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Negotiations over the lease terms are expected to continue into December.

SPRINGFIELD,MA - AUGUST 15: Mike D'Antoni speaks to the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on August 15, 2026 at Symphony Hall 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Speaking to ESPN Philippines in Manila, Anthony Edwards is backing the Timberwolves to beat both the Thunder and Spurs this season.

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Latest Jimmy Butler injury update is good news for the Golden State Warriors.

Jonathan Kuminga remains available in August, so naturally, the hypothetical trade machine continues to churn. And this one has some moving parts. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of NBA on SI constructed a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Lakers, Hawks and Bucks that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles. Here’s the proposed deal: Lakers receive: Jonathan […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It was fitting that this was the summer in which he became a Hall of Famer.

Suns Dillon Brooks believes the Suns have more ways to play after adding Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason. Brooks told reporters that Bridges gives Phoenix additional size, athleticism and defensive versatility, while Kennard provides another high-level shooter. Kennard led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season. “I think we added some shooting, some […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Nuggets, roster, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league? Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention. Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs. We explain why Jeff Schwartz's comments about the CBA harming veteran players were so off base. Finally w...

Mike D’Antoni is headed into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, and he knows exactly why. It wasn’t merely the 672 wins. It wasn’t the two NBA Coach of the Year awards. It wasn’t even coaching Steve Nash and James Harden during MVP seasons. It was the way his teams played. “That’s the reason […] The post Mike D’Antoni has one regret about offense that changed the NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Tyrese Haliburton was surprised that the Indiana Pacers were scheduled to open the 2026-27 season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans in his first game since tearing his Achilles.

Caitlin Clark continues to be one of the most prominent names across the WNBA. However, not all of the attention has been positive.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule was released last week.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Here are the 25 best NBA players under 25 entering 2026-27, led by Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and a loaded group of rising young stars.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: A view of the Nike shoes of Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. 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...

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards doesn't consider himself the best dunker in NBA history, but he does put himself above a few notable names.

Doc Rivers, who is being inducted tonight into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is a strong advocate for having other NBA coaches receive that honor while they’re still active. It just barely happened for Rivers, who was notified of his selection shortly before parting ways with the Bucks, but it still fulfilled a personal […]

Zach Lowe is concerned by Luka Doncic getting injured despite being in better shape.

LeBron James has spent 23 seasons in the NBA ignoring the usual rules about age, and he’s not finished yet. The 41-year-old opens his 24th...

The Golden State Warriors haven't signed anyone new this offseason, but ESPN doesn't view the contracts they've handed out in a negative light.

As the Minnesota Timberwolves were seen gathering in Paris, France for a Rudy Gobert sponsored team-building vacation, the NBA schedule-makers were hard at work determining who goes to play where and when after the fallout from LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers decision. The Timberwolves were highlighted by the league a lot due to the Anthony Edwards and now LaMelo Ball effect. It should be a fun season with plenty of marquee matchups that Minnesota will be on the front lines of national cover...

D’Antoni explains how trust, freedom and the right personnel helped turn Phoenix into one of basketball’s most influential teams.

Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) | Getty Images There were two fun stretches in the New York Liberty’s otherwise irritating victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon. The first came in the second quarter, after the Liberty had spent the first quarter messing around against a really bad Sun team that was also missing Brittney Griner. But these 8-24 Sun had lost their most recent game by 35 points, primed to save some face and avoid embarrassment. The Liberty were missing Sabrina Ionescu,...

Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He is also a sure-fire future Hall of Famer. So his takes carry legitimate weight in NBA circles. On Friday, he was asked who has been the most difficult player to guard throughout his professional career. His answer? “LeBron [James],” Thompson said on a...

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ roster is imbalanced. The majorit...

Here are five NBA stars whose massive contracts could look really ugly by 2028 if age, injuries or declining production start to hit.

Players who are in the fourth and final year of their rookie scale contracts became eligible to sign rookie scale extensions starting on July 1. Those players, who were all 2023 first-round selections, will have until the day before the 2026/27 regular season starts to finalize long-term agreements with their current teams. Players eligible for […]

Caitlin Clark reached 20 career games with at least 20 points and 10 assists, doubling a mark no other WNBA player has surpassed.

Some the WNBA's greatest players believe the increased discourse and scrutiny of the league is the result of the growth and success of the women's game.