Re-Sign

Looks like Kawhi could be staying in Toronto after all. According to TSN, the Raptors are increasingly confident that they will re-sign Kawhi. Their intention is to pitch him on “trust, familiarity, a commitment to maintaining his health, and the shared goal of chasing a championship.” They can also offer him a maximum five-year extension [...]

Rejoice Toronto Raptors fans, because it seems Kawhi Leonard is approaching his time in Canada with an open mind. Now that doesn’t mean that NBA Sports Books think he will yet. In fact, according to TopBet sportsbook, he’s still not likely to re-sign in Toronto. But one thing that could make the odds a bit [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers were apparently ticked off that Paul George didn’t grant them a meeting in free agency—and this revelation comes from PG13 himself. Speaking Chris Pfaff’s Short Story Long podcast, George indicated that Lakers president Magic Johnson and Co. were not especially pleased with him rejoining the Oklahoma City Thunder before giving them face-time (h/t The [...]

Dwyane Wade has yet to decide whether he’ll return for a 16th NBA season, which means, despite a report to the contrary, he most definitely has not come to terms on a new deal with the Miami Heat. Twitter was momentarily sent aflutter by this newsbreak: [tweet https://twitter.com/AdamSpolane/status/1029492153121001472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1029492153121001472&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fheat-news-dwyane-wade-and-miami-both-deny-new-deal%2F] HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy then debunked said rumor: [...]

Clint Capela is the NBA’s best remaining free agent, even though the Houston Rockets don’t really fancy him a flight risk. And why should they? Restricted free agents have generally been squeezed in this market. Even if Capela goes out and finds a lucrative offer sheet, the Rockets retain the rights to match. For now, [...]

Already have your Paul George Los Angeles Lakers jersey on custom order? Well, not so fast. It’s apparently looking more and more like he could stick with the Oklahoma City Thunder. From The New York Times‘ Marc Stein: There is a growing belief around the league that Oklahoma City has a far better chance to retain [...]

Aaron Gordon doesn’t expect to be wearing a different jersey next season. Though the 22-year-old will be the most sought-after restricted free agent of the summer, opening the door for over-the-top offer sheets, he believes he’ll be a member of the Orlando Magic to start 2018-19, per Magic.com’s John Denton: With Aaron Gordon headed toward the uncertainty [...]

Isaiah Thomas’ hardline free-agency stance appears to be softening. First, many moons ago, he was looking for someone to back up the Brinks truck. With that type of contract all but out of the question, he then expressed his belief that he’s still a starter rather than a sixth man. From there, he suggested a [...]

Paul George continues to sound like someone who has no intention of leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency this summer. And he no doubt hates that we’re saying that. George’s appreciation for Russell Westbrook’s impassioned defense of his All-Star case—before he was named a an injury replacement—caught the eye of just about everyone. [...]

Russell Westbrook has thrown a wrench in the Los Angeles Lakers’ plan to sign Paul George in free agency this summer. And it’s a big one. Soon after the NBA’s All-Star reserves were announced and it was clear George didn’t make the cut, Westbrook made an impassioned defense of his teammate. And his words resonated…big [...]