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The Coach of the Year could be facing a crossroads.

Danny Green names three Lakers role players who could make a jump.

The Lakers made a series of moves to rework their roster in early July, including the addition of Collin Sexton in free agency. In an interview with ESPN LA (Twitter video link), Sexton explains why he chose to come to Los Angeles. “I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being […]

Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with the Kings this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at […]

Why wasn’t Kawhi Leonard punished more severely? David Aldridge: I know and understand that many people don’t get why the guy at the center of all of this, whose camp demanded all of this and who reaped the financial benefits of all of this, walked away with what amounts to a slap on the wrist. (Of course $700K is a lot of money … to you and me. It’s less onerous for a guy with $375 million in career earnings. There’s levels.) Please understand the following is not, in any way, equating this ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Get...

Here is how the Hornets’ new-look 2026-27 roster could perform after a major offseason, with enough shooting and depth to easily clear 20 wins.

Inglewood, CA - March 09: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) So… the Clippers, huh. BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe — stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, iss...

The second apron is not a tax bill. It is a hard set of handcuffs on how you build a roster. For 2026-27 the lines are: Salary cap: $164.961 million Luxury tax: $200.428 million First apron: $209.015 million Second apron: $221.686 million Go over the tax and you write a check. Go over the first […] The post NBA second apron trade rules, without the jargon fog appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and Josh Hart are all eligible for extensions but Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (subscription required) doubts any of those prominent Knicks will sign one before the start of the season. Towns is eligible to sign a four-year max extension worth $272MM but that would create major salary-cap issues. […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers talks with Deni Avdija #8 on the bench during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Moda Center on December 29, 2025 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Start clearing your eveni...

LeBron James' latest business decision has not gone down well with fans.

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Spurs Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all. The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked out with some of his former teammates, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel added that Olynyk was viewed as a positive locker-room presence and wouldn’t be surprised if […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the five worst NBA trades since 2020, plus why the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown-Paul George deal could eventually join this ugly list.

Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around. General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in Williams, the former No. 10 overall pick who arrived from the Jazz in the Josh Green trade. “There was a reason he was the 10th pick in the draft,” […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

This will be an entirely new era for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James has chosen to continue his career elsewhere and Luka Doncic is firmly entrenched as the face of the franchise with Austin Reaves as sidekick. The big question is whether the Lakers can continue their level of success with James no […]

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On Sept. 5, 2003, the legendary Chick Hearn of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first broadcaster inducted into the Basketball...

There is a reason to be concerned about the Lakers' new Big 3.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: There are many fans who believe the Suns should start Collin Gillespie and move Jalen Green to the bench to be the team’s 6th man.  What’s your opinion? zenzino: Wait and see is my opinion. My guess is that Green will at least begin the season as a starter and they...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 30: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball as Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks defends during the first half in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 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 ...

Matt Barnes says LeBron James' departure gives Bronny James the chance to prove himself.

TOPSHOT - USA's #14 Anthony Davis dunks the ball in the men's Gold Medal basketball match between France and USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Photo by Mark TERRILL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MARK TERRILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images Thank you all for voting in our SB Nation Reacts survey this week. It was about when you thought a Washington Wizards player would make the USA Basketball men’s national team as a Wizar...

As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently. And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of the 2026-27 NBA season nears. The Lakers’ Walker Kessler waves to the...

Blocking Kareem’s Skyhook was one of the most difficult things in basketball.

Terrence Ross says Stephen Curry relies on the three-pointer, while Kyrie Irving can beat you in many ways.

Stephen Curry is expected to receive a maximum-level contract extension from the Golden State Warriors, with NBA analyst Anthony Slater suggesting the veteran guard is more likely to secure his full market value than accept a reduced salary. “I would not be shocked if he takes the max. I would probably be a little bit […] The post Steph Curry expected to get max extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin Love returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves is a real possibility, with the veteran big man reportedly open to a reunion with the franchise that drafted him. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reported that Love is interested in returning to Minnesota and that the Timberwolves also have interest in bringing him back. “From what I understand, […] The post Timberwolves interested in Kevin Love appeared first on TalkBasket.net.