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The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.

To hear Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey tell it, the Boston Celtics paved the way for LeBron James to end up in the City of Brotherly Love.

Here are a few decisions the Knicks need to tackle between now and Opening Night, including possible extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Miami Heat President Pat Riley (L) and head coach Erik Spoelstra (R) pose for a photo with Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images We...

The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson apparently has moved beyond merely kicking the tires. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Monday on NBA Today that Cleveland is considered a legitimate threat to land the Nuggets restricted free agent. “I’m told that they are a ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson,” McMenamin said. “There are other teams interested […] The post Cavs now viewed as ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 13: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers smile before a game on December 13, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Gett...

As we outline in greater detail in a Hoops Rumors glossary entry, even though the NBA doesn’t have a hard cap by default, a wide variety of roster moves can impose a hard cap on a team for the remainder of that league year. Some of the most common ways a team can become hard-capped […]

The Warriors seemingly have all the ingredients necessary to make another major trade. Jimmy Butler has a massive expiring contract. Golden State has first-round picks available to sweeten an offer. And with Stephen Curry now 38, there isn’t much reason to spend another season waiting around. There’s just one problem: Somebody has to actually want Butler. […] The post Warriors may have a Jimmy Butler trade problem nobody anticipated appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Golden State Warriors have had a very disappointing offseason, making zero notable moves outside of bringing back Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis in free agency. The Warriors are poised to run back the exact same roster that won 37 games a year ago, headlined by Stephen Curry, who will turn 39 years old this […] The post Warriors’ Jeff Teague drops eye-opening Stephen Curry-Damian Lillard take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the league back from the All-Star break, but only a couple of weeks away from the FIBA break, it’s crunch time for a lot of teams. While the bottom half of the standings is staying pretty consistent, things could get interesting up top before the regular season comes to a close. A couple of… The post Winsidr‘26 Power Rankings — Volume 6 appeared first on Winsidr.

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard sat down with NBC Sports Boston for a wide-ranging chat on the team's offseason and more.

NBA fans won't have to wait much longer for the 2026-27 schedule.

Here are the 20 best mid-range scorers entering the 2026-27 NBA season, ranked by efficiency, volume, shot difficulty, and overall scoring impact.

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is eligible for an extension but he’s in no rush to sign one. Pritchard made that comment to Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast, as relayed by NBCSportsBoston.com’s Michael Hurley. “No, I don’t really think about it. It’s just not something I’m really looking at,” Pritchard said. “I have two years on […]

Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn. Nelson's famous bouncing, back-rim jumper in Game 7 of the 1969 Finals against the Lakers to help secure the title was his shining highlight. Nelson won five rings during his Celtics career and his #19 was retired by the team in 1978.

In an unsurprising development, the top-five picks of the 2026 NBA draft are also the highest-rated rookies in NBA 2K27.

Multiple teams could absorb Schroder in a salary dump.

Bronny James is entering his third season with the Lakers. How has he improved ahead of a year without LeBron on the roster?

The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.

Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders. The offseason is still unfolding, yet enough significant moves have already reshaped the early championship picture. Boston's roster decisions stand in sharp contrast to the approaches taken by other leading title hopefuls. Comparing those strateg...

While the Celtics have yet to (and very likely won't) hold a press conference to introduce their major offseason additions of Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, and Mike Conley, the Philadelphia 76ers greeted Jaylen Brown to the full press event introduction on Thursday. Here is the full presser via the NBA. Jaylen Brown: "The first thing I did after the trade was throw my phone across the room." #76ers #Celtics — gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) August 6, 2026 Jaylen Brown has not spoken to Jays...

Not only is Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal one of the greatest basketball players of all-time and universally considered the most dominant force the game has ever seen, but he is also one of the most recognizable faces off the court, possessing one of the biggest brands any athlete has compiled in recent memory. […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of D.J. Rodman #27 of the Charlotte Hornets against the Sacramento Kings during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBA...

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 06: The 2008 USA Basketball Men's National Team is honored during the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 06, 2025 in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images This weekend, Bright Sid...

The Suns’ starting five looks pretty clear-cut. Devin Booker and Jalen Green will comprise the starting backcourt, Dillon Brooks and summer acquisition Miles Bridges will man the forward spots and Mark Williams will get the nod at center. Should that also be the closing lineup for a team that went 13-17 in games decided by […]