Month: July 2019

Who will be the next NBA Rookie of the Year after 2019’s Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks). This has been one of the most hyped up NBA Draft classes in awhile with the likes of the Pelicans’s Zion Williamson (Forward), Knicks’s RJ Barrett (Guard/Forward), Grizzlies’s Ja Morant, Cavs’s Darius Garland, and many more players.

Zion Williamson,F,Pelicans-Williamson is the obvious pick as the Pels are building around the most hyped-up prospect since LeBron James. Williamson will score his points, get his rebounds, and get his blocks but because players like Guards Jrue Holiday and Lonzo Ball, and Forward Brandon Ingram, Williamson won’t score enough to win rookie of the year.

RJ Barrett,G-F,Knicks-Barrett could get enough production to win rookie of the year. Barrett can score inside and out at both the high school and college levels. Barrett should be able to do the same at the next level and potentially win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

Ja Morant,G,Grizzlies-Despite missing out on the summer league due to a surgery on his knee, Morant will have the keys to the Memphis offense in his rookie year, making his case for rookie of the year pretty favorable.

Darius Garland,G,Cavs-Garland is an excellent scorer but playing beside Guard Collin Sexton and former All-Star Forward Kevin Love, Garland won’t have enough production to win the award.

Michael Porter Jr.,F,Nuggets-Porter missed his entire first season in the NBA and injured his knee again in practice. If Porter is able to get back healthy, Porter should be able to compete for the award. Porter, though, is playing with a top center in the NBA in Nikola Jokic, so probably won’t win the award.

Prediction:Morant should win it because of how he will make everyone better and score because of the lack of talent in Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Forward Chandler Parsons to the Atlanta Hawks for Forward Solomon Hill and Center Miles Plumlee.

Free agent center Boban Marjanovic has agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Forward Markieff Morris has agreed to a deal with the Detroit Pistons for two years.

Free agent Guard T.J. McConnell has agreed to a two-year $7 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Phoenix Suns for De’Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 conditional second-round pick. Korver has been waived after the move.

Restricted free agent Jake Layman is signing a three-year, $11.5 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Minnesota is acquiring Layman in a sign-and-trade agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers

Week Opponent Predicted Record (W/L)
1 Louisiana-Laffayette 1-0 (0-0) SEC
2 Southern Miss 2-0 (0-0) SEC
3 Kansas State Win 3-0 (0-0) SEC
4 Kentucky Win 4-0 (1-0) SEC
5 at.Auburn Loss 4-1 (1-1) SEC
6 Bye None 4-1 (1-1) SEC
7 at.Tennessee Loss 4-2 (1-2) SEC
8 LSU Loss 4-3 (1-3) SEC
9 at.Texas A&M Loss 4-4 (1-4) SEC
10 at.Arkansas Win 5-4 (2-4) SEC
11 Bye None 5-4 (2-4) SEC
12 Alabama Loss 5-5 (2-5) SEC
13 Abilene Christian Win 6-5 (2-5) SEC
14 Ole Miss Win 7-5 (3-5) SEC

The Philadelphia 76ers have offered a five-year maximum contract extension to Guard/Forward Ben Simmons.

Restricted free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a three year $12 million contract.

Restricted free agent big man Daniel Theis has agreed to a two-year $10 million deal.

Free agent guard Brad Wanamaker is returning to the Boston Celtics on a one-year deal.

Free agent Center Willie Cauley-Stein will sign with the Golden State Warriors.

Free agent Forward Jeff Green has agreed to a one-year $2.5 million deal with the Utah Jazz.

Free agent Forward Jared Dudley has agreed to a one-year, $2.6M deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Free agent guard Emmanuel Mudiay has agreed to a one-year deal with the Utah Jazz.

Small forward Rodney McGruder will be signing a three-year deal worth $15 million with the LA Clippers.

Because I only have three suggestioned teams (Michigan State and Ole Miss I’ve done, Mississippi State tomorrow), I will be choosing which teams I will predict next and everyday I’m at camp (those posts will be scheduled and published at 11 AM CT).

Week Opponent Predicted Record (W/L)
1 at.Memphis Win 1-0 (0-0) SEC
2 Arkansas Win 2-0 (1-0) SEC
3 Southeastern Louisiana Win 3-0 (1-0) SEC
4 California Win 4-0 (1-0) SEC
5 at.Alabama Loss 4-1 (1-1) SEC
6 Vanderbilt Win 5-1 (2-1) SEC
7 at.Missouri Loss 5-2 (2-2) SEC
8 Texas A&M Loss 5-3 (2-3) SEC
9 Bye None 5-3 (2-3) SEC
10 at.Auburn Loss 5-4 (2-4) SEC
11 New Mexico State Win 6-4 (2-4) SEC
12 LSU Loss 6-5 (2-5) SEC
13 Bye None 6-5 (2-5) SEC
14 at.Mississippi State Loss 6-6 (2-6) SEC

The Denver Nuggets and Guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a five-year $170 million extension.

The LA Clippers have agreed to re-sign Guard Patrick Beverley to a three-year $40 million deal.

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are still working on completing the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade. The Heat are also working with point guard Goran Dragic to find a trade partner this week.

Free Agent Guard Tomas Satoransky has agreed to a three-year deal with the Chicago Bulls, as they are acquiring the guard through a sign and trade with the Washington Wizards.

Free agent Wayne Ellington has agreed to a two-year $16 million deal with the New York Knicks.

