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Rumor

Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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ESPN came under fire after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers. Now one of the reporters behind the story that drew much of that criticism is defending the work. Investigative reporter Don Van Natta Jr. told Puck’s John Ourand that ESPN’s Aug. 17 story accurately reflected the state of the NBA’s investigation at […] The post ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 9, 6:28 PM ET

Analysis

ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too. But it has 30 teams and needs 30 previews. So here we are. The Cavs received a B for their offseason, with Zach Kram describing the […] The post ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoSep 9, 8:35 PM ET

ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers apparently didn’t just create questions outside the company. According to ClutchPoints⁠, citing a report from Status, some ESPN employees were frustrated by the network’s handling of the Clippers’ salary-cap investigation. One reportedly described the situation as a “disaster,” while questions were raised internally about ESPN’s editorial priorities. Now, a word […] The post ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network appeared first o...

Publisher:Nets DailyOutlet infoSep 8, 8:47 PM ET

6th May 1976: American basketball player Julius Erving of the New Jersey Nets, nicknamed 'Dr J,' driving past Bobby Jones of the Denver Nuggets during a game. (Photo by Larry C. Morris/New York Times Co./Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets could be in for more ABA-related fun during the 2026-27 season. Last week, the team announced plans to celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary with an “ABA Night” on November 18. This week, a Sacramento Kings fan account on X discovered the NB...