Hoops Rumors

Despite the Sixers‘ lottery luck that landed them prized rookie VJ Edgecombe, the team’s outlook hasn’t changed, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Everything still revolves around the health of Tyrese Maxey and especially Paul George and Joel Embiid. That plan has already hit a snag with the announcement that George underwent knee surgery following an injury … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Smart, Thomas, Bassey

Rival NBA executives and agents alike are curious about what the Nets will do with their remaining cap room, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While general manager Sean Marks has aggressively signed restricted free agents to offer sheets in previous offseasons, that has not been the case this summer, Fischer notes. According to Fischer’s sources, Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Nets, Thomas, Giddey, Grimes

The Knicks and Mikal Bridges have yet to agree to an extension. There’s a chance the team has an ulterior motive for putting off a new deal, according to SNY’s Ian Begley (video link). While it’s likely not the only factor, Begley believes the lingering uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s status regarding his future with the Bucks may be playing a part in the lack … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Bridges, Hansen, Knicks Summer League, Embiid

In a wide-ranging interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required), Hornets head coach Charles Lee spoke about the offseason additions to the roster, why he’s comfortable with the team’s frontcourt options, and how he expects LaMelo Ball to take another step forward as a leader next season, among other topics. Discussing newly acquired veteran … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Sexton, Holland, Anthony, Embiid, Bassey

The three-year, $52.5MM contract that restricted free agent Santi Aldama signed with the Grizzlies includes a third-year team option, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The deal is front-loaded, with an $18.49MM salary in year one before it dips to $17MM in year two. The team option for 2027/28 is also worth $17MM. Meanwhile, the three-year, $27.66MM deal that Ty Jerome … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Aldama, Jerome, Spencer, Booker, Jackson, Broome