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Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked if you thought Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will win the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Our respondents were split, but a majority of 56 percent believe that Dybantsa, ...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 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 Imag...

A year ago, we entered September with four notable restricted free agents – Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Quentin Grimes, and Cam Thomas – still on the board. The situation isn’t quite that bad for RFAs this season, especially now that Peyton Watson has landed in Cleveland via sign-and-trade on a new four-year, $88MM deal. But […]

2 more and he ties the record with 11 trades. Trevor Ariza is the most traded player in NBA history, having been dealt 11 times over his 18-year career (2004–2022). submitted by /u/Landlord-Allmighty [link] [comments]

Not the strongest of posts, but better than none. Here’s the latest I’ve gathered from across the interwebs in the past few days. Enjoy and comment! “I’m hungrier than ever to get the second one—I’ve said before, I’ll do anything to win that first one. If I was willing to do whatever it took to […]

Revisiting five key returning players and their places in the 2027 NBA Draft mix: Tounde Yessoufou, Dame Sarr, Ivan Kharchenkov, Andrej Stojakovic, and Milan Momcilovic.

NBA 2K has released its attribute ratings.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: Dallas Mavericks chief communications officer Gina Miller speaks during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images “I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller sai...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bucks defeated the Suns 108-105. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we find ourselves buried in the u...

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 18: Kel'el Ware #7 and Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat high five during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 18, 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 Ge...

It’s history month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners at TD Garden. Today we look back at the first showdown between Bird and Magic.

Let’s rank every team in the NBA coming into the 2026-27 season.

Two months after one of the most surprising trades of the NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets have provided an inside look into the process that led to them dealing LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

FREE TO READ: The Buss family’s Lakers saga could be headed for a legal battle. Nine legal experts weighed in on who has the stronger case, what could happen next and whether the dispute could derail the team’s sale to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

After finally resolving the franchise's biggest piece of business, what's next for Denver? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena on December 31, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Thr...

It's late August, and only a few scraps remain on the NBA free-agent market. The odd quirk this offseason: Some of those leftovers are big names.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks blocks a shot by Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images...

That is a confident shooter (AJ Green, not Kuminga). He doesn't do much of anything else but he might be someone who can help chip away at leads in limited minutes. Not a lot of better ways to use a future second round pick. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

"All Hail Cullen" founder and creator Cullen Honohan will produce a web series following the Colonials' season, starting this fall.

BOSTON - 1984: Scoreboard reads "Beat L.A." during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics played in 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, 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 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images NBA history spa...

LeBron James apparently approves of the Cavaliers’ newest addition. James showed some love to Peyton Watson on Instagram after the Cavaliers acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Nuggets as part of Wednesday’s massive five-team trade. Responding to a post from Watson, James wrote: “Yessir P!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥” Watson responded to James with a message of his […] The post LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Joe Ingles interview sparks question - what are some of the great under-the-radar talents of Jazzmen throughout history?

Here’s an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft class. With the 2026-27 season still months away, this board remains fluid, but it offers a solid snapshot of the top prospects based on current projections. Plenty of movement is expected once the college season and international circuits heat up. First Round 1. Washington – Alijah […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown had some qualms with 2K after his player rating in NBA 2K27 was revealed.

Jazz fans have a clear favorite off the bench

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