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Kwame Brown Takes Aim at LeBron James
Kwame Brown believes LeBron James and the Lakers’ handling of Bronny James have played a role in Dalton Knecht’s stalled development in Los Angeles. Brown made the claim during an appearance on “The Basketball Show,” where he launched into a broader criticism of LeBron and argued that several players have suffered from playing around the […] The post Kwame Brown Takes Aim at LeBron James appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Collin Sexton Praises Austin Reaves’ Work Ethic & Leadership
Austin Reaves has really stepped up over the offseason, and his teammates, like Collin Sexton, are starting to notice. Luka Doncic is the natural leader of the team following LeBron James’ departure, but Reaves will be big part of the leadership group also. And he’s doing his part already, new recruit Sexton says. “Each and […] The post Collin Sexton Praises Austin Reaves’ Work Ethic & Leadership appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Nicolas Batum Calls Time on NBA Career
Nicolas announced his retirement Monday, bringing an end to an 18-season NBA career and 20 years as a professional basketball player. Batum revealed the decision alongside his 10-year-old son, Ayden, in a social media video. “Yeah, that’s it,” Batum said. “Dad’s done playing basketball. I’ve been playing for a long time. … Twenty years as a […] The post Nicolas Batum Calls Time on NBA Career appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Doc Rivers Closes Door on Coaching With Move to NBC
Doc Rivers says his coaching career is officially over, and his next chapter will take place behind the microphone. The Hall of Fame coach is joining NBC Sports as an NBA analyst, working games across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN this season, with the possibility of also making studio appearances. After previously returning to coaching following […] The post Doc Rivers Closes Door on Coaching With Move to NBC appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Pistons Up Jalen Duren Offer to $200 Million
The Detroit Pistons have put even more money on the table for Jalen Duren, but it still might not be enough to end their offseason standoff. Detroit has increased its offer to the restricted free-agent center to five years and $200 million after previously offering $190 million, according to multiple reports cited by Yahoo Sports. […] The post Pistons Up Jalen Duren Offer to $200 Million appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Dirk Nowitzki Reveals His Role With Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg already has one of the greatest players in Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki history firmly in his corner. After a Rookie of the Year campaign that saw Flagg establish himself as a franchise cornerstone, Dirk Nowitzki revealed he has remained in regular contact with the 19-year-old and is willing to help whenever needed. “We […] The post Dirk Nowitzki Reveals His Role With Cooper Flagg appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kyle Lowry Gets Ultimate Toronto Tribute With Golden Statue
The Raptors have celebrated Kyle Lowry and his career with a block party outside Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, where the franchise unveiled a golden statue honoring the player widely known by fans as the “GROAT” — the Greatest Raptor of All Time. The statue depicts Lowry wearing his No. 7 jersey while dribbling a basketball […] The post Kyle Lowry Gets Ultimate Toronto Tribute With Golden Statue appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Brian Windhorst Backs Celtics to Prove Doubters Wrong
The Boston Celtics may have moved on from Jaylen Brown, but Brian Windhorst isn’t expecting them to suddenly disappear from the Eastern Conference picture. Boston enters the 2026-27 season looking very different after trading Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal that brought Paul George to the Celtics. While questions remain over how […] The post Brian Windhorst Backs Celtics to Prove Doubters Wrong appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Lakers’ New Owners Have Their Eyes on a $30 Billion Valuation
The Lakers’ new ownership group already has some seriously ambitious plans for the franchise. Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger’s group purchased the Lakers at a record $12.5 billion valuation last month, but according to an investor presentation reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, they believe the team could be worth at least $30 billion by […] The post Lakers’ New Owners Have Their Eyes on a $30 Billion Valuation appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jalen Duren Standoff Could Have Pistons In Nightmare Scenario
The Detroit Pistons are running out of time to secure Jalen Duren and his future, and the alternative could leave them in a brutal position. Duren has yet to agree to a long-term extension with Detroit and currently has a $9.6 million qualifying offer available for the 2026-27 season. Accepting it would allow the 22-year-old […] The post Jalen Duren Standoff Could Have Pistons In Nightmare Scenario appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Stephen Curry Backs NBA’s Massive Clippers Punishment
Stephen Curry has weighed in on the fallout from the Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard scandal, and the Warriors superstar wasn’t shocked by the NBA’s decision to come down hard on the franchise. The Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million after the league concluded its investigation into salary cap […] The post Stephen Curry Backs NBA’s Massive Clippers Punishment appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jayson Tatum Gets Real About Jaylen Brown Relationship
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may no longer be teammates, but Tatum says their relationship hasn’t changed after spending nearly a decade building something special together in Boston. Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in a deal that brought Paul George and draft capital back to the Celtics, separating the duo for […] The post Jayson Tatum Gets Real About Jaylen Brown Relationship appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Pistons Turned Down Jalen Duren-Domantas Sabonis Trade: Report
