Blazers' "Game-Changing" Package For Giannis Would Need To Include A Top FRP

2 months ago

Blazers' "Game-Changing" Package For Giannis Would Need To Include A Top FRP

The Damian Lillard-Giannis Antetokounmpo experiment failed in Milwaukee but Portland's upper brass is still holding out hope for a reunion. Jake Weinbach reports Portland likely won't include Donovan Clingan or Deni Avdija in a package for Antetokounmpo. However, if they did along with a top first-round pick, the Bucks would be interested. Currently, Miami is front-and-center in the Giannis sweepstakes.

By Samir Mehdi

Other articles from NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2026-27 Luxury Tax Crunch Nears $210 Million

2 months ago

Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2026-27 Luxury Tax Crunch Nears $210 Million

Thunder is staring at a historic bill after building a contender around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. Spotrac projects Thunder at nearly $249.6 million in payroll and about $209.6 million in luxury tax for 2026-27, pushing total roster costs near $459.2 million. This dwarfs the franchise’s reported $106 million in all-time tax penalties and signals ownership’s toughest test.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

LeBron James Credits Accountability as the Cornerstone of His Leadership Style

"That just comes with the territory of being a leader," James said on Mind the Game. "When you're the leader and guys run through a wall for you, the least thing you could do is be accountable. Hold yourself accountable and take accountability when you mess up." James enters free agency this summer after the Lakers were swept by OKC.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Windhorst: People Around the League Are Surprised the Spurs Are This Favored in the Finals

"The more people I've talked to around the league, scouts and other coaches, they're really surprised that the Spurs are favored by as much as they are," Windhorst said on Get Up. "They get Wembanyama and how tough the West playoffs were, but they really believe the Knicks have some advantages and this thing could absolutely go New York's way."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Jay Williams Offers Knicks a Long-Game Plan for Victor Wembanyama

Williams said the Knicks cannot stop Wembanyama with one matchup, only “death by a thousand cuts.” His Game 1 plan is to “wear him down, possession over possession,” forcing rotations and fast actions across the series. Williams said Wemby will be ready early, but New York must treat the Finals as “a marathon,” not “a sprint.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

LeBron James on Why Preparation Is the Only Cure for Self-Doubt

"There's no way you just don't have self-doubt," James said on Mind the Game. "If you know that you're giving the time to the process and putting in the work to get the results, then you're okay with whatever happens. The uncomfortable nights would happen if you did not put in the work. That is more self-doubt than anything."

By Adit Pujari

Never miss an update! Download our app now.