James Foglio

3 days ago | basketballinsiders.org | James Foglio

Although Dallas Mavericks veteran guard Dante Exum is reportedly being targeted by the Turkish team Fenerbahce, the Australian hooper is believed to prefer to remain in the NBA for the 2025-26 season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. According to Stein, Exum and the Mavericks have mutual interest in trying to work out a new deal after he spent the past two years in Dallas. The Mavs will also hold early bird rights on Exum, who earned $3.15 million in the 2024-25 season.

3 days ago | basketballinsiders.org | James Foglio

The Phoenix Suns have remained in close contact with the Houston Rockets for a potential trade involving superstar Kevin Durant, and the team has reportedly lowered its asking price, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. “Since the conclusion of the season, Houston has fielded several calls from Phoenix, who have since gradually lowered their asking price for Durant, those sources said,” Iko wrote.

3 days ago | basketballinsiders.org | James Foglio

The Houston Rockets have reportedly maintained interest in a trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the offseason approaches. Asking Price May Be Too Steep For RocketsAccording to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Giannis “remains a target” for the Rockets, but there has been “uncertainty” over the past week about whether he’ll actually be available.

3 days ago | basketballinsiders.org | James Foglio

After another first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo has an important decision to make regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Have To Ask For A TradeAs we all know, the Bucks will not trade Antetokounmpo unless he asks to be moved. The nine-time All-Star is signed with the team for another two years with a player option in 2027-28. So hopefully Milwaukee’s front office isn’t entertaining the idea of Giannis wanting out.

4 days ago | basketballinsiders.org | James Foglio

The Minnesota Timberwolves will have three potential free agents this offseason in Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Julius Randle Could Decline His $30.93 Million Player OptionReid will likely decline his option and seek a larger deal, but there’s a chance that Randle will accept his option and return to Minnesota as he is slated to earn $30.93 million next season.