Basketball NewsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 12, 4:22 PM ET

Rumor

In the wake of reporting suggesting that Ben Simmons has “regained his athleticism” after dealing with back issues for years and is looking to make an NBA comeback, Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream (video link) that there are “definitely” teams around the league with interest in the former No. 1 overall […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 12, 12:45 AM ET

Analysis

Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention 9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension 16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extens...

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 12, 8:25 PM ET

Analysis

Leading up to the 2026 offseason, Hoops Rumors released a series of Free Agent Stock Watch articles focusing on potential free agents. We considered whether each player's stock was rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. We also released Offseason Previews for each of the NBA's 30 teams, taking an in-depth […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 12, 10:51 PM ET

Joel Embiid worked out with seven of his teammates last week at the Sixers‘ practice facility in Camden, writes Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice. Even with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Embiid’s health is expected to be pivotal to the team’s success. He appeared to be slimmed down in a couple […]

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoAug 12, 7:38 AM ET

They call him King James, and with good reason. But the new Sixers superstar doesn't hold every all-time NBA record.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 11, 8:53 PM ET

Caitlin Clark gets real if the Indiana Fever can be title contenders this season.