It only took a few years, a massive shake-up, a rescinded trade and an underwhelming postseason, but the Lakers have finally found their starting center. The team will sign Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft, to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania as well as insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Portland Trail Blazers bought out … [Read more...] about Lakers Land Slam Dunk in Former No. 1 Overall Pick
Lakers Discussing Trades for Three Young Centers
Things are heating up on the Lakers trade market, a notable development amid their chases in free agency. Lakers Discussing Trades for Three Young Centers McMenamin: Lakers Have Several Trade Avenues During appearances on ESPN Los Angeles radio and “NBA Today,” Lakers writer Dave McMenamin confirmed the Lakers are discussing numerous trade scenarios. “I know one of the … [Read more...] about Lakers Discussing Trades for Three Young Centers
Best 6 Free Agent Guards Available for the Mid-Level Exception
Teams around the league are always looking for the most valuable contract. With the way the new Collective Bargaining Agreement works, it is hard for teams to build around high-salary guys. Every contending team needs to be smart and try to find cheap players who contribute to winning. With that in mind, today, we will look at some of the best cheap free agent guards on the … [Read more...] about Best 6 Free Agent Guards Available for the Mid-Level Exception
NBA Trade Grades: Suns Add Much Needed Size, Hornets Add Assets
The Phoenix Suns had a surprising 2025 NBA Draft day yesterday. After watching Khaman Malauch, seen as the top big man in the draft, fall into their laps at No. 10, the Suns added more size by trading for injury-plagued 7-footer Mark Williams. For sending Williams to the Valley of the Sun, the Charlotte received the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft (Liam McNeeley), Vasilije … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Grades: Suns Add Much Needed Size, Hornets Add Assets
After Moves Made At Draft, Suns Could Look To Trade This Center
The Phoenix Suns went double-dipping at the center position during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. First, they selected Duke freshman Khaman Maluach with the 10th overall pick. Soon after, it was announced that the team acquired big man Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. With two new centers in tow, that seems to leave Suns center Nick Richards as a likely trade … [Read more...] about After Moves Made At Draft, Suns Could Look To Trade This Center