Kevin Durant is widely expected to request a trade from the Phoenix Suns after the 2024-25 season. The team already attempted to move him before the trade deadline, making it likely they will honor his request and part ways with their best player. Since acquiring Durant in 2023, the Suns have won only one playoff…
Will Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks be available for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons? After being forced to leave Sunday’s victory over the Milwaukee Bucks for a brief period due to what appeared to be a shoulder injury, Brunson remained tight-lipped about his status, saying that those interested in his condition…
The Los Angeles Lakers, who started the season with a strong 3-0 record, have recently hit a rough patch, dropping to 4-3 after a 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons. This defeat caps off a disappointing 1-3 record on their current five-game road trip, with only one game left against the Memphis Grizzlies. Star forward…
James Wiseman’s return to Detroit on Wednesday took a disastrous turn during the season opener against the Pacers. He suffered a torn left Achilles tendon and is currently working with the team to explore treatment options. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the injury, which typically results in a season-ending prognosis, although the…
A former lottery pick’s quest for redemption may have come to an early halt. James Wiseman, a center for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a concerning non-contact injury during the team’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, after missing a three-point shot, Wiseman appeared to injure his left calf while attempting to…
Jaden Hardy has reportedly reached a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, as confirmed on Monday. At just 22 years old, Hardy has played as a shooting guard for the Mavericks since being drafted 37th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2022 NBA Draft. He attended Coronado High School in Henderson,…
The Charlotte Hornets finalized their roster just before the NBA season opener, as required by league rules. A key move involved filling their third two-way slot, which had remained open throughout the offseason, by signing Jared Rhoden instead of keeping a player from training camp. Rhoden, who went undrafted from Seton Hall in 2022, secured…
On Friday, the Indiana Pacers surprised many by waiving forward Cole Swider following their final preseason game. Swider had signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers before training camp and appeared to be in contention for a roster spot, especially after the team released Kendall Brown. However, the Pacers opted to part ways with Swider…
This offseason, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Quentin Grimes, mainly to offload Tim Hardaway Jr.’s salary. This move enabled Dallas to fully utilize their mid-level exception to sign Naji Marshall and created a trade exception that allowed them to take on Klay Thompson’s salary in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. According to Marc…
Less than a week after NBA veteran Danny Green announced his retirement, another former teammate has done the same. Aron Baynes, a former big man for the San Antonio Spurs, has declared his retirement from basketball. Both players were teammates on the Spurs and won a championship together in 2014. Although Baynes hasn’t officially stated…