The Golden State Warriors had a relatively quiet offseason, but adding Frank Vogel to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff could prove important. Vogel brings extensive experience and a strong defensive background, including leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. His arrival comes as Kerr looks to improve Golden State’s decision-making, fundamentals and defensive discipline. The […] The post Frank Vogel brings defensive expertise to Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Memphis Grizzlies pulled out a shocker when they traded franchise cornerstone Ja Morant. Earlier this summer, in June, the Grizzlies traded Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Three months from the surprise trade, Morant’s six-word reaction was revealed only recently. In a video that surfaced on […] The post Ja Morant’s 6-word reaction to Grizzlies trade to Blazers revealed in new video appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kyle Lowry hasn’t played for the Toronto Raptors since 2021, and the six-time All-Star just recently retired from the NBA, but the basketball team north of the border are all in on the point guard right now. Lowry signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the team he spent nine seasons with back in July. And […] The post Raptors fans in their feelings after seeing ‘gang back together’ at Kyle Lowry celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear. Houston lost to the Lakers in six games after Durant injured his ankle, despite Los Angeles playing the entire series without Luka Doncic and most of it without Austin Reaves. The scout […] The post NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question. In its 2026-27 Knicks preview, ESPN noted that nine of New York’s top 10 playoff rotation members are returning. The exception is Mitchell Robinson, who joined the rival Celtics after owner James Dolan […] The post ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs appeared first on Hoops Wire.
No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers. Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year, $8 million contract and added Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dean Wade. ESPN’s 2026-27 season preview gave the Sixers an A-minus offseason grade and ranked them sixth in its Basketball […] The post 76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking appeared first on Hoops Wire.
