3 Potential Destinations For Zach LaVine As Kings Consider Buyout
Zach LaVine could join the free agent market, and several teams make a good fit for the NBA veteran.
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Zach LaVine could join the free agent market, and several teams make a good fit for the NBA veteran.
You can check out our glossary entry to learn more about two-way contracts, but in short, two-way deals allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t […]
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opted into his $49 million player option in late June, but it doesn't sound as though he's a major part of the team's plans heading into the 2026-27 season.
The Isaiah Collier discourse sure has subsided, hasn’t it? Nobody has anything to say about this first-round pick these days, but during an offseason filled with anxiety, I suppose no news is good news. Darryn Peterson struggled to whip the ball through the net against [blatantly illegal] aggressive 10-foul defensive schemes of the Las Vegas […]
Ohio State took center stage Wednesday in Chicago at Big Ten Media Days, serving as yet another reminder of just how close the 2026 season has become. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes spent the day answering questions and previewing what is once again expected to be a championship-caliber campaign, and the attention surrounding the program […]
The Toronto Raptors received good news about their desire to finally complete the Kawhi Leonard trade with the LA Clippers, which has been in limbo for the past three weeks amid the NBA’s investigation of the two-time champion’s salary circumvention issue with the Clippers. Despite the ongoing investigation and new developments surfacing, the Raptors are […] The post Toronto Raptors Receive Good News Amid New Details On Kawhi Leonard Investigation appeared first on HEAVY .
The Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James wasn’t the only blockbuster idea discussed behind the scenes this summer. According to The Ringer, a small group within Golden State’s front office believed the team should have pursued Anthony Davis instead, potentially by trading Jimmy Butler and draft picks. The report said those discussions took place during NBA […] The post Some Warriors officials pushed for Anthony Davis trade before LeBron pursuit ended appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Draymond Green questioned Jalen Brunson's contract decision. Knicks veteran Josh Hart didn't let the comments go unanswered. The post Knicks’ Josh Hart Claps Back at Draymond Green’s Brunson Take appeared first on HEAVY .
A new ESPN report raises fresh questions about Kawhi Leonard's trade and what comes next for the Clippers. The post Clippers Get Concerning Kawhi Leonard Trade Update After New Probe Development appeared first on HEAVY .
It is not often that common sense and Oscar De La Hoya are found in the same sentence together in boxing but this is a rare moment of it. The US Olympic Gold medalist and multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya at one time used to be one of the sport’s great promoters. He […] The post Oscar De La Hoya in a rare moment of sense is actually right on about Ryan Garcia appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Jaylen Clark will have one of the best-value contracts in the league if he develops a reliable 3-point shot.
Lakers Luka Doncic is wasting little time getting to know his new teammates. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Doncic plans to host the Lakers for a four-day minicamp at his home in Slovenia next month as the franchise begins preparing for its first full season built around the All-NBA guard. The gathering is expected to […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Lakers‘ roster has undergone significant changes this offseason, with LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard among the players departing, while the newcomers include Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton. Looking to get a head-start on establishing chemistry with the new-look group, star guard Luka Doncic is […]
I think it would be really fascinating to know Kyle Kuzma. The man loves to stride confidently right up to the very threshold of insight... Let’s be real…the CBA makes sure owners, PE funds and outside investors can eat off NBA team equity, but the players driving the ratings and the merch are treated like short‑term contractors. [...] ...only to suddenly throw a complicated mixtape-style stepback move and fire up an airball.
For weeks, Rich Paul wanted us to believe LeBron James wasn’t meeting with teams. Turns out, he was. Not according to some anonymous social media account. Not according to a random podcaster. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Yes, that Shams Charania. The same Shams who just happened to reveal it while appearing on Paul’s own […] The post Rich Paul’s scripted NBA summer is only partially based on reality appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The New York Knicks’ playoff run will go down as one of the most memorable in franchise history. New York won their first championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The run featured a 13-game win streak, the second-longest in NBA playoff history behind the 2017 Golden State Warriors. This […] The post Ranking the Top Five Moments From the Knicks’ Historic Title Run appeared first on The Lead .
The Los Angeles Lakers should try trading Dalton Knecht to the Sacramento Kings.
Josh Hart pushed back after Draymond Green questioned Jalen Brunson’s decision to accept less than a maximum contract extension with the New York Knicks. Speaking on the Club 520 Podcast, Green argued Brunson had no reason to sacrifice money because of the Knicks’ financial resources. “It’s the New York Knicks, bro. They can afford it. […] The post Josh Hart fires back at Draymond Green appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
If the latest round of layoffs at ESPN weren’t enough to convince you that the business is struggling to maintain the profits of yesteryear, a quick look at the company’s quarterly financials will paint a pretty clear picture. Disney will report earnings for the second quarter of 2026 next week, but looking back to the…
The NBA trade rumor mill has not stopped completely, not with Peyton Watson still needing a contract--or a trade. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Teams Eye Peyton Watson, Klay Thompson Move & the Big Board appeared first on HEAVY .
Shaquille O'Neal speaks glowingly of Stephen Curry once again.
Josh Hart responds to Draymond Green's resurfaced comments from 2024 where he criticized Jalen Brunson for taking a $113 million pay cut.
If the Sparks want to clean house and rebuild once again, they appear to have intriguing options available. While the franchise seems uncertain about which way to move as things stand, that isn’t stopping teams from making offers. And according to Annie Costabile from The Athletic, the offers could be coming for core pieces. On […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have openly stated that Jonathan Kuminga would start for them, but he wants something else that they're as yet unwilling to give.
The 2026 NBA free agency cycle kicked off on June 30. Since that date, the Sacramento Kings have re-signed no free agents. They waived DeMar DeRozan (and may potentially stretch his contract) and Isaiah Stevens, and signed two players, Jonathan Mogbo and Adam Flagler, to two-way contracts. Other than those small moves, the Kings have […] The post Will the Sacramento Kings Ever Become a Free Agent Destination? appeared first on The Lead .