Tag: NBA

Center Thomas Bryant had a fledgling career with the Washington Wizards derailed by a knee injury. (Image: Robb Carr/Getty)

Cap-Scrapped LA Lakers Take a Flier on Center Thomas Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a one-year deal with center Bryant Thomas, who missed significant time the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards while recovering from an ACL injury. The Lakers don’t have much wiggle room to work with when signing free agents, so they have to gamble […]

Malik Monk from the LA Lakers drives against Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks last season, but the two will be teammates next season with the Sacramento Kings. (Image: Getty)

Sacramento Kings Add Kevin Huerter in Trade, Sign Malik Monk

The Sacramento Kings are desperate to end their 16-year playoff drought and are trying to climb out of the Western Conference basement by adding a pair of shooting guards to the roster. They acquired Kevin Huerter in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks and signed Malik Monk to a two-year […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a photo with Chet Holmgren at the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclay's Center. (Image: Getty)
NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League: #2 Pick Chet Holmgren Dazzles in Thunder Debut (VIDEO)

If you’re experiencing basketball withdrawal, the good news is that the NBA Summer League is underway. Chet Holmgren — the #2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — made his debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder and looked awesome with 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and four assists […]

Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards questions a ticky-tack foul call. (Image: Getty)

Bradley Beal Remains with Washington Wizards with $251 Million Deal

Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards rejected a player option for one year worth $36 million and signed a new supermax contract worth $251 million spanning five years. Beal, 29, had plenty of other teams wanting his services including the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles […]

Center Rudy Gobert won the Defensive Player of the Year three times with the Utah Jazz. (Insert: Getty)

Utah Jazz Trade Rudy Gobert to Minny T-Wolves for 4 First-Round Draft Picks

After wearing out his welcome in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz sent three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster trade that includes four future first-round draft picks and a haul of players including Patrick Beverly, Jared Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Leandro Bolmaro, […]

Will Hardy on the sidelines with the Boston Celtics during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. (Image: Getty)

Utah Jazz Hire Will Hardy to Replace Quin Snyder as Head Coach

The Utah Jazz hired Will Hardy — an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics — as their new head coach to fill a vacancy after Quin Snyder abruptly stepped down in early June. At 34, Hardy is now the NBA’s youngest active head coach. Hardy spent last season as an […]