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On YouTubeClips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline 
Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 17
Lakers searching for perimeter answers under tight cap rules
The Lakers have options. The problem is deciding which ones actually help. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Los Angeles is operating just $1.1 million below the first apron and is hard-capped, meaning flexibility is limited in terms of making trades.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / December 17
Knicks balancing contention, cap limits and superstar temptation
Fresh off an NBA Cup title, the Knicks are walking a very thin financial line — and Bobby Marks of ESPN suggests that reality could quietly shape everything they do between now and the trade deadline.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 17
Blazers Predicted to Sign Rising Star to Huge Contract Extension Ahead of Season
The Portland Trail Blazers have been predicted to ink an ascendant young player to a massive new contract in time for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 6
Sean Marks Says Nets Won’t Use More Cap Space
Having played in their first preseason game, a 123-88 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, the Brooklyn Nets' offseason has officially wrapped. General Manager Sean
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 6
Utah Jazz Linked as Candidate to Watch for 3-Team Trade
The Utah Jazz might be one of three teams to watch among those who could be atop the list of candidates to make a three-team deal this season. As pointed
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 25
Why Houston Will Turn Towards Amen Thompson to Deal With Fred VanVleet’s Unfortunate ACL, Discloses Bobby Marks
Since the Finals ended, NBA fans have been wondering who would be able to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder and their budding dynasty. OKC had some difficulties
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15
Hawks trading former first-round pick to Nets
The 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, he has battled injuries since entering the NBA.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 16
Miami Heat Receive High Marks For Impressive Offseason Moves
While there is time for another move, the Miami Heat's offseason seems just about complete. Although Miami whiffed on landing any of the big-name players they are consistently rumored to target, the team made a few notable additions to help improve their rotation heading into an important season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 4
Marks: NBA Middle Class Thriving Despite CBA Criticism
Despite growing frustration among fans and some league executives, ESPN’s Bobby Marks isn’t ready to declare that the new NBA collective bargaining agreement has wrecked free agency.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Bobby Marks Lauds Heat for Recent Acquisition of Elite Scorer
The Miami Heat are earning high praise for their latest roster move, with ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks calling it a “home run trade” on Monday morning.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Heat Get Exciting News About NBA Free Agency
The Miami Heat are poised for a promising free agency period, according to NBA insider Bobby Marks. In a recent segment on ESPN, Marks highlighted the
Atlanta Hawks News / 5 GOATs / June 26
Asa Newell pick makes Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft first round winners, per ESPN insider Bobby Marks
The first night of the NBA Draft is in the books. That came with some obvious winners and losers, with the Atlanta Hawks and their pick of Asa Newell seemingly one of the most interesting picks in the first round.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 24
NBA Insider Bobby Marks Expresses Concern Over Magic’s Youth Before Draft
The Orlando Magic are in an intriguing position following acquiring Desmond Bane. Although the Magic now have a solid core capable of matching any team in the league, they still possess a group of young players who need to prove themselves.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 3
Bobby Marks Analyzes Nets' Cam Thomas Future, Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit
A former member of the Brooklyn Nets front office-turned-journalist, Bobby Marks, released his official offseason guide for the franchise he spent nearly two decades working for.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 9
‘It’s embarrassing’… Bobby Marks hits out at reaction to LA Clippers exit, makes Warriors win-window comparison
The Los Angeles Clippers had their season ended early by the Denver Nuggets, and they are looking ahead to the offseason and any possible moves. The Los
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / February 11
Raptors agree to three-year extension with newly acquired star
He was traded from the Pelicans to the Raptors last week.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 31
Bobby Marks Makes New Orleans Pelicans Promise Before Trade Deadline
The Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is less than a week away and one team that is expected to be very active ahead of it is the New Orleans Pelicans. This season has not been the one the Pelicans had hoped for.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 1, 2024
Knicks Have Best Starting Five in NBA?
The New York Knicks received top marks from Bobby Marks. As further excitement and hype builds around the 2024-25 season now that Karl-Anthony Towns is
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 11, 2024
Houston Rockets Rank No. 5 Among Teams With Most First Round Picks
On Wednesday, the ESPN's Bobby Marks ranked the five NBA teams with the most first round selections in future drafts. The Houston Rockets came in at No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2024
Insider lays out path for LeBron James, Stephen Curry to team up
The fantasy scenario of the two all-time greats linking up gathered steam after James and Curry exhibited tremendous chemistry as Team USA teammates at the Paris Olympics.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2024
Celtics have tough decision to make on Sam Hauser's future
Boston is a second-apron luxury tax team and is on course to pay the repeater tax, so an extension for Hauser is more complicated than meets the eye.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 18, 2024
Suns' Luxury Tax Bill Revealed
The Phoenix Suns are set to pay just shy of $70 million towards the luxury tax for the 2023-24 season, according to ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks. Marks
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14, 2024
NBA Insider Gives Nets' Biggest Needs This Offseason
Bobby Marks, an NBA Insider for ESPN, recently published an article on ESPN+ talking about every team's biggest priority this offseason. This included needs for each team in the NBA Draft, as well as free agency.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 24, 2024
ESPN's Bobby Marks identifies former top-10 pick as Timberwolves trade target
Add Davion Mitchell's name to the list of interesting trade targets for the Minnesota Timberwolves. While his name hasn't been directly linked to the Timberwolves, ESPN's Bobby Marks has identified him as a player he'd like to see Minnesota go after before the Feb.
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