Superstar center Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he does not intend to sign an extension this offseason, instead choosing to wait for when a more lucrative deal will be available in 2026, team sources tell Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The Nuggets were anticipating that Jokic might bypass an extension, according to Durando, due to the additional year and extra $79MM … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Reportedly Won’t Sign Extension This Offseason
Mavericks Adding Mike Penberthy To Coaching Staff
The Mavericks are hiring Mike Penberthy to their coaching staff, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). NBA insider Marc Stein first mentioned Penberthy as a target for the Mavericks’ staff on Wednesday, while Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com later referred to the team’s interest as “serious.” Penberthy, who has spent the past three seasons with the Nuggets, … [Read more...] about Mavericks Adding Mike Penberthy To Coaching Staff
Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets. “Having played against Kevin and coached him before, I know he’s the type of competitor who fits with what we’ve been building here in Houston,” head coach Ime Udoka … [Read more...] about Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
Nuggets Will Complete Valanciunas Trade, Want To Keep Him On Roster
July 6: The Nuggets have informed Valanciunas’ representatives that they “fully intend” to have him honor his NBA contract and view him as a critical addition to their roster, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). July 5: The Nuggets will complete their trade with the Kings for Jonas Valanciunas when the NBA lifts its moratorium on Sunday, league sources tell Marc … [Read more...] about Nuggets Will Complete Valanciunas Trade, Want To Keep Him On Roster
Where Things Stand In NBA Free Agency
We’re now into the second week of the NBA’s 2025/26 league year, and while free agency has been resolved for many top players, there are still a number of intriguing names who don’t yet have new contract agreements in place. Let’s check in on where things stand for some of those players… The restricted free agents While they’re not the only four restricted free agents still on … [Read more...] about Where Things Stand In NBA Free Agency