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Publisher:Silver Screen and RollOutlet infoSep 23, 6:06 PM ET

Analysis

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 29, 7:36 PM ET

Analysis

The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling a hole. That’s a bet. And as Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted, whether that bet pays […] The post Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoSep 29, 7:22 PM ET

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball as Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game on December 29, 2025 at Barclays Center in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 30, 2:25 PM ET

Larry Nance Jr. has played in the NBA for more than a decade. He thinks the Pacers have figured something out. Nance said Indiana’s pace, conditioning and willingness to go deep into its roster were major reasons he wanted to join the team, describing the Pacers as being “at the forefront of the new NBA.” […] The post Larry Nance Jr: Pacers ‘at the forefront of the new NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 30, 8:45 PM ET

Rumor

The assumption around the NBA has been fairly easy to understand. The Celtics acquired Paul George in the Jaylen Brown trade, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they intend to keep him around. Maybe we shouldn’t be so sure. An NBA executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports that George still has considerably more value around […] The post NBA executive: Don’t assume Celtics looking to dump Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Celtics BlogOutlet infoOct 4, 2:57 PM ET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: A detailed view of the shoes on Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by M...