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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 27, 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. (Photo by Chris...

With the Miami Heat now led by Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo after the blockbuster trade for the latter, made official earlier last month, there have been holes to fill on the roster. As the Heat have desires to add certain players to the team, Adebayo would speak about the franchise’s needs ahead of the […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo shuts down spacing concerns after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

At his youth camp in Miami on Sunday, Heat big man Bam Adebayo received the NBA’s Social Justice Champion award for the 2025/26 season, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. After being awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy, the 29-year-old expressed excitement for the upcoming season while acknowledging the apparent strength of the […]

Donovan Mitchell heard the reports. Now he apparently intends to respond. NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said Mitchell is especially motivated entering next season after LeBron James passed on a return to the Cavaliers and signed with the 76ers. Robinson recently exchanged text messages with Mitchell and discussed their conversation on SiriusXM host David […] The post Donovan Mitchell reportedly extra motivated after LeBron James’ Cavs snub appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nathaniel S. Bu...

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo listed off his top five NBA players of all time on Sunday and made the very interesting decision to exclude LeBron James.

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Guerschon Yabusele will forever go down as a weird blip in Knicks history. Many years down the line, the Frenchman’s name will be brough up in trivia and reminiscing conversations, not just for his very tumultuous time as a Knick, but also for the incredibly selfless gesture he made that allowed the Knicks to acquire Jose Alvarado. Yabusele, the player, left a lot to be desired. There’s really no way around it. He was put in a difficult situation where he was used in a way that maybe didn’t f...

Here is every NBA team’s biggest hidden gem, from overlooked rookies to young role players ready to surprise in the 2026-27 season.

Chris Bosh believes LeBron joined Philadelphia to prove superteams can still dominate despite today's tougher NBA salary cap rules.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May is introduced during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this week we had a poll up asking you to grade the Dallas Mavericks’ offseason...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant became one of the most prolific scorers ever during his 20-year career, commonly being compared to Michael Jordan. The one thing about Bryant is that he never lost confidence, no matter how well he was playing or who was defending him. Even if he is shooting poorly, Bryant could […]

On the day the Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May to become their head coach last month, he received a congratulatory text from former Plano East High School All-American shooting guard Jimmy King. King said he keeps in touch with May, so he wanted to reach out and let him know he gave the move to the Mavs his full approval. “The day he got the job I texted him and congratulated him, and he hit me back,” King told Mavs.com. “I told him welcome to Dallas and I’ll be at the games.” Credit: Dwain ...

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s survey asked you to predict who would be on the hot seat if the Rockets were to underperform. This week’s answers were A. Head Coach Ime Udoka, B. Both Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka, or C. General Manager Rafael Stone. As you can see, 53 percent of voters voted fo...

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The Golden State Warriors should consider one final reunion with Kevin Durant to save their dynasty.

When star forward LeBron James announced that he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, second-year guard VJ Edgecombe was already preparing for next season.

Here is a win-win trade that sends Draymond Green to the Bulls and gives the Warriors more flexibility for another star.

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Here are three NBA teams whose star power and hype may look much better on paper than their results during the 2026-27 season.

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of new faces and one of them Collin Sexton, who was added in free agency to be a potential spark plug off the bench. Over eight years in the NBA, Sexton earned a reputation as an efficient scorer while also playing with toughness. […]

The Kings haven’t made any promises to Zach LaVine regarding his role with the team after the two-time All-Star shooting guard exercised his $49MM player option for 2026/27, according to James Ham, who covers Sacramento for ESPN 1320, TheKingsBeat.com, and Locked On Kings. In his latest podcast appearance for Locked On Kings (YouTube link), Ham […]

The forward discussed his struggles in New York and the decision to give up $3 million. L'articolo Yabusele opens up about his NBA return: “I was the one who decided to leave” proviene da Sportando.

The Los Angeles Lakers have transitioned from the LeBron James Era to the Luka Doncic Era, signed Austin Reaves to a long-term contract, and acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but even with the arrival of the latter, there remains a key area of the team's roster that must be addressed before the start of next season.

The 76ers have assembled perhaps the NBA’s most talented lineup. Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown sees something else coming. A circus. Speaking on his “Bustlife” podcast, Brown questioned how LeBron James will fit alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. His biggest concern is what James’ arrival could mean for […] The post Kwame Brown predicts ‘circus’ for LeBron James, star-studded Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After remaining on the Trail Blazers‘ roster through August 1, Vit Krejci‘s non-guaranteed $2,667,944 salary is now partially guaranteed for $250K, as our list of early salary guarantee dates shows. The next important salary guarantee date for Krejci will be the day of Portland’s first regular season game. The team’s schedule has not yet been […]

Devin Booker’s “In My Shoes: Hardwood to Concrete” is set to release in September.

As Kevon Looney joins the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears he already has some ties to the organization. Looney played with Nick Young on the 2018 Warriors, winning their first championship together. That had to have been extra special for them as Looney recently revealed that Young, who also played for the Lakers, is his […]

A blockbuster swap deal involving Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis is proposed for a 76ers' roster overhaul.