One reason the NBA isn’t yet prepared to dive head-long into expansion talks is that a potential Celtics sale could reset the market, sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton, and Brian Windhorst. If the Celtics set a new record for the highest sale price ever for an NBA team, it would only increase the price tag for incoming expansion franchises, as ESPN’s trio … [Read more...] about 2027/28 Season Viewed As Target For NBA Expansion
And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns
While the NBA is in favor of federal regulations for sports betting, the league doesn’t unequivocally support the bill introduced last week in Congress, which is considered to have both positives and negatives, per David Purdum of ESPN. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, also known as the “SAFE Bet Act,” would prohibit sportsbook advertising from 8:00 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Northwest Division
Hoops Rumors is in the process of taking a closer look at each NBA team’s current roster situation, evaluating which clubs still have some moves to make and which ones seem most prepared for training camp to begin. This series is meant to provide a snapshot of each team’s roster at this time, so these articles won’t be updated in the coming weeks as more signings, trades, … [Read more...] about Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Northwest Division
Timberwolves Sign Jaedon LeDee To Exhibit 10 Contract
Former San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Timberwolves, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The deal is official, per RealGM’s transaction log. LeDee, 25, joined Minnesota’s Summer League team after going unselected in this year’s draft. He appeared in five games in Las Vegas, averaging 2.6 points and 2.0 … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign Jaedon LeDee To Exhibit 10 Contract
Western Notes: Timberwolves’ Arbitration, Beal, James, Buss, Grizzlies’ Jersey Patch
The arbitrators in the Timberwolves’ ownership dispute have been named. Retired Hennepin County (Minn.) District Court Judge Thomas Fraser will serve as the neutral arbitrator in the upcoming legal proceedings, according to Sportico’s Eben Novy-Williams and Michael McCann. Fraser is one of three people who will oversee the proceedings, which will begin the week of Nov. 4, to … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Timberwolves’ Arbitration, Beal, James, Buss, Grizzlies’ Jersey Patch