PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers stunned the NBA this week by confirming Deandre Ayton had been bought out of his contract, freeing the former No. 1 pick to test the market once again. As Jason Quick of The Athletic reported, Portland’s issue with Ayton went deeper than missed shots or injuries. Quick explained the franchise could accept “Ayton missing shots or his man … [Read more...] about SOURCES: Reason Why Deandre Ayton Was Bought Out
Raptors Re-sign Lottery Pick To Four-Year $104 Million Extension
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have locked in their starting center for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN, center Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season. Jakob Poeltl’s extension marks another critical piece of the Raptors’ effort to end its rebuild and return to playoff … [Read more...] about Raptors Re-sign Lottery Pick To Four-Year $104 Million Extension
Report: Lakers Considering a Surprising Name for Center Help
Nearly 24 hours into free agency, the Lakers still haven’t found their center. Despite the ongoing Deandre Ayton sweepstakes and the addition of a young wing in Jake LaRavia, Lakers fans are waiting with bated breath as to who their starting big man will be. One name under “serious consideration” is also the last one fans would think about welcoming: Celtics veteran Al … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers Considering a Surprising Name for Center Help
Nuggets Sign Multi-Time 6MOY Candidate
Continuing their immaculate offseason, the Denver Nuggets are signing shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr., per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. He will reportedly join the team on a one-year contract. A multi-time Sixth Man of the Year candidate, Hardaway has rained in over 1,800 3-pointers in his 12-year career. While playing for the Detroit Pistons last season, Hardaway … [Read more...] about Nuggets Sign Multi-Time 6MOY Candidate
Jaylen Brown is Poised to Silence His Doubters
For most of his career, Jaylen Brown has been viewed as an elite second option, but many people believe he can never be a first option. These concerns should already be shut down after Brown won Finals MVP in 2024, providing elite and efficient two-way production. However, despite his achievements, many people still doubt Brown’s greatness. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury is a … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown is Poised to Silence His Doubters