When NBA players and owners met together to reconstruct the CBA two years ago, the supermax deal was created. It meant more money for players with the intent of increasing the likelihood that stars and superstars in small markets would remain put instead of leaving for the brighter lights. However, the deal hasn’t gone as planned. […]
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A New Wrinkle Has Been Added to the Jimmy Butler Saga
The Jimmy Butler Saga continues, as the Minnesota Timberwolves look to move the All-Star wing before the season begins. He was the latest NBA player to shake the sports world with a trade demand, and in doing so, extra spice was added to an already eventful offseason. First, there was the season-long speculation of where LeBron […]
The Lakers Should Consider Taking Advantage of the Wizards’ Turmoil
The Washington Wizards have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season, starting 2-9 before reeling off a three-game winning streak and a subsequent two-game skid. It’s gotten so bad that the front office is reportedly willing to open shop and start fresh. Story on ESPN: Wizards signaling a willingness to consider […]
Spurs, Raptors Agree to Swap Kawhi and DeRozan
The Kawhi Leonard saga has reportedly reached its conclusion. The Spurs and Raptors have agreed, in principle, to a deal that would send Kawhi to Toronto, and DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio. Toronto is close to a deal to acquire Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard, league sources tell @ChrisBHaynes and me. Trade package includes DeMar DeRozan, […]
Dennis Schroder Could Be On His Way Out of Atlanta
After trading for Trae Young on draft night and acquiring Jeremy Lin from the Brooklyn Nets four days ago, the Hawks have made it clear that they are ready to move on from Dennis Schroder. Atlanta has made the German point guard expendable, and will likely look to trade him in hopes of filling other […]
A Little Update on Kevin Love and the Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost the best player in the history of their franchise, LeBron James, on the first day of free agency, when LeBron elected to make the move to Los Angeles and join the LA Lakers. The Cavs have to figure out their next moves now that their 4-year reign over the eastern conference […]
Austin Rivers Traded for Marcin Gortat
Tuesday night, NBA fans were treated with a piece of breaking news when the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards swapped Austin Rivers for Marcin Gortat. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading guard Austin Rivers to the Washington Wizards for center Marcin Gortat, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2018 The […]
Former Superstar Dwight Howard Finally Granted Trade to Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets have acquired Dwight Howard from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov, two second-round picks, and cash considerations. Deal includes Nets sending two future second-round picks and cash to Charlotte for Howard, who has a $23.8M expiring contract. https://t.co/v4sOImIHl2 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2018 This move was a salary […]
Dwight Howard Traded to Brooklyn Nets
The Charlotte Hornets are trading Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for Tomofey Mozgov. The Nets are also including two second round picks and cash in the deal. Dwight Howard has quietly had back-to-back good seasons in Atlanta and Charlotte. He’s not prime Dwight Howard, but he’s not nothing. He averaged 16 points and 12.5 […]
Lillard, McCollum Trying to Sell Portland to Carmelo
Carmelo Anthony has reportedly made it very clear that he has no intentions of playing for the Knicks next season. He fully expects to be traded and has expressed his complete desire to move on from the Knicks. Anthony has a full no-trade clause and the two teams that seem to have the only seal of approval […]