Free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Orlando Magic.

Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers for Mo Harkless and Meyers Leonard.

Free agent guard Austin Rivers has agreed on a two-year deal to return to the Houston Rockets.

Klay Thompson is returning with the Golden State Warriors on a five-year $190 million contract.

The Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets are on course to complete the sign-and-trade that will deliver All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell to Golden State on a four-year, $117 million maximum contract.

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a four-year, $33 million deal with restricted free-agent power forward/center Maxi Kleber.

Troy Daniels and the Los Angeles Lakers have come to an agreement on a one-year, $2.1 million contract.

Freeagent center Enes Kanter’s has agreed to a new deal with the Boston Celtics that pays $4.8 million the first season and $5.0 million the second season.

Free Agent Guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks that is two years and is worth $16 million.

Free agent guard Edmond Sumner has agreed to a three-year deal with the Indiana Pacers.

Free agent wing Wesley Matthews has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Free agent Forward Frank Kaminsky has agreed to a twoyear, $10 million deal with the Phoenix Suns.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a deal with freeagent guard Alec Burks.

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Miami Heat. The LA Clippers have been added as a fourth team in a trade that also includes the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers.

Free agent Forward/Center Kevon Looney is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a three-year $15 million deal.

Freeagent Forward Jordan Bell has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Free Agent Guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards.

This will be updated throughout the day.

Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott will be meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Tuesday, regarding an incident that happened in May in Las Vegas. Elliott was briefly detained but not arrested after a security guard fell to the ground after being bumped by the running back. Elliott was seen on video having an argument with his girlfriend when he turned his attention to the security guard. Elliott could have a fine or suspension under the league’s personal conduct policy, which does not require an arrest or conviction for a player to be penalized. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said during the offseason he does not believe Elliott would face any sanctions from the NFL.

The Dallas Mavericks expect to agree with Forward Dwight Powell to a three-year $33 million deal.

Free Agent Center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year $45 million contract.

A three team trade is expected to happen between the Boston Celtics (expected to receive Guard Kemba Walker), Brooklyn Nets (expected to receive Guard Kyrie Irving), and Charlotte Hornets (expected to receive Guard Terry Rozier).

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a four-year $196 million extension with All-Star Guard Damian Lillard.

Free Agent Guard Garrett Temple is expected to agree to sign two year $10 million deal.

Free Agent Center Brook Lopez is set on signing a four-year $52 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Like I said in the previous post, Free Agent Forward Kevin Durant will sign with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year $160 million contract. Guard Kyrie Irving and Center De’Andre Jordan are set to sign deals with Brooklyn as well.

All-Star Forward Khris Middelton is set to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks on a five-year $178 million deal.

(All of the players above have signed as it is past 6 PM ET).

Former Philadelphia 76ers Guard JJ Redick signs a two-year deal with the New Orleans 76ers worth $26.5 million.

Guard Kemba Walker has agreed to sign a four-year $141 million contract with the team he committed to yesterday, the Boston Celtics.

Forward Harrison Barnes has agreed to a four-year deal to remain with the Sacramento Kings worth $85 million.

Derrick Rose has agreed to sign a two-year $15 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.

Wing Gerald Green is returning to the Houston Rockets on a one-year deal.

Free Agent wing Terrance Ross will remain with the Orlando Magic on a four-year $54 million deal.

EuroLeague forward/center Nicolo Melli has agreed to a two-year $8M deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Free Agent Forward Al-Farouq Aminu has agreed to sign with the Orlando Magic on a three-year deal worth $29 million.

Free agent Danuel House Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $11.1M deal to return to the Houston Rockets.

Free agent Bojan Bogdanovic has agreed to a four-year, $73M deal with the Utah Jazz.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon has been traded to the Indiana Pacers for a first round pick and two future second round picks. Brogdon has agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal.

The Indiana Pacers and Guard Jeremy Lamb have agreed to a deal.

Free agent Thomas Bryant has agreed to a three-year, $25M deal to return to the Washington Wizards.

Free agent Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a five-year, $158 max deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Free agent Forward Rodney Hood has agreed to a two-year, $16M deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Free agent Ricky Rubio has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Free Agent Forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a five-year $180 million deal to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Free agent Nerlens Noel has agreed to a deal to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Free agent Julius Randle has agreed to a three-year, $63M deal with the New York Knicks.

Forward Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year $20 million contract with the New York Knicks.

The Miami Heat are finalizing a sign and trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that would send All-Star Forward Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat for Guard Josh Richardson.

Former All-Star Center Al Horford has agreed to a a four-year $109 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Free Agent Forward Thaddeus Young has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls.

We have known since this afternoon former New York Knicks Center De’Andre Jordan would be joining All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, but did not know his contract. Jordan will be signing a four-year contract worth $40 million.

The Utah Jazz and Center Ed Davis have agreed to a two-year $10 million deal.

Free Agent big man Nerlens Noel has asked the Oklahoma City Thunder for time to re-evaluate their previous commitment to a new deal.

Free agent Forward Mike Muscala has agreed to a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on an agreement with former Utah Jazz Forward Derrick Favors.

Free AgentGuard Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with a player option with the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a sign and trade, sending Guard D’Angelo Russell to Golden State on a four-year $117 million deal.

The Golden State Warriors are sending Forward Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies for protected first round picks in 2024 and 2025 and an unprotected pick in 2026.