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
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Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers
LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Batum will now be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Batum and the Clippers have interest in signing a new contract. LA can give Batum a modest bump in salary to $5.6 million using his non-Bird rights. The Clippers could also use a portion of their Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum Declining $4.9M Player Option With Clippers
Eight MLE Targets for the Clippers in Free Agency
213hoops.com Eight MLE Targets for the Clippers in Free Agency Finding targets for the full mid-level exception (which starts at $14.2M and can run for up to four years) is difficult in the modern NBA. Most of the top free agents in this class aren’t really free agents, as they have player options they will likely use or are restricted free agents their teams will re-sign. … [Read more...] about Eight MLE Targets for the Clippers in Free Agency
Grizzlies Land Steal of the Draft with No. 11 Pick
The Memphis Grizzlies, fresh off of trading Desmond Bane, landed the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft—Cedric Coward—if he can stay healthy. The Grizzlies traded up into the lottery to select Coward with the 11th overall pick. Coward’s journey to the NBA was a long, unlikely one, but he’s been proving people wrong his entire life. Coward will now look to do the same to the 10 NBA … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Land Steal of the Draft with No. 11 Pick
Grade The Trade: Lonzo Ball To The Cavaliers
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Cavaliers made waves before free agency by completing the Lonzo Ball trade with the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland landed Lonzo while sending Isaac Okoro to Chicago. This rare swap between division rivals happened just days after the NBA Draft ended. The deal reveals how both teams plan to shape their futures this summer. Grade The Trade: Lonzo Ball To The … [Read more...] about Grade The Trade: Lonzo Ball To The Cavaliers