In a blockbuster move, free agent forward Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN. This deal includes a player option for the final season in 2027-28, bringing George back to the Eastern Conference to team up with MVP center Joel Embiid and All-Star guard
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The Phoenix Suns have secured a four-year, $44 million deal with free agent forward Royce O’Neale, according to sources close to the team. O’Neale, who is 31 years old, finished the previous season with the Suns after a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-4 wing player proved to be a valuable addition to the
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant move by adding Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray to their backcourt. In exchange, they are trading forwards Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round pick via the Los Angeles Lakers, and the least favorable of a 2027 first-round pick from either the
Kyle Filipowski, a 7-footer from Duke, had to wait until the second day of the 2024 NBA draft to hear his name called. Despite being invited to the green room for the first round, Filipowski was not selected until the Utah Jazz picked him 32nd overall. This delayed wait for the big man was a
The Boston Celtics made a heartbreaking announcement regarding their center Kristaps Porzingis, revealing that he had to undergo surgery due to a rare leg injury sustained during the NBA Finals. The team disclosed that Porzingis would need five to six months to recover, ultimately delaying his return to the court until well into the beginning
Charles Lee made a bold career move by transitioning from a job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to becoming a full-time basketball coach. Despite initial skepticism from others, Lee’s decision has proven to be a successful one. With two NBA championships under his belt as an assistant coach, he now embarks
The recent news of the Brooklyn Nets trading away Mikal Bridges, their best player, to the New York Knicks, has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA community. This move, part of a massive roster overhaul for the Nets, signifies a significant shift in the franchise’s strategy moving forward. The Nets’ decision to trade Mikal Bridges to
Negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson have hit a roadblock as the start of free agency approaches. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has made it clear that the team’s priority is to bring Thompson back. However, Dunleavy admitted that when it comes to a player like Thompson, who has been an integral
Upon his introduction as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick made a point to address the fact that he has never coached in the NBA before. This acknowledgment of his lack of experience is crucial, as coaching at the professional level requires a certain set of skills and understanding of the
In a surprising turn of events, Chris Finch, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has recently signed a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm until the end of the 2027-28 season. This decision comes on the heels of the team’s best season in franchise history, where Finch led the Timberwolves
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a significant decision in hiring Kenny Atkinson, a former assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, as their next head coach. This move comes after a rigorous selection process that had also considered James Borrego, the associate head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Atkinson’s appointment is expected to bring
The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a position of uncertainty and mystery following their worst season in franchise history. Amidst the search for a new coach, questions linger about the team’s direction and potential for success. However, owner Tom Gores believes he has found the right executive in Trajan Langdon to lead the organization into