Speed finger painter, Jarred Emerson, unveils the new Detroit Pistons logo on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Campus Martius Park in Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Elaine Cromie, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons may not be an attractive destination for free agents, but they have plenty of cap space to play with and are eager to use it. The Pistons declined the $19 million team option on Evan Fournier on Saturday, a move that does not come as a surprise. As a result, the Pistons will have roughly $50 million in cap space entering the offseason. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that…
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Nov 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Beal may be pleased about what the Phoenix Suns are cooking up this offseason. Longtime Arizona sportswriter John Gambadoro reported Saturday that veteran point guards Aaron Holiday and Monte Morris are two names to keep an eye on for the Suns. Both players are unrestricted free agents this summer. The three-time All-Star Beal was teammates with both Holiday and Morris on the Washington Wizards. Holiday, 27, played there with Beal during…
James Wiseman in a Warriors practice shirt. Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Another team appears to be giving up on former No. 2 overall draft pick James Wiseman. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Saturday that the Detroit Pistons will not tender a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old center Wiseman. As a result, Wiseman will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick fairly recently in 2020 by the Golden State Warriors. Though he was a member of the Warriors’ 2022 NBA title team, Wiseman’s development ultimately flatlined in Golden State, in part due…
Jan 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports If Paul George hits free agency, the Los Angeles Clippers seriously risk losing him to a conference rival, according to a report. The Golden State Warriors have “prioritized” a George pursuit, according to Marc Stein in his latest newsletter. That will take precedence over any real effort to retain Klay Thompson. This is backed up by Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic,…
May 8, 2009; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) during minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports Infamous NFL Draft bust JaMarcus Russell does not seem to be having much success in his post-playing efforts, either. The former No. 1 pick was fired from his job as a volunteer assistant coach at Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama for allegedly taking a $74,000 check that was intended to be a donation to the school, according to Simone Eli of WKRG. Russell is also being sued over the check. Russell allegedly…
Apr 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts to being called for a foul against the Utah Jazz in the last minute of the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports LeBron James is poised to make a widely-anticipated free agent decision, but his Los Angeles Lakers future does not appear to be in much doubt. James intends to decline his $51.4 million player option and become a free agent, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. However, the widespread expectation is that he will simply negotiate a…
Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Russell Westbrook has made a decision on his Los Angeles Clippers contract, though it reportedly may not clear up his future as much as it might seem. Westbrook picked up his $4 million player option for next season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. On paper, that means the veteran guard will be spending another season with the Clippers. ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is…
May 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball up court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell intends to exercise his player option for the 2024-2025 season, the final year of his contract, which will net him $18.7 million, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Russell’s decision comes one day before the NBA’s opt-in deadline. “I love what JJ is about and I really see myself…
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke guard and TikTok star, Jared McCain, with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Unsurprisingly, McCain quickly hit the social media platform with a few dance videos, including several featuring what he called “the best dance out” on TikTok with BlackMayo’s “Jus’ Know’ as his song of choice. That continued through Friday night when McCain posted the first video of himself in a 76ers uniform. Jared McCain’s first TikTok in a Sixers jersey pic.twitter.com/64wFjvxue4 — SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) June 28, 2024 Philadelphia’s social media team must be salivating. Or sweating…
Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will reportedly be held out of the Team Canada men’s basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The 1-time All-Star doesn’t sound too happy about the decision. The move to keep Wiggins off the team was said to be a “mutual decision” between the Warriors and their player, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Mutual decision between the Warriors and Andrew Wiggins to…