NBA Free Agency Rumors 2023

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Phoenix Suns’ title hopes: The teams you didn’t see coming!

The Phoenix Suns are on the cusp of something extraordinary. With a roster that boasts the likes of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and now Jusuf Nurkic, the Suns are a force to be reckoned with. But as the new season looms, there are teams lurking in the shadows, ready to thwart the […] Phoenix Suns’ title hopes: The teams you didn’t see coming! - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Lake Show Life

D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura’s busy offseasons key to Lakers title hopes

It certainly has been a whirlwind last few months for the Los Angeles Lakers faithful. Los Angeles put on a masterclass not only in the free agency market but also in resigning valuable pieces from last year’s team that made a trip to the Western Conference Finals. On Thursday, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and […] D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura’s busy offseasons key to Lakers title hopes - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community

Lakers Nation

Darvin Ham: D’Angelo Russell Is Lakers’ Starting Point Guard

Going into free agency, there was a possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers would walk away from D'Angelo Russell...

ClutchPoints

2 potential Pelicans trade candidates entering 2023-24 NBA training camp

The New Orleans Pelicans’ offseason was rather uneventful. Despite plenty of noise surrounding Zion Williamson around the NBA Draft, the Pelicans didn’t do much of anything this offseason. The only real addition they made to their team was adding Cody Zeller on a minimum contract after losing Jaxson Hayes in free agency, who bolted New […] The post 2 potential Pelicans trade candidates entering 2023-24 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Daily Knicks

NBA Rumors: Knicks will never trade Mitchell Robinson if asking price is real

Wait, the New York Knicks are trying to trade Mitchell Robinson? No. The 25-year-old is entering the second year of the four-year deal, $60 million contract he signed in free agency last summer. Inspired by the three-team blockbuster trade that landed Deandre Ayton in Portland, Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill wrote about why the Trail Blazers […] NBA Rumors: Knicks will never trade Mitchell Robinson if asking price is real - Daily Knicks - Daily Knicks - New York Knicks News, Rumors, and Fan Community

The Dream Shake

Can a two-way or exhibit 9 player make an impact for the Rockets this season?

Photo by Louis Grasse/ Do the Rockets hold a wild card in their hand? The Houston Rockets figured to have their roster set going into the 2023-24 season — that was until unsettling news broke of Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest earlier this month. As his fate looms in the distance, the team is now faced with filling his roster spot, either likely by trade or free agency. However, what if Houston didn’t have to search too far for a serviceable player? What if they could fill the void with a player that is already under a Two-Way or Exhibit 9 contract? If you’re...

Valley of the Suns

Grayson Allen will succeed with the Phoenix Suns

With the dust beginning to settle on one of the biggest trades of the offseason, we can begin to take stock of where the Phoenix Suns stand after finally trading Deandre Ayton. Like him or not, a return centered around fellow big man Jusuf Nurkic does not seem like a lot. Yet fans of teams […] Grayson Allen will succeed with the Phoenix Suns - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

Grade the trade: Suns finally move Ayton for… Nurkic?

In a move that seemingly came out of nowhere – but in reality has been a long time coming – the Phoenix Suns finally moved on from the Deandre Ayton era on Wednesday. The first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft being moved as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the […] Grade the trade: Suns finally move Ayton for… Nurkic? - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

3 Trades the Suns can still make after trading Deandre Ayton

The trade that was ready to break the internet finally happened, but it wasn’t with the Miami Heat. Instead, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Phoenix Suns got involved, too, shipping out Deandre Ayton. In the deal, Phoenix shipped out Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara and got back […] 3 Trades the Suns can still make after trading Deandre Ayton - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

Suns’ blockbuster trade perspective: A calculated risk with upside

The Phoenix Suns have always been a franchise willing to make bold moves, and the recent blockbuster trade that landed them Jusuf Nurkic, Nasir Little, Keon Johnson, and Grayson Allen is no exception. While the trade has been met with mixed reviews, there are several positive aspects that could make this a win for the […] Suns’ blockbuster trade perspective: A calculated risk with upside - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

