Bobby Marks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 7

Utah Jazz trade rumors: Jazz linked to three-team deal

According to Bobby Marks, the Utah Jazz are a team to watch in potential three-team deals. From Marks: The Hornets, Jazz and Wizards are teams to watch either in a three-team trade or a deal taking back salary.

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

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 1

Marks Names Grant, Finances Key Items to Watch in Trail Blazers Training Camp

Plenty of issues face the Portland Trail Blazers as they head through training camp in preparation for the 2025-26 season. As part of an article highlighting variables for all 30 NBA franchises, ESPN analyst Bobby Marks pointed out two key questions in Portland: the status of forward Jerami Grant and the future financial flexibility of the team.

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.

Why Knicks should bet on Al Horford to complete championship puzzle

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

Celtics star airs frustrations with Boston's biggest criticism — and he's right

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Nets still operating below salary floor

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.

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.

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

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 / 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.

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.

Lakers make surprise move, add experienced wing in midseason boost

Lakers add former top-five draft pick after botched Mark Williams trade

Pelicans: Zion Williamson remains the centerpiece of future plans

Daryl Morey addresses Guerschon Yabusele's future with Sixers

Why former MVP is deserving of his 11th All-Star selection

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