The slow march toward next season continues to drag on for the Toronto Raptors.Save for the Jared Rhoden Signature and the calendar releaseNot much has happened lately. Jersey talk seems to be buzzing among some sections of the fanbase, but other than that, it’s been quiet.So what better time to answer fan questions? As always, feel free to send me a direct message or reply to one of my stories on Instagram @aaronbenroseWithout further ado:Do you think the Raptors can be more than a play-in team this season? @big.sexcii_2.0Probably not.The top 8 in the East seems pretty settled and I’d…
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The Utah Jazz had a slow start to the offseason. They had to keep their salary cap open until August 6, when Lauri Markkanen’s contract became eligible for renegotiation and extension. Retaining the All-Star forward was the team’s top priority, and both sides had to deal with a contract extension request. quickly reached an agreement which keeps him locked up until 2029.The Jazz still had work to do but didn’t take advantage of the free-agent frenzy. Utah isn’t looking to make the playoffs in 2025. They still need a full roster and pieces to help their young talent. The 82-game…
UPDATED August 8 at 1:00 a.m. ET: Numbers are updated to reflect 2024 free agency! UPDATED June 29 at 9:15 p.m. ET:This information was accurate prior to the 2024 NBA Draft last Wednesday, June 26. We will update this page in the coming days as Wizards players sign and/or depart elsewhere. As NBA teams become increasingly strategic in building their rosters and planning for the future, fans have developed a growing appetite for information on the team building options available to their favorite organizations. In response, we are working with SalarySwish to use their data to answer any possible questions…
The Houston Rockets have had one of the most active front offices of the past decade, as they are always linked to star players who might be available. This offseason was a good example of that, as the Rockets were linked to Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and even Paul George (not to mention Mikal Bridges). The management team has undergone a facelift in recent years, with Daryl Morey’s departure to the Philadelphia 76ers causing some shuffling. Rafael Stone became general manager, Eli Witus became assistant general manager and Gretchen Sheirr became president of operations, replacing Tad Brown, who…
The Phoenix Suns made a few trades yesterday and one of them involved a former Hawks forward. Atlanta acquired EJ Liddell from the New Orleans Pelicans in the Dejounte Murray trade earlier in the offseason and after playing for them during this year’s Summer League, they exchanged Liddell at the Phoenix Suns for David Roddy. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Liddell is being released by Phoenix, as is Nasir Little. Phoenix wanted to create a free spot in their roster and did so by releasing both players. The Phoenix Suns will waive forwards Nassir Little and EJ Liddell,…
After finally realizing their NBA championship potential, the Boston Celtics spent the summer breathing a big sigh of relief.The Celtics, surely influenced by last season’s end-to-end dominance, have made talent retention their primary focus this offseason and feature an identical group of running backs.What may have changed a bit is the question of which players will enter the campaign with the most pressure to perform. If you were doing this exercise a year ago, you might have been tempted to put Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown under the microscope, as they had yet to prove they could lead their teams…
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Mark Williams quickly became a fan favorite and a key player for the team. Charlotte HornetsAfter years of inconsistent play at center, the team signed the 7-foot-4 talent from Duke. Despite his strong performances, back problems limited his time on the court. So what does the future hold for Williams?On paper, Williams is the ideal defensive stalwart for the Hornets. With a 7-foot-4 wingspan and a 9-foot-10 standing reach, he’s a force in the paint. So far in his career, he’s averaging 10 points and eight rebounds per game, showing signs of success every time he plays. He’s particularly good…
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New Orleans Pelicans continue to fill out their roster with training camp more than a month away. The latest addition to the Pels’ roster is winger Javonte Green.Last season, Green averaged 12 points and seven rebounds in nine games with the Chicago Bulls. Green played six years in the NBA, including a stint in Boston.According to Christian Clark of the Times-Picayune, Green will be the 15th player on the Pelicans’ roster.The signing of Javonte Green means the Pelicans have 15 players under standard contract. New Orleans opens the season against the Chicago Bulls, his former…
THE The Cleveland Cavaliers have chosen to return with the same core group of players for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.Darius Garland is back, despite the many trade rumors surrounding him heading into the offseason. Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are also back with new contract extensions under their belts.Although the team has basically the same roster heading into the upcoming season, it’s not because no one was interested in making a big move with them.According to a report by Ashish Mathur from WireTHE The New Orleans Pelicans And San Antonio Spurs both tried to acquire Garland from…