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Nash and Amare. Stockton and Malone. Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. We’ve always had a fascination with dynamic duos. In the context of the modern NBA, analysts often consider two-man lineups. These allow a good sample size of more minutes than three- or even full five-person lineups. Further, they provide an isolated look at chemistry combinations that work. I looked at the top 25 (minutes volume) Suns two-man combinations from last year and sorted by net rating. Here are th...

LeBron James understood that Luka Doncic had become the Lakers’ No. 1 option. Apparently, accepting a similar level of deference to Austin Reaves wasn’t quite as easy. Law Murray of The Athletic offered an interesting glimpse into James’ final season in Los Angeles during a Reddit AMA, saying the four-time MVP experienced some internal conflict […] The post LeBron James reportedly had trouble adjusting to lesser Lakers role appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is a look at some of the most iconic NBA players who were drafted by teams they never actually played for.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Romeo Weems #88 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Utah Jazz during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 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/NBAE v...

Rockets Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston? ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next to request a trade, and Durant received three points in the voting, behind Anthony Davis (10) and Kyrie Irving (four). Zion Williamson also received three, while James Harden and […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas didn't consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect, sources told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley adds that Karnisovas didn't think Haliburton would be a top-four player on the Bulls roster at the time. New Bulls management has also reportedly spoken to Noa Essengue about his lack of physicality and emotional control. Essengue was drafted No. 12 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Karnisovas was fired from his position last spring and is curre...

The Boston Celtics are less than two months away from kicking off the 2026-27 NBA season with a very different roster than the one that choked a 3-1 lead last year to the Philadelphia 76ers. Jaylen Brown is now a member of those 76ers, with Paul George coming back to Boston, putting the pressure on […] The post Why Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla wants to be ‘forgotten’ after coaching career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as “Big Z.” The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not surprisingly, it remembers his play, too. More specifically, Ilgauskas was included on HoopsHype’s list of the 50 greatest European basketball players ever, coming in at No. 21. Ilgauskas is 7-foot-3 and […] The post Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Minnesota lost Naz Reid, added LaMelo Ball and handed Jonathan Kuminga a fresh start.

Wembanyama had 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting with three blocks.

Here is a look at the NBA stars with the most All-Defensive Team selections without ever winning Defensive Player of the Year.

Former Los Angeles Lakers players LeBron James Rajon Rondo are two of the smartest to ever play the game of basketball. And that intelligence was on full display when the two shared the court together for two seasons from 2018-20 and won an NBA championship alongside one another with the Lakers. Rondo is one of […]

With Jonathan Kuminga moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves, much of the NBA offseason buzz is now at peace. Kuminga arrived at the Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million deal that also includes a player option. While the deal on paper did not look as appealing as what the Golden State Warriors reportedly offered initially, Kuminga’s […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga’s agent already eyeing Kings, Bulls for big payday next summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed wing Jonathan Kuminga to a team-friendly deal in free agency after his departure from the Atlanta Hawks. The move gives the Timberwolves a starting wing to pair alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in their newly shaped starting lineup this year. Kuminga was long viewed as a potentially promising piece […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga signing leaves Steve Kerr catching strays after Warriors conflict appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is a look at the Pistons’ biggest concerns entering 2026-27 after a 60-win season and another major offseason reshuffle.

The sides continue to talk and likely will reach a deal close to the start of training camp.

Rico Hines runs were loaded with talent. The post #1 Pick AJ Dybantsa was UNGUARDABLE At NBA Open Runs! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Heat still have an open roster spot and could be among the teams interested in using it on free agent wing John Konchar. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Miami expressed interest in Konchar when Konchar was still with the Grizzlies. That, of course, feels like a hundred years ago now. But it […] The post Heat among teams linked to John Konchar appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is a look at the Spurs’ projected starting lineup and rotation for 2026-27 after reaching the NBA Finals and adding even more pieces.

Let’s it get it Dub Nation. I’m taking a look around the league this summer division by freakin’ division to see what all the big hubbub is about. Now that the Warriors are apparently playing out the flickering hopes of their dynasty, it’s more important than ever to see who is standing in the way from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green taking ring number five. As we continue to cruise through the Northwest, let’s go ahead and talk some Minnesota Timberwolves basketball. Last year the Dubs went...

Legendary Boston sportswriter and ESPN contributor Bob Ryan wants to do away with in-game interviews of coaches and players, calling them useless. And a whole lot of people who follow the NBA gave it a hearty “amen.” “Memo to TV sports execs: get rid of all in-game interviews of players and coach/managers,” Ryan posted to […] The post Bob Ryan wants in-game interviews gone, and he has a point appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers Nation’s ranking of the top 100 players in the NBA for the 2026-27 season is entering the top tiers, players who by all accounts should be All-Stars, and maybe All-NBA, this season. We have spent the last few weeks breaking down the best players in the league for the upcoming season alone, with no […]

Jason Kidd made his choice between LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Cooper Flagg.

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade, they projected to have a solid big-man tandem with Deandre Ayton as the backup. However, L.A. then went on to trade Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. In a move that was made to replenish […]

Some Houston Rockets fans would call the trade that brought Russell Westbrook to the team the worst in the history of the franchise: Apparently, not as many as one might have thought. The results for our last SB Nation Reacts question are in. A resounding 72% of you said that the Westbrook trade wasn’t the worst in the team’s history. How can this be? Rockets have made a few questionable deals throughout history I’ve been a fan of the team since 1997-ish, and this was unequivically the worst ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves waived guard John Konchar. The Wolves had acquired Konchar in a trade that saw Cody Williams also join Minnesota, while Josh Green was set to the Utah Jazz. The Timberwolves were reportedly going to stretch Konchar's $6.2 million salary at a hit of just over $2 million per season for the next three seasons. August 29 was the deadline for teams to waive a player while stretching their salary for the 2026-27 season. By stretching Konchar's cap hit, the Wolves will cre...

Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon believe Luka Doncic could become even scarier with LeBron James now gone.

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 19: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 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 Jes...

There are plenty of opinions as to how the new-look Los Angeles Lakers will perform this season. They replaced six key rotation players from last season — LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard — with Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and […]