10:30 am: As we speculated below, the Nets did in fact increase Williams’ two-year deal to $12.5MM, confirms Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The contract still features a second-year team option. 9:54 am: Over two months after their agreement was first reported, the Nets have officially finalized their deal with free agent swingman Ziaire Williams, the team … [Read more...] about Nets Officially Re-Sign Ziaire Williams
Sixers’ Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre On Trade Block?
During his latest Bleacher Report live stream (YouTube link), NBA insider Jake Fischer said there have been persistent rumblings that the Sixers may be considering a salary-dump deal to give them more financial flexibility to re-sign restricted free agent Quentin Grimes. “There has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if not both, Andre … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre On Trade Block?
Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Bulls, Knicks, Bryant, Sixers, More
The Bulls are unlikely to emerge as a viable sign-and-trade suitor for Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga after agreeing to re-sign their own RFA (Josh Giddey), according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, Fischer suggests that Chicago is worth keeping an eye on as a future landing spot for Kuminga, given that the Bulls project to have … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Bulls, Knicks, Bryant, Sixers, More
Jason Collins Being Treated For Brain Tumor
Longtime NBA center Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced today in a statement released by the league (Twitter link). “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” the statement reads. Collins made history in 2013 as the first openly … [Read more...] about Jason Collins Being Treated For Brain Tumor
Heat Notes: 2026, Rozier, Achiuwa, Settle, Young
While the idea of opening up cap room in 2026 was once a goal for the Heat, that’s no longer the case, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, who notes that several potential marquee ’26 free agents have signed contract extensions that will keep them off the market. The Heat still want to maintain flexibility going forward, but that will likely be more about having … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: 2026, Rozier, Achiuwa, Settle, Young