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Ethan Thompson set to leave Pacers for Partizan
Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson is reportedly preparing to leave the NBA and sign with Partizan in Serbia. Several European reports indicate that Thompson is expected to join the EuroLeague club once he receives a release from his two-way contract with Indiana. The 6-foot-4 guard spent most of last season on a two-way deal with […] The post Ethan Thompson set to leave Pacers for Partizan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers team governor
Incoming Los Angeles Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Jeanie Buss in her role as team Governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter. The arrangement was originally established when Walter acquired the Lakers from the Buss family at a then-record $10 billion valuation. As part of […] The post Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers team governor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Seth Trimble chooses Louisville after leaving UNC
Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville for the upcoming college basketball season after spending his previous four years at North Carolina. Trimble said he still considers North Carolina “home,” but the Tar Heels’ full roster led him to look for an opportunity elsewhere. The 6-foot-3 guard is among several players recently granted a fifth season […] The post Seth Trimble chooses Louisville after leaving UNC appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Payton Pritchard not rushing Celtics contract extension
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard isn’t putting much thought into a possible contract extension despite becoming eligible for a new deal this fall. During an appearance on the Celtics Talk Podcast with Chris Forsberg, the player said there is no urgency because he still has two years remaining on his current contract. “No, I don’t […] The post Payton Pritchard not rushing Celtics contract extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Heat line up several Exhibit 10 deals
The Miami Heat have several Exhibit 10 agreements prepared but cannot officially sign those players until they add more players on standard contracts. Miami currently has 12 players on standard deals. Under the CBA, teams must carry at least 14 standard-contract players before adding anyone on Exhibit 9 or Exhibit 10 agreements. The Heat are […] The post Heat line up several Exhibit 10 deals appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers, Warriors to meet four times October
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors four times in October, with their latest meeting coming in NBA Cup Group Play. Los Angeles will travel to San Francisco on Oct. 30 to face Golden State at Chase Center in its first NBA Cup game of the season. The matchup will be part […] The post Lakers, Warriors to meet four times October appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers sale could raise Las Vegas expansion price
The Los Angeles Lakers’ record $12.5 billion sale could have major implications for the cost of a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner agreed to purchase the Lakers from Mark Walter less than a year after Walter acquired control of the franchise at […] The post Lakers sale could raise Las Vegas expansion price appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luka Doncic promises championship after Lakers sale
Luka Doncic has promised to bring another championship to Los Angeles following the Lakers’ surprise $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The 27-year-old superstar, now the central figure of the franchise following LeBron James’ departure, reacted positively to the ownership change and said he is ready to work with the new owners. […] The post Luka Doncic promises championship after Lakers sale appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jeanie Buss backs Luka Doncic’s Lakers message
Jeanie Buss has backed Luka Doncic’s reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers’ record $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Shortly after the ownership change was announced, Doncic shared his excitement about the Lakers’ future and his desire to bring another championship to Los Angeles. “Being a Laker means everything to me, and […] The post Jeanie Buss backs Luka Doncic’s Lakers message appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
How Dillon Brooks found his groove with the Suns
In every hoop cinema, there is always a villain who gets booed for stopping the main character. Dillon Brooks has been the type of enemy who gets in the way of superstars, regardless of accolades. Speaking with Brooks, the Phoenix Suns wing detailed strategies for going up against superstars like James Harden. “I’m like, ‘You […] The post How Dillon Brooks found his groove with the Suns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers owner Bob Iger once admitted he was a Clippers fan
Bob Iger’s arrival as part of the new Lakers ownership group comes with an awkward detail for the franchise’s fan base: the longtime entertainment executive once openly identified himself as a Los Angeles Clippers fan. During a 2021 appearance on “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, Iger discussed his relationship with Chris Paul and […] The post Lakers owner Bob Iger once admitted he was a Clippers fan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers could turn to Chris Paul after ownership change
Chris Paul has emerged as a name to watch around the Los Angeles Lakers following the sale of the franchise to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Speaking about the Lakers’ leadership structure, Shelburne identified Paul as someone who could have a role with the organization […] The post Lakers could turn to Chris Paul after ownership change appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Joe Lacob reveals Warriors made two big trade offers
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob revealed the franchise made at least two “very big” trade offers between the 2026 trade deadline and the offseason, indicating the team explored significant roster changes despite ultimately maintaining much of its veteran core. Lacob told Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard that Golden State included multiple draft […] The post Joe Lacob reveals Warriors made two big trade offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Suns waive Haywood Highsmith
