The Heat have signed free agent big man Malik Williams to their roster on an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) first reported that Miami was signing Williams to a camp deal. Williams, who went undrafted out of Louisville in 2022, played in Poland during his first … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Malik Williams To Exhibit 10 Contract
DeMar DeRozan Discusses Free Agency, Decision To Join Kings
Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George on Monday (YouTube link), new Kings forward DeMar DeRozan explained that finding an opportunity to contend for a championship was his top priority when he entered free agency this July, which is why he and the Bulls didn’t work out a new deal despite having previously expressed mutual admiration. “I had a hell of a time in Chicago,” … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Discusses Free Agency, Decision To Join Kings
Don’t Expect Big Move Before Camp
The Heat are unlikely to make a substantial move prior to the season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Winderman doubts there will be an upcoming blockbuster deal in the league on the scale of the Damian Lillard trade, which occurred shortly before last season. Depending on how Jimmy Butler’s contract situation plays out, the Heat could do something … [Read more...] about Don’t Expect Big Move Before Camp
2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division
With the 2024/25 NBA regular season set to tip off next month, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition. With the help of the lines from a series of sports betting sites – including Bovada and BetOnline – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a … [Read more...] about 2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division
Nets Notes: Butler, Simmons, Johnson, Finney-Smith
Jimmy Butler is “fond” of the idea of joining the Nets if he eventually decides to leave the Heat, sources tell Brian Lewis of The New York Post. There’s no guarantee that Butler will be coming to Brooklyn, but his uncertain status in Miami makes it a situation worth watching. Butler holds a $52.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season and plans to become a free agent next … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Butler, Simmons, Johnson, Finney-Smith