Jake Weinbach
@JWeinbachNBA
NBA analyst, covering the league since 2019. Formerly @FanSided. Featured on @ESPNRadio, @NBCSports, @SInow, @FanDuel.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the most underappreciated superstar over the last decade.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the most 30-point games in the NBA over the last decade.
Chris Paul will reportedly reunite with the Clippers on a one-year, $3.6M minimum deal. It’s about to be a fairytale ending to an incredible career as CP3’s 21st season is expected to be his last dance in the NBA.
Chris Paul is widely expected to reunite with the Clippers for his final NBA season. The 12x All-Star and first-ballot Hall of Famer would return to Los Angeles, where his family currently resides, to pursue one last shot at a ring before capping an illustrious 21-year career.
Kyle Kuzma on last season: “I didn’t play how I wanted to play. This offseason, it’s just like get to the fundamentals, getting back to the basic, being able to have a healthy summer… which I’m excited to attack.” Kuzma is determined to bounce back in Milwaukee next season.…
Ben Simmons is reportedly a strong candidate for the Knicks’ final veteran minimum contract slot. Simmons can provide value in New York as a secondary ball-handler and versatile defender. The former top overall pick would be a solid depth piece for the Knicks at the very least.
Jrue Holiday’s connection to the Lakers doesn’t make much sense despite the rumors. Portland just traded for Holiday with the mindset behind a win-now approach — the Blazers should have no intention of moving him anytime soon, especially to a conference rival, while the Lakers…
The Rockets have likely finalized its roster to begin the 2025-26 season. Fred VanVleet Amen Thompson Kevin Durant Jabari Smith Jr. Alperen Şengün Dorian Finney-Smith Tari Eason Reed Sheppard Steven Adams Clint Capela Josh Okogie Aaron Holiday Jae’Sean Tate Jeff Green
The Knicks should consider signing Mohamed Diawara to a standard NBA contract. Diawara, the 51st overall pick, impressed in Summer League with imposing size, athleticism, and defensive versatility. The 20-year-old forward out of France can sign via the second-round exception.
The Timberwolves would make a lot of sense for free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon. Minnesota is reportedly in the market for a veteran playmaker. If Brogdon is willing to accept a minimum deal, the 32-year-old floor general would be a desirable fit with the title-hungry Wolves.
These are undeniably the top four teams in the West to begin the 2025-26 season. Thunder Rockets Nuggets Clippers
The Clippers’ roster is now complete. PG: James Harden SG: Bradley Beal SF: Kawhi Leonard PF: John Collins C: Ivica Zubac Bench: Chris Paul Kris Dunn Bogdan Bogdanović Derrick Jones Jr. Nicolas Batum Brook Lopez Yanic Konan Niederhauser Kobe Brown Cam Christie
Chris Paul with the Clippers: 5x All-Star 5x All-NBA 5x All-Defense 3x Assist Champ 3x Steals Champ CP3 has returned to Clipper Nation.
Los Angeles Lakers updated roster: PG: Luka Dončić SG: Austin Reaves SF: LeBron James PF: Rui Hachimura C: Deandre Ayton Bench: Marcus Smart Gabe Vincent Jake LaRavia Jarred Vanderbilt Jaxson Hayes Dalton Knecht Maxi Kleber Bronny James Adou Thiero
Kon Knueppel has such a nice feel for the game. The No. 4 overall pick should transition well to the NBA as a smooth shot-maker with intelligent playmaking abilities and a team-first mentality.
4 years ago today, the Bucks snapped a 50-year drought to win its first NBA title since 1971. As someone that covered the Bucks during this historic championship run, it was truly special to watch the emotional scenes unfold in Milwaukee.
Austin Reaves’ situation with the Lakers is one to monitor across the league. Reaves reportedly declined a four-year, $89.2M extension from the Lakers last month and is widely expected to decline his $14.8M player option next summer to become an unrestricted free agent. If the…
I’m not sure about the extent of this possibility, but P.J. Washington would be an ideal fit on the Lakers. It’s unclear if the 26-year-old forward is available in Dallas, but the Lakers are in the market for a 3&D wing, there’s existing chemistry with Luka Dončić, and we all…
The Wizards recently waived Marcus Smart, Richaun Holmes, and Blake Wesley to meet the league requirement of 15 standard players. CJ McCollum Khris Middleton Bilal Coulibaly Alex Sarr Bub Carrington Tre Johnson Cam Whitmore Corey Kispert Kyshawn George Marvin Bagley III Justin…
The Lakers have had an exceptional free agency with three new big-time additions on value contracts. Deandre Ayton: 2 years, $16.2M Jake LaRavia: 2 years, $12M Marcus Smart: 2 years, $11M It’s been a solid offseason for the Lakers’ front office.
The Lakers will likely waive Shake Milton ahead of his non-guaranteed contract deadline tomorrow, but will still need to create additional space to make room for Marcus Smart. More moves are expected to be made by the Lakers in the coming days.
The Bucks and Suns “seriously pursued” Marcus Smart in addition to the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. Smart received permission from the Wizards to speak with others and had “positive conversations with personnel from all three teams” prior to finalizing his contract buyout.
Bradley Beal’s deal with the Clippers is a two-year, $10.9M contract with a player option. 2025-26: $5.3M 2026-27: $5.6M (PO) Beal could become a free agent again next offseason to seek a bigger deal and recoup the total $13.9M that was forfeited in the buyout with the Suns.