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The Boston Celtics decided to keep their core together by giving defensive stalwart Marcus Smart a lucrative extension. The 28-year-old guard received a four-year, $77.1-million deal, keeping him with the franchise until 2026. ESPN Insider Bobby Marks broke down his contract. Here’s the breakdown of the Marcus Smart extension: đź’°2022/23- $17.2Mđź’¸2023/24- $18.58Mđź’°2024/25- $19.96Mđź’¸2025/26- $21.33M The […] READ MORE
We are almost two weeks into NBA free agency and Lauri Markkanen remains unsigned. This is incredible, considering that every well-known free agent has signed with a team by now. Markkanen has claimed he has several offers on the table but considering he hasn’t signed yet, they must not be too appealing. Two years ago, […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Lakers are by far the oldest team in the NBA. The average age of the new Big Three, in Lebron James (36), Russell Westbrook (32), and Anthony Davis (28), is 32 years old. When combined with their current roster, and the two most recent free agent signees in Kendrick Nunn (26) and Malik Monk (23), the roster truly is old. The age […] READ MORE
Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder have preached patience dating all the way back to the 2020-21 offseason. After trading all of its veterans in the 2020 off-season, the direction was clear – the Thunder were angling for a rebuild. After going 22-50 last season, Oklahoma City is on the horizon of another losing […] READ MORE
Dennis Schroder signed with the Boston Celtics, Tuesday. The two sides agreed to a one-year contract worth $5.9 million. This contract ties him down through the 2022 season. Dennis Schroder signs with the Boston Celtics Over his eight-year NBA career Schroder has played for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. He […] READ MORE
Norman Powell re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. The two sides agreed to a 5-year contract worth $90 million, or $18 million per season. Re-signing Powell was a high priority for the Blazers this offseason. This contract locks him down through the 2026 season. Norman Powell Re-Signs With the Portland Trail Blazers Powell spent […] READ MORE
NBA Free Agency started in ferocious fashion on Tuesday, August 3. Lonzo Ball headed to the Bulls, Kyle Lowry headed to the Heat, and both Chris Paul and Mike Conley stayed where they were in Phoenix and Utah. Almost a week later while most of the big names are gone, some hidden or uncut gems […] READ MORE
Reggie Jackson played a huge role in the Los Angeles Clippers’ conference finals run. Going into the offseason, signing Jackson was on the top of the Clippers’ priority list. Today he agreed to return to Los Angeles. The two sides agreed on a two-year contract worth $22 million, or $11 million per season. This contract […] READ MORE
Kemba Walker is planning to sign with the New York Knicks after reaching a buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kemba Walker Set to Join the New York Knicks A whirlwind of an offseason may truly have a happy ending for Kemba Walker. The 6-foot guard flamed out with the Boston Celtics after signing a […] READ MORE
Jeff Green signed with the Denver Nuggets Tuesday evening. The two sides agreed to a two-year contract worth $10 million. This contract ties him down through the 2023 season. Free agent forward/center Jeff Green has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN. The […] READ MORE