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(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)   The Utah Jazz have lost a few stars this summer, including Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson. But they have also been planning their path ahead and which players they want to bring back. According to Keith Smith, Oscar Tshiebwe has re-signed with the Jazz on a two-way contract for the 2025-26 season. What can the big man bring to the team in the new year? Oscar Tshiebwe has re-signed with the Utah Jazz on a two-way contract, a league source told @spotrac . — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 19, 2025 Last season, his second in the league and first with the Jazz, Tshiebwe averaged 7.6 points and 8.7 rebounds during his 14 games and one start. He would love to do even more for the Jazz next season, but his options may be limited because Utah has a fairly deep bench when it comes to the big man position. Tshiebwe will attempt to get minutes behind Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, Jusuf Nurkic, and Kevin Love. It’...

  (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)   Carmelo Anthony made an impact on multiple teams throughout his amazing NBA career, but his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder was complicated, to put it gently. It felt like he never really fit in with the Thunder, and there is a reason why. Speaking of Anthony’s tenure with OKC, Paul George talked about how head coach Billy Donovan frankly didn’t know what to do with the 10-time All-Star and Hall of Famer. “Melo sacrificed, Melo wasn’t the issue. Billy had a plan for Russ and I, then right at the last minute, we got Carmelo. So now Billy’s like, ‘I don’t know how to incorporate him. Y’all were my two guys, Melo’s just gonna have to find his way,” George said, via Legion Hoops. Paul George says Billy Donovan had no plan for Carmelo Anthony in OKC: "Melo sacrificed, Melo wasn't the issue. Billy had a plan for Russ and I, then right at the last minute, we got Carmelo. So now Billy's like, 'I don't know how ...

  (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)   Russell Westbrook last played for the Denver Nuggets , but no one is sure where he will suit up next. He has been a free agent all summer, and there have been rumors about him moving to a number of teams, but nothing has progressed forward, and he remains on the market. According to Sam Amico, per Fullcourtpass, it would not be surprising if Westbrook enters the new season unsigned. What does that mean for the future of his iconic career? It would not be surprising if Russell Westbrook enters the upcoming season unsigned, per @AmicoHoops ( https://t.co/b4xxGgpeKz ) pic.twitter.com/KIySNjeQxr — Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) August 19, 2025 During his single season with the Nuggets, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists on 44.9 percent from the field. He played in 75 games and started in 36 of them. He looked like he was getting comfortable in Denver, and it appeared that the other stars on that ...

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)   The Miami Heat are ready to move on from one particular player, and they are hearing all offers about him. According to Ethan Skolnick, the Heat are “actively shopping” the expiring contract of Terry Rozier. “So, according to sources for the Five on the Floor podcast (part of the Five Reasons Sports Network) the Heat have been actively shopping the expiring final year of Rozier’s contract (worth $24-26 million depending on incentives) for just about anything, but specifically frontcourt help,” per Ethan Skolnick. The Miami Heat are willing to trade Terry Rozier for ‘just about anything,’ per @EthanJSkolnick “So, according to sources for the Five on the Floor podcast (part of the Five Reasons Sports Network, the Heat have been actively shopping the expiring final year of Rozier's… pic.twitter.com/i5uvrQ7Y1a — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 19, 2025 The Heat had high hopes for Rozier when he joined the team in the 2023-24 sea...

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)   The Indiana Pacers weren’t able to achieve all of their goals last season, but they still like a lot about 2024-25. One of the things they loved the most was the coaching of Rick Carlisle. Because of that, the team just announced that they have signed Carlisle to a multi-year extension. We have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multi-year extension More info: https://t.co/jlfIHcmJj6 pic.twitter.com/fwtvv6HBRw — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 19, 2025   Carlisle Carlisle has been coaching in the NBA since the 1989-90 season, when he was with the New Jersey Nets as an assistant. After that, he moved on to the Portland Trail Blazers and then the Pacers. His first head coaching gig was with the Detroit Pistons. After a couple of seasons with them, he traveled to Indiana for his first role as their head coach. But then he found his biggest success leading the Dallas Mavericks, where he became a champion for the first ti...

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)   The New England Patriots may have found a diamond in the rough. Undrafted free agent Elijah Ponder looked like a long shot to make the 53-man roster, but judging by his position coach’s words, that may no longer be the case. Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith had nothing but positive things to say about the Cal Poly product. “He’s got this very rare ability of picking up things quick and look like he’s done it from Day One. … Has an extremely bright future. Probably one of the best free agent pickups I’ve ever seen,” Smith said, via Phil Perry of NBCS Boston. Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith on undrafted rookie Elijah Ponder: “He’s got this very rare ability of picking up things quick and look like he’s done it from Day 1… Has an extremely bright future. Probably one of the best free agent pickups I’ve ever seen.“ pic.twitter.com/AcEx9SmO3o — Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 19, 2025 The Patriots emphasized bolstering their pass rush t...

(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)   The Cincinnati Bengals and star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson look further away from a potential contract agreement as the days go by. Hendrickson has made it clear that he’s not happy with his situation in Cincinnati, and for the second time in the offseason, the Bengals have considered trading him, with a sought-after return in mind. “Teams that have recently inquired about Bengals star Trey Hendrickson were told Cincinnati’s asking price included a young defensive player and a 2026 first-round pick, according to league sources. The player heading back does not have to be a pass rusher,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic wrote on X. Teams that have recently inquired about Bengals star Trey Hendrickson were told Cincinnati’s asking price included a young defensive player and a 2026 first-round pick, according to league sources. The player heading back does not have to be a pass rusher. pic.twitter.com/0BqesqeZRp — Dianna Russini (@...