James Harden’s Expected Contract Decision May Unlock Cavaliers’ Offseason Plans
Following an ECF sweep by the Knicks, James Harden will reportedly decline his player option to sign a restructured, multiyear deal with the Cavaliers.

Following an ECF sweep by the Knicks, James Harden will reportedly decline his player option to sign a restructured, multiyear deal with the Cavaliers.

Kenny Atkinson couldn't lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Detroit Pistons are looking to become active players in the trade market in the offseason. According to a new report, they have set their sights on a former two-time Finals MVP.

Chris Paul has run out of hoots to give in retirement. Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster served as the crew chief for Sunday’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio went on to win in a 103-82 blowout at Frost Bank Center in … The post Chris Paul took a shot at referee Scott Foster during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be at the forefront of trade conversations, another big name that could be moved is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Several teams reportedly expressed interest in Leonard at the deadline, and he has already been linked to the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. Now, … The post Kawhi Leonard has been linked to 1 new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Lakers have a lot of questions as we enter NBA trade rumor season. But the answers might be surprising. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Going Hunting for … a Role Player? appeared first on HEAVY.

After being eliminated from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the Detroit Pistons are rumored to be one of the more aggressive teams this offseason to build a true contender. One insider believes the club could be in the mix to make a big trade to potentially land Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles […] The post Pistons rumors: Insider links Detroit to potential Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and teams around the league continue to gather intel on what is a heavily talented top end of the draft with several potential future All-Stars. Of course, what happens at the very top of the draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will dictate how […] The post 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the way San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has dominated in his third season, it would be logical for opposing teams to build rosters well-suited to counter the 7-foot-4 superstar. That includes the Los Angeles Lakers. It was recently reported that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has already talked to guard Luka Doncic about […] The post Lakers urged to pursue free agent who sort of ‘neutralized’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be on the market for a new starting center this offseason after Deandre Ayton‘s disappointing performances in the playoffs. The Lakers have been linked to a former Boston Celtics big man, who has been called a Luka Doncic lob threat and a rim protector.Speaking on The Sedano & Kap Morning […] The post Lakers Linked to Former Celtics Center as Luka Doncic Lob Threat appeared first on HEAVY.

Former Spurs star Chris Paul ended Scott Foster with a one-word sly jab on an IG story.

The Boston Celtics will be on the hunt for roster improvement this offseason. After a disappointing first-round exit in the postseason, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and the front office crew will seek pieces that will help the current core. Boston’s championship expectations are still intact as long as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown […] The post Celtics Blockbuster Trade Pitch Pairs Jayson Tatum With 7-Time NBA All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.

The debate is heating up among general managers: Who truly holds the upper hand in market value—Kawhi Leonard or Giannis Antetokounmpo? Insider Michael Scotto shares the latest buzz

NBA teams are strongly interested in both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard as legends on the trade block this summer. Teams like the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked to both. Antetokounmpo is going to have much stronger value due to his age and current greatness as a top five […] The post Kawhi Leonard Starting To Hurt Giannis’ Trade Value For Bucks appeared first on HEAVY.

A new report links the Los Angeles Lakers to free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu for the upcoming offseason. Dosunmu is expected to receive a good contract this summer after he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and contributed to some important playoff victories. Most fans overlooked Dosunmu for years on the Chicago Bulls until he […] The post Ayo Dosunmu Linked To Lakers In Latest Free Agent Forecasting appeared first on HEAVY.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have to make a huge decision on James Harden’s upcoming free agency, but he’s still expected to get paid. Another lackluster postseason for Harden has seen him blamed as the biggest reason for the Cavaliers going down 0-2 against the New York Knicks. Harden also had some terrible performances in the […] The post James Harden Big Contract Expected Despite Playoff Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.

James Harden continues writing his name throughout the NBA record books. Despite a disappointing loss to the New York Knicks in game two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Harden had one thing to celebrate after the game: moving up one spot on the NBA’s all-time career playoff steals list. Harden, with his 311th steal, […] The post James Harden Passes Kobe Bryant on This All-Time List appeared first on HEAVY.

At times, in rare moments of deep introspection, especially in those quiet hours between wakefulness and slumber, people are forced to confront life’s profoundest questions. For example: What is Ben Simmons doing right now? Simmons is one of the oddest stories in NBA history. He was once a top-tier talent with the Philadelphia 76ers, but […] The post Somebody just made a Ben Simmons fishing highlight video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following an impressive individual campaign, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard earned major recognition outside the NBA.

The Clippers might trade Kawhi Leonard this summer, and these trade ideas could get the job done.

Two teams are being monitored to become major players if any Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jaylen Brown trade happens in the offseason, according to a new report.

How Victor Wembanyama totally eliminated Thunder playing time for Isaiah Hartenstein sportingnews.com

The NBA announced on Sunday that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is this season’s Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs finished second and third, respectively.In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the league also shared the complete voting results from […] The post Luka Doncic Gets Zero First-Place MVP Votes Despite Leading NBA in Scoring appeared first on HEAVY.

The NBA playoffs always tell us something. Sometimes it is obvious. Sometimes it is subtle. Either way, if you are paying attention to fantasy basketball-related playoff rotations, you are already ahead of the room. Here’s the thing: Coaches show you exactly who they trust when the games matter ...
