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Raptors signing 7-foot-5 Jamarion Sharp to compete for two-way spot
The Raptors are taking another look at Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, a 7-foot-5 center who spent Summer League with Toronto, is signing with the Raptors and will compete for a two-way contract, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Sharp played well enough during Summer League to make Toronto think about keeping him then, averaging 7.4 points, […] The post Raptors signing 7-foot-5 Jamarion Sharp to compete for two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dusty May wants Mavericks moving more around Kyrie Irving
The Mavericks are glad to have Kyrie Irving back in action again. Now all they need to do is learn to play with Kyrie Irving. That comes straight from first-year coach Dusty May, who is likely also learning how to coach Irving (and other NBA players) after winning the NCAA title at Michigan last season. […] The post Dusty May wants Mavericks moving more around Kyrie Irving appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks
Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important. The former No. 1 overall pick scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting in Dallas’ preseason win over Houston on […] The post Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season
Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less than Donovan Mitchell himself has suggested that’s fair. The Cavs finished with 64 wins two seasons ago … then lost in the second round of the playoffs. They reached the […] The post ‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing
The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer. Ball led the Hornets in assists in each of the past six seasons […] The post Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers already high on Dean Wade: ‘He fits on any team on the planet’
It’s safe to say Dean Wade isn’t the biggest name to join the 76ers this offseason. He may not even be in the top four. But the Sixers sure appreciate what he offers nonetheless. Wade spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Cavaliers. He mostly offered the ability to defend multiple […] The post Sixers already high on Dean Wade: ‘He fits on any team on the planet’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James: ‘Every day is getting better’ with Sixers
LeBron James is still getting used to Philadelphia. The 76ers, meanwhile, are already getting used to him. Tony Jones of The Athletic writes that James’ impact has been evident both in the locker room and on the floor as he adjusts to a new team for the first time since joining the Lakers in 2018. […] The post LeBron James: ‘Every day is getting better’ with Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers
Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade and giving the 7-foot-2 center a four-year deal worth nearly $130 million. “I played a lot of games against Walker, so it was […] The post Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense
DeMar DeRozan can score. Nobody needs preseason basketball to prove that. The question for the Nuggets is how quickly they can make his style fit with everything else they already do. Bennett Durando of The Denver Post noted that DeRozan’s first three preseason appearances have looked somewhat awkward as Denver tries to blend his isolation-heavy […] The post DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year
Aaron Gordon finally looks healthy again. That alone is a pretty encouraging development for the Nuggets. Gordon scored 25 points with six rebounds in 23 minutes Sunday against Chicago, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. More importantly, he moved like a player who wasn’t thinking about his body. “I’m not […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks
Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Jordan 1998 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million
A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $14 million, setting a record for basketball memorabilia. The game-worn, autographed Bulls road jersey is the one Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 Finals against the Jazz, according to Associated Press reporter Tim Reynolds. Jordan scored 37 points that night as Chicago […] The post Michael Jordan 1998 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Magic, Anthony Black, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets
Sixers The 76ers apparently aren’t rushing to replace Ariel Hukporti. Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Philadelphia’s preseason opener, leaving Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker as the primary options behind Joel Embiid. Still, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that the Sixers are unlikely to add another big man, or any […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Magic, Anthony Black, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs sign two players, waive two
The Cavaliers made four roster moves Sunday, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts while waiving Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond. Robinson is already familiar with the organization after spending last season with the Cleveland Charge. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 9.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 43 G League games. Yaacov, meanwhile, […] The post Cavs sign two players, waive two appeared first on Hoops Wire .
James Harden gives Cavs fans a glimpse of what they’ve been waiting for
Plenty of Cavaliers fans still aren’t quite sure what to make of James Harden. Sunday night probably helped. Harden made his preseason debut and looked awfully comfortable doing it, scoring a game-high 24 points as the Cavs beat the Magic 119-105 at Rocket Arena. He made his first five shots, finished 7-of-10 from the field […] The post James Harden gives Cavs fans a glimpse of what they’ve been waiting for appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors make pair of roster moves
The Warriors made a pair of roster moves Sunday, signing Tyler Burton to an Exhibit 10 contract and waiving Miles Kelly. Golden State added Burton after previously acquiring his G League rights in a trade between the Santa Cruz Warriors and Memphis Hustle. The 26-year-old forward appeared in 12 games for the Grizzlies last season, […] The post Warriors make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Karl-Anthony Towns ‘very disappointed’ by Knicks pausing extension talks
Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t exactly shrug off the Knicks’ decision to table extension talks. “It was news to me,” Towns said Sunday, via James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “Very disappointed, to say the least.” New York announced Friday that it would pause negotiations with extension-eligible players until later in the season, a group that […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns ‘very disappointed’ by Knicks pausing extension talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards make pair of roster moves
The Wizards made a pair of roster moves Sunday, signing guard Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract and waiving forward/center Skal Labissiere. Williams is back with Washington after a productive stint with the organization last season. The 6-foot-4 guard appeared in four games on a 10-day contract in February and averaged 11.0 points while […] The post Wizards make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’
Kyrie Irving waited more than 19 months for this. Then he scored on the Mavericks’ first possession. Irving returned Sunday after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn left ACL and finished with 17 points, three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes as Dallas beat Houston 132-115. “A lot of emotions,” […] The post Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers
Kings Keegan Murray is back on the floor, though his left ankle still requires some management. Murray made his preseason debut Saturday against Golden State after missing Sacramento’s first two games. He said afterward that he had “a little setback” with the ankle during training camp. “I’ve been dealing with it for a little while, […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’
Ben Simmons is back on an NBA court. That alone meant something to him. Simmons made his preseason debut with the Kings on Saturday after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, finishing with seven points and one assist in nine minutes during Sacramento’s 111-106 loss to Golden State. “It felt really good,” Simmons said, via […] The post Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings fear Maxime Raynaud could be out ‘for the foreseeable future’
The Kings may have suffered a significant blow Saturday night. Center Maxime Raynaud injured his right knee during Sacramento’s preseason game against Golden State, and there is concern that he could be sidelined “for the foreseeable future,” according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Raynaud was setting a screen on Stephen Curry late in the second […] The post Kings fear Maxime Raynaud could be out ‘for the foreseeable future’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyrie Irving set to return, Mavericks rave about leadership
Kyrie Irving is finally ready to play again. The Mavericks guard is expected to return Sunday in China, marking his first game action since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. Irving had hoped to make it back last season, but revealed Thursday […] The post Kyrie Irving set to return, Mavericks rave about leadership appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland
Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and four turnovers in 19 minutes Wednesday while starting alongside Damian Lillard, but Jason Quick of The Athletic reports that the more encouraging development has been how comfortable Morant looks in his […] The post Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Vucevic says return to Magic uniform ‘felt pretty natural’
Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando, and apparently the uniform still fits. The veteran center returned to the Magic in free agency this summer, more than five years after the franchise traded him to Chicago. “I gotta say I think I look pretty good in the blue with the stripes in white,” Vucevic said, via […] The post Nikola Vucevic says return to Magic uniform ‘felt pretty natural’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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