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Joe Smith: NBA should call future cap scandals 'Joe Smith Effect'

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Updated Jul 20, 7:05 PM ET

Former No. 1 overall pick Joe Smith believes it’s time for the NBA to give a familiar type of investigation a familiar name. “If they’re going to keep bringing my name up every time a situation comes up,” Smith told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, “then they might as well just call it the […] The post Joe Smith: NBA should call future cap scandals ‘Joe Smith Effect’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Boozer, Memphis Dominate Atlanta In Summer League Play

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Updated Jul 17, 6:06 PM ET

Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies have shown they are a force to be reckoned with in NBA Summer League play, but what they did to Atlanta on Thursday night was exceptional. Memphis went up 21-0 and outscored Atlanta 32-2 in the first quarter. They went on to win 96-64. Yes, it’s summer league, but […]

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And-Ones: Summer League, ESPN, Team USA, Rookies

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Updated Jul 18, 2:47 AM ET

The Rockets and Grizzlies will square off in one of the Las Vegas Summer League semifinals while the Warriors play the Lakers in the other, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The Lakers were the only team to win all four of their games in Vegas so far, while Memphis, Houston, and Golden State advanced to […]

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Hollinger & Duncan: Kawhi and Trent; Favorite and Least Favorite Free Agency Moves

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John turns his seasoned front office eye to the pause in the Kawhi Leonard trade and the Bucks' apparent circumvention with Gary Trent, Jr. Then, he and Nate discuss their favorite and least-favorite free agent deals and wrap up the offseason as it stands now. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTu...

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Ja Morant opens up on Grizzlies departure for first time since trade to Portland

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I was a little surprised to see that no one had posted this article from DaMichael Cole back on July 11th. Despite Ja not posting any direct "goodbyes" or "thank yous" on his socials, he had a lot of positive things to say about the team, fans and city. Some of his most direct comments included: “Definitely grateful for my time in Memphis. That will always be home for me.” “I love Memphis. I love the fans, the organization, my teammates.” Regarding the reaction from Memphis after the trade, M...

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Breaking News: City of Portland Sends Moda Center Arena Proposal to Trail Blazers

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Updated Jul 19, 11:50 PM ET

Just days after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and the City of Portland over renovations to the Moda Center Arena were “off track”, the city has sent a proposal to the Blazers detailing requirements for Portland’s participation in the deal. Each side—city politicians and the Blazers franchise—has accused the other of stalling the process in recent weeks. The Blazers have faulted the city for not approving approximately $120 million of funding...

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'Momentum' In Contract Talks Been Jalen Duren, Pistons?

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The Pistons have shed a good amount of payroll this summer, including salary-dumping Caris LeVert to Milwaukee as part of a six-team mega-deal. Detroit also sent out Isaiah Stewart (to Memphis) and Marcus Sasser (Dallas) in that trade while bringing back John Collins, Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The team also made a couple of […]

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Hugo Gonzalez's Box-Score Stats from NBA SL After Celtics Reportedly Wouldn't Trade Him for Giannis

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Updated Jul 17, 6:10 PM ET

Hugo González became a main player of the NBA offseason after the Boston Celtics declined to include him in their trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, so his Summer League performance on Friday night garnered more attention than normal.

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Pistons Remain Confident In Re-Signing Jalen Duren

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Updated Jul 17, 3:51 PM ET

The Detroit Pistons are confident that they will be able to re-sign Jalen Duren, sources told Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Re-signing Duren is the team's top priority this summer, with both sides looking for a deal that makes sense for everyone. Duren has already met with the Lakers and Kings, though no contract came to fruition. Duren could accept the team's $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Pistons also attempted to upgrade their roste...

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LeBron James' NBA Free Agency Decision Impacting Schedule Release, Adam Silver Says

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Updated Jul 17, 7:09 PM ET

LeBron James' pending free agency decision has impacted plenty of teams this offseason as they plan around where the veteran will end up, but that's not the only thing that's been affected.

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Tyrese Haliburton Hypes LeBron James Podcast Appearance in Cryptic Post Amid NBA Free Agency Rumors

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Updated Jul 19, 11:45 PM ET

As star forward LeBron James continues to explore free agency, Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton sent him a message that caught fans' attention.

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Trevor Keels Diagnosed With Sprained Right MCL

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Updated Jul 17, 6:28 AM ET

Free agent guard Trevor Keels has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee and will miss the remainder of Summer League, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter link). Keels, who turns 23 years old in August, has been playing for the Heat at both the California Classic […]

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