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Mavericks, Wizards never intended to trade Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis
A lot of the talk about LeBron James potentially teaming up with Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving was just that — talk. More accurately, James may have wanted to play alongside one of his former teammates, but their teams never seriously considered moving them, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. That would be the Mavericks with Irving […] The post Mavericks, Wizards never intended to trade Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder signing Spencer Jones to two-year offer
Restricted free agent small forward Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Thunder, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nuggets will have the opportunity to match the offer and retain Jones, given that he’s a restricted free agent. They must do so by Monday night. Jones, 25, averaged 5.5 […] The post Thunder signing Spencer Jones to two-year offer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Warriors, Mario Hezonja, Timberwolves
Sixers The Sixers apparently aren’t finished adding familiar faces around LeBron James. Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Grizzlies and intends to sign with Philadelphia once he clears free agency, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. That would reunite Caldwell-Pope with James after the two won a championship together with the […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Warriors, Mario Hezonja, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA schedule release remains on track after LeBron James decision
LeBron James finally made his decision. Now the NBA can finish making some of its own. Sources tell Hoops Wire that the 2026-27 regular season schedule is still expected to be completed on time despite the league waiting on James before locking in some of its marquee games. That became an actual issue earlier this […] The post NBA schedule release remains on track after LeBron James decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James took largest paycut in NBA history to join Sixers
LeBron James has set plenty of NBA records. Now for one that probably wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card. James is taking the largest single-season pay cut in league history to join the 76ers, according to HoopsHype. James made $52.63 million during his final season with the Lakers. His new two-year contract with Philadelphia will pay […] The post LeBron James took largest paycut in NBA history to join Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes Kenny Atkinson’
The Cavaliers’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga isn’t one-sided. Kuminga has interest in Cleveland, too. “Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes (coach) Kenny Atkinson, and (star) Donovan Mitchell likes him,” Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Turner added that Kuminga likes Cleveland and spent a couple months training there during the 2025 offseason. […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘Jonathan likes the Cavs, likes Kenny Atkinson’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers are signing free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Tonje, 25, spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Jazz before being traded to the Celtics in February. Boston declined to extend him a qualifying […] The post NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sources: Cavs have bigger names on radar after LeBron James decision
The Cavaliers can finally move forward, and Jonathan Kuminga and Mario Hezonja aren’t necessarily the biggest names to watch. Sources tell Hoops Wire that Cleveland has some higher-profile possibilities on its radar that have yet to surface publicly as the organization begins operating with clarity following LeBron James‘ decision to sign with the 76ers. Whether […] The post Sources: Cavs have bigger names on radar after LeBron James decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win
LeBron James had plenty of options. In the end, one NBA executive believes his decision came down to something fairly simple: The 76ers gave him the best chance to win. “This was the best chance for him to win amongst the teams he was considering,” a Western Conference executive told Andrew Greif and Rohan Nadkarni of […] The post West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point
For most of LeBron James‘ career, joining his team meant accepting one basic reality. Namely, everything revolved around LeBron. The ball. The offense. The expectations. And, more often than not, the championship hopes. Philadelphia could be different. James has agreed to join a 76ers roster featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mike Gansey finished second to LeBron for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Now they’re together with 76ers
Long before Mike Gansey became president of basketball operations for the 76ers, he knew all about LeBron James. He had to compete against him. Twenty-five years later, their basketball paths have crossed again in a fairly remarkable way. James agreed Friday to join the 76ers on a two-year contract, choosing Philadelphia over a group of […] The post Mike Gansey finished second to LeBron for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Now they’re together with 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers
LeBron James surprised a whole lot of people by picking the 76ers. Apparently, that includes people who actually work in the NBA. Several league executives viewed the Heat, Cavaliers and Warriors as more likely destinations for James before he agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary deal with Philadelphia, according to Joe Vardon, Tony Jones, Dan Woike […] The post League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision
