Will an NBA Finals berth be enough to convince Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency this summer? Next to Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard figures to be the most hotly pursued player on this summer’s free-agent market. Fresh off an all-time great postseason run, Leonard has re-established himself as being among
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Where Kevin Durant decides to sign in free agency this summer will shape the landscape of NBA title contenders for years to come. For the past three years, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have run rampant over the rest of the NBA. This summer, that all may change. Durant is set
With one of the most appealing situations in the league this offseason, here are five free agent targets for the Los Angeles Clippers. After trading their three best players (Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin) either before or during the 2017-18 season, the Los Angeles Clippers seemed headed toward a significant reset bordering on
The star-studded 2019 NBA free-agent class could get even better if certain players decline their player options. The NBA’s 2019 free-agent class boasts no shortage of star power. Kevin Durant ($31.5 million), Kawhi Leonard ($21.3 million), Kyrie Irving ($21.3 million), Jimmy Butler ($19.8 million) and Khris Middleton ($13 million) are all locks to decline their
Even with seemingly little money to spend right now, here are five targets for the Phoenix Suns in 2019 NBA free agency. The Phoenix Suns had another dismal season in 2018-18, going 19-63 and earning themselves a shot a fair percentage chance at the No. 1 overall pick in June’s draft. They wound up with
Now that the offseason has officially hit for most players in the NBA, players such as LeBron James are in full recruiting mode. With all the controversy surrounding Magic Johnson’s fallout with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James continues to be focused on making sure he is able to bring superstars to his team. Although
Now that the Brooklyn Nets have been eliminated from the playoffs, they will look to meet their needs through some offseason moves. Not many people thought that the Nets would make the playoffs this year. Many thought that the they were doomed for another lowly season that would see them near the bottom of the
The Knicks have the opportunity to make huge changes this offseason. Which players should be at the top of their list of targets? As soon as they traded Kristaps Porzingis last February, the Knicks’ plan for this offseason became apparent — use their cap space to pursue two max free agents. New York hasn’t had
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the postseason by Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, ending a season that saw them win 54 games, see Nikola Jokic enter the MVP discussion, and establish their standing in the league. What’s next? After having never lost two games at home to the same team all season,
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated by the Raptors in a heart-breaking Game 7 loss. What do they need to work on this summer? After a hard-fought seven-game series, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion Sunday night when they fell 92-90 against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Fresh off Kawhi
Now that the Philadelphia 76ers have been eliminated from the playoffs, all eyes turn towards Jimmy Butler’s free agency decision. While Kawhi Leonard’s epic game-winning shot in game seven of the Eastern Conference semi-finals will live on as one of the greatest moments, it also started the countdown on Jimmy Butler’s free agency decision. After
The Charlotte Hornets are approaching an offseason with one big decision they have very little control over, and a bunch of little ones they have more ability to control. Here are the five things they need to achieve over the course of those decisions: After a season that began promisingly, the Charlotte Hornets hit a
The New York Knicks could be major players this summer, with robust lottery odds and the chance to lure major free agents. What should their priorities be? If things break right, the Knicks could add two marquee free agents and the best player in the 2019 NBA Draft class this summer. There’s also an obvious
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If Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving team up in free agency this summer, they’re shaping up to be a highly dysfunctional star duo. By most accounts, it’s inevitable Kevin Durant will be leaving the Golden State Warriors in free agency this offseason. Kyrie Irving professed a commitment to the Boston Celtics at one point, but
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Friday’s DraftKings slate 7 p.m. ET: Houston at Detroit7:30 p.m. ET: Boston at Atlanta, New Orleans at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Washington at Toronto8 p.m. ET: Miami at Chicago, San Antonio at Indiana, Charlotte at Oklahoma City8:30 p.m. ET: Phoenix at Milwaukee9 p.m. ET: Orlando at Denver10:30 p.m. ET: Portland at Golden State, Utah
Sure, LeBron generated the most buzz and Boogie nearly broke the internet, but which NBA free agency moves actually had the most impact on the title chase? I remember on Valentine’s Day a few years back, I went out and got my wife an absurdly expensive piece of jewelry. For two people living in a
From subterfuge to subtweets, the embarkation of free agency in early July fills the NBA landscape with rumors, misdirection, and Kansas City Shuffles. The Finals are now weeks in the rearview and all 30 teams molt away their old skin. In the summer, everyone starts anew, breaming the failures of yesteryear and reassessing their stature in
The Chicago Bulls are in rebuild mode, and the Milwaukee Bucks may not resign Jabari Parker. That makes this a perfect opportunity for the Bulls. Jabari Parker is a restricted free agent of the Milwaukee Bucks. After tearing his ACL for the second time late in the 2016-17 season, Parker made his return to the
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The acquisition of Jeremy Lin may not have been a blockbuster but it was among the savviest moves of the offseason and one with potential to have a major impact on the Hawks young roster. Just minutes after Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Jeremy Lin had been traded to Atlanta, #Linsanity was trending on Twitter. As
After reportedly agreeing to stay with the Mavericks on a two-year deal, Yogi Ferrell has had a change of heart. On Thursday, Yogi Ferrell reportedly agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. But pen was not yet officially put to paper, and according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports
Sunday’s slate: 7 p.m. ET: Utah at Dallas, Phoenix at Oklahoma City9:30 p.m. ET: Washington vs LA Clippers My favorite plays of the day can be found on the following slides in FanSided’s DraftKings daily picks. Each day in order to offer a variety of price points at each position, you can find two slides for
The Cavaliers made a huge bet on Kevin Love, but even if that bet pans out, it will be difficult for them to actually put pieces around him. Whenever a huge contract is signed like Kevin Love’s extension, the team that signs it immediately has to pivot all decision-making to how it’s going to build
Monday’s Slate 7 p.m. ET: Portland at Indiana, Atlanta at Philadelphia7:30 p.m. ET: Sacramento at Miami, Brooklyn at New York8 p.m. ET: Golden State at Chicago, Toronto at Milwaukee, LA Lakers at Minnesota8:30 p.m. ET: Dallas at San Antonio9 p.m. ET: New Orleans at Denver My favorite plays of the day can be found on