Houston Rockets Could Enter the Mix for Kawhi Leonard Trade

about 2 months ago

Houston Rockets Could Enter the Mix for Kawhi Leonard Trade

Leonard is open to reuniting with Spurs or Toronto, the only teams he'd extend with beyond the Clippers, but Houston could also factor in, per Michael Grange. The 35-year-old averaged a career-high 27.9 points on 62.9% true shooting last season and is owed $50.3 million in 2026-27. The Rockets already added Kevin Durant last offseason and are hunting another star.

By Adit Pujari

Other articles from NBA

about 2 months ago

Tyrese Haliburton: Rookie Braden Smith Joining Pacers Is ‘Dream Come True’

Haliburton said Braden Smith joining Indiana is “what dreams are made of,” calling it “a dream come true” for an in-state kid who went to Purdue and reached his hometown NBA team. Because they play the same position, Haliburton expects to help him often, while joking he will give Smith “some flack” after Iowa State’s win over Purdue.

By Raahib Singh

Jaylen Brown Challenges Bobby Marks to State His Source After Analytics Claim

about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Challenges Bobby Marks to State His Source After Analytics Claim

Brown pushed back after Marks relayed that an analytics staffer viewed him as “the seventh-best player on a team,” saying analytics are used “to discredit and control narratives.” Marks clarified he is “not an analytics person” and would want Brown on his team, but Brown replied directly: “State your source,” escalating the public back-and-forth.

By Raahib Singh

Orlando Magic Waive Jonathan Isaac to Create Financial Flexibility

about 2 months ago

Orlando Magic Waive Jonathan Isaac to Create Financial Flexibility

The Magic waived Isaac ahead of the June 28 Deadline, a move that could save roughly $14 million and help Orlando move below the second apron, potentially creating room for a role player. Isaac averaged 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes over 52 games in 2025-26, making the decision more about flexibility than production for the front office.

By Raahib Singh

Nikola Jokic Will Consider Holding Off on Signing an Extension With the Nuggets

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Will Consider Holding Off on Signing an Extension With the Nuggets

Jake Weinbach reported that Nikola Jokic is considering holding off on signing a contract extension with the Nuggets. Jokic can enter free agency in 2027, with a $62.8M player option available next summer. This will put immense pressure on the Nuggets to improve their roster after a disastrous first-round exit vs. Timberwolves in the playoffs this past season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

NBA Analyst Believes LeBron James Could Return to Heat if Lakers Negotiations Go Sour

Jovan Buha believes that if the Lakers prioritize other free agents over LeBron James and negotiations sour, he may leave, with the Heat being a top suitor. "I could see that being offensive to LeBron and him being like 'alright, well if you’re gonna pay me $15M or whatever, I’ll just go get that from Miami,'" Buha said.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Never miss an update! Download our app now.