LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Nolan Hickman #27 of the Dallas Mavericks wears Nike shoes against the Orlando Magic in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. 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 Candice Ward/Getty Images...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Nolan Hickman #27 of the Dallas Mavericks wears Nike shoes against the Orlando Magic in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. 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 Candice Ward/Getty Images...
PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Clyde Drexler #22 of the Portland Trailblazers circa 1990 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...
PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Clyde Drexler #22 of the Portland Trailblazers circa 1990 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]
The Kings are adding another veteran guard who can pass, defend and rebound. Shooting? Well, no roster is perfect. Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to join Sacramento and will compete for a regular-season roster spot, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Payton, 32, has appeared in 524 NBA games but spent three […] The post Kings add Elfrid Payton to compete for roster spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Sacramento Kings are adding another experienced guard to their roster, reaching an agreement with veteran free agent Elfrid Payton. Payton has agreed to a deal with Sacramento and will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp, according to his representative, Darrell Comer of CSE Talent. The move also reunites […] The post Kings add Elfrid Payton to training-camp roster appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Elfrid Payton and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a camp deal where he will compete for a roster spot. Kings general manager Scott Perry was in the front offices of the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks during some of Payton's previous stops. Payton last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, averaging 3.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 21.3 minutes over 24 games with the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets. Payton is represented by Darrell Comer.
Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball.
Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Matthew Cleveland #35 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Con...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Matthew Cleveland #35 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Con...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Wendell Moore Jr. #54 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Con...
Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant turned a tense on-court moment into part of a relationship that eventually developed into a close bond, with Barnes now reflecting on the famous incident involving an inbound pass. During a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, Barnes attempted to intimidate Bryant by faking a pass directly […] The post Matt Barnes reflects on Kobe Bryant no-flinch moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant turned a tense on-court moment into part of a relationship that eventually developed into a close bond, with Barnes now reflecting on the famous incident involving an inbound pass. During a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, Barnes attempted to intimidate Bryant by faking a pass directly […] The post Matt Barnes reflects on Kobe Bryant no-flinch moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter of the Play-In Tournament game at Kia Center on April 17, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Editor’s Note: It’s with great pride we intr...
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter of the Play-In Tournament game at Kia Center on April 17, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Editor’s Note: It’s with great pride we intr...
The defending NBA champions are adding the sort of player good teams tend to find useful. Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks, agent George Langberg told Shams Charania of ESPN. Konchar, 29, will enter his eighth NBA season after spending most of his career with the Grizzlies. […] The post Knicks signing John Konchar to one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
John Konchar has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar became a free agent after the Minnesota Timberwolves waived him and used the stretch provision on his contract. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from the Utah Jazz as part of […] The post John Konchar eyed by Heat, Knicks, Magic and Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
A veteran forward has suddenly become a sought-after talent as the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly eyeing him in free agency. The Minnesota Timberwolves recently waived John Konchar after acquiring him in a trade with the Utah Jazz. He went to the Timberwolves along with […] The post NBA rumors: Heat, Knicks, Magic, Raptors linked to free agent waived by Timberwolves after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with […] The post John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors are interested in John Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar was waived by the Timberwolves last month. Konchar averaged 4.4 points and 4.3 rebounds for the Grizzlies and Jazz last season. The Raptors are currently $2.3 million under the first apron with 13 guaranteed contracts. The Knicks, Magic, and Raptors have enough room to add one veteran player under the apron.
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every day,...
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every day,...
The Hawks have signed free agent big man Will Baker, per a team press release. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the 25-year-old almost certainly received an Exhibit 10 from the Hawks. Baker, who went undrafted in 2024 out of LSU, has spent the past two seasons in the G League, having […]
The Hawks have signed free agent big man Will Baker, per a team press release. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the 25-year-old almost certainly received an Exhibit 10 from the Hawks. Baker, who went undrafted in 2024 out of LSU, has spent the past two seasons in the G League, having […]
Not big news, but kinda interesting in my opinion. The Atlanta Hawks signed center Will Baker to an Exhibit 10 contract Monday. Baker will join Atlanta for training camp and the preseason. After that, he is expected to land with the College Park Skyhawks, the Hawks' G League affiliate, for the upcoming G League season. Last season, Baker played for the Osceola Magic, the G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.5 points on 62.7% shooting and 6.1 rebounds per ga...
The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Will Baker to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to RealGM on Tuesday, September 15. Baker is expected to join Atlanta for the preseason before likely moving to the College Park Skyhawks for the upcoming G League season. The 6-foot-11 center has spent the majority of his professional career outside […] The post Hawks sign Will Baker appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Will Baker to an Exhibit 10 contract. Baker will join the Hawks initially, but will likely land with the College Park Skyhawks after the preseason for the upcoming G League season. Baker played for the Osceola Magic of the G League last season. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.5 points on 62.7% shooting and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Dejounte Murray considers Russell Westbrook the greatest point guard in NBA history, placing the recently retired star ahead of legends such as Magic Johnson, John Stockton and Isiah Thomas. “The way he plays the game, that’s how the game is supposed to be played… No friends allowed until after the game,” Murray said via ClutchPoints. […] The post Dejounte Murray names Russell Westbrook the GOAT point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Dejounte Murray considers Russell Westbrook the greatest point guard in NBA history, placing the recently retired star ahead of legends such as Magic Johnson, John Stockton and Isiah Thomas. “The way he plays the game, that’s how the game is supposed to be played… No friends allowed until after the game,” Murray said via ClutchPoints. […] The post Dejounte Murray names Russell Westbrook the GOAT point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
BOSTON — The basketball world saw an all-time great call it a career this offseason Russell Westbrook announced his retirement via a social media video. The announcement stunned everyone, as the 18-year NBA veteran clearly had a lot more left in the tank and many believed he could still contribute, at a minimum, as a […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray gets real on Russell Westbrook as “GOAT” point guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Melbourne United forward Joe Ingles recently discussed what he would say if an NBA team contacted him about the possibility of bringing in Cole Anthony. (via The Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast): “I mean, yes. I would have said that before he got here. Obviously, I got to play with him in Orlando. I mean, I […] The post Joe Ingles on Cole Anthony: He’s an NBA player appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Melbourne United forward Joe Ingles recently discussed what he would say if an NBA team contacted him about the possibility of bringing in Cole Anthony. (via The Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast): “I mean, yes. I would have said that before he got here. Obviously, I got to play with him in Orlando. I mean, I […] The post Joe Ingles on Cole Anthony: He’s an NBA player appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Sacramento Kings have hired Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistant coaches under Doug Christie. Suhr was previously an assistant coach in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks with several ties to Isiah Thomas. Maxiell was an assistant coach previously for the Stockton Kings of the G League.
The Sacramento Kings have hired Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistant coaches under Doug Christie. Suhr was previously an assistant coach in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks with several ties to Isiah Thomas. Maxiell was an assistant coach previously for the Stockton Kings of the G League.
The Sacramento Kings are adding Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell to Doug Christie’s coaching staff, league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Monday. Suhr brings more than 25 years of experience as an NBA coach and executive, along with 15 seasons of college coaching experience. Maxiell joins the Kings after working as an assistant […] The post Kings adding Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistants appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff. The 75-year-old worked for Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey (now Brooklyn), Toronto and New York from 1979-2008. He has also spent […]
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 7, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Probably the bi...
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 7, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Probably the bi...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Nate Santos #56 of the Orlando Magic basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Co...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Nate Santos #56 of the Orlando Magic basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Co...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Maxwell Lewis #36 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/...
When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era. The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between […]
When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era. The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between […]