Veteran point guard Reggie Jackson, who was officially waived by the Hornets on Tuesday, reached a buyout agreement that facilitated his departure, according to league sources cited by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jackson agreed to forgo $3.3 million as part of the buyout. Hoops Rumors has confirmed that Jackson relinquished precisely $3,303,771. This amount will…
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade forward David Roddy to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for E.J. Liddell, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Liddell was sent from the Hawks to the Pelicans on July 6 as part of the Dejounte Murray trade. New Orleans drafted Liddell 41st overall in 2022. This trade essentially swaps…
Last offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks made headlines by trading for All-NBA guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team deal. Although it was widely anticipated that Lillard would join the Miami Heat, the Bucks managed to acquire him to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a former champion and two-time MVP. As part…
The Orlando Magic have strengthened their backcourt by signing veteran playmaker Cory Joseph, as announced by Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman on July 19. Joseph, 32, joins his seventh NBA team, having previously played for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors. The 13-year…
On Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that rookie Nikola Topic underwent surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. Topic sustained the injury earlier this year while playing for Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga. Although the surgery is a positive development, fans shouldn’t expect to see him play anytime soon. According to HoopsHype’s…
According to NBA podcaster Jason Goff, members of the Chicago Bulls believe they are “better” without Zach LaVine. LaVine and the Bulls are looking to part ways, but Chicago has struggled to find a trade partner due to his injury history and hefty contract. What’s next for Zach LaVine if Chicago moves on from him?…
Former Suns center Chimezie Metu has signed a contract with FC Barcelona, ending his six-season NBA career, as reported by Evan Sidery at Forbes Sports. Metu, who joined the Suns on a one-year deal last season, averaged five points per game with a 50.8% shooting accuracy. He briefly earned a spot in Phoenix’s starting lineup…
Former Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, who played a crucial role in Indiana’s unexpected run to the Eastern Conference finals, is receiving a significant reward. The Pacers and Nembhard have agreed on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, the maximum he’s eligible for, starting in the 2025-26 season, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Indiana will…
This offseason, like many other big names, young star Evan Mobley secured a massive extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sparking questions among fans about the decision. In response, team president Koby Altman explained this unexpected deal. Last season, Mobley showcased his exceptional all-around abilities and defensive prowess, achieving career highs in several statistical categories. The…
DJ Steward, a key player for last season’s Maine Celtics, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, as announced by the team on Monday. The undrafted guard from Duke has been impressive for the Bulls in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 assists over five games. Steward shot…