The Pistons and the Hawks have been described as the two best bets to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Timberwolves when free agency gets underway, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Both Detroit and Atlanta have previously been reported as potential suitors for Alexander-Walker, along with teams like the Clippers and Magic. The expectation is … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets
Kelly Oubre Exercising Player Option
Sixers forward Kelly Oubre has decided to pick up his $8.4MM player option for next season, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The option was included in a two-year deal that Oubre signed last summer. He will become a free agent in 2026. Oubre, 29, appeared in 60 games this season, averaging 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34.6 minutes per night … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Exercising Player Option
Guerschon Yabusele Talks Knicks Deal, Sixers’ Offer
The Knicks didn’t have a lot of financial flexibility coming into the 2025 offseason but will still manage to come away with a pair of players who figure to play rotation minutes in Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele. Yabusele had been linked to the Nuggets, Spurs, and Bucks before ultimately agreeing to a two-year, $11.7MM deal with New York. Speaking during an interview … [Read more...] about Guerschon Yabusele Talks Knicks Deal, Sixers’ Offer
Free Agent Notes: Rollins, CP3, Aldama, Grimes, Wolves, E. Miller
The Bucks have tendered a qualifying offer to guard Ryan Rollins, making him a restricted free agent, a league source tells Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link). After starting the 2024/25 season on a two-way contract in Milwaukee, Rollins was promoted to a rest-of-season standard deal in March. He played a regular role in the backcourt, especially when Damian Lillard … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Rollins, CP3, Aldama, Grimes, Wolves, E. Miller
Sixers To Sign Jabari Walker To Two-Way Deal
Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Sixers, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The son of former NBA forward Samaki Walker and the 57th overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Colorado, Jabari Walker has spent his first three professional NBA seasons with the Trail Blazers. He played a significant role for the team in … [Read more...] about Sixers To Sign Jabari Walker To Two-Way Deal