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2027 NBA mock draft: Tyran Stokes leads updated first-round projection
Here’s another early look at the 2027 NBA Draft. Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains at the top, though there’s an entire college season ahead for him and everyone else on this list. The team order is projected. We won’t know the actual lottery order until next spring, and trades could change who owns these picks. […] The post 2027 NBA mock draft: Tyran Stokes leads updated first-round projection appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rival teams expect Mavericks to listen on P.J. Washington
The Mavericks haven’t indicated that they want to trade P.J. Washington. Other teams apparently intend to keep asking. Rival clubs believe Dallas would eventually consider offers for Washington, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The reason is straightforward: The Mavericks have a crowd of forwards around Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall, and new […] The post Rival teams expect Mavericks to listen on P.J. Washington appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing
The Bulls have plenty of new faces, but the pairing they may be most eager to see belongs to Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb Wilson. Buzelis isn’t shy about the possibilities. “He’s been incredible,” Buzelis said of Wilson, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “Of course he’s got a lot to prove, so do […] The post Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Ty Lue on Max Strus injury: ‘Never good’ on a non-contact play
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue didn’t offer a diagnosis for Max Strus’ right foot injury Sunday night. He did acknowledge how it looked. “Never good to see when it’s a non-contact play,” Lue said, via Clippers beat writer Joey Linn. Strus will undergo tests when the team returns to Los Angeles. As we relayed earlier, Strus […] The post Clippers’ Ty Lue on Max Strus injury: ‘Never good’ on a non-contact play appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Max Strus exits preseason opener with foot injury
Max Strus’ first preseason game with the Clippers ended about five minutes after it began. Strus came up hobbling during Sunday’s game against the Warriors in Hawaii and headed directly to the locker room, according to Anthony Slater. The Clippers later ruled him out for the rest of the game with a right foot injury, […] The post Clippers’ Max Strus exits preseason opener with foot injury appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers minority owner Todd Boehly tied to proposed Russian oil deal
The Lakers have had an eventful year in the ownership department. Now one of their minority owners has turned up in a story involving Russian oil, U.S. officials and talks about the war in Ukraine. Todd Boehly is part of a group pursuing a multibillion-dollar deal for international assets owned by Russian energy company Lukoil, […] The post Lakers minority owner Todd Boehly tied to proposed Russian oil deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George
Joe Mazzulla looked at Jordan Walsh and asked him to explain the Celtics’ standard to Paul George. Yes, that Paul George. Walsh told John Karalis of Celtics on SI that he and George were on the same side during a drill when Mazzulla told him to speak up. Walsh wondered if his coach really wanted […] The post Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real
“I ain’t coming off no bench.” That was Dylan Harper’s answer when GQ asked whether he expected to remain a reserve for the Spurs. He was joking, as he later made clear. Still, it’s a pretty good way to introduce San Antonio’s most interesting rotation question. Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle can all handle […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons’ Jalen Duren on new deal: ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’
Jalen Duren heard the talk. He wanted Pistons fans to hear from him, too. After signing a five-year, $200 million contract Friday, the center addressed a summer of speculation about his future in Detroit. “I am a Detroit Piston. I want to be a Detroit Piston for life,” Duren said Sunday, via Omari Sankofa II […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren on new deal: ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut
Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually. Leonard sat out the Raptors’ 129-105 loss to the Heat on Saturday. He likely will miss next Saturday’s exhibition against his […] The post Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […] The post Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James: Sixers’ public scrimmage ‘a great first step’
LeBron James seemed pleased with how the new-look 76ers’ audition went in front of fans. “To be able to take what we’ve done on the practice floor, bring it to a game floor situation around our fans … it was a great first step in the direction we’re trying to go,” James said after the […] The post LeBron James: Sixers’ public scrimmage ‘a great first step’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Georges Niang getting looks at center as Warriors sort out frontcourt
Georges Niang came to the Warriors to find a role. Playing center might be part of the answer. Golden State used the 33-year-old forward at center during a scrimmage Thursday, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Niang missed all of last season after an injury in training camp, so simply getting back […] The post Georges Niang getting looks at center as Warriors sort out frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench. Antetokounmpo had nine points, seven assists and four rebounds in 14 first-half minutes against the Raptors in Quebec City. All seven assists led to 3-pointers, as […] The post Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’
