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Even after officially re-signing Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Ziaire Williams, the Nets are still operating slightly below the minimum salary floor, as Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / September 4

Proving Steve Ballmer’s Alleged Role in Kawhi Leonard’s $28M Cap Circumvention Deal Would be Tough, Per Bobby Marks

Yesterday’s bombshell report about the LA Clippers allegedly skirting the NBA’s salary cap by paying Kawhi Leonard $28 million for a ‘no-show job’ seems to have sprayed mud in every which direction it could have.

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 12

‘Good on paper…’ Bobby Marks explains why Atlanta Hawks will make ‘slow play’ over Trae Young extension

Bobby Marks believes the Atlanta Hawks have a big reason why they won’t immediately offer Trae Young a contract extension. The Atlanta Hawks have done a lot of brilliant work this offseason.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / August 1

NBA Insider Cautions Spurs Ahead Of De'Aaron Fox Contract Extension

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox is eligible to sign a four-year deal with the team for up to $229 million this summer, but one NBA insider has gone on the record to caution the Spurs against signing Fox to such a lucrative extension.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

NBA Set To Lose Revenue Soon But Teams Are Already Adapting

NEW YORK – The NBA’s salary cap for 2025–26 stands at $154.647 million, a 10% rise from last year’s $140.588 million. However, Bobby Marks of ESPN reports that the league projects only a 7% increase for 2026–27, pushing the cap to about $165 million.

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Kevin Durant trade expected to be completed as seven-team deal

When the Suns and Rockets agreed a week-and-a-half ago to a deal that will send Kevin Durant to Houston, they negotiated it as a two-team trade. However, after the July moratorium lifts on Sunday and that trade can be officially completed, it’s expected to be finalized as a seven-team mega-deal.

Rockets reunite with former starting center

The Rockets and Nuggets are ready to dethrone the Thunder out West

Winners and losers from opening day of NBA free agency

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

NBA Announces $154.6M Cap, 10 Percent Increase for 2025–26

The NBA has locked in its salary cap figures for the 2025–26 season, with the cap officially set at $154,647,000. That marks a 10 percent increase over last year’s number.

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

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Nuggets Urged to Add Former Celtics Big Man to Boost Depth

The Denver Nuggets face a difficult task this offseason, needing to add depth but facing a challenge as a first-apron team with little chance of adding talent through a trade.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29

ESPN's Bobby Marks names 15 free agents who fit the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are still trying to figure out a way to be competitive in what will be a very weak Eastern Conference next season. Next year might be their chance to make the playoffs.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Timberwolves, Naz Reid agree to five-year deal

The Timberwolves and Naz Reid are in agreement on a new contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that the reserve forward/center intends to sign a five-year, $125MM contract to remain in Minnesota.

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 16

ESPN: Nets Among ‘Best Fits’ For Top 10 Free Agent

As the only team with more than $30 million in cap room heading into the offseason, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the few viable landing spots for a number of free agents.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Nets Loaded With Picks, Cap Space. Now What?

Without a doubt, the Brooklyn Nets are a team to watch this offseason. After all, they’re one of the handful of teams with the ability to absorb salary, sign some serious free agents and even land a few draft picks.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / June 3

ESPN’s Bobby Marks Expects Lakers To Be ‘Extremely Aggressive’ This Offseason

ESPN’s Bobby Marks expects the Los Angeles Lakers to be “extremely aggressive” this offseason. The Lakers need a center alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. James has a player option to return to the Lakers next season.

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

ESPN’s Bobby Marks Names Center FA Option For Warriors

The Golden State Warriors often went into postseason games this year without a non-traditional center in their starting lineup. Instead, they went with Draymond Green, standing at 6-foot-6, as their starting man in the middle.

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.

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.

Team USA Big 3 create rare memorabilia after Paris Olympics

After Olympic showings by LeBron James and Steph Curry, Lakers and Warriors are out of excuses

Date is set for Klay Thompson's return to Golden State

One and done: 25 famous NBA players who were all-stars only once

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

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.

Warriors owner weighs in on possibility of Celtics bid

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The 'Boston Celtics coaches' quiz

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.