Malik Monk played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021-22 NBA season and became a fan favorite, which is why it was difficult for purple and gold fans to see the combo guard sign with the rival Sacramento Kings in 2022. The Lakers' bench is pretty weak outside of...

The Milwaukee Bucks were interested in trading for Miami Heat small forward Andrew Wiggins, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Bucks and Heat couldn't get a deal done. “This offseason, the Miami Heat were willing to discuss trade scenarios involving Andrew Wiggins, and several teams expressed interest...

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Jeremy Holsopple as their new head strength and conditioning coach, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Holsopple used to work for the Dallas Mavericks. https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1955041641137414298 Holsopple worked with Lakers superstar Luka Dončić in Dallas. Dončić has lost 30 pounds since...

The Boston Celtics continue to invite trade discussion involving Anfernee Simons, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.  The Celtics acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday trade. Simons will make $27.7 million next season in the final year of his contract. “The expectation persists, furthermore, that...

During an interview with Tamar Sher, NBA veteran Bradley Beal revealed why he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal signed a two-year, $10.9 million deal with the Clippers after agreeing to a lucrative buyout with the Phoenix Suns. "I need a ring," Bradley Beal said. "I need a ring....

There has been "no movement toward a compromise" between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, according to NBA insider Anthony Slater of ESPN. Kuminga remains a restricted free agent. He has indicated to those close to him that the $7.9 million qualifying offer is more appealing to him than...

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA championship against the Miami Heat at the Walt Disney World bubble. He has the same agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group) as Lakers superstar LeBron James. Since Caldwell-Pope is familiar with James and the Lakers, one NBA writer...

An NBA scout who was in attendance to watch Slovenia play Germany during a EuroBasket friendly was amazed by how "incredible" Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić looked. Dončić has lost 30 pounds since last summer, a league source told dallassportsjournal.com/. "Man, he looks incredible," the NBA scout told dallassportsjournal.com/. "He's...

Josh Giddey wants to make $30 million per year on his next deal, but the Chicago Bulls are not offering that, according to NBA insider Jamal Collier of ESPN. Giddey will likely have to re-sign with the Bulls on a contract that doesn't pay him $30 million annually. "Josh Giddey...

Al Horford is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors or retire from the NBA, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Horford is an unrestricted free agent. He spent the last four seasons with the Boston Celtics. "Those around the league continue to ticket Al Horford to the Warriors...