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There have been rumblings in Las Vegas suggesting that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason, is considering the possibility of signing for less than his maximum salary in order to afford the team more salary cap flexibility going forward, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter […]
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa said that he and Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson understand the future NBA rivalry being put out there by the media as top-2 draft picks (Wizards defeated Jazz 92-88 on Thursday during Summer League in Las Vegas/Dybantsa had 27 points while Peterson scored 24). *tied Blake Griffin for most points […] The post AJ Dybantsa: I’m a big T-Mac guy; Darryn’s a huge Kobe guy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ever since Denver took a chance on him with the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Nikola Jokic has never hidden his desire to spend his career with the Nuggets. But after passing on an extension for the second straight offseason, questions about his future have grown. Jokic’s latest comments have eased much of […] The post “Nikola Is Very Smart”: Jokic’s Uncharacteristic Reporter Comment Was a Carefully Planned Warning to Nuggets, Claim Analysts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Trading a first-round pick for Jonathan Kuminga would be a mistake for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Late at night on June 22, the Miami Heat made a blockbuster trade to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after months of anticipation. The trade received mixed reviews from the media, despite pressure for Heat President Pat Riley and the front office to land a star player. Full Details of the Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade […] The post Despite Media’s Criticism, the Heat Won the Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade appeared first on The Lead .
Drew Williamson is headed to the NBA after cutting his teeth at a D2 HBCU program. The post Dallas Mavericks hire former HBCU, Michigan assistant appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
For years, Milwaukee Bucks fans have bemoaned how difficult it has been to watch games at home. Indeed, viewing sports in general has gotten to be increasingly hard due to streaming costs and how many professional games are limited to various subscriptions. As recently as a few years ago, Bucks games could only be viewed [...]
The 2026 NBA playoffs were the first time since 1984 that neither TNT nor TBS aired them, and a report suggests that Warner Bros. Discovery is feeling financial pressure as a result. The report comes from Guggenheim analyst Mike Morris. According to Morris, advertising revenue for Warner Bros. Television division (chiefly TNT and TBS) is…
After losing the NBA Finals to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama could follow his lead on his next contract to help the San Antonio Spurs maintain some cap flexibility in the future.
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas tips off on Friday, July 10, and the Boston Celtics begin their first basketball since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. This year’s showcase features four Celtics draft picks from the past two years. As Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has emphasized the importance of depth […] The post 4 Celtics With Something to Prove at NBA Summer League appeared first on The Lead .
LeBron James is the clear-cut biggest fish left available on the market this offseason. And the Miami Heat remain heavily involved as a potential destination. Although it’s still unclear when James will be making this anticipated decision— one that will be the final landing spot of his legendary career— the noise is loud. The fact […] The post All the latest LeBron James intel as Heat reportedly emerge as a top landing spot appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
While he may have several suitors in free agency, the Detroit Pistons can give DeMar DeRozan the freedom he won't have if he signs elsewhere.
Longtime sports analyst Bill Simmons says he has something so many of us want: Clarity on where LeBron James plays next. “The Cleveland thing is done,” Simmons declared on his podcast. That was his way of saying James is returning to the Cavaliers for his next chapter. Granted, that’s something a lot of people already […] The post Bill Simmons says LeBron James’ return to Cavs is ‘done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
July 6 came and went and the Brooklyn Nets trade sending Nick Claxton to Chicago and Julius Randle to Brooklyn didn’t get officially approved. The reason was mundane: a late add to the trade, the Bulls Mouhamadou Gueye, couldn’t be dealt until July 9 because he had been acquired by the Bulls on April 9 […]
While the Toronto Raptors are still hopeful they will complete a trade for Kawhi Leonard this summer, a new rumor […]
Sam Amick revealed one rival team believes the Miami Heat currently lead the LeBron James sweepstakes.
With the Kawhi Leonard deal on hold, the Cleveland Cavaliers should get the Toronto Raptors on the phone to complete a deal of their own.
The Hawks have little interest in taking back a Lakers veteran in a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade, creating another hurdle in negotiations. The post Hawks Unwilling to Take Lakers’ $48 Million Veteran in Kuminga Sign-and-Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Joan Beringer made a huge impact in the summer league opener for the Timberwolves.
There reportedly is a gap in sign-and-trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks for free agent Jonathan Kuminga.
While discussing Jaylen Brown’s departure from Boston, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said the focus should remain on everything the former All-Star accomplished during his decade with the franchise. The coach praised Brown’s leadership and competitiveness, saying his impact extended well beyond the basketball court. “The part that I hope gets talked about more, and […] The post Joe Mazzulla thanks Jaylen Brown for his Celtics career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sergio De Larrea's Summer League for the Dallas Mavericks may have looked ugly on the surface due to his rough shooting, but the eye test tells a different story. He made great passes and reads, and looked comfortable in his role.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla admitted Thursday that he is still processing the organization’s decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and additional draft assets. Speaking after the Celtics’ Summer League practice, Mazzulla said parting ways with a player who spent 10 years with the franchise has […] The post Joe Mazzulla opens up about Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers made the right call by choosing Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson as their big offseason signing.
Peyton Watson significantly increased his value during the 2025-26 season, emerging as one of the Denver Nuggets’ most productive players while taking on a larger role throughout the year. In 54 games, Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, establishing himself as an important contributor on both ends of the floor. […] The post Peyton Watson posts career-best numbers in 2025-26 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .