The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images This offseason, ...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images This offseason, ...
The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. The official meteorological end of summer is approaching. I felt a crispness in the air this weekend as I stepped outside and sighed, “Ahh, yes, basketball season is coming!” We’re almost there, y’all! Tradeback Tuesday How a small trade led to a big star in Cleveland Did you know that Mo Williams and Jamario Moon led to Donovan Mitchell starring for the Cleveland Caval
The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. The official meteorological end of summer is approaching. I felt a crispness in the air this weekend as I stepped outside and sighed, “Ahh, yes, basketball season is coming!” We’re almost there, y’all! Tradeback Tuesday How a small trade led to a big star in Cleveland Did you know that Mo Williams and Jamario Moon led to Donovan Mitchell starring for the Cleveland Caval
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 4: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Utah Jazz at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 106-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images As this series has tackled, the ...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 4: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Utah Jazz at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 106-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images As this series has tackled, the ...
Paige Bueckers is one of a number of players who could end 2026 as the WNBA MVP. Paige is facing some stiff competition for the award, of course, including from multi-time winner A’ja Wilson as well as the likes of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.
Paige Bueckers is one of a number of players who could end 2026 as the WNBA MVP. Paige is facing some stiff competition for the award, of course, including from multi-time winner A’ja Wilson as well as the likes of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.
The Miami Heat will parade a new core in the upcoming season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. during a productive summer. Antetokounmpo, Portis, Thompson, and Hardaway added depth and experience to the Heat. They will join Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson in the main […] The post Ex-NBA center boldly claims Heat had ‘most overrated offseason’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat will parade a new core in the upcoming season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. during a productive summer. Antetokounmpo, Portis, Thompson, and Hardaway added depth and experience to the Heat. They will join Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson in the main […] The post Ex-NBA center boldly claims Heat had ‘most overrated offseason’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense. However, the new member of this storied club is not sparking my imagination in quite the same way. Enter Myles Turner. Now, do not be fooled by the headline, because I do und...
Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense. However, the new member of this storied club is not sparking my imagination in quite the same way. Enter Myles Turner. Now, do not be fooled by the headline, because I do und...
Celtics center Neemias Queta became a full-time starter last season for the first time in his career, but that position may not be secure after the team added Mitchell Robinson in free agency. Queta is happy that Robinson is now in Boston and isn’t worried about who winds up with the starting job, Khari Thompson […]
Celtics center Neemias Queta became a full-time starter last season for the first time in his career, but that position may not be secure after the team added Mitchell Robinson in free agency. Queta is happy that Robinson is now in Boston and isn’t worried about who winds up with the starting job, Khari Thompson […]
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta reacted to joining forces with champion New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson this upcoming season. Queta’s breakout season earned him a contract extension over the summer, signing a four-year, $56 million deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Neemias became the Celtics’ starting center last season. As Queta looks to build on […] The post Celtics’ Neemias Queta sounds off on Mitchell Robinson potentially stealing job appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mitchell Robinson enters his first season with the Boston Celtics confident that a more serious approach to recovery can help him produce his best season in years. “Right now, I’m just so confident in myself…I feel like this is going to be a great year for me. As you can see, I’m starting to take […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “This is going to be a great year for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Mitchell Robinson enters his first season with the Boston Celtics confident that a more serious approach to recovery can help him produce his best season in years. “Right now, I’m just so confident in myself…I feel like this is going to be a great year for me. As you can see, I’m starting to take […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “This is going to be a great year for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
One of the Boston Celtics’ biggest offseason roster moves this year was signing big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency. Robinson played a key role during the New York Knicks’ championship win, but reportedly did not re-sign him due to salary cap concerns raised by the second apron. As Mitchell Robinson prepares for his first […] The post Mitchell Robinson drops huge prediction on Year 1 with Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One of the Boston Celtics’ biggest offseason roster moves this year was signing big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency. Robinson played a key role during the New York Knicks’ championship win, but reportedly did not re-sign him due to salary cap concerns raised by the second apron. As Mitchell Robinson prepares for his first […] The post Mitchell Robinson drops huge prediction on Year 1 with Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Celtics are carrying an open two-way slot, and there’s a pretty good chance that it won’t be filled for another month or so, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell currently hold two-way deals with Boston, and Robb suggests that the team wants to keep as much […]
The Celtics are carrying an open two-way slot, and there’s a pretty good chance that it won’t be filled for another month or so, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell currently hold two-way deals with Boston, and Robb suggests that the team wants to keep as much […]
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball as Oso Ighodaro #11 screens Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball as Oso Ighodaro #11 screens Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement...
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Tony Bradley #13 of the Indiana Pacers dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Pacers 113-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York K...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Tony Bradley #13 of the Indiana Pacers dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Pacers 113-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York K...
Cavaliers Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI identified Peyton Watson’s early work with the starters as one of the things to watch. Makes sense. Watson needs to learn where Donovan Mitchell and James […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Cavaliers Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI identified Peyton Watson’s early work with the starters as one of the things to watch. Makes sense. Watson needs to learn where Donovan Mitchell and James […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.