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Amid the Golden State Warriors’ trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, veteran forward Draymond Green, who has played with the organization his entire career, saw his future with the team in question as he potentially could have been part of a trade package. But it’s not the first time the Warriors could have lost the four-time […] The post Why Warriors almost lost Draymond Green to Grizzlies in 2023 free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers’ front office makeover continued