Suns will have to make tough decisions after Deandre Ayton trade

The Phoenix Suns just made a huge trade, and regardless of your opinion on it, whether it be a good trade or bad trade, some things need to happen. The Suns need to make some tough decisions soon, and it won’t be fun for the front office members to make the decisions. There is a […] Suns will have to make tough decisions after Deandre Ayton trade - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

8 Points, 9 Seconds

Grade the trade: Pacers land playoff standout in Buddy Hield proposal

The Indiana Pacers have not worked out an extension with Buddy Hield, and the sharpshooter is rumored to be on the trade block (subscription required). Pacers GM Chad Buchanan downplayed those discussions and mentioned his team’s desire to keep Hield. Indiana has zero interest in seeing him hit free agency next summer, so fans should […] Grade the trade: Pacers land playoff standout in Buddy Hield proposal - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - Indiana Pacers News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Thunderous Intentions

Sam Presti reveals plan for injured veteran ahead of training camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Victor Oladipo from the Miami Heat at the start of free agency back in July for the benefit of netting second-round picks to help the Heat out with salary cap relief. Oladipo is rehabbing from yet another injury, and OKC Thunder general manager Sam Presti gave insight on the looming […] Sam Presti reveals plan for injured veteran ahead of training camp - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - Oklahoma City Thunder News, Rumors, and Fan Community

ClutchPoints

BREAKING: Bucks acquire Damian Lillard in blockbuster trade with Blazers

Requesting a trade to the Miami Heat near the start of free agency, Damian Lillard has finally been moved by the Portland Trail Blazers. On September 27, the Blazers agreed to trade Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre […] The post BREAKING: Bucks acquire Damian Lillard in blockbuster trade with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Valley of the Suns

Grade the Trade: Suns add Bucks All-Star in Ayton deal

It is no secret that Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns currently finds himself on the trade block. Every player from James Harden to Damian Lillard who has been linked with a move this offseason, has found themselves mixed up with Ayton in the process. Whether that is in a player-for-player swap (Harden), or as […] Grade the Trade: Suns add Bucks All-Star in Ayton deal - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

5 Instant reactions to Phoenix Suns finally moving Ayton in blockbuster trade

In the end, the Phoenix Suns did help facilitate a Damian Lillard trade, but it wasn’t the blockbuster deal that many believed was going to end up happening. The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t trade Lillard to the Toronto Raptors, who was a reported favorite heading into the week. They didn’t even trade him to the […] 5 Instant reactions to Phoenix Suns finally moving Ayton in blockbuster trade - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

ClutchPoints

Tracking every NBA 2-way contract ahead of 2023-24 season

From the best player on a team to the 15th man on the roster, every single player in the league holds a certain role, regardless of their standing in NBA free agency. Even those who do not hold an actual roster spot have filled key roles through the years, as two-way contracts have suddenly become […] The post Tracking every NBA 2-way contract ahead of 2023-24 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Valley of the Suns

How much has the Suns’ Deandre Ayton regressed?

Introduction: Ayton’s Previous Performance Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, had set high expectations for himself from the get-go. In his initial seasons, Ayton displayed a promising blend of athleticism, scoring, and defensive prowess. However, the Deandre Ayton we’ve seen lately seems to be a shadow of his former […] How much has the Suns’ Deandre Ayton regressed? - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

Celtics star intrigues in potential Ayton deal for Suns

The NBA’s regular season is fast approaching, but that hasn’t stopped the Phoenix Suns from once again finding themselves in the eye of trade rumors. Unsurprisingly, it is center Deandre Ayton who is once again being linked with a move away from the franchise who drafted him. Unlike in previous deals however, ones where the […] Celtics star intrigues in potential Ayton deal for Suns - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

NetsDaily

Lichtenstein: Trendon Watford could be a big development prize for Nets

HSS Training Center is a place where fallen angels, diamonds in the rough and the underappreciated gather. Steve Lichtenstein thinks Trendon Watford is one who can contribute. If you are looking for the most low-key addition in an off-season of low-key addition, Trendon Watford, the 6’9” big the Nets signed to a non-guaranteed veterans minimum deal in early August. Watford had been surprisingly waived by the Blazers at the beginning of free agency, perhaps their first move in preparing for an unbalanced return in a Damian Lillard trade. Even Woj seemed surprised... The...

