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ESPN Analyst Claims Miami Heat Blowouts As Worst Moment In Franchise History

After winning three NBA championships and appearing in seven Finals, the Miami Heat experienced two consecutive underwhelming seasons. Despite the Heat

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Nets' Surplus of Draft Picks Helps Tremendously

The Brooklyn Nets didn't have a single pick in the NBA Draft last year, but that is no longer the case going into this year's draft. The Nets have four first-round picks in June's draft, and they have a lot more coming down the line thanks to some trades general manager Sean Marks has made.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 24

3 Nets Priorities For Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets are in the middle of the offseason, where they are formulating their plans to help make the team better for the upcoming year. ESPN insider Bobby Marks looks into what the team needs to change ahead of the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 23

Nets Have 'Cap Flexibility' Galore This Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets are embarking on their offseason, where they will have a lot to look forward to. After moving on from major contracts including Ben Simmons and Bojan Bogdanovic, the Nets are expected to have the most cap space in the NBA.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 22

Mavericks have flexibility with trades, draft picks

The Dallas Mavericks' offseason is in full swing after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies in the final game of the Play-In Tournament. The team will now look at the offseason as an opportunity to improve the team ahead of next season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 22

Suns Can Save Millions With Two Practical Moves

The Phoenix Suns are the most expensive team in the NBA, but they can look to save a penny or two here and there. Pennies add up in the NBA, and ESPN insider Bobby Marks explains how the Suns can save a lot of money with a few practical moves in the offseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 22

Nets Have Promising Offseason Ahead

The Brooklyn Nets are laying down their plans for the offseason a week after the end of the regular season. There isn't much action behind what the Nets can do until the draft lottery on May 12, but they can begin to scout prospects and formulate plans of action once the ball begins to roll.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 21

Suns Have Disadvantage in NBA Draft

The Phoenix Suns have been trying to keep this fire lit in terms of being a team with the idea to compete for a championship. However, it's hard to do that without many trade assets or draft capital.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / April 17

Bobby Marks slams Sacramento Kings after Play-In loss, ‘probably I’ll get blackballed from the NBA…’

The Sacramento Kings had their season ended in the Play-In tournament by the Dallas Mavericks, and Bobby Marks has a message for fans. The Sacramento Kings, since 2007, have been the most disappointing team in the NBA.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Miami Heat Face Major Predicament Before NBA Playoffs

As the NBA play-in tournament looms, the Miami Heat find themselves at a critical crossroads, with their postseason fate carrying significant draft pick

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 11

Analyst: Suns Face Most Important Offseason in History

Life comes at you fast in the NBA - the Phoenix Suns learned that the hard way in 2024-25. After retooling the roster and reshaping the coaching staff following a first-round playoff exit this time last year, the franchise sits at just 35-45 while also officially being eliminated from playoff contention.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

NBA salary cap is expected to increase by 10% - What does it mean for the Hornets?

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the NBA has told its teams that they plan to raise the salary cap by 10% in 2026. Back in July, the NBA announced a new 11-year broadcasting rights deal with Disney, Amazon, and NBA.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 25

NBA anticipating 10 percent increase in salary cap for 2025-26

The NBA has updated its salary cap projection for the 2025-26 season, with the new figure remaining consistent with the league’s prior estimate, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Kings’ Isaac Jones reaches active game limit

Rookie big man Isaac Jones, who is on a two-way contract with the Kings, has been active for the maximum of 50 NBA games this season and is no longer eligible to play for Sacramento in 2024/25, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Nets to Play Crucial Role This Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets may not be big players when it comes to how this season will shake out, but they could have a big role in the summer to dictate the foreseeable future in the league.

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

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 6

Bobby Marks praises Cleveland Cavaliers ‘bold and aggressive’ trade for Atlanta Hawks star

As the trade deadline closes in the Cleveland Cavaliers have made a last-minute deal to try and bolster their squad. According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Cavaliers have made a major trade with the Atlanta Hawks.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 19

Can Rockets Trade For Perimeter Shooting?

The Houston Rockets are one of the league's top teams, but they are struggling in one category in a major way. ESPN analyst Bobby Marks believes the Rockets could look to make a trade to acquire some better 3-point shooters.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 1

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

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

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

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.