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NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz
Mavericks There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter. “Nothing but net threes. That’s it, gonna make me unstoppable,” Marshall told reporters at media […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training camp. The coach said Friday that Cleveland’s starting lineup isn’t set, even with Peyton Watson arriving as a potential starter alongside James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Atkinson […] The post Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cash
The Bulls are trading guard Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash considerations, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. For Dillingham, it’s another chance to find his footing. The 6-foot-2 guard arrived in Chicago from the Timberwolves during last season and averaged 9.6 points in 21.5 minutes per game with the Bulls. […] The post Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cash appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Serena Winters to join Cavs radio broadcasts for select games
The Cavaliers’ radio booth will have a familiar addition for select games this season. Serena Winters will join play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn for games with exclusive national television broadcasts, the team announced as part of its new agreement with iHeartMedia Cleveland. Alcorn returns for his eighth season calling Cavs games. It’s a role Winters knows. […] The post Serena Winters to join Cavs radio broadcasts for select games appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more
Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyrie Irving says he has ‘confidence of a champion’ in return to Mavericks
Kyrie Irving says his knee is ready. His confidence apparently never left. The Mavericks guard said he has no physical restrictions following the torn left ACL that has kept him out since March 2025. Now comes the part he has been waiting for — as in, playing basketball again. “I’m ready to go out there […] The post Kyrie Irving says he has ‘confidence of a champion’ in return to Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe
The Wizards lost 196 games over three seasons in pursuit of this moment. They finally have their reward. AJ Dybantsa arrived as the No. 1 overall pick in June, giving Washington the type of young centerpiece that can change the direction of an entire organization. The Wizards also have Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr […] The post NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him. Then the Lakers made an offer Utah decided it could not pass up. “We were planning on keeping him. But that [trade] offer got high enough,” Ainge said in an interview with […] The post Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: ‘One-hundred percent full go’
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to enter Pacers training camp without restrictions after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles. “I think he’s going to be one-hundred percent full go,” general manager Chad Buchanan said at the Pacers Foundation Invitational, via Alex Golden of Pacers On SI. “We’re relying on our medical staff if […] The post Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: ‘One-hundred percent full go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Grizzlies, Kira Lewis Jr, Kings, Leaky Black, Bulls, Thunder
The NBA transaction wire is spinning at full speed with training camps right around the corner, and teams are shuffling the deck on a daily basis to finalize their rosters. Let’s take a look: Grizzlies bring in Lewis Jr. The Grizzlies had a busy Saturday, cycling through a handful of players to fill the back […] The post NBA Moves: Grizzlies, Kira Lewis Jr, Kings, Leaky Black, Bulls, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Hawks, frontcourt
Cavaliers James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have already shown they can play together. Now they get a full season to find out how good they can be. Harden arrived midway through last season and gave Mitchell something he had badly needed. Namely, another guard who can create a good shot when the offense stalls. Mitchell’s […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Hawks, frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen Curry still believes Warriors can contend, but says they must ‘reimagine’ how
Stephen Curry believes the Warriors can still compete for a championship. He also knows they can’t expect to win simply because they are the Warriors. “We still believe that we can be that team,” Curry told Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM. “I think our challenge now is to reimagine what that looks like.” Curry pointed […] The post Stephen Curry still believes Warriors can contend, but says they must ‘reimagine’ how appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers
Warriors The Warriors and Stephen Curry made official what everyone knew was coming. Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension that includes a player option for 2028-29, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal is worth about $20.7 million less than the maximum Curry could have received, giving Golden State some added flexibility as […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs
Hawks The Hawks haven’t forgotten how last season ended. It’d be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before losing three straight games, including a 51-point beating at home in Game 6. New York then lost only once more on its way to the championship. Jalen Johnson called […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams sidelined by hamstring injuries
The Hornets will begin training camp without two members of their regular rotation. Kon Knueppel sustained a left hamstring injury during offseason work, while Grant Williams injured his right hamstring under similar circumstances, the team announced. Both players will miss the preseason and be reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. That leaves […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams sidelined by hamstring injuries appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster
The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. The 6-foot guard went undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Lakers and spending his […] The post Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t let LeBron James decision define their offseason
The Cavaliers wanted LeBron James. They met with him, waited for him and gave his decision the respect it deserved. Then James chose the Sixers. So the Cavs did what NBA teams have to do when Plan A goes elsewhere. They moved on. “We couldn’t have hit the mat in terms of, ‘Oh, man. This is […] The post Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t let LeBron James decision define their offseason appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs extend radio partnership with WTAM, WMMS
The Cavaliers are staying on their longtime radio homes. The team announced a multiyear agreement with iHeartMedia that will keep its games on News/Talk 1100 WTAM and Rock 100.7 WMMS. The deal includes all preseason, regular-season and postseason games, along with pregame and postgame coverage. Cavs broadcasts will also remain available through a statewide network of […] The post Cavs extend radio partnership with WTAM, WMMS appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers to waive Jamarion Sharp, open two-way spot
The Clippers intend to waive center Jamarion Sharp and enter training camp with one of their three two-way contract slots open, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Sharp, 25, signed with Los Angeles in August after playing for the Raptors at summer league. The 7-foot-5 center averaged 7.4 points, 7.4 […] The post Clippers to waive Jamarion Sharp, open two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own
Bobbleheads are fun. Foam fingers are fine. But the best part of the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is Matthew Dellavedova getting a night of his own. The Cavs will honor “Delly” on Dec. 12, when the Warriors visit Rocket Arena, as part of their season-long celebration of the 2016 NBA championship. It’s hard to imagine a […] The post Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James explains why he chose Sixers over Cavs, Heat and Warriors
LeBron James could have returned to the Cavaliers. He could have reunited with the Heat or joined Stephen Curry and Draymond Green with the Warriors. Instead, he chose the Sixers. James explained his decision on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash, pointing to Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel […] The post LeBron James explains why he chose Sixers over Cavs, Heat and Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell, who hopes to land with contender
The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Russell is expected to clear waivers before most NBA teams begin training camp next week. He hopes to land with a playoff contender, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported. Memphis entered Friday with 19 players on standard contracts, so something had […] The post Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell, who hopes to land with contender appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Draymond Green calls for NBA to eliminate salary cap
Draymond Green has a different takeaway from the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal: Get rid of the cap. In an interview with Front Office Sports, the Warriors forward argued that the NBA’s rules prevent players from earning what teams believe they’re worth. His comments followed the league’s decision to fine the Clippers $30 million […] The post Draymond Green calls for NBA to eliminate salary cap appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal
The Mavericks have brought back Dwight Powell. Whether he’s still with them when the season begins remains to be seen. Dallas announced Powell’s signing Friday along with its 19-man training camp roster. The deal is believed to be non-guaranteed, and Marc Stein reports that the Mavericks have not ruled out finding room for Powell on […] The post Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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