Golden State Of Mind

A look at the Warriors cap space going forward

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ We’ll be tracking the team’s current and future payrolls. Since the day that Joe Lacob bought the Golden State Warriors, there’s been a running discussion about the team’s finances. It didn’t take long with Lacob and Co. at the helm before the Dubs started shelling out money to try and build the best team possible. When an unprecedented cap spike allowed the team to sign Kevin Durant in free agency — while keeping Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson under contract — the Warriors started to flirt with salary cap...

CelticsBlog

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/25/23

Justin Champagnie Summer League 7/12/23 | Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. CelticsBlog Payton Pritchard will see more playing time in Boston this year, ahead of 2024 free agency What should Boston Celtics fans expect from the two-way players NBC Sports Boston Defining Moments: Celebrating the legacy of Red Auerbach’s Celtics dynasty Walsh: ‘Means a lot’ that Tatum, Brown are setting example early Celtics Wire Will the uncertainty around Malcolm Brogdon be resolved at Media Day? Celtics...

Valley of the Suns

3 biggest questions for Phoenix Suns ahead of media day

The NBA is almost back in our lives, with a whole host of media days slated for early next month on October 2nd. The Phoenix Suns just one of many teams who will be back in the building together for the first time ahead of what promises to be a huge season. There’s no doubt […] 3 biggest questions for Phoenix Suns ahead of media day - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

ClutchPoints

2 potential Bucks trade candidates entering 2023-24 NBA training camp

With important questions looming this off-season about the future of the team’s core, the Milwaukee Bucks wasted no time putting pen to paper once NBA free agency started. Khris Middleton (three years, $102 million), Brook Lopez (two years, $48 million), Jae Crowder (one year, undisclosed), and A.J. Green (multi-year, undisclosed) all signed contracts to stay […] The post 2 potential Bucks trade candidates entering 2023-24 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers Nation

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Opens Up About Free Agency Process

Ever since LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, the franchise has been in win-now mode trying to put...

Los Angeles Times

'They're even down there when he's not.' Shohei Ohtani fans remain rabid amid uncertainty

For Shohei Ohtani fans of all stripes, it's a strange time as the Angels wind down the regular season and their hero is shut down due to injury with free agency looming.

Valley of the Suns

3 reasons Phoenix Suns’ season could end with a championship in 2024

The Phoenix Suns will enter the 2023-24 season as one of the favorites to win what would be their first ever championship. Owner Mat Ishbia putting the organization in a great position to do so, having been extremely aggressive this offseason. The addition of Bradley Beal being met with acclaim from fans and media members […] 3 reasons Phoenix Suns’ season could end with a championship in 2024 - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Valley of the Suns

Future Hall of Fame big not the answer for Phoenix Suns… yet

With the NBA’s regular season fast approaching, the Phoenix Suns continued to be brought up in potential trade rumors. Center Deandre Ayton being the player mentioned more than any, despite incoming head coach Frank Vogel having big plans for him. At this point it looks likely that Ayton will start the season not only as […] Future Hall of Fame big not the answer for Phoenix Suns… yet - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Kawhi Leonard told Steve Ballmer 'if you don't change your team, I'm not coming' - report | The Jump

Rachel Nichols, Dave McMenamin and Richard Jefferson react to a report in the Los Angeles Times in which Kawhi Leonard supposedly told LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer that he wouldn't sign in NBA free agency if he didn't change his team. Kawhi ended up jo

Giannis to the Warriors could happen if he enters free agency - Ramona Shelburne | The Jump

Rachel Nichols, Ramona Shelburne and Nick Friedell discuss the prospects of Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a long-term contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, as opposed to signing with the Golden State Warriors. #TheJump #NBA #Sports ✔

Kobe explains why Kawhi chose the Clippers over the Lakers, gives KD injury advice | NBA Interview

Kobe Bryant analyzes Team USA's early exit in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, why Kawhi Leonard chose to sign with the LA Clippers instead of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019 NBA free agency and gives Kevin Durant advice on his rehabilitating Achilles t