The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor. “We’ve got depth, and that’s good, but it also means that there’s always tough decisions that happen […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
James Wiseman emerging as frontrunner for Knicks roster spot
James Wiseman is trying to find his way back. The Knicks may be willing to give him the opportunity. Wiseman has emerged as the frontrunner for New York’s 14th and likely final standard roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks are said to be prioritizing a center for the […] The post James Wiseman emerging as frontrunner for Knicks roster spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Josh Hart: Knicks contract uncertainty adds ‘extra weight’
Josh Hart wants to remain with the Knicks. He just doesn’t know whether that’s where this story ultimately ends. Hart is among three notable Knicks players who appear unlikely to agree to contract extensions before the regular season, along with Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride, according to Ian Begley of SNY. For Hart, the uncertainty […] The post Josh Hart: Knicks contract uncertainty adds ‘extra weight’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Trae Young admits he’s Wizards’ defensive ‘weak link,’ promises effort
Trae Young isn’t pretending to be something he’s not. The Wizards guard knows nobody has ever confused him with Gary Payton defensively. But Young believes his new surroundings in Washington may make life considerably easier on that end. “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively, but I can still give effort,” Young told […] The post Trae Young admits he’s Wizards’ defensive ‘weak link,’ promises effort appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Europe moving closer to reality with 2027 launch targeted
The NBA’s European ambitions may be moving closer to becoming an actual basketball league rather than an idea discussed in hotel ballrooms. In fact, the league is targeting 2027 for the launch of NBA Europe, its proposed new competition with FIBA. Reuters reported this week that the plan calls for a 16-team league, with 10 […] The post NBA Europe moving closer to reality with 2027 launch targeted appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off bench; figuring out rest
The Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off the bench. Now comes the more interesting part: Figuring out everything after that. Coach David Adelman confirmed Denver intends to retain last season’s starting five, as relayed by Bennett Durando of the Denver Post, leaving the six-time All-Star in a reserve role for the first time since […] The post Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off bench; figuring out rest appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs getting early look at what Tobias Harris can provide
Tobias Harris didn’t come to San Antonio to reinvent himself. The Spurs mostly need the veteran forward to be what he has been for a long time: Dependable, versatile and capable of making life easier for the players around him. Early indications from training camp suggest that’s what they’re getting. Harris joined San Antonio on […] The post Spurs getting early look at what Tobias Harris can provide appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. already loving life in Indiana
Kelly Oubre Jr. is still learning the Pacers’ system. He already knows he likes it. The veteran wing said after Friday’s practice that Indiana’s quick-moving, unselfish style has been an adjustment, but a welcome one. “Every day is a learning process,” Oubre told reporters. “It’s gonna be like that all year. But one thing I’ve […] The post Pacers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. already loving life in Indiana appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Linda Cohn on Blazers broadcaster saga: ‘How long should a person have to pay?’
The Trail Blazers’ decision to fire newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell isn’t fading quietly into the background. Now longtime former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn has weighed in, questioning whether comments made by someone at 15 years old should follow that person indefinitely. Bell lost the Blazers job just hours after KGW-TV reported on […] The post Linda Cohn on Blazers broadcaster saga: ‘How long should a person have to pay?’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Knicks, James Wiseman, Nets, Keon Ellis
Heat Nikola Jovic received his money from the Heat. By his own admission, he didn’t handle what came next particularly well. Jovic told Miami radio host Brendan Tobin that he became complacent after signing a four-year, $62 million extension before last season, when his production subsequently declined. “I wouldn’t say I was the smartest guy […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Knicks, James Wiseman, Nets, Keon Ellis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers
Pelicans Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted. Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season with the Clippers, and he made his feelings fairly clear when discussing his new home. “It’s great to be where a team really wants me,” Mathurin told Fox 8 […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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