Basketball NewsTuesday, Sep 8, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoSep 8, 2:11 PM ET

Kevin O'Connor talks the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and re-drafts the 2016 NBA Draft class.

Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoSep 8, 10:23 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly doubted their ability to trade for a key piece of their bid to sign LeBron James before all the pieces fell into place earlier this offseason.

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 8, 11:16 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers used a portion of their midlevel exception to sign forward Dean Wade this offseason, a move rooted in Mike Gansey's prior relationship with the player from his time as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rather than committing the full midlevel exception to a single player, Philadelphia elected to split it between Wade and guard Anfernee Simons. Gansey played a central role in recruiting Wade, whom he had known since Wade's time in Cleveland, and viewed him as a...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 7, 2:05 AM ET

Analysis

James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 8, 1:38 PM ET

Analysis

In addition to the limitations they face on the trade market and in free agency, NBA teams who finish a season with a salary exceeding the second tax apron also have a future first-round pick “frozen,” meaning it becomes ineligible to be traded. This restriction applies to the draft seven years away. For instance, a […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 8, 9:00 PM ET

As the Clippers try to move forward in the wake of the NBA’s findings against them in its salary cap circumvention investigation, team owner Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended from team activities for a year, may face repercussions when it comes to his reputation around the league. “I think [other owners] wanted to believe […]