Author: Grant Afseth

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Reinforced And Ready: Mavericks Eye Championship After Busy Offseason

Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, NBA News

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2024-25 NBA season with renewed optimism and a clear sense of purpose. After an eventful offseason and a remarkable run to the NBA Finals last year, the team is poised to take the next step in their quest for a championship. With Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving leading […]

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Jazz To Lock In Lauri Markkanen With $200M Extension, Trade Rumors Swirl

Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz, NBA News, Milwaukee Bucks

Despite Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen becoming a lightning rod for NBA trade rumors recently, with the Golden State Warriors strongly linked, he is expected to remain in Salt Lake City for the foreseeable future. According to The Athletic, Markkanen is “expected to agree to a massive, long-term contract extension, planned to be signed Wednesday […]

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Cavaliers Could Trade Jarrett Allen Despite New Contract

Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA Trade Rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent extension of Jarrett Allen does not necessarily indicate a long-term commitment to keeping him on the team. Instead, he could become a name to monitor ahead of the midseason NBA trade deadline in February. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Allen was “essentially obligated” to sign his three-year, $91 million contract […]

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Kings, DeMar DeRozan Agree To Massive New Contract

DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls, NBA News, Indiana Pacers

The Sacramento Kings and DeMar DeRozan have agreed to a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal in NBA free agency. The Kings aimed to bring DeRozan aboard to form a formidable trio with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, complemented by Keegan Murray. Sacramento will send Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San […]

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James Harden Re-Signs With Clippers: Full Contract Details

James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA Rumors

Before Paul George departed the Los Angeles Clippers to join the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden quickly committed to return to the team to play alongside Kawhi Leonard after NBA free agency opened. According to ESPN, Harden plans to sign a two-year contract worth $70 million. The agreement was reached quickly after free agency opened amid […]

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Lakers, Max Christie Agree To New Contract In Free Agency

Max Christie, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA News

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked in various rumors ahead of the opening of NBA free agency, but their first order of business has been to retain internal talent. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Max Christie agreed to re-sign with the Lakers on a four-year $32 million deal with a player option. Christie appeared […]

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Warriors Waive Chris Paul After Failed Trade Pursuits

Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors, NBA Rumors

Shortly after the opening of NBA free agency, the Golden State Warriors released Chris Paul, making him an unrestricted free agent as of Sunday. This move was anticipated, given that Paul had been the focus of trade rumors throughout the season. Chris Haynes of TNT Sports initially broke the news, with NBA insider Marc Stein […]

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Pistons Hire J.B. Bickerstaff As Next Head Coach

JB Bickerstaff, NBA Rumors, Cleveland Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons aim to lock in Cade Cunningham with a long-term contract extension on his rookie deal this NBA offseason. They also plan to leverage their salary cap space by acquiring veteran contracts and future draft picks to improve the supporting cast. First, hiring a new coach as they did on Sunday was important. […]

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Inside Warriors’ Nearly Successful Paul George Trade Pursuit

Paul George, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors can no longer acquire Paul George after he declined his player option to reach free agency, eliminating the most straightforward pathway to a trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, the Warriors made multiple trade offers to the Clippers for George before he opted out […]

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How Mikal Bridges Trade Impacts Julius Randle’s Knicks Future

Julius Randle, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors

After trading for Mikal Bridges and securing a new contract with OG Anunoby, the New York Knicks face some tough financial decisions for the next few NBA seasons, which has placed a spotlight on Julius Randle‘s future with the team. According to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, the Knicks are not planning to trade Randle after […]

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