The Dallas Mavericks have opened up the 2025 NBA draft by selecting Cooper Flagg out of Duke with the first overall pick. Flagg will wear No. 32 for the Mavericks after wearing No. 2 at Duke The Mavericks won the lottery with just a 1.8 percent change, which is the fourth lowest in NBA history. The San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper out of Rutgers with the No. 2 pick. San … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft First Round: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe Picked Top-3
Nuggets Wary Of Second Apron Over Nikola Jokic Trade Risk
The Denver Nuggets confirmed they will offer Nikola Jokic a contract extension this offseason. Jokic is eligible to sign a three-year, $212 million extension with the Nuggets this offseason. "We're definitely going to offer it," said Josh Kroenke. "I'm not sure if he's going to accept it or not because we're also going to explain every financial parameter around him signing now … [Read more...] about Nuggets Wary Of Second Apron Over Nikola Jokic Trade Risk
Dario Saric Exercises $5.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Forward Dario Saric has exercised his $5.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season. Saric signed a two-year, $10.6 million deal with Denver last summer. Saric went on to appear in only 16 games for the Nuggets last season. The veteran forward averaged 3.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game. With Saric back in the fold, Denver projects to be … [Read more...] about Dario Saric Exercises $5.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Nuggets Hiring Ben Tenzer As Executive VP Of Basketball Operations
The Denver Nuggets are hiring Ben Tenzer as their new executive vice president of basketball operations. Tenzer has been the Nuggets interim general manager since Calvin Booth was fired in April. Now, Tenzer will have the permanent job leading the Nuggets front office. Denver is also adding Jon Wallace as their executive vice president of player personnel. Wallace is leaving … [Read more...] about Nuggets Hiring Ben Tenzer As Executive VP Of Basketball Operations
Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million player option for next season and will opt for free agency. Westbrook signed a two-year, veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets last season, which included a player option for the 2025-26 season. In 75 games (36 starts), the veteran point guard averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets