Sources: KD's pick coming late Sun., early Mon. 8:15 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant has told the clubs he is meeting with in The Hamptons that his free-agency decision will be made by Monday, according to league sources. With Al Horford's announcement … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Summer League Pod No. 1
Rotoworld Podcasts: Summer League Pod No. 1 Sunday, July 03, 2016 Summer League!!!! We saw some great performances, and some really, really bad ones (COUGH Brice Johnson COUGH). I'll go over the takeaways from the noteworthy players. Also, I'll hit on some of the quick moves from Friday. We'll have a big pod on Monday, so we'll catch ya then. Enjoy KD Day and have an awesome July 4th! … [Read more...]
Sources: KD decision to come in next 24-36 hours
Sources: KD decision to come in next 24-36 hours 11:48 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant has told the clubs he is meeting with in the Hamptons that his free-agency decision will be made within the next 24-36 hours, according to league sources. With Al Horford's … [Read more...]
Finally, Boston is a free-agent destination
Finally, Boston is a free-agent destination 10:42 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 WALTHAM, Mass. -- As members of the Boston Celtics' summer-league squad walked off the floor following a practice Friday afternoon, team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and All-Star point guard … [Read more...]
Horford picks Boston; agent says 4 years, $113M
Horford picks Boston; agent says 4 years, $113M 10:32 PM ET ESPN.com news services Free-agent big man Al Horford has agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics on a four-year max deal worth $113 million, with a player option after the third year, his agent, Jason Glushon, told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Horford revealed he was heading to Boston earlier Saturday on his Twitter account. Celtic … [Read more...]
Al Horford will bring consistency and defense to Boston Celtics
Al Horford will bring consistency and defense to Boston Celtics 8:57 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information The Boston Celtics took a big step forward with the reported agreement with free agent Al Horford on a four-year contract. Horford became the latest beneficiary of the NBA’s salary-cap increase from $70 million to $94 million. His reported $113 million deal is the first nine-figure contract … [Read more...]
Curious who's set to make more than Curry?
Curious who's set to make more than Curry? 2:39 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is scheduled to make roughly $12 million next NBA season. The two-time NBA MVP is slated to make considerably less than many of the free agents signing this offseason. Stats & Information takes a look at the list of players who are tentatively scheduled to make … [Read more...]
Durant 'blown away' by Clippers, sources say
Durant 'blown away' by Clippers, sources say 9:53 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers met for approximately four hours Friday night in the Hamptons, and sources close to the situation say Durant was "blown away" by the … [Read more...]
The delicate balance of NBA team building
The delicate balance of NBA team building 12:00 AM ET Building something that lasts in the NBA is hard. Even teams on top live in fear of one butterfly flap that might undo everything -- one injury, one trade gone bad, one unhappy player or even a blip of bad timing in the way contracts are staggered. It's amazing how fast things spin out of control, and how long it can take a team to find its … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agent Tracker
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agent Tracker We're off an running! You're going to see all sorts of rumors on our Player News Page, so it might be a little information overload for those looking just to see what deals are done at a quick glance. If you just want to see the agreements, this is the place for you. Remember, players can't officially sign anything until July 6, but it should be considered … [Read more...]