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Teams working under the assumption that the salary cap would increase the maximum allowed value over the next few years could face a concerning development.
Winners and losers from opening day of NBA free agency
After the first day of free agent action, here are the winners and losers of the NBA offseason so far.
Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference
The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.
Veteran big man signs with Los Angeles, but not the team people expected
Needing a big man, Brook Lopez was rumored to be the Los Angeles Lakers top free-agent target. He did go to Los Angeles — but to the Clippers instead.
New Nuggets front office makes bold moves to shake up team
The Denver Nuggets' new general manager duo didn't waste any time in reshaping their team.
Bulls sticking with glut of point guards by re-signing veteran
Coby White. Ayo Dosunmu. Josh Giddey. And now, Tre Jones is back for the most overloaded point guard room in the NBA.
Lakers GM may have kneecapped himself with free-agency gambit
Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers for a lucrative deal with the Houston Rockets. According to a Lakers insider, GM Rob Pelinka's attempt to keep his player's price tag down blew up in his face.
Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival
The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.
Grizzlies bet big on key piece after monster extension
Jaren Jackson Jr. had a monster season for the Memphis Grizzlies last season. He got rewarded with a monster deal that will keep him in Tennessee for four more years.
Does LeBron James want a trade or just attention?
NBA free agency is in full swing, but that hasn't stopped speculation about James.
LeBron James-to-Cavaliers rumors ignore one huge factor
The chances of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers are slim thanks to the salary cap issues involved. And because of one important figure in Cleveland who may want no part of a James return.
New deals give Timberwolves two big men for the price of one
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks last summer in a move motivated by payroll concerns. With two weekend signings, they've locked up two big men for the price of a KAT.
Jazz's latest moves suggest they're still going to tank
New Utah Jazz president of basketball operations declared the team would no longer hold veteran players out of games to get better lottery odds. Instead, they're ditching those veterans entirely.
Rockets got a deal on young big man
He averaged 12.2 points and seven rebounds while shooting 35.4 percent from three-point range during a season where he suffered a broken hand and lost his starting spot.
James Harden forcing his way off Sixers has paid off big time
Harden drew a lot of criticism for forcing his way off the Philadelphia 76ers two years ago. Considering how the last two seasons have gone for both parties and The Beard's new contract, it's difficult to question his strategy.
Five landing spots for former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri
After 12 seasons with Toronto, the 54-year-old Ujiri should be one of the most sought-after executives in the NBA.
Five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft
The second round of the NBA Draft is in the books, with plenty of trades, bargains and unexpected selections peppering the night. Here are five takeaways from the second night of NBA drafting.
Winners and losers from the first round of the NBA Draft
The unpredictable and eventful first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books. Here are the winners and losers of Wednesday's first day of draft madness.
Pacers trade could help them keep their family together
The first trade of the NBA's draft night was a relatively minor transaction. But it could indicate the Indiana Pacers are looking in a familiar direction for the middle of the draft.
Jazz call draft prospect's bluff with No. 5 pick
Ace Bailey refused to work out for the Utah Jazz in advance of Wednesday's NBA Draft. The Jazz drafted him anyway.
Nuggets' front-office decision risks repeating old mistakes
The Denver Nuggets fired their head coach and general manager days before the end of the season because they couldn't get along. They're risking the same trouble with their unorthodox front office hires.
Celtics complete predraft salary dumps with Kristaps Porzingis trade
After winning the NBA title in 2023-24, the Boston Celtics brought their entire expensive roster back last season. With Jayson Tatum possibly out for all of the 2025-26 season, the Celtics have dumped two key players to get under the tax apron.
2025 NBA mock draft: Picks 1-10
Here is our prediction for the first 10 picks of the 2025 draft.
Three moves the Mavericks need to make for the Cooper Flagg era
The Dallas Mavericks are going directly from the Luka Doncic era to the Cooper Flagg era, when they're expected to make the Duke freshman the No. 1 pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft.
Pelicans spend big on Zion Williamson core with Wizards trade
After a 21-61 season, the New Orleans Pelicans fired their team president. A big trade Tuesday shows new GM Bryson Graham still believes in this Pelicans core.
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