Category: Sport

Markieff Morris joined the Lakers last February after being bought out in Detroit. He proved to be a valuable rotation player for the champions during their playoff run, giving them more than 18 minutes a game on average in the postseason. Morris willingly sacrificed numbers and part of his game to fit where the Lakers […]

John Wall reportedly wanted to be traded from the Wizards. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard is throwing cold water on that, though. Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington: Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN: Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said John Wall hasn’t requested a trade. He says he and Wall and Beal have always been on the […]

The Celtics lost Gordon Hayward in free agency. But at least Boston will keep someone who finished ahead of Hayward in All-Star voting by both fans and players(!) – Tacko Fall. Shams Charania of The Athletic: Fall is a fan favorite because he’s 7-foot-5 and his name is Tacko. That has even gotten him time […]

The Rockets want to remain in championship contention. But they have an expensive, aging core and a depleted stock of draft picks. Stars James Harden and Russell have reportedly requested trades. So, Houston will take a swing on DeMarcus Cousins. Shams Charania of The Athletic: Cousins will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, sources said. Houston […]

The Hornets are signing Gordon Hayward to the largest deal of free agency so far – four years, $120 million. That surpasses the $85 million over four years the Raptors will pay Fred VanVleet. It will probably top Anthony Davis‘ max contract with the Lakers, as he’ll likely take fewer years. Only Brandon Ingram‘s eventual […]

The New York Knicks have been rather dull this free agency period — and that’s a good thing. They didn’t throw too much money at a former All-Star coming off an injury or make any cap-destroying trades for aging superstars. They made solid signings with Austin Rivers and Nerlens Noel. They drafted well with Obi […]

Steven Adams — traded from New Orleans as part of the Jrue Holiday trade — was entering the final year of his contract at $27.5 million. That’s a lot for a big man who is not also an elite shot creator or Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Adams is not those things but is […]