The Jalen Duren Kings situation just keeps getting more and more interesting. Duren is “very seriously considering” accepting Detroit’s $9.6 million qualifying offer, allowing him to play out the season before becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer, The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson reported last week. They that such a move would signal […] The post Pistons Turned Down Jalen Duren-Domantas Sabonis Trade: Report appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Breaks Silence on Mark Walter After Recent Events
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league found “no red flags” when Mark Walter was vetted to take majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers, despite Walter later becoming the subject of a federal investigation. Walter agreed to purchase majority control of the Lakers in June 2025 after previously holding a minority stake in the […] The post Adam Silver Breaks Silence on Mark Walter After Recent Events appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Knicks Suspend Ticket Sales After ‘Mistake’ Puts Tickets Above $1,000 Each
The New York Knicks have suspended individual ticket sales after a pricing error resulted in fans being charged dramatically more than intended for tickets this season. The issue came to light after tickets went on sale this week, with some prices reaching eye-watering levels. Tickets for the Knicks’ Oct. 20 season opener against the Philadelphia […] The post Knicks Suspend Ticket Sales After ‘Mistake’ Puts Tickets Above $1,000 Each appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Pablo Torre Questions ESPNs Reporting of Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Scandal
Pablo Torre has taken aim at his former employer ESPN after the network’s reporting on the Clippers’ investigation was contradicted by the NBA’s eventual findings. ESPN reported in August that the NBA had found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer had funnelled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. Just weeks later, the NBA […] The post Pablo Torre Questions ESPNs Reporting of Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Scandal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Warriors Could Make Huge Draymond Green Trade Decision
If Golden State struggles during the upcoming season, Draymond Green could become a trade candidate before February’s deadline, according to NBA insider Kevin O’Connor. “This might be the time, like right now, we’re gonna figure out what happens… I think by the trade deadline, we’ll know, ‘This is gonna be tough.’ And we could really […] The post Warriors Could Make Huge Draymond Green Trade Decision appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Stunned by Raptors Coach’s Draft Night Revelation
Kawhi Leonard and his return to Toronto has already uncovered a connection with Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic that even Leonard didn’t know existed. Following the Raptors’ trade for the seven-time All-Star, Rajakovic revealed that he was inside the San Antonio Spurs’ draft room on the night Leonard’s NBA career began in 2011. Rajakovic was […] The post Kawhi Leonard Stunned by Raptors Coach’s Draft Night Revelation appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Makes His Scottie Barnes Stance Clear
Kawhi Leonard has made it clear that he’s prepared to take a secondary role behind Scottie Barnes if that’s what it takes to help Toronto win, while also revealing the personal reasons that brought him back to the franchise. During an episode of the Raptors’ Open Gym series, Leonard told head coach Darko Rajakovic that […] The post Kawhi Leonard Makes His Scottie Barnes Stance Clear appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Stephen A. Smith Says Victor Wembanyama Face of League Over LeBron
Victor Wembanyama may have officially taken the torch from LeBron James as the face of the NBA, at least according to Stephen A. Smith. After Wembanyama captured Defensive Player of the Year and led the San Antonio Spurs all the way to the NBA Finals, Smith believes the 7-foot-4 superstar has reached a point where […] The post Stephen A. Smith Says Victor Wembanyama Face of League Over LeBron appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown
Paul George arrived at the Celtics this offseason in the blockbuster trade that sent 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, and the reaction from Boston fans hasn’t escaped him. But rather than take the criticism personally, George understands why Brown’s departure has hit the city so hard. “I understand my circumstances. I understand how […] The post Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner
Sophie Cunningham has revealed she has spoken directly with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about what comes next for the WNBA. The Indiana Fever guard said Silver reached out to her as the league prepares to find a replacement for commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced she will retire at the end of the year. “I […] The post Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is ready to move on from its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers were hit with one of the biggest punishments in NBA history, with owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year, the organization fined $30 million and five first-round draft picks stripped […] The post Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over appeared first on Basketball Forever .
WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement
America’s biggest professional sports leagues are joining forces to target betting-related abuse, but the WNBPA isn’t happy about being left out. The NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS, alongside their respective players’ unions, released a joint statement Tuesday calling for stronger action against bettors who threaten or harass players, coaches and their families, according to […] The post WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic
Brian Windhorst has recalled an interesting story about the Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for the Raptors in 2019. Toronto started to notice a unusual tactic by the Clippers, Windhorst says. “There was an analysis done by the Raptors before games about where to put scouts,” Windhorst said […] The post Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic appeared first on Basketball Forever .
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