Hoops Rumors

While the NBA is in favor of federal regulations for sports betting, the league doesn’t unequivocally support the bill introduced last week in Congress, which is considered to have both positives and negatives, per David Purdum of ESPN. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, also known as the “SAFE Bet Act,” would prohibit sportsbook advertising from 8:00 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns

Hoops Rumors is in the process of taking a closer look at each NBA team’s current roster situation, evaluating which clubs still have some moves to make and which ones seem most prepared for training camp to begin. This series is meant to provide a snapshot of each team’s roster at this time, so these articles won’t be updated in the coming weeks as more signings, trades, … [Read more...] about Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Central Division

Former UConn forward Tyler Polley is signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pacers, agents BJ Bass and Cam Brennick tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). Polley, 25, went undrafted in 2022 after five college seasons with the Huskies. As a “super senior” in 2021/22, he appeared in 33 games, averaging 7.6 points while shooting 35.0% from three point range in 20.2 minutes. Polley … [Read more...] about Pacers, Tyler Polley Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal

The Heat are currently operating below the second tax apron by approximately $1.2MM with 14 players on guaranteed contracts. Adding a 15th man on a minimum-salary deal would push the team’s salary above the second apron, prohibiting the front office from aggregating salaries or sending out cash in a trade. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel acknowledges in a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Heat, Haliburton, Raptors, Wizards

Each year, a handful of teams prefer to bring in players to battle it out for the last remaining spots on a given roster. Let’s take a look at a few training camp battles that are already brewing ahead of October. Chicago Bulls The Bulls have been busy in recent weeks, filling out their training camp roster with proven talent. The Bulls have 15 players on standard contracts, … [Read more...] about Checking In On Early 2024/25 Roster Battles