Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George on Monday (YouTube link), new Kings forward DeMar DeRozan explained that finding an opportunity to contend for a championship was his top priority when he entered free agency this July, which is why he and the Bulls didn’t work out a new deal despite having previously expressed mutual admiration. “I had a hell of a time in Chicago,” … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Discusses Free Agency, Decision To Join Kings
Eastern Notes: Pistons, Butler, Martin, Baker, Plowden
Could Ausar Thompson and Simone Fontecchio be part of the Pistons’ starting lineup? James Edwards III of The Athletic speculates that could be the case, noting that Thompson’s defense and Fontecchio’s shooting would mesh well with Cade Cunningham‘s skills and responsibilities. That would leave summer acquisitions Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. on a much improved second … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, Butler, Martin, Baker, Plowden
And-Ones: Curry, Near Trades, Payton Sr., West Teams’ Weaknesses
Stephen Curry, who recently signed a $62.6MM extension for the 2026/27 season, has already made more money in the 2020s than any player in any decade in NBA history, HoopsHype tweets. The Warriors superstar has already racked up $229MM in this decade through the 2023/24 season. LeBron James made $226.4MM in the 2010s, while Kevin Garnett earned $215.5MM in the 2000s. We have … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Curry, Near Trades, Payton Sr., West Teams’ Weaknesses
Kings Signing Terry Taylor To Training Camp Deal
The Kings are signing free agent forward Terry Taylor to a training camp contract, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Exact terms of the agreement have not been reported, but it seems likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal. Taylor, 24, spent parts of the last two seasons with the Bulls, where the 6’5″ vet played as an undersized small forward. After going undrafted … [Read more...] about Kings Signing Terry Taylor To Training Camp Deal
Five Teams Who May Pursue Cost-Cutting Trades
Most of the 29 trades completed so far this offseason by NBA teams have been made with financial considerations in mind. In some cases, those considerations were obvious -- when the Timberwolves sent Wendell Moore to Detroit, the Nuggets dealt Reggie Jackson to Charlotte, or the Grizzlies traded Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn, saving money was the primary motivating factor. For … [Read more...] about Five Teams Who May Pursue Cost-Cutting Trades