Basketball NewsWednesday, Sep 9, 2026

Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoSep 9, 7:47 PM ET

The NBA and Nike unveiled new warmup, practice and travel gear for all 30 teams to use during the 2026-27 season in photos posted Wednesday on X.

Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoSep 9, 12:15 PM ET

Derik Queen is apparently still familiar with the scouting reports prior to being selected with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoSep 9, 9:45 AM ET

After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 9, 2:16 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets signed Bez Mbeng, the team announced on Tuesday. Mbeng averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 41 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season. The Skyforce still control Mbeng's G League rights. The Greensboro Swarm would need to acquire Mbeng should he be waived by the Hornets and return to the G League.

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 11:17 AM ET

As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday. The 17-year NBA veteran was included in that deal for cap purposes and was […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 12:01 PM ET

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