Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves “reportedly wants to be paid in the Tyler Herro range of $30 million a year,” Kurt Helin of NBC Sports relays. Miami Heat wing Tyler Herro is indeed set to make $31 million in 2025-26 and $33 million in 2026-27. However, it’s not completely clear whether Helin was citing “$30 million” as Reaves’s preferred number because it was … [Read more...] about Why Lakers Fan Favorite Doesn’t Deserve ‘Tyler Herro’ Money
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Why Dalton Knecht Cannot Fall Out Of Lakers Rotation
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their first full season with the LeBron James–Luka Doncic pairing. Naturally, plenty of eyes are on that dynamic duo. Doncic is looking as svelte as ever, ready to redeem himself after being all but bullied for his fluffy physique. James is preparing for retirement; a general and gladiator ready to go out on his shield. Yet, James and … [Read more...] about Why Dalton Knecht Cannot Fall Out Of Lakers Rotation
The Jumbo-Ball Rockets Are Just Barmy About Centers
The Houston Rockets have one of the most exciting young star centers in the league. Despite that, they will go into next season with at least six players capable of playing the position. The jumbo-ball Rockets will give opposing coaches fits in 2025-26. Is it possible, though, that their deadliest lineup will be one of their smallest? The Jumbo-Ball Rockets Are Just Barmy About … [Read more...] about The Jumbo-Ball Rockets Are Just Barmy About Centers
Why The Heat Picked Dru Smith Over ‘The Locksmith’
Apparently, the Miami Heat’s decision to trade defensive specialist Haywood Highsmith wasn’t just about reducing their payroll heading into the season. That’s what it seemed like on the surface after they shipped him and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. However, on the heels of that deal, they offered a three-year contract … [Read more...] about Why The Heat Picked Dru Smith Over ‘The Locksmith’
Miami Heat Could Address Roster Biggest Hole With Trade And 2 Youngsters Who Need To Step Up
The Miami Heat seemingly finalized its roster yesterday with Dru Smith agreeing to a three-year contract. While Smith is a player that the Heat loves, his signing leaves the team’s roster a little unbalanced. Miami Heat Could Address Roster’s Biggest Hole With Trade And 2 Youngsters Who Need To Step Up Smith, who was a restricted free agent, signed a three-year deal worth $7.9 … [Read more...] about Miami Heat Could Address Roster Biggest Hole With Trade And 2 Youngsters Who Need To Step Up