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Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision. “He actually DM’d me, and to clear this […] The post Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio. Beverley told BasketUSA that guarding Rubio during the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four in Paris helped establish his reputation as an elite defender. “That’s where I made a name for […] The post Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult. Stevens addressed the decision during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, explaining that Boston wanted greater depth and a roster capable of remaining competitive over an extended […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, Payton Pr...
BOSTON - 1985: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move to the basket against the Washington Bullets during a game played in 1985 at the Boston Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1985 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yes...
BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Brayden Burries, Darius Acuff and Isaiah Evans look on during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In the...
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty I...
