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The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane. Had Oklahoma City simply brought back its 2025-26 roster, its combined salaries and luxury-tax penalties would’ve exceeded $500 million, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third […] The post Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A lot at stake for the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic faces uncertain future.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.

Mar 16, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Ball sits on the court prior to the game between Syracuse Orange and TCU Horned Frogs in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Prepare to alter your sleep schedule, college basketball fans. If you stay up late for Game 7 of the World Series on Halloween night, then wake up early to watch Notre Dame and Villanova open the season at 9:30 a.m. Easter...

More Pistons fans will be able to watch their team next season without paying for a streaming service. That seems like a pretty good idea. The Pistons are expanding their over-the-air television reach into Grand Rapids for the 2026-27 season, according to Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News. Games will air for free on […] The post Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey said he wasn't blowing up LeBron James' phone during free agency as the legendary forward decided his next move, but he certainly reached out.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stephen Curry #30 and Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 29, 2024 in New York City. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 110-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)...

Social media can be used as a bridge between athletes and fans, and between the media and fans. It provides a conduit for communication, making news, opinions, and information readily available.

The mural is titled "The Legendary Partner for the City of Brotherly Love" and was painted by Chenlin Cai in Philadelphia's Chinatown.

McBride: ‘I’m so grateful for the city of Minneapolis for just loving me the way that they do through everything’

Mavericks minority shareholder Mark Cuban has withdrawn his “pre-suit deposition” against team governor Patrick Dumont and the case has been dismissed without prejudice, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports. Cuban filed the petition last month, claiming the Mavs’ new majority stakeholders — the Adelson and Dumont families — participated in “adversarial business practices” […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is one of the nicest human beings you’ll ever meet. During his playing days, Nowitzki was always a fierce competitor, but he still found a way to be nice and respectful toward most guys he played against. According to one former NBA player, that aspect of Nowitzki’s game used to make him mad due to the conflicting mind games it created. On a recent episode of the Roadtrippin podcast, Channing Frye was asked this question by a fan: In your 14-year career a...

The Lakers have made a ton of changes, but with Luka Dončić running things everything will be just fine.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA and WNBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in DC fans and fans across the country. In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we will ask another question about the Washington Mystics. Last week, we asked if you think they […]

The WNBA is currently in the middle of a polarizing debate surrounding the involvement of trans athletes in women’s sports. As the league weighs its next steps, a rival league has made it clear it will follow the path set by the IOC and FIBA.

San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama will be a problem the rest of the NBA must solve for the foreseeable future. The Los Angeles Clippers took one big step in addressing that problem when news broke that they had signed 7’5″ center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract. Jamarion Sharp of the Toronto Raptors...

From Comets-Liberty and Lynx-Sparks to Wilson-Gray and the StudBudz, the feuds and friendships that have shaped 30 years of the WNBA

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Contrary to popular belief, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has been busy this offseason. He just hasn’t heard a trade offer that has piqued his interest. After Dumars teased another trade ahead of the draft, the Pelicans have remained stagnant this summer. However, Dumars assured fans he’s remained active […] The post Pelicans’ Joe Dumars defends offseason failures with eye-opening trade revelations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here are two point guard trade ideas the Hornets could consider if their new-look backcourt struggles early in the 2026-27 season.

The new WNBA team decided to go in a bold and different direction. But was that the correct choice?

It's a little surprising it took this long.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets 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/N...

If the Thunder had simply run back their 2025/26 roster for ’26/27, they would’ve been on the hook for a payroll north of $500MM after accounting for player salaries and luxury tax penalties, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link), who takes a step-by-step look at how Oklahoma City’s front office was […]

Plum is a seven-year veteran.

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on March 25, 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 NBA summer workout videos are practically a cottage industry. “Player X pu...

We name the NBA players with the most to prove about their contracts ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Another piece of the NBA schedule has apparently slipped out ahead of Thursday’s full release. The Lakers will host the Suns on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, who reported the matchup Tuesday. Phoenix went 3-2 against Los Angeles last season. Of course, these aren’t quite the same […] The post Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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