Marcus Smart has officially joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year contract following his buyout from the Washington Wizards. The signing brings a defensive-minded veteran presence to a Lakers team anchored by Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. The Lakers entered the offseason seeking to bolster their perimeter...

Cam Thomas remains one of the most prominent restricted NBA free agents without a deal. After a breakout 2024–25 season in which he averaged a career-best 24.0 points and 3.8 assists, the Brooklyn Nets guard entered the offseason expecting a substantial payday. Instead, nearly a month into free agency, he’s...

Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract to return to the Sacramento Kings, sources confirmed to FastbreakJournal.com on Monday. The deal, reported earlier by ESPN’s Shams Charania, is for the veteran minimum for players with 10 or more years of NBA experience. McDermott, 33, will be entering...

With NBA free agency largely settled and teams exploring the trade market to round out their rosters, the future of Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has become a topic of growing interest across the league. Questions about his health, age, and contract have fueled speculation about whether Portland will...

The long-term future of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is drawing attention across the league, with multiple NBA executives closely monitoring his situation as the 2025 offseason unfolds. Young, a four-time All-Star, remains under contract for two more seasons and holds a $49 million player option for the 2026–27 campaign....