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Bob Myers appeared on the Cousins podcast with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, discussing the Jaylen Brown trade and more.

We rank the 20 highest-paid power forwards in the NBA following a very busy offseason of change.

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 12: A view of the center court logo before the Emirates NBA Cup game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center on November 12, 2024 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images A few months ago I wrote a Mailbag ...

Can 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and Trae Young lead the Washington Wizards to snap a six-year playoff drought? The Wizards should have a better idea two months into the 2026-27 regular season. If not, Davis could once again be on the move, according to one ESPN NBA insider. Amid his third team in two seasons, […] The post ESPN insiders put Wizards’ Anthony Davis on trade request watch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Georges Niang‘s new one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Warriors is partially guaranteed, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. As long as Niang isn’t waived on or before January 7, he’ll receive his full-season salary of $3,876,529. However, for now, he’s only assured of a $1,838,009 partial guarantee. The deal also includes Exhibit 3 language protecting Golden State […]

The Warriors dynasty took off in 2015 and continued for nearly a decade, but one year prior, the entire operation could’ve been flipped on its back. Former center Jermaine O’Neal joined Golden State for one year during the 2013-14 season. After the series against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, he gave general manager Bob Myers some meaningful advice.

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Here is a look at the most random late-career team stops in NBA history, including Klay Thompson, Allen Iverson, and more.

Even after a 53-win season and a first-round victory without Luka Dončić, the Lakers braintrust determined it was time to scrap the roster and start over. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka’s highly anticipated 2026 summer with space and flexibility arrived. Players with massive roles last season left unceremoniously in free agency, leaving behind vital positions to be filled, and hopefully upgraded. ​The roster now completely orbits around the planets of Luka Dončić and Austin Re...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by ...

Here is a look at every undrafted NBA award winner and whether Austin Reaves could become the next one after his breakout with the Lakers.

Recently, future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook shook up the NBA world when he announced that he would be retiring from the game after 18 seasons. Among the many stars who shouted out Westbrook in the wake of the news was Houston Rockets wing Kevin Durant, who was Westbrook’s season for nearly a decade with […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant reveals intitial ‘what the f**k’ reaction to Russell Westbrook retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rafael Castro is now aboard the rocket ship.

ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Valanciunas, who has since signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, was waived by Denver last month, leaving the team on the hook for the $2MM partial guarantee […]

In the fairly low global stakes fantasy world of sports the 2026-27 NBA season is a high stakes one for the Houston Rockets. We’ve reached a point where all three facets of the team: management, coaching, players, all need to deliver. Or we can go to that old “three legged stool” analogy for the team. What exactly do they need to deliver? At the very least the Rockets need to win a playoff series. If they don’t, barring some roster catastrophe, it’s difficult to see ownership not making signi...

Our own Connor Long joins the show to talk Nolan Traoré, Mikel Brown Jr, Chaney Johnson, and all things Nets!

Brea joins the Dominican Republic for World Cup qualifying and another valuable stretch of live reps.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Bob Myers looks on during game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 108-100. 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 Mitchell Le...

Kevin Durant forgot about one key component of his Warriors' teams before realizing his mistake.

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Mychal Thompson joked that his son Klay rejected the Lakers for a $11.5M Heat deal because he didn't want his dad checking his hotel curfew.

Ah yes… a two-team trade that involves just one player, I am very simple man, I see simple trade… But, now that we’re on the topic, are ramifications of this trade simple? Actually… kinda? Lakers acquire Walker Kessler (sign-and-trade). Jazz acquire the Lakers’ 2031 first-round pick, the Lakers’ 2033 first-round pick, the right to swap either the Jazz’s or and Cavaliers’ 2028 first-round pick (whichever is most favorable) for the Lakers’ 2028 first-round pick, and the right to swap their 2030...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 15: A general view of the Houston Rockets logo on court prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on January 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the calendar about to switch over to September, the NBA inches closer a...

Add Kevin Durant to the list of people eager to see what the new-look Philadelphia 76ers can do this season.

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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 28: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We may have hit the wa...