The second day of NBA free agency in the 2023 offseason was dominated by conversations surrounding Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s trade request, but there were still plenty of big signings to evaluate. Here’s our grades for some of the prominent activity on Day 2. Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell return to Lakers: A The […]
July 1, 2023
The Charlotte Hornets have decided to pay LaMelo Ball and make him their franchise point guard moving forward, inking him to a five-year extension worth up to $260 million. Ball was the Rookie of the Year and had taken the Hornets to the play-in tournament, but has been inconsistent offensively and is prone to being […]
July 1, 2023
The New York Knicks are sending Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for two second-round picks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. It’s an opportunity for Toppin to have a bigger role after struggling to find playing time in New York, while the Knicks get some draft compensation as they continue to reshape the roster […]
July 1, 2023
July 1 update: Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Blazers, so it appears he’s going to the guard going out. He was not expected to pursue this path, so his chances of being dealt appeared to be low. However, the trade request has been put forward and we can now boost his chances […]
July 1, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the organization, according to Chris Haynes. Lillard has remained loyal to the only franchise he’s known, but has decided it is time to seek a new challenge and chase a championship. According to Shams Charania, Lillard is specifically looking to go to the […]
July 1, 2023
The Miami Heat are trading shooting guard Victor Oladipo to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania. Oladipo was with the Thunder previously in his career before being traded to the Pacers in the Paul George deal. Now, he’s heading back to OKC. The Heat are also including draft picks in the deal, so […]
June 30, 2023
The Washington Wizards are trading point guard Monte Morris to the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania. The Pistons are sending a future second-round pick back to the Wizards in the deal. Morris was on an expiring deal and the move does free up some salary for Washington this season. The Pistons are adding some […]
June 30, 2023
Point guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in free agency. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, it’s a two-year deal for Rose. Per Shams Charania, Rose is earning $6.5 million in the deal over two seasons. He’s likely to have an immediate role with the Grizzlies, who are thin at the […]
June 30, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks are bringing in Seth Curry on a two-year deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The exact terms aren’t known yet, but the Mavs are adding a veteran sharpshooter to the roster. Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed on a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. […]
June 30, 2023
It’s been a busy opening day in NBA free agency, with most of the big names on the market being brought back to their incumbent teams within the first few hours of the signing period. We’re handing out some early grades for the biggest signings of the day, along with a quick reaction to the […]
June 30, 2023
Rui Hachimura has returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year deal worth $51 million, according to Shams Charania. Hachimura was a restricted free agent, but the Lakers didn’t want to risk another team signing him to a big offer sheet and have secured his services on a long-term deal. RFA Rui Hachimura has […]
June 30, 2023