James Herbert

CBS Sports Writer /

Knicks don't extend qualifying offer to Precious Achiuwa, who will be an unrestricted free agent, per report

New York's center situation is up in the air

2024 NBA player, team option decisions: LeBron James, Paul George, Luke Kennard hit free agency, per reports

Orlando's Moe Wagner will also be on the open market

Paul George free agency: 76ers to pursue All-Star forward after he declines Clippers option, per reports

Philadelphia can offer him a maximum contract if it so chooses, and it will reportedly meet with him Sunday

Warriors prepared to part ways with Klay Thompson in free agency after 4 championships, 13 years, per report

Thompson, 34, is an unrestricted free agent

2024 NBA Draft: Adem Bona meets Joel Embiid, Cam Christie gets to live with brother, Bronny James no-shows

Scenes from the second round of the NBA Draft in New York

2024 NBA Draft: Is Lakers draftee Dalton Knecht perfect for JJ Redick and LeBron James?

Rob Pelinka made it abundantly clear that he believes Knecht was a steal at No. 17

2024 NBA Draft: Baylor's Yves Missi, drafted No. 21 by Pelicans, wants to be the next Dereck Lively II

The Cameroonian center has relatively little experience, but a world of upside

2024 NBA Draft: KJ Simpson is a small guard, but teams that pass on him could be making a big mistake

The 'fearless' playmaker out of Colorado explains why you shouldn't fixate on his height

Mikal Bridges traded to Knicks: Just like when Kevin Durant asked out, Nets make their move on their own terms

Brooklyn maximized Bridges' value and charted a new course with a blockbuster pair of trades

NBA trade rumors: Knicks are potential Paul George suitors, talked Mitchell Robinson with Wizards, per reports

Let's bounce around the rumor mill

Mavericks' Luka Doncic to have knee evaluated by Slovenian national team before Olympic qualifiers, per report

Dallas GM Nico Harrison said he expects Doncic to play for Slovenia 'as long as he can walk'

Ja Morant injury update: Grizzlies star says he'll be medically cleared in about two weeks

Morant had season-ending shoulder surgery in January

Sixers' interest in Clippers free agent Paul George has waned in recent days, per report

Philadelphia is reportedly expected to be aggressive 'elsewhere'

Lakers hire JJ Redick: Rajon Rondo, Jared Dudley, Sam Cassell, Scott Brooks could join new staff, per reports

Greg St. Jean is another reported coaching staff candidate

Giannis Antetokounmpo focused on qualifying Greece national team for Olympics, not thinking about Team USA

Greece is hosting an Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July

James Herbert is somewhat fond of basketball, feature writing and understatements. A former season-ticket holder for the expansion Toronto Raptors, Herbert does not think the NBA was better back in the days of hand checking and illegal defense. He joined CBS Sports in 2014 and lives in Brooklyn.

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