So LeBron James isn’t coming back to Cleveland. Again. And you know what? The Cavaliers will be just fine. That’s not to suggest they didn’t want him. They absolutely did. LeBron was at the top of their wish list, and for obvious reasons. He’s the greatest player in franchise history, he remains remarkably productive at […] The post Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James agrees to sign with 76ers
LeBron James has finally made his decision, and he’s headed to Philadelphia. James has agreed to a two-year contract with the 76ers, agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal will be for the veteran minimum and include a player option for the second season. Klutch Sports also announced the agreement. The decision ends more […] The post LeBron James agrees to sign with 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Yes, Cavs pursuing both LeBron James and Jonathan Kuminga
Yes, the Cavaliers remain focused on LeBron James. Yes, they continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, too. Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that while James remains at the top of the Cavs’ wish list, they’ve continued to keep tabs on Kuminga, the unrestricted free agent forward who finished last […] The post Yes, Cavs pursuing both LeBron James and Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets
Pistons Just how much is Pistons big man Jalen Duren worth? Apparently, NBA executives aren’t entirely sure, either. Duren is the biggest name remaining on the restricted free-agent market after a breakout season in which he earned third-team All-NBA honors and emerged as arguably the Pistons’ second-best player. But Fred Katz of The Athletic surveyed […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Eddie Johnson believes LeBron James has already made his decision
Former NBA sharpshooter and longtime analyst Eddie Johnson isn’t buying the idea that LeBron James is still trying to figure out where he’ll play next season. Johnson believes the decision has already been made — and suggested the delay in announcing it could actually benefit James’ next team. “I think the team already knows,” Johnson […] The post Eddie Johnson believes LeBron James has already made his decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James’ free agency decision may be about much more than basketball
At some point, LeBron James will pick a team. Until then, everyone will keep trying to figure out what exactly is taking him so long. Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com offered an interesting look at that question, reporting that there may be considerably more involved in James’ decision than rosters, championship odds and salary-cap […] The post LeBron James’ free agency decision may be about much more than basketball appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs, Warriors not interested in trading for Anthony Davis amid LeBron wait
If LeBron James is waiting to see whether Anthony Davis can join him at his next stop, two potential destinations apparently aren’t interested in helping make that happen. The Cavaliers and Warriors have no interest in trading for Davis, according to Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal, citing league sources. That is notable given some […] The post Cavs, Warriors not interested in trading for Anthony Davis amid LeBron wait appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Source close to LeBron James: ‘I’m not even sure LeBron knows’ where he’s going
Perhaps everyone trying to figure out where LeBron James will play next season can stop trying. LeBron himself may not know. That’s the latest wrinkle in an NBA free agency that has now stretched into its fourth week, with James still unsigned and seemingly everyone around the league waiting for an answer. Joe Vardon of […] The post Source close to LeBron James: ‘I’m not even sure LeBron knows’ where he’s going appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons
Spurs Victor Wembanyama could have positioned himself to make considerably more money on his new contract with the Spurs. Instead, he deliberately left that possibility on the table. Wembanyama signed a five-year rookie-scale maximum extension earlier this month that’s projected to be worth about $252 million. But the deal does not contain Rose Rule language, […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: Larry Nance Jr. ‘really good fit with our locker room’
The Pacers made a somewhat curious frontcourt swap this offseason, waiving Micah Potter and replacing him with former Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. On paper, at least, Potter had the better season. But Indiana general manager Chad Buchanan said the decision went well beyond last year’s numbers. Speaking on the Setting The Pace podcast, […] The post Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: Larry Nance Jr. ‘really good fit with our locker room’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers GM on LeBron James: It won’t be Indiana
We can officially cross one team off the LeBron James list. That would be the Pacers. Indiana general manager Chad Buchanan said the team made its pitch to James’ agent, Rich Paul, but has been informed enough about the situation to know that LeBron won’t be coming to Indianapolis. “If you’re expecting the LeBron to […] The post Pacers GM on LeBron James: It won’t be Indiana appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye
Celtics The Celtics have agreed to a three-year contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, according to Prime’s Chris Haynes and ESPN’s Shams Charania. There is a slight discrepancy on the total value, with Charania reporting $15 million and Haynes putting it at $16 million. Either way, the extension will begin with the 2027-28 season after […] The post NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks
The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. That doesn’t mean the Pelicans are throwing open the doors to everyone. Stein […] The post Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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