Bobby Marks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3

Bobby Marks warns Jonathan Kuminga about the reality of his situation with the Golden State Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga took a chance on himself by trying to leave the Golden State Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga spent four years with the Golden State Warriors, but never really managed to establish himself.

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.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Salary cap, tax line set for 2025-26 NBA season

The NBA has officially set the salary cap for its 2025/26 season. The cap has come in at $154,647,000, which was the projection all season long. It represents an increase of 10% on last season’s $140,588,000 cap.

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 / NBA Analysis Network / June 30

Bobby Marks names the ‘wildcard’ NBA team to look out for in free agency, ‘they have to spend…’

The free agency period is one of the highlights on the calendar for NBA fans. It’s always exciting to see players in different places. Unfortunately, there are not many stars available this summer, especially after LeBron James, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving committed to their existing teams.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 29

A Look At Cap Space and Free Agent Fits for the Trail Blazers

ESPN’s Bobby Marks provides oodles of free agency goodness for the whole of the NBA, including your Blazers. The NBA free agency signing period is just around the corner, but not all teams are in the same position to sign players.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29

ESPN insider believes signing Chris Paul would be a smart move for Hornets

Chris Paul is one of the best point guards of his generation. Despite the fact that he has played in the NBA Finals just once in his career, he has been a very good player for a long time.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / June 26

Bucks are reportedly “active” and “moving money”

ESPN’s Bobby Marks dropped this bit of news this morning Day one of the NBA Draft came and went with no movement from the Milwaukee Bucks. They opted not to trade into the first round, despite the Brooklyn Nets holding five selections and the Sacramento Kings trading into the first round at pick No.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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