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Northwest Notes: Hansen, Williams, Hardy, Markannen
Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in 2025. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jump shot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather […]
10 NBA Veteran Extension Candidates To Watch
There are several big names on the current 2027 NBA free agent list, with multiple MVPs, perennial All-Stars, and high-level role players among the candidates to reach the open market next summer. However, by the time July 1, 2027 rolls around, that list will likely look a whole lot different. Several of the most intriguing […]
Trey Kaufman-Renn Seeks Court Ruling On Sixth Year Of Eligibility
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a court motion to obtain a sixth year of collegiate eligibility, Nathan Baird writes for the Indy Star. Kaufman-Renn redshirted his first season before going on to play the next four years at Purdue, where he averaged 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game over his career. He […]
Community Shootaround: Cam Whitmore’s Next Team
After being cut by the Cavaliers two days ago, Cam Whitmore cleared waivers on Sunday and is now an unrestricted free agent. Still just 22 years old, Whitmore was considered a potential top-five pick three years ago after spending one college season with Villanova. However, he slipped to No. 20 in the 2023 draft, ultimately […]
International Notes: Valanciunas, France, Howard, AS Monaco
After spending the past 14 years in the NBA, veteran center Jonas Valanciunas returned to his native Lithuania this summer, having signed a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas. In his first preseason game with the EuroLeague club, the 34-year-old had a strong performance, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds in just 19 minutes in […]
Heat Notes: Larsson, Jovic, Simmons, Kyrie, Two-Ways
In front of a record crowd in Stockholm on Sunday, Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson nearly led Sweden to an upset over France in a qualifying game for the 2027 World Cup, according to FIBA. The Swedes were up 65-64 with five minutes remaining, but were outscored 20-4 down the stretch, ultimately losing by 15 points. […]
FC Barcelona Reportedly Nearing Deal With Justin Minaya
Free agent wing Justin Minaya is close to signing with Spanish power FC Barcelona, according to Esports RAC1 (Twitter link; hat tip to Eurohoops.net). A 6’5″ small forward, Minaya is a three-year NBA veteran, having averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game across 57 career appearances with Portland. He initially signed […]
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: New York Knicks
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the New York Knicks. […]
Eastern Notes: Duren, Essengue, Suggs, Sweeney
The Pistons continue to show zero interest in sign-and-trade scenarios involving restricted free agent center Jalen Duren, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). The third-team All-NBA big man is the lone RFA left on the market after the Clippers withdrew their qualifying offer to Bennedict Mathurin, who will sign a […]
Heat Notes: Konchar, Hall, Larsson, Spoelstra
Miami could be the next stop for veteran forward John Konchar, who was waived tonight by Minnesota, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). Siegel states that the Heat expressed interest in trading for Konchar before Memphis shipped him to Utah in February as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. Miami still has […]
Investigators ‘Having Conversations’ With Steve Ballmer In Cap Circumvention Case
While the Clippers, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA await the findings of the investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Thursday in a radio interview that some progress is being made in the case, relays Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I know that the investigators […]
Timberwolves Waive John Konchar
As expected, the Timberwolves have waived John Konchar, the team announced Saturday night in a press release. The 30-year-old forward was acquired from Utah earlier in the day in a trade designed to clear enough cap space for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga. Josh Green‘s expiring $14.68MM contract was sent to the Jazz in exchange […]
Nets Notes: Mann, Defense, Sharpe, Randle
Terance Mann found himself in the early stages of a rebuilding project when he was traded to the Nets last summer, but he believes the team is headed in the right direction after a few offseason additions, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only story. Speaking at his annual youth basketball camp […]
NBA Executives Believe Quest For Competitive Balance Is Working
In an interview with Jeff Zillgitt of NBA.com, three NBA executives discuss how changes in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement are helping to ensure competitive balance. NBA executive vice president and deputy general counsel Dan Rube, executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones and executive vice president, and head of basketball […]
Celtics Notes: Queta, Stevens, Robinson, Mazzulla
Celtics center Neemias Queta was removed from Portugal’s FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday after suffering an apparent injury (hat tip to RealGM). Head coach Mario Gomes told reporters after the game that the decision to take Queta out was precautionary. “We still don’t know if he has any problems or not, but we decided […]
Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities
The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. Kidd is currently in the Philippines for an NBA-related fan event. He indicated in an interview with Rappler (YouTube link) that he’d be […]
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Philadelphia 76ers
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers. Free […]
Six 2026 NBA Draft Picks Remain Unsigned
Through the end of July, 11 players selected in the second round of June’s draft were still in limbo, but we’ve some movement on that front in August. The first domino to fall was Dillon Mitchell, who signed a two-way contract with Boston. A couple days later, Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil officially became a […]
Western Notes: Thompson, Green, Bridges, Thunder, James
Klay Thompson played for the Warriors from the year he was drafted – 2011 – through the 2023/24 season. However, former teammate Draymond Green declared on his podcast (hat tip to Taylor Wirth of NBCBayAreaSports) that Thompson would have left the team in free agency much sooner if he hadn’t endured devastating injuries. Thompson suffered […]
Timberwolves Trade Josh Green To Jazz
10:04 am: The trade is official, according to a Timberwolves press release. 2:05 am: The Timberwolves and Jazz have reached an agreement on a trade that will send veteran wing Josh Green to Utah in exchange for forwards Cody Williams and John Konchar, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Minnesota is also trading […]
And-Ones: Parker, Extensions, G League Schedule, NBAGL Trade
Joan Penarroya, the head coach of KK Partizan, has confirmed that Jabari Parker is no longer in the team’s plans, Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net relays. Penarroya told Mozzartsport that he is building his rotation without Parker, whose contract runs through this coming season. “What I can explain is that we are building a team without Parker […]
Clippers Withdraw Bennedict Mathurin’s Qualifying Offer
The Clippers have officially withdrawn the qualifying offer for Bennedict Mathurin, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports (Twitter link). That makes Mathurin an unrestricted free agent, allowing him to sign with the Pelicans. Mathurin agreed to a two-year contract with New Orleans this week. The qualifying offer of $8.8MM had made Mathurin a restricted free agent, which […]
Pacific Notes: Suns, Curry, Lakers, Whitmore, Clippers
Zach Kram of ESPN lauds the Suns for the contracts they gave to Collin Gillespie (four years, $48MM), Jordan Goodwin (three years, $19MM), Mark Williams (three years, $38MM) and Luke Kennard (two years, $12.4MM) this summer. However, he strongly disagreed with the decision to trade an unprotected first-round pick (plus Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale) to […]
International Notes: Jones, NBA Europe, Niang, Pasecniks
Former NBA big man Damian Jones has signed a one-year contract with Real Madrid, the Spanish EuroLeague team announced in a press release. The 30th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Jones played eight seasons in the NBA, having won a pair of championships in his first two seasons with Golden State. He last suited […]
Nuggets Release Julian Reese
The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal. The Nuggets were able to acquire Reese despite being over the second tax apron because two-way contracts don’t […]
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