The Jazz have officially signed second-round draft pick Kyle Filipowski to his first NBA contract, as announced in a press release today. Filipowski, a 7’0″ forward/center, entered the draft after his sophomore year at Duke, where he averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game in 36 starts. He shot .505/.348/.671…
The New York Knicks seek to add another center to fill the gap left by Isaiah Hartenstein’s free agency departure. Currently, Mitchell Robinson is set as the starting center, with Precious Achiuwa likely serving as a backup. However, the Knicks are interested in enhancing their depth and size at the position with their remaining roster…
As Glen Taylor and Alex Rodriguez clash over the ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the fallout could have broader implications than initially thought. Dan Le Batard discussed on his podcast that if Taylor retains ownership, the Timberwolves could lose their team president, Tim Connelly. Connelly, who signed a long-term contract with Rodriguez’s group, may leave…
The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for the 2024-25 season with a strong roster and veteran additions. Despite their tight cap space, they might still look to bolster their lineup further. One potential trade target is Grant Williams. In a proposal by Sixers Wire’s Ky Carlin on August 8, a trade between the Sixers and…
The Utah Jazz are set to sign free agent Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15 million contract, according to agent Michael Lelchitski of @SIGSports, as reported by ESPN. Mykhailiuk played 41 games with the NBA champion Boston Celtics last season. …
The San Antonio Spurs are set to sign 22-year-old wing Brandon Boston Jr., according to Michael Scotto from HoopsHype. The Spurs and Boston Jr. have reached an agreement, with sources telling @hoopshype that the young guard will vie for a spot on the team. Over the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston…
Former Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy has announced his retirement from basketball, but he won’t be completely stepping away from the sport. Guy, a key player in the 2019 NCAA Championship with the University of Virginia, is joining the Virginia coaching staff as an athlete development mentor and special assistant to head coach Tony Bennett….
The Portland Trail Blazers are likely receiving trade inquiries for some of their veteran players, including center Robert Williams III. Williams appeared in just six games this season for the Blazers after dislocating his patellar tendon, which required surgery and sidelined him for the rest of the year. Williams was traded to the Blazers from…
After failing to secure Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz, the Golden State Warriors might seem to be running out of trade options that could help them stand out in the competitive Western Conference and make another Finals run during Stephen Curry’s era. Their understanding of their current roster’s limitations is what drove their aggressive…
The Knicks might find their best option for securing a center to pair with Mitchell Robinson by waiting until the trade deadline next season. They recently added Precious Achiuwa on a one-year, $6 million deal, which provides solid depth at power forward and center. However, they still need a reliable starting center, especially given Robinson’s…