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Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’
Luka Doncic apparently likes what he sees from the Lakers’ latest changing of the guard. Shortly after news broke Wednesday that Mark Walter had agreed to sell controlling interest in the Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a record $12.5 billion valuation, Doncic offered his first public reaction. And […] The post Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter
The timing of the Lakers’ stunning $12.5 billion sale comes with another significant piece of context. Outgoing majority owner Mark Walter remains the subject of a federal investigation into portions of his sprawling business empire, an investigation that included FBI agents seizing his phone and laptop last year. As Hoops Wire relayed in July, Bloomberg […] The post Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers stunningly sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion
The Lakers are changing owners again. And somehow, the price tag has gotten even bigger. Mark Walter has agreed to sell controlling interest in the Lakers to a group led by businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger at a staggering $12.5 billion valuation, according to ESPN. That would represent the largest sale […] The post Lakers stunningly sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs exploring Dennis Schroder, Max Strus trades in pursuit of Peyton Watson
The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson appears to be getting increasingly serious. Specifically, Cleveland is exploring trades involving Dennis Schroder and Max Strus in an effort to create the financial flexibility needed to acquire Watson from the Nuggets in a sign-and-trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reports that the Cavs would […] The post Cavs exploring Dennis Schroder, Max Strus trades in pursuit of Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks
The Spurs already have Victor Wembanyama. What if they added Devin Booker next? Jonah Kubicek of FullCourtPressNews floated a hypothetical trade that would send Booker from the Suns to San Antonio in exchange for De’Aaron Fox and a massive package of future draft capital. To be clear, this is a proposed deal, not one that […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better. Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure, adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton while making it clear that everything now revolves around Luka Doncic. The scout likes the result. “They got younger, they got more […] The post NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane. Had Oklahoma City simply brought back its 2025-26 roster, its combined salaries and luxury-tax penalties would’ve exceeded $500 million, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third […] The post Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs, Pistons have reason to wonder about NBA’s Christmas guest list
The NBA released its Christmas Day schedule Tuesday, and as usual, the league went heavy on stars, recognizable brands and made-for-TV storylines. Nobody should be surprised. The five-game slate: Spurs at Knicks, noon Heat at Celtics, 2:30 p.m. 76ers at Lakers, 5 p.m. Thunder at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. Nuggets at Warriors, 10:30 p.m. There’s plenty […] The post Cavs, Pistons have reason to wonder about NBA’s Christmas guest list appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals
More Pistons fans will be able to watch their team next season without paying for a streaming service. That seems like a pretty good idea. The Pistons are expanding their over-the-air television reach into Grand Rapids for the 2026-27 season, according to Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News. Games will air for free on […] The post Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. He’ll also have some NBA company. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and Magic forward Tristan da Silva also made […] The post Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers has been floating around all summer. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report came up with perhaps the most elaborate way yet to make it happen. Pincus proposed a four-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks, Bulls and Nets that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles on a four-year, $77.4 million contract. To […] The post Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mark Cuban ends one Mavericks legal battle, hints at another
Mark Cuban has dropped his legal petition against the Mavericks. That doesn’t mean he’s suddenly happy with the Mavericks. According to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, Cuban withdrew his Rule 202 petition against team governor Patrick Dumont late Monday. The case was dismissed without prejudice, and an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday was […] The post Mark Cuban ends one Mavericks legal battle, hints at another appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA may be starting new tradition with Tuesday afternoon opener
The NBA is doing something unusual to begin the 2026-27 season. Apparently, unusual is precisely the point. The league announced Tuesday that the Celtics and Pistons will tip off the regular season at 3 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 20, giving opening day three games instead of the traditional prime-time doubleheader. Boston-Detroit will be followed by […] The post NBA may be starting new tradition with Tuesday afternoon opener appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15
