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The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney for their backup center role behind Walker Kessler after trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas is currently under contract with the Denver Nuggets on a $10 million deal, but is not guaranteed until July 8th. Valanciunas appeared in 65 games with the Nuggets, averaging 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes. Drummond appeared in 63 games last season with the Phila...

The big man provided some insight into his injury that affected his NBA Finals status.

NBA free agency waits for nobody, which is why the Phoenix Suns trading for Miles Bridges already feels like old news.

Former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson finally revealed Sunday morning how he broke his hand before the NBA Finals, stating he banged on one of his trucks

A full list of reported rosters that the Toronto Raptors will face in Summer League

I’m late to yesterday, so happy 5th of July to those reading me from the United States. Better late than never, ask the Knicks fanbase. On to some links and notes. “The clock could be ticking on the 6-foot-9 Dadiet. Diawara appears to have passed him. In two years, Dadiet has played in only 47 […]

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Darryn Peterson dazzled in his NBA Summer League debut for the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have registered interest in Jonathan Kuminga, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Cavs are reportedly delaying any offseason signings in case they need to trade for Bronny James should they sign LeBron James. The Lakers also have been linked with Kuminga. Kuminga could return to the Hawks, who declined their team option on the forward last month.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be focused on signing (subscription required) Jonathan Kuminga in free agency over Rui Hachimura, according to Jake

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The Boston Celtics are trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Boston will receive Paul George, two first-round picks

Patrick Ewing is leaving his Knicks ambassador role to join the Wizards staff for the 2026-27 season.

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

SportsLine's model reveals its Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today

The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The latest rumors and rumblings from around the league with just over a week until the trade deadline

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings picks for their Tuesday night matchup

SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks picks for their Tuesday night matchup

Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

The Athletic reports the Sacramento Kings are open to moving multiple veterans, with Sabonis among the names drawing calls L'articolo Raptors, Suns, Wizards and Bulls show interest in Domantas Sabonis proviene da Sportando .

Houston want backcourt help without taking on a major salary. Alvarado’s contract structure makes him a logical target L'articolo Houston Rockets eye Jose Alvarado as a budget-friendly point guard option proviene da Sportando .

Jalen Williams missed the first month of the season recovering from a wrist injury, too.