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Caleb Wilson has Bulls believing in big things: ‘Looks like we got a good dude’
The Bulls have changed just about everything. Now they hope Caleb Wilson can help change the results. Wilson, Chicago’s prized rookie, made quite an impression during Summer League, enough for one Bulls source to give ESPN’s Jamal Collier a fairly straightforward assessment. “He looks like we got a dude,” the source said. Well, that’s a […] The post Caleb Wilson has Bulls believing in big things: ‘Looks like we got a good dude’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets
Peyton Watson is starting fresh with the Cavaliers. Perhaps that’s a good thing in more ways than one. Watson said he felt pressure to return from a hamstring injury before he was fully ready last season with the Nuggets, eventually reinjuring it and missing Denver’s brief playoff run. “It was really, really tough, the entire […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson: ‘I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off’
Jalen Brunson turned 30 on Monday. So fittingly, he’s already getting asked about getting old. But the Knicks star gave a pretty thoughtful answer when Stefan Bondy of the New York Post asked how much longer he intends to play. “I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off,” Brunson said. “But the one […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson: ‘I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets camp invitee Mark Mitchell headed back to Missouri
Mark Mitchell was headed to Nuggets training camp. Then he was headed to Kentucky. Now he’s headed back to Missouri. Welcome to college basketball in 2026. Mitchell has re-enrolled at Missouri for the 2026-27 season, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. His agent, Brandon Mitchell, confirmed the move to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. […] The post Nuggets camp invitee Mark Mitchell headed back to Missouri appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel
Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January. “This time, I wanted to be there just as much,” Avdija wrote. […] The post Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs?
John Konchar is back on the market. So yes, naturally, somebody was going to connect him to the Cavaliers. Guilty as charged. But at least I’m not alone. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI also made the case for Cleveland to take a look at Konchar on an Exhibit 9 deal, and while there’s no […] The post Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz
Trail Blazers Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard’s offseason workouts showing that he made 1,100 of 1,168 3-pointers. That’s 94.2 percent. Yes, we’re talking about practice. But 1,100 makes is still 1,100 makes. Marlow Ferguson Jr. of NBA On SI pointed to the workout […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Jordan calls GOAT debate an ’empty comparison’
Michael Jordan is reportedly finished at NBC after just one season as a special contributor to the network’s NBA coverage. So perhaps it’s worth revisiting one of the few subjects on which we actually heard Jordan’s thoughts. Namely, the GOAT debate. Jordan, of course, is generally placed alongside LeBron James at the center of that […] The post Michael Jordan calls GOAT debate an ’empty comparison’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue
Free Agency Cam Whitmore is officially free to find his next team. The forward cleared waivers Sunday after being waived by the Cavaliers and officially became an unrestricted free agent, via the RealGM transaction log. Cleveland waived Whitmore on Friday and intends to stretch his $5.46 million salary across three seasons, a move designed primarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang
The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely […] The post Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James reportedly had trouble adjusting to lesser Lakers role
LeBron James understood that Luka Doncic had become the Lakers’ No. 1 option. Apparently, accepting a similar level of deference to Austin Reaves wasn’t quite as easy. Law Murray of The Athletic offered an interesting glimpse into James’ final season in Los Angeles during a Reddit AMA, saying the four-time MVP experienced some internal conflict […] The post LeBron James reportedly had trouble adjusting to lesser Lakers role appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies
Rockets Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston? ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next to request a trade, and Durant received three points in the voting, behind Anthony Davis (10) and Kyrie Irving (four). Zion Williamson also received three, while James Harden and […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players
Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as “Big Z.” The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not surprisingly, it remembers his play, too. More specifically, Ilgauskas was included on HoopsHype’s list of the 50 greatest European basketball players ever, coming in at No. 21. Ilgauskas is 7-foot-3 and […] The post Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers investigation may finally be nearing resolution
We keep hearing that the investigation involving the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and cap circumvention allegations is nearing its conclusion, and maybe it really is. But all we can do for now is live with the updates. Well, we have another. Per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, a ruling may not be far off. (Stop us, […] The post Clippers investigation may finally be nearing resolution appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Heat among teams linked to John Konchar
The Heat still have an open roster spot and could be among the teams interested in using it on free agent wing John Konchar. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Miami expressed interest in Konchar when Konchar was still with the Grizzlies. That, of course, feels like a hundred years ago now. But it […] The post Heat among teams linked to John Konchar appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons not interested in Jalen Duren sign-and-trade
Training camp is just a little more than a month away, and Pistons center Jalen Duren remains unsigned. But as of now, Detroit has no interest in a sign-and-trade arrangement, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Duren, 22, is a restricted free agent, meaning the Pistons will have a right to match any outside offers. That […] The post Pistons not interested in Jalen Duren sign-and-trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bob Ryan wants in-game interviews gone, and he has a point
Legendary Boston sportswriter and ESPN contributor Bob Ryan wants to do away with in-game interviews of coaches and players, calling them useless. And a whole lot of people who follow the NBA gave it a hearty “amen.” “Memo to TV sports execs: get rid of all in-game interviews of players and coach/managers,” Ryan posted to […] The post Bob Ryan wants in-game interviews gone, and he has a point appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA pushes back on criticism of second apron, says new CBA is working
The NBA isn’t backing away from the second apron. In fact, league officials believe it’s doing precisely what it was designed to do. Three NBA executives defended the current Collective Bargaining Agreement in a wide-ranging interview with Jeff Zillgitt of NBA.com, pointing to reduced payroll disparity and increased competitive balance. NBA executive vice president and […] The post NBA pushes back on criticism of second apron, says new CBA is working appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision
Adam Silver wasn’t kidding. Back in July, the NBA commissioner publicly asked LeBron James to hurry up and decide where he was playing. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said at the time. “So I would like him to make his announcement already, so we can finish the schedule.” Turns out, he meant […] The post LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A few words about Hoops Wire, and where we’re headed
It’s August 29. High school football has started. College football is here. The NFL is right around the corner. And here at Hoops Wire, we’ve somehow published 21 NBA posts on a sunny Saturday in late August. These are the types of things I think about this time of year. Mostly, I’ve been thinking about what […] The post A few words about Hoops Wire, and where we’re headed appeared first on Hoops Wire .
For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They’ve each been doing it for a very long time. What remains to be seen is whether the two can become something more than a pair of very talented guards sharing the same backcourt. Because at this point, that’s probably what the Cavaliers need to become […] The post For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks
Kings If the Kings sign Ben Simmons, they presumably won’t be asking him to teach Darius Acuff Jr. how to shoot. Passing? That’s another matter. Sacramento has been considering Simmons as it searches for a veteran guard who can help mentor Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. Will Zimmerle of NBA on […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bulls may be done making moves this offseason
The Bulls have one roster spot left, but their next move may be to do absolutely nothing with it. Chicago currently has 14 players on standard contracts after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin, two young players the Bulls had shown interest in adding. Kuminga ultimately signed with the Timberwolves, while Mathurin landed […] The post Bulls may be done making moves this offseason appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers
LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported. It’s the same position Mims held during James’ time with the Cavaliers and Lakers. […] The post LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season
The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started. As Jackson Caudell of NBA on SI noted, Saturday is the […] The post Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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