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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has already seen Evan Mobley become an NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn’t think Mobley is finished getting better. “I have no doubt he is gonna take the jump that people are waiting for,” Mitchell said during an appearance on Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady. “He’s young. […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers big man Kevon Looney's first impressions of Luka Dončić’s leadership speak volumes after Looney's Golden State Warriors tenure.

A second bidder has emerged in pursuit of an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that submitted a bid in August to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to construct the arena on tribal-owned land if the bid succeeds. The groups are developing plans to build a new arena on land near Marysville, Washington, a town roughly 35 miles north of Seattle Nick Rathod, BlackSun's chief global strategy and communications officer,...

While decisions on player and team options for veteran NBA contracts are typically due in June, the deadline to exercise third- and fourth-year team options for players on rookie scale contracts arrives each fall. This year’s deadline for teams to pick up rookie scale options is November 2. Typically, October 31 is the deadline for […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the LA Clippers’ punishment for involvement with Kawhi Leonard in circumventing the cap. Investigative reporter Pablo Torre revealed his findings about Leonard, prompting the NBA to conduct its own investigation into the Clippers. Green reacted to the punishment the NBA handed down on the Clippers on The Draymond […] The post Draymond Green shares ‘crippling’ breakdown of NBA’s Clippers-Kawhi Leonard decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here are 10 slept-on NBA players who could make a huge jump in 2026-27, including Hugo González, Scotty Pippen Jr., and some hidden names.

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 23: The Portland Trail Blazers react after Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers hit the game winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center 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. Mandatory Copyrig...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Terrence Hargrove Jr. #22 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Gar...

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert smiles during the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2026 - Kia WNBA Skills Challenge And WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on July 24, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. 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 Tyler Kaufman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

'Unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year.'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Detail of the Los Angeles Sparks logo prior to their home opener against the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena on May 10, 2026 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 Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a bit of surprising news given the lack of rumors or reports a...

We begin Round 2 of our Villain Tournament with the “on-court” side of the bracket.

For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season. Charlotte’s latest addition to its 21-man offseason roster is guard/forward Kobe Stewart, who replaces guard Jarkel Joiner (Twitter links). Stewart joins Josiah Allick, […]

Aliyah Boston has battled elite WNBA bigs throughout her career, but Team USA’s World Cup opener presented a challenge unlike anything she had seen before. Standing across from her was China’s teenage sensation Ziyu Zhang, a 7-foot-4 tower who made the Fever star look helpless on one viral possession. With Boston matched up against Zhang, […]

The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.

The Bucks have officially signed big man John Butler, the team announced today in a press release. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s a non-guaranteed training camp contract. A 7’0″ center who had a 19-game stint with the Trail Blazers in 2022/23 after going undrafted out of Florida State, Butler has […]

Mar 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez reacts from the sideline against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In our latest offseason fan poll, 58% of Brooklyn Nets fans predict the team will finish between the 11th and 15th seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026-27 season. Meanwhile, 36% see a path into the Play-In Tournament, and 6% expect a top-6 guaran...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the latest news in the NBA, preview the upcoming Wolves' season with Dane Moore, discuss Cathy Engelbert's retirement plans and break down Team USA vs. China.

From record growth and a landmark media deal to expansion, labor battles and a fractured relationship with players, Engelbert’s tenure was rarely quiet

Chris Paul is one of the most notable players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but he wasn't exactly treated like a franchise icon during the 2025-26 season.

Here is how the Nets’ projected 2026-27 lineup and rotation could look after a busy offseason, with more depth and a real shot at the Play-In.

After a standout Summer League, can Cameron Carr produce in his rookie campaign?

Rich Paul's pick for the greatest mid-range shooter of all time might surprise you.

Royce White has made a huge name for himself following his WNBA controversy, but what was his NBA career like?

The newest Philadelphia 76ers stars continue to put in work alongside Tyrese Maxey.

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in an influx of new players to overhaul their roster from the team that made the second round back in May. At least six of their regular rotation players for this season were not on the team last season, but one of the holdovers was Bronny James. Many wondered when […]

The Sixers didn’t have enough space under the first apron to sign Simmons, but that likely wasn’t the only reason.

The Houston Rockets have locked up Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208M deal, but did they make the right decision?

Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.

HOUSTON - MAY 28: Hakeen Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets and David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs battle for position in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at The Summit on May 28, 1995 in Houston. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 103-81. 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. Ma...