The Phoenix Suns have waived veteran forward Haywood Highsmith, according to HoopsHype. Highsmith was set to earn $3 million for the 2026-27 season, with $1 million of that salary guaranteed. Known primarily for his defense and outside shooting, the 3-and-D forward has spent six seasons in the NBA. During that time, he has averaged 5.4 […] The post Suns waive Haywood Highsmith appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Enes Kanter Freedom challenges WNBA gender rules
Enes Kanter Freedom continues his criticism of the WNBA’s approach to transgender participation, arguing that the league’s rules should apply consistently. “The @WNBA says a woman is anyone who claims to be one. So if I say I’m a woman, you have to accept it,” Kanter Freedom wrote on X. He questioned who should have […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom challenges WNBA gender rules appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Russell Westbrook ends NBA career
Russell Westbrook has announced that he is stepping away from basketball after an 18-year NBA career. Westbrook shared a video on social media looking back at his career. The clip, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, does not directly mention retirement but describes him leaving the game “on (his) own terms.” “Sometimes you don’t even know […] The post Russell Westbrook ends NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Inside Lakers owners’ massive combined net worth
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are the new owners of the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to purchase the franchise for a record $12.5 billion. The deal is the largest sale of a North American sports franchise, putting additional attention on the wealth and business backgrounds of the Lakers’ new owners. Iger, the former CEO […] The post Inside Lakers owners’ massive combined net worth appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Josh Kushner rebounds with record Lakers purchase
Josh Kushner has quickly moved on from the collapse of his multibillion-dollar FIFA bid by agreeing to one of the biggest deals in sports history. The 41-year-old venture capitalist and former Disney CEO Bob Iger agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, giving them control of one of the NBA’s […] The post Josh Kushner rebounds with record Lakers purchase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bob Iger to take active Lakers role
Bob Iger is expected to take the more active role in running the Los Angeles Lakers once the team’s $12.5 billion sale is completed. Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority stake to Iger and businessman Josh Kushner only months after taking control of the Lakers at a valuation of around $10 billion. Iger and […] The post Bob Iger to take active Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mark Walter’s Lakers sale comes amid federal probe
Mark Walter’s decision to sell the Los Angeles Lakers comes as federal authorities investigate financial transactions involving his business empire. Days before Walter agreed to sell his controlling interest in the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, reports emerged that investigators were examining how billions of dollars allegedly moved through his […] The post Mark Walter’s Lakers sale comes amid federal probe appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gabe Vincent defends Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game
Gabe Vincent pushed back against criticism of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance, questioning why the Miami Heat center’s record-setting scoring night should be viewed differently because of how he accumulated his points. “Why is it a problem for someone to score more than Kob? He gotta shoot more turnarounds or what?” Vincent said on the Numbers […] The post Gabe Vincent defends Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic Johnson predicts championships after Lakers sale
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering another ownership era after the franchise was sold to Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger for approximately $12.5 billion. The deal comes just 14 months after Mark Walter acquired the Lakers for $10 billion, meaning the franchise increased significantly in value during his brief period as controlling […] The post Magic Johnson predicts championships after Lakers sale appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA Cup final moves to Indianapolis for 2026
The NBA Cup championship game is moving from Las Vegas to Indianapolis, with the 2026 final scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11 at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. The NBA announced the venue change Wednesday while releasing the complete Group Play schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup 2026. The tournament will begin with Group Play on Friday, Oct. […] The post NBA Cup final moves to Indianapolis for 2026 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Live Sport Became A Second-Screen Experience
A stadium crowd once meant forty thousand people focused entirely on the action unfolding in front of them. Now thousands of phones light up every few seconds across the stands. Replays arrive instantly, fantasy scores refresh live, social feeds explode after controversial decisions, and food gets ordered through apps without anybody leaving the seat. The […] The post Live Sport Became A Second-Screen Experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers set record with historic $12.5B sale
The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, setting a new record for the most expensive franchise sale in sports history. The deal comes only 14 months after Mark Walter acquired control of the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation. The latest transaction represents another […] The post Lakers set record with historic $12.5B sale appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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