Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 8, 2026

Last month, the New Orleans Pelicans made a solid addition after signing Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year contract worth $16 million. On Tuesday, they were forced to make a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to make room for Mathurin. With the arrival of the promising guard, the Pelicans needed to cut salary to get under […] The post Pelicans make trade with Grizzlies involving 4 players, 2 picks to make room for Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Several NBA teams attempted to use Denver’s salary-cap situation to extract additional draft compensation in trade discussions involving Cam Johnson, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Durando reported that rival teams approached the Nuggets with proposals that would have required Denver to attach draft picks to Johnson, believing the franchise was under pressure […] The post Teams tried to exploit Nuggets in Cam Johnson talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The contract gap between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons may be narrowing, with recent discussions suggesting the sides have a realistic path toward reaching a long-term extension before the start of the 2026-27 season. Sam Amick provided a more optimistic update on the negotiations, saying the financial difference between Duren and Detroit is smaller […] The post Jalen Duren and Pistons making progress toward contract deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards has identified Target Center, Madison Square Garden and TD Garden among his favorite places to play in the NBA, highlighting the atmosphere he experiences in Minnesota, New York and Boston. “Well, of course home or Madison Square. Madison Square, TD garden, New York, Boston, Philly, and Atlanta at home. But it’s hard to […] The post Anthony Edwards names his favorite NBA arenas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Charles Barkley believes the San Antonio Spurs could have the next great NBA backcourt in Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, comparing the young guards to Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. “If I’m a guard in the NBA, I do not want to see them boys the next 10 years. They’re going […] The post Barkley: Castle, Harper are the next Steph and Klay appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Enes Kanter Freedom has revealed that he exchanged private messages with Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following his removal from an Aug. 23 game against the Chicago Sky. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Kanter Freedom said Cunningham contacted him afterward and asked: “What happened?” He said his response was straightforward: […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom details Sophie Cunningham text exchange appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Before becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick was known for its deadly perimeter shooting in modern basketball. The former NBA shooting guard believes that Stephen Curry deserves to be called the greatest shooter of all-time. During an appearance on “The Draymond Show,” Redick revealed his all-time top five shooters, placing […] The post JJ Redick names Curry No. 1 among his top 5 shooters ever appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Riley Gaines on how she witnessed firsthand players like Sophie Cunningham being vilified by WNBA fans.

Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]

Last Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced she would retire from her role effective December 31. 2026. Engelbert has served as the league commissioner since 2019 and has relished her seven-and-a-half-year tenure. “I love women’s basketball and am not going anywhere yet,” Engelbert said. The news came as a shock to the league, but her…

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