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Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Samuel #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 Tom O'Conno...

Deni Avdija could become a free agent in 2028 despite emerging as the Portland Trail Blazers’ best player, with Sam Quinn of CBS Sports explaining that his current contract structure makes an early extension difficult. “For cap reasons I will explain shortly, right now, it does look like Deni Avdija will become a free agent […] The post Blazers risk losing leverage with Deni Avdija appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, on August 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring free...

The Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.

The "surrender cobra" is an involuntary gesture of anguished defeat or shock, with hands clasped on top of or behind the head. Watch these "surrender cobra" moments featuring some of the craziest sequences, events, and upsets in March Madness history.

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Top-30 senior Chase Lumpkin has committed to Alabama, he told ESPN on Wednesday, jumpstarting Nate Oats' recruiting class with one of the top-ranked guards in the country.

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Following Phil Jackson's statue news, the Lakers must honor late owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who led the franchise to 10 NBA championships.

Cavaliers The Cavaliers got James Harden‘s new contract under the wire. Barely. Harden’s three-year deal with Cleveland begins at $30,647,619 and is worth $96.54 million overall, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN and Sports Business Classroom. That’s slightly less than the $97 million initially reported, and there’s a reason. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Grizzlies, Jordan Hawkins, Dalano Banton appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers and JJ Redick are hoping ZIaire Williams can be a defensive lynchpin this season.

It’s unrealistic to expect the Heat to add either Kyrie Irving or Jrue Holiday in order to upgrade their point guard situation, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. In Irving’s case, his $39.4MM salary this season would be a major roadblock. If the Mavericks chose to trade Irving at some point, the Heat would […]

What to expect from Jaxson Dart, D'Andre Swift, Quinshon Judkins, Kenneth Gainwell, Tetairoa McMIllan, Rashee Rice and Juwan Johnson in Week 1.

Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn, who was granted a TRO on Wednesday for a sixth season of eligibility, has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.

The Cavaliers apparently kicked the tires on Gabe Vincent earlier this offseason. They’re just not in position to do much about it anymore. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Cleveland had contact with Vincent before subsequent moves left the Cavs right up against the first-apron hard cap. So consider this one a road not taken. […] The post Cavs had contact with Gabe Vincent before running out of room appeared first on Hoops Wire.

USA coach Kara Lawson is hoping her team can improve each round of the FIBA World Cup, beginning with Thursday's quarterfinal game vs. Hungary.

Ben Simmons may need to make the Sacramento Kings' opening night roster to get a payout from the deal he recently signed with the team.

The return of Aaron Judge makes the AL East race more interesting.

The Boston Celtics are hoping to prove their skeptics wrong heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, which is just over a month away. The Celtics shocked fans this offseason by trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that brought back Paul George and draft picks. The move came just months after Brown […] The post Jaylen Brown’s ‘disappointing’ take on end of Celtics tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets made a move this past week to keep one of their top rising young players in the fold for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension with forward Amen Thompson. His new deal brought out some doubters, however, including former NBA player Joe Johnson who bemoaned Thompson’s […] The post Draymond Green claps back at Amen Thompson critics after $208 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves retooled their roster this offseason, trading for LaMelo Ball and signing Jonathan Kuminga in free agency. While those are solid additions, the Timberwolves might feel the sting from losing veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Boston Celtics, and for much more than simply what he brought on the court. Mike Conley […] The post Insider drops harsh reality on Mike Conley loss after Celtics departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

EuroLeague owners are set to meet on Oct. 5 in Milan, Italy to discuss whether to accept the NBA proposal and allow the league to be absorbed into NBA Europe or continue to operate as a separate league.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns gestures during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Magic 113-110 in double overtime. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

Here are four NBA contenders loaded for 2026-27, but each still has one big flaw that could come back to bite them in the playoffs.

This season's freshmen might not be as talented as the Class of 2025, but several players are already drawing attention

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Atlanta has never had a shortage of talented athletes. But Angel Reese brings something different. The Atlanta Dream landed one of the biggest personalities in women’s basketball, and Reese feels like exactly the type of athlete this city needed. She’s talented. She’s controversial. She’s confident. And most importantly, people pay attention to her. Reese has…