The summer transaction cycle isn't what it used to be, but we still had plenty of action to analyze this week.

While acquiring Deandre Ayton is a sure-fire win, the Lakers need to make a few more moves to truly position themselves as contenders.

Damian Lillard is confident in his abilities as the free agent ponders his options after the Milwaukee Bucks waived the nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player on Tuesday.

The sexual assault occurred Oct. 3, 2021 after a party at then-teammate Robert Covington's house in Lake Oswego.

The Golden State Warriors will be involved in a historic seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant in early July. According to the Stein Line’s Jack Fischer, the deal has been agreed upon by all parties (Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns) as of July 3.

Not only is the Phoenix Suns' trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets now "fully agreed to in principle," but it's been expanded to include seven teams in total, per NBA insider Jake Fischer.