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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.

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.

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)...

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

Mavericks minority shareholder Mark Cuban has withdrawn his “pre-suit deposition” against team governor Patrick Dumont and the case has been dismissed without prejudice, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News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.

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...

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?

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 […]

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.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: Center court sports the Brooklyn Nets logo prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Barclays Center on November 23, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans ...

Basketball: Phoenix Suns Tom Chambers (24) in action vs New York Knicks Mark Jackson (13) at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Phoenix, AZ 1/27/1989CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X37759 ) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country. It’s Hall of Fame week here at Bright Side of the Sun as we prepare for t...

Here are three former NBA stars who should seriously consider playing overseas after the latest Nikola Jokic buzz with the EuroLeague.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the Starry 3-Point Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Get...

Pistons Cade Cunningham seems perfectly fine with the Pistons being overlooked. Detroit is coming off a 60-win season and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, yet much of the summer attention has gone to the champion Knicks, the revamped Sixers and other teams that made splashier moves. Cunningham told DJ Siddiqi of R.org […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against Gary Payton II #0 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Imag...

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Brian Lewis on Tuesday examines the slow pace of the Nets rebuild which as of this past weekend has been underway in some form or another for three and half years since Kevin Durant became the final piece of the Big Three to be traded back on February 9, 2023. As Lewis writes, there’s no hope of anything dramatic happening his c...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Jeremy Sochan #20 of the New York Knicks in action during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-97. 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 Ima...

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr has a lot of potential that the franchise is hoping to develop. One thing that has stood out about Carr so far is his attitude and work ethic as he has spoken regularly about his desire to improve all facets of his game and willingness to do whatever is […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers before the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The date is offici...

We now know the Sixers’ opening night, home opener and Christmas Day games. Hit me with your questions!