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Deadline is fast approaching for resolution to the Duren drama

The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy. So, yeah, predicting Indiana may require a wider margin for error than usual. ESPN released its early Pacers season preview, giving their offseason a B-minus and ranking them 15th in its Basketball Power Index. The […] The post ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Twenty-one days. That’s how long Jalen Duren has to decide whether to take the most extreme route available in his stalemate with the Detroit Pistons. Here's what The Athletic's Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson is hearing. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on and smiles against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve reached the inevitable almost-conclusion of the standoff between Jalen ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Kevon Looney #55 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half of the game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next sever...

From Carmelo’s 62-point masterpiece to Ewing’s single-season scoring mark, historical records at MSG are at risk.

Phoenix re-signed Williams this summer after he appeared in a career-high 60 games for the team during the 2025-26 campaign.

Although the Chicago Bulls had "definite interest" in forward Jonathan Kuminga before he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team could not guarantee he would "start or close games most nights," per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Joe Mazzulla can play around with several lineup combinations this season.

Draymond Green has revealed that he once asked the Golden State Warriors to facilitate a sign-and-trade that would have sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies during contract negotiations. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green explained that he wanted another team involved in the negotiations to strengthen his position with Golden State. He ultimately called […] The post Draymond Green reveals he asked Warriors for Grizzlies trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here are four NBA teams that should take the risk and sign Cam Thomas while he’s still available in free agency this late.

The Hawks announced they’re holding training camp at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Which raises a question: Why do NBA teams build state-of-the-art practice facilities, then begin each season practicing somewhere else? The Cavaliers spent Kenny Atkinson’s first two training camps at IMG Academy in Florida. This year, they’re going considerably farther, holding camp at The […] The post Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Davion Mitchell's ADP has improved over the last seven days, while Deni Avdija's ADP has taken a hit.

The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as Luka Doncic takes them, and he and the franchise hope that is all the way to an NBA Championship. The front office assembled an entirely new roster around their superstar and it will be on Doncic to lead this squad. There is no questioning Doncic’s offensive […]

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - 2026/08/23: Luka Doncic seen on the outdoor basketball court during the Los Angeles Lakers' visit. (Photo by Andrej Tarfila/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) During his year-and-a-half with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić has endured a pair of serious injuries interrupting each season. Upon his initial midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles, Dončić was dealing with a strained left calf, which sidelined him for six weeks, including his first ...

Revisiting the rumors that linked the Bulls to Bennedict Mathurin and Jonathan Kuminga before they signed with New Orleans and Minnesota, respectively, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reiterates that Chicago’s interest in Mathurin was overstated, as he has previously reported. Mathurin’s playing style wasn’t “particularly additive” to the Bulls’ roster, Lorenzi explains, and it sounds […]

Kevin Durant believes playing for the national team offers an experience that goes beyond basketball, and he wants other players to understand the value of representing their country. Speaking to The Athletic, Durant reflected on his time with Team USA and explained why he continues to embrace international basketball despite having already established himself as […] The post Kevin Durant encourages every player to represent their country appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With doubts emerging about Miles McBride's contract extension, we explore three potential landing spots for the Knicks guard.

The Los Angeles Clippers don't have much to celebrate after the NBA's punishment following the Kawhi Leonard investigation, but there may be reason for hope.

Tyrese Maxey says James Harden gave him one piece of advice that helped shape his development with the Philadelphia 76ers: remain himself and never lose his aggressiveness. Maxey was still establishing himself in the NBA when Harden arrived in Philadelphia in February 2022. Rather than pushing the young guard into a reduced role, Harden encouraged […] The post Tyrese Maxey reveals James Harden’s best advice appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Sixers have an open two-way spot, meaning the players signed to Exhibit 10 deals could extend their stay past camp.

Although he will be nearly 40 years old when the 2028 Summer Olympics take place in Los Angeles in two years, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has his sights set on playing for the United States men's basketball team once again.

As the Heat explore potential options to fill out their 15th roster spot, we present five players that could emerge as promising targets.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at 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(Photo by Jesse D. Garra...

The 2027 NBA draft is still over nine months away, but a number of teams have already traded away their first-round picks for ’27, and more clubs may do so before this season’s trade deadline. We’ll use the space below to keep tabs on each team’s first-round pick for 2027, continually updating it as necessary […]

Here is why the Toronto Raptors should stay away from a Domantas Sabonis trade, even with the three-time All-Star very available in talks.

The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big swing in the summer of 2024 when they agreed to a deal with JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach. Redick was three years removed from his career as a player, and had done no professional coaching in that time frame, instead spending those years as […]