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Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers knew they were taking a chance when they acquired Ja Morant. The bigger question is whether the gamble pays off. As Keith Smith of Spotrac recently reported (via SI’s Jeremy Brener), one Portland executive said the organization believes Morant simply needed a fresh start after seven seasons with the Grizzlies. […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Suns, Miles Bridges, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is a blockbuster trade idea that sends Devin Booker to the Hawks and gives the Suns a young guard, veterans, and three first-round picks.

Although a number of big-money free agent contracts were completed earlier this summer, the two most lucrative deals signed by players so far in 2026/27 have been contract extensions. Both of those extensions have been maximum-salary deals. [RELATED: 2026/27 NBA Contract Extension Tracker] Because those extensions won’t go into effect until the 2027/28 season and […]

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Andre Jackson Jr. throws his hat in the Raptors’ ring

Cooper Flagg came into the NBA as a hugely promising prospect, and his first season did not disappoint. The No.1 overall pick edged out his...

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Here are four sneaky bench scorers the Golden State Warriors could pursue through free agency after a lackluster offseason.

An impressive feat for the Indiana backcourt.

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Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale says he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.

Former Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington has transferred to Tennessee, announcing his new school less than a week after a judge in Colorado granted a

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Ariel Atkins #7, Cameron Brink #22, Kiana Williams #23, and Chance Gray #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ju...

Bertans made his Latvian national team debut at Eurobasket 2011 L'articolo Davis Bertans retires from the Latvian national team after 15 years proviene da Sportando.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images In today’s Dub Hub: In a recent article by The Athl...

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 18: An exterior shot of Moda Center Arena before the Indiana Pacers game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 18, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Trail B...

Ο Ντάβις Μπέρτανς αποσύρθηκε από την εθνική ομάδα της Λετονίας, ύστερα από 15 χρόνια. The post Ντάβις Μπέρτανς: Σταμάτησε από την εθνική Λετονίας appeared first on Eurohoops.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections.

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent a roster overhaul this summer, parting with six of the 10 minutes per game leaders and replacing them with talent that is younger and, in their view, better fitting around Luka Doncic. One of the players the Lakers let go was Rui Hachimura, who they effectively replaced with Sandro Mamukelashvili […]

Sixers Sixers newcomer Jaylen Brown isn’t shying away from the spotlight that comes with joining LeBron James in Philadelphia. Speaking during a Twitch stream, Brown said he’s looking forward to learning from James as the Sixers prepare for what figures to be one of the NBA’s most scrutinized seasons. “What an opportunity that is,” Brown […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Jaylen Brown, Clippers, Jalen Pickett, Cole Anthony appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 21: A Blazers fan wearing face paint tries to pump up the crowd during the game between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden Arena on February 21, 2008 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/...

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 1: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers high fives fans after the game against the Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Portla...

When NBA teams are in the process of filling out their training camp rosters, the Exhibit 10 is the type of contract mentioned most frequently on Hoops Rumors. An Exhibit 10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal or puts a player in line to earn a bonus if he’s waived and then joins […]

The NBA's social media team released a dunk mixtape of Anthony Edwards on Wednesday to celebrate the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar's 25th birthday.

Florida enters the season as the co-favorite to win the 2027 national title

Οι Σάσα Βεζένκοφ και Νίκολα Μιλουτίνοφ αποτελούν το κορυφαίο δίδυμο στο Euroleague Fantasy Challenge για τη σεζόν 2025-26. The post Βεζένκοφ & Μιλουτίνοφ: Κορυφαίο δίδυμο στο Euroleague Fantasy appeared first on Eurohoops.

Ben Simmons might be expecting an NBA return with the Philadelphia 76ers but we offer five better destinations.

After signing his four-year extension, Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers said he hopes quarterback Lamar Jackson can be with the Ravens equally as long.