Another piece of the NBA schedule has apparently slipped out ahead of Thursday’s full release. The Lakers will host the Suns on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, who reported the matchup Tuesday. Phoenix went 3-2 against Los Angeles last season. Of course, these aren’t quite the same […] The post Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Lakers
Pistons Cade Cunningham seems perfectly fine with the Pistons being overlooked. Detroit is coming off a 60-win season and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, yet much of the summer attention has gone to the champion Knicks, the revamped Sixers and other teams that made splashier moves. Cunningham told DJ Siddiqi of R.org […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course
Never doubt the NBA’s ability to manufacture some immediate drama. So yes, the Cavaliers will open their season Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James and the 76ers, because apparently the league wasn’t about to let this story breathe for even a week. Really, why would it? James spent much of the summer being connected […] The post NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeff Teague says LeBron James asked NBA for Christmas game in LA
LeBron James allegedly had one request for the NBA when it came to his Christmas Day schedule: He wanted to be home. Former NBA guard Jeff Teague said on the Club 520 Podcast that James asked the league to schedule the 76ers’ Christmas game in Los Angeles, allowing him to spend the holiday morning with […] The post Jeff Teague says LeBron James asked NBA for Christmas game in LA appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Norman Powell explains Heat comments after Bobby Portis fires back
Bulls newcomer Norman Powell was trying to explain why he isn’t still with the Heat. Bobby Portis apparently didn’t appreciate becoming part of the explanation. Powell told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World that he initially believed Miami could re-sign him even after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee. But Powell suggested the inclusion of Portis in […] The post Norman Powell explains Heat comments after Bobby Portis fires back appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA announces Christmas Day, some opening week games
The NBA apparently wasn’t going to wait for the full schedule release to start generating some buzz. And putting LeBron James back in Los Angeles on Christmas Day ought to do it. The league announced its opening-week and Christmas Day schedules Tuesday, with James and the new-look 76ers visiting the Lakers at 5 p.m. ET […] The post NBA announces Christmas Day, some opening week games appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Heat signing two to training camp deals
The Heat are adding a couple more bodies for training camp, including one who spent last fall playing an entirely different sport. Miami plans to sign forwards Ezra Ausar and Ian Schieffelin to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Both played […] The post Heat signing two to training camp deals appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James confirms documentary is ‘in the works’
Apparently, those reports about a LeBron James documentary weren’t just chatter. James essentially confirmed Monday that something is coming. During an appearance on Boardroom Talks, James was discussing documentaries when he casually dropped this: “I got a pretty good documentary in the works too,” he said. “It is gonna be electric when I’m done with […] The post LeBron James confirms documentary is ‘in the works’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA scout likes Cavs’ firepower, but sees two potential trouble spots
One NBA scout believes the Cavaliers have enough talent to win the Eastern Conference. Yes, as currently constructed. But that doesn’t mean he looks at their roster and sees a team without flaws. In evaluating the Cavs as they stand today, the scout pointed first to the obvious — Donovan Mitchell and James Harden give […] The post NBA scout likes Cavs’ firepower, but sees two potential trouble spots appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls
Thunder The Thunder may be better off asking a little less of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the regular season. That’s the argument from Cody Burton of Thunder On SI, who believes Oklahoma City should reduce some of the back-to-back MVP’s on-ball workload after injuries forced him into a heavy burden the past two seasons. The idea […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Clippers
Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the biggest unresolved names of the NBA offseason. Here’s another way someone thinks the Hawks could finally move him. Rohan Roman of Hawks On SI proposed a sign-and-trade that would send Kuminga to the Clippers in exchange for veteran help. To be clear, this is a hypothetical proposal, not something […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Mavericks
Kings Could Ben Simmons wind up in Sacramento? Logan Struck of Kings On SI suggests the Kings as a possible landing spot for Simmons, who is attempting an NBA comeback after sitting out last season to get healthy. There has been no report directly linking Simmons to Sacramento. But Marc J. Spears of Andscape reported […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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