the maximum in his latest two-year contract with the Lakers in order to give the front office more financial flexibility. He cited his strong “working relationship” with the club in an interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “We are in a relationship and anybody knows relationships, [knows that] it’s all about committing,” James said. “It’s also about … [Read more...] about LeBron Was Willing To Give Bigger Discount For Impact Player