The Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to come to terms on a rookie scale extension ahead of the 5:00 pm Central time deadline on Monday, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Entering the day, Eason looked like one of the top remaining candidates to sign a rookie scale extension, along with Nuggets wing Christian Braun and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels. However, while … [Read more...] about No Rookie Scale Extensions For Rockets’ Eason, 11 Others
Extension Rumors: Daniels, Ivey, Duren, Eason, Braun, Sharpe
After talking to agents and executives around the league, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required) that there will likely be few, if any, rookie scale extensions reached before Monday’s deadline that carry an average annual value larger than $25MM. Fischer adds that teams have become more cautious about handing out large deals … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Daniels, Ivey, Duren, Eason, Braun, Sharpe
Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Sabonis, Chomche, Ivey
Sixers star Joel Embiid may or may not be available for Friday’s preseason finale against Minnesota, but there’s a good chance he’ll suit up for Philadelphia’s regular season opener next week, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV (Twitter video link). According to Haynes, the 76ers plan to be “very cautious” with Embiid throughout the season. The veteran NBA insider added that he … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Sabonis, Chomche, Ivey
Jaden Ivey Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks
Former No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Thursday to relieve discomfort, the Pistons announced in a press release. The team says the former Purdue star will be out at least four weeks, which is when he’ll be reevaluated. According to Detroit, Ivey’s surgery and knee discomfort are not related to the fractured left fibula … [Read more...] about Jaden Ivey Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks
Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors are still the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2025 on Thursday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $11.33 billion, which represents an incredible 24% increase from last year’s $9.14 billion valuation. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, at $12.8 billion, continue to … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations