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I’m not saying Alex Len has anything left or excites anyone. But he was in camp with the Knicks last year, is familiar with Mike Brown & I could see him being one of the two or three bigs they bring to camp to battle it out for the last spot. In Len’s defense, the free agent options aside from Nick Richards & Sochan (who’s a bit undersized for center depth) are Mason Plumlee, Bismack Biyombo, Drew Eubanks, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Chris Boucher, Moses Brown & Tony Bradley. submitted by /u...

Former NBA guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed with Italy’s Napoli Basket, the team announced in a press release. Dowtin appeared in 87 NBA games, mostly recently a 41-game stint with Philadelphia during the 2024/25 season. He played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel’s top league last season, averaging 9.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: The sneakers worn by Jalon Moore #34 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by...

As star forward LeBron James continues to contemplate his decision in free agency, he received some advice from one of his former teammates.

After four successful seasons in Madrid, Hezonja is returning to the NBA, where he has already played for three teams The post Mario Hezonja is leaving Real Madrid and going to the NBA appeared first on Eurohoops.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Owner Tom Dundon of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on after the win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Upon the conclusion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic’s Jo...

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

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Many believe the Miami Heat will need an adjustment period after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, but Pat Riley believes the trade puts his squad in a position to win as soon as this season.

LeBron James has no timetable to make a decision on what team he will sign with in free agency, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who relayed a chat he had with James' agent and Klutch Sports founder and CEO Rich Paul on the matter (h/t Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald).

Miami Heat president Pat Riley said he wasn't pleased to hear about the physical altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro this offseason.

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was the latest NBA player to chime in on the league's second apron rule.

The final bell—er, buzzer—has sounded.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on July 17, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

David Locke didn’t just build a podcast. He built what has become one of sports media’s biggest podcast networks. In an excellent profile by Gordon Monson of The Salt Lake Tribune, the longtime Jazz radio voice explained how a simple idea centered on team-specific coverage eventually grew into the Locked On Podcast Network, now featuring […] The post Jazz announcer David Locke on building Locked On podcast powerhouse: ‘The idea was right’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a three point basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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...

Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.

Also, what is New Orleans doing? Or, for that matter, what is Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon doing?

Miami Heat president Pat Riley doesn't believe there's any lingering bad blood between he and LeBron James that would preclude a reunion this summer.

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton apparently didn't do a great job of trying to convince star free agent LeBron James to join his team.

Of all the possible scenarios for the offseason for the Golden State Warriors, the one that actually happened is the most depressing of all.

Here is a sneaky trade proposal that would bring Cam Johnson to the Trail Blazers and give them a much-needed shooting upgrade at the wing.

Here is a blockbuster mock trade that sends Naz Reid to the Spurs in exchange for Keldon Johnson, Carter Bryant, and a protected first-round pick.

The forward joins after his Las Vegas Summer League run and time in the Lakers’ G League program L'articolo Los Angeles Lakers sign Arthur Kaluma to two-way deal proviene da Sportando.

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LeBron James has the league in a holding state.