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NBA Free Agency Opens After Waves of Player Movement

Victor Wembanyama · San Antonio

NBA Free Agency Opens After Waves of Player Movement

67% Center coverage: 24 sources

The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements Monday, adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA's free agency window officially opened.See the Story

Former Norcom Greyhound Finney-Smith Heads to the Rockets

Deandre Ayton · Los Angeles

Former Norcom Greyhound Finney-Smith Heads to the Rockets

59% Center coverage: 22 sources

Dorian Finney-Smith averaged 8.7 points and was a 41% shooter from 3-point range this past season.See the Story

NBA Sets Salary Cap for 2025-26 at US$154.647M, the Maximum 10% Increase over This Past Season

NBA · New York

NBA Sets Salary Cap for 2025-26 at US$154.647M, the Maximum 10% Increase over This Past Season

64% Left coverage: 11 sources

The NBA has set the salary cap for the coming season at US$154.647 million, the maximum allowed 10% increase over the level for this past season.See the Story

NBA Free Agency Opens with Nets-Nuggets Deal; Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs Among Those Making Early Moves

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window officially opened. ESPN first reported the deal, and a person with knowledge of the…LeBron James · Houston See the Story

Clint Capela Returning to Houston Rockets on Three-Year Deal

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

HOUSTON (KIAH) —One of the most familiar faces in recent Rockets history is officially coming home. Veteran center Clint Capela is rejoining the Houston Rockets after agreeing to a three-year, $21.5 million deal, according to multiple reports. The move brings back a fan favorite who spent six full seasons anchoring Houston's defense during its playoff-contending years in the James Harden era. Capela, now 31, was originally drafted by Houston in …NBA · Houston See the Story

Jae'Sean Tate Signs One-Year, $3 Million Deal to Return to the Houston Rockets

Jae’Sean Tate has continued to make a name for himself in Houston. And that will remain the case, as the 29-year-old has signed a one-year, $3 million deal to remain with the Rockets, the only team he has played for since coming to the NBA in 2020. Breaking: The Houston Rockets intend to sign Jae'Sean Tate to a one-year, $3 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype. CAA representatives Austin Brown, Max Saidman, Shakira Wardally, and Aa…Houston Rockets · Houston Read Article

[Opinion] Jake LaRavia Contract at Lakers Revealed: LA Lose Dorian Finney-Smith, but Sign Jake LaRavia

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost a key piece of their rotation, as forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets, sources told The Los Angeles Times on Monday. Finney-Smith declined a $15.3 million player option with the Lakers prior to free agency. In response, the Lakers acted swiftly, securing 6-foot-7 forward Jake LaRavia. LaRavia confirmed the news on his Instagram account, posting a st…Opinion · Los Angeles See the Story

Norcom Alum Dorian Finney-Smith Signs 4-Year, $53 Million Deal with the Houston Rockets

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

757 native Dorian Finney-Smith is the newest addition to the Houston Rockets, inking a four-year deal worth up to $53 million, according to ESPN.Headed into his 10th year in the NBA, this contract will be the largest of his career. An official announcement is expected soon.Finney-Smith started his career at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth where he was a two-time regional player of the year alongside first-team all-state honors. His dominan…NBA · Houston See the Story

'Insane'... LA Lakers GM Rob Pelinka called out over plan that could waste Luka Doncic and LeBron James duo

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Los Angeles Lakers are falling behind several other contending teams this offseason, and Rob Pelinka is probably to blame. While the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks have all added key pieces to their respective rosters, the Lakers have done next to nothing. LeBron James accepted his $52.6 million player option for next season, and former Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia signed a two-year $12m deal. Instead, the Lak…Luka Dončić · Los Angeles See the Story

Lakers Narrow Center Search, Include $133 Million Big Man in Final 3

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The Los Angeles Lakers are going to look significantly different next season, even despite LeBron James opting into the final year of his contract and Luka Doncic likely to sign a multiyear extension in August.Dan Woike of The Athletic reported on Monday, June 30, which was the official start of NBA free agency, that Los Angeles is prepared to watch Dorian Finney-Smith depart after he opted out of the final year of his contract Sunday.That means…LeBron James · Los Angeles Read Article

Heat Named Leader to Land $112.5 Million Superstar at Monster Value

Miami may have just hit the free-agency jackpot thanks to one of their primary Eastern Conference rivals.Deandre Ayton · Los Angeles See the Story

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