The Kings have agreed to sign Keegan Murray to a five-year, $140MM rookie contract extension, reports Shams Charania for ESPN (via Twitter). Murray, who turned 25 in August, was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Iowa. He holds career averages of 13.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game on .451/.372/.812 shooting splits. Murray experienced a breakout … [Read more...] about Kings, Keegan Murray Agree To Five-Year Extension
Pacific Notes: Butler, Goodwin, Luka, Reaves, Warriors
The Suns came into the preseason carrying 13 players on guaranteed salaries, with Jordan Goodwin on a partially guaranteed deal and Jared Butler on a non-guaranteed contract. Given that Phoenix projects to operate slightly over the luxury tax line even without a 15th man, the expectation was that only one of Goodwin or Butler would make the team. However, both players finished … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Butler, Goodwin, Luka, Reaves, Warriors
Kings Exercise Third-Year Option on Devin Carter
The Kings have exercised their third-year option on guard Devin Carter, according to a team press release. Carter’s third-year salary will carry a cap hit of $5,158,080. Sacramento had until the end of the month to exercise that option, which is for the 2026/27 season. The team’s next contract decision on Carter will come next fall, when his $7,370,896 fourth-year option for … [Read more...] about Kings Exercise Third-Year Option on Devin Carter
Al Horford Explains Celtics Exit, Hopes To Retire With Warriors
After returning to the Celtics for a second stint in 2021, Al Horford seemed like he was on track to spend the rest of his NBA playing career in Boston. However, at age 39, the veteran big man decided this summer to leave the Celtics because “they just weren’t in a position to offer me the opportunity that I wanted,” he explained to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. After winning … [Read more...] about Al Horford Explains Celtics Exit, Hopes To Retire With Warriors
Stein’s Latest: Giannis, Westbrook, Mavericks, Referees
If Giannis Antetokounmpo is ever traded, it’s more likely to happen during the offseason, Marc Stein of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required). That’s the conclusion Stein reaches after listening to the chatter out of Milwaukee since it was revealed last week that the Bucks and Knicks had trade discussions regarding the Greek superstar … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Giannis, Westbrook, Mavericks, Referees