Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are working on a buyout of his contract that would make him a free agent. Simmons is in the final season of a five-year, $170 million deal he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. Simmons is on a $40.3 million expiring contract. If Simmons is bought out, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers could have interest. Simmons is … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons, Nets Working On Buyout With Cavs, Clippers Potentially Interested
Mavericks Could Pursue Kevin Durant, LeBron James This Summer
The Dallas Mavericks have had a busy trade deadline, by adding Anthony Davis and Caleb Martin. In a recent appearance on Run It Back on FanDuel TV, Sam Amick of The Athletic gave some insight on what could be forthcoming for the Mavericks this summer. Dallas has their eyes on potentially pursuing Kevin Durant or LeBron James in the offseason. Durant's situation with the Phoenix … [Read more...] about Mavericks Could Pursue Kevin Durant, LeBron James This Summer
Bucks Acquire Kevin Porter Jr. From Clippers For MarJon Beauchamp
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Kevin Porter Jr. to the Milwaukee Bucks for MarJon Beauchamp. Beauchamp was expected to be traded by the Bucks for several months as he wasn't in their plans. Beauchamp appeared in 26 games for the Bucks and averaged 2.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.7 minutes. Porter appeared in 45 games with the Clippers and averaged 9.3 points, … [Read more...] about Bucks Acquire Kevin Porter Jr. From Clippers For MarJon Beauchamp
Lakers Were Unlikely To Sign Anthony Davis To Extension In Offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Anthony Davis to a three-year, $186 million contract extension in August 2023, but there was a possibility that was going to be the last one they would sign him to. Davis was eligible for another extension with the Lakers during the 2025 offseason. "I've known that it was unlikely that A.D. was going to get an extension with the Lakers," said … [Read more...] about Lakers Were Unlikely To Sign Anthony Davis To Extension In Offseason
Luka Doncic: Trade ‘Was A Big Shock’, ‘I’m Excited For This New Journey’
Luka Doncic spoke about his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers during his introductory press conference on Tuesday. "It was a big shock," Doncic said of the trade. "It was hard moments for me. I had to check if it was April 1. ... [But now] I get to play in the greatest club in the world, and I'm excited for this new journey." Doncic had recently bought a … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic: Trade ‘Was A Big Shock’, ‘I’m Excited For This New Journey’