“I think when the season ends, you get time to do some R&R; (rest and relaxation), be on vacation,” Tyrese Haliburton said. “It’s a great time to reflect on everything that you’ve done. “Man, it was a great year. It was a great year for us as a team, me individually, of course, but we know there’s another step for us to go, and obviously...

Mario Hezonja, drafted No. 5 overall by Orlando in 2015, last played in the NBA in 2019-20. Don’t be surprised to see him back in the league next season after stints with the Magic, New York and Portland. Hezonja spent the past two seasons at Real Madrid and is increasingly coming up as a free agent to watch this offseason when it comes to an...

The Mavericks would have interest in selecting Bronny James with the 58th overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, league sources say. But the Mavericks also realize it’s extremely unlikely that James will still be available for selection. Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA NEW...

Heading into free agency, there’s also concern that guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could decline his $15.44 million player option, enter unrestricted free agency, and land a potential short-term offer for a higher salary annually comparable to Bruce Brown’s previous two-year, $45 million deal with Indiana. Source: HoopsHype What’s the...

The Orlando Magic is another team to monitor for Hartenstein, according to rival NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype. Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? Tommy Beer @TommyBeer Only four players averaged > 9 rebounds, > 3 assists, > 1 block and > 1 steal per game in 2024: Joel Embiid, Anthony...

Utah has a surplus of draft picks in this class that rival executives believe are readily available on the trade market as the Jazz attempt to upgrade the roster. There’s also a belief from rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype that guards Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson could become available on the trade market. Source: HoopsHype ...