Lonzo Ball shut down retirement speculation Wednesday, addressing the rumors in a post on Twitter. The confusion stemmed from comments Ball made a day earlier on the "Ball in the Family" podcast, which he co-hosts with brother LiAngelo. Speaking with Gilbert Arenas during a guest appearance, Ball reflected on the injuries that have defined much of his nine-year career. Ball, 28, has played only seven seasons since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him second overall in the 2017 draft, missing t...
The Raptors signed free agent guards Tyreke Key and Nimari Burnett to Exhibit 10 contracts on Thursday, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). While many players signed to Exhibit 10 deals this time of year are quickly waived to secure a bonus for playing for their teams’ G League affiliates, it sounds like […]
Rod Strickland reflected on his journey from New York City playgrounds to Oak Hill Academy and a 17-year NBA career after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former high school. Strickland, who attended Oak Hill 41 years ago, said the honor carries additional meaning because of how much the program has grown since his […] The post Rod Strickland opens up about his NBA journey appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Tyrese Maxey is embracing the challenge of integrating the Philadelphia 76ers’ new-look roster, emphasizing sacrifice, chemistry and consistency as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. The 76ers made major changes during the offseason, adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown while also signing Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade. Philadelphia will now enter the season with […] The post Tyrese Maxey outlines approach for new-look 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Toni Kukoc believes European basketball has had a major influence on the modern NBA, particularly through stars such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Hall of Famer does not believe comparisons with previous generations should ignore how much the game has changed. Speaking on the Croatian show Sport Nedjeljom, Kukoc pointed […] The post Toni Kukoc compares Nikola Jokic with European legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […] The post Clippers thank Kawhi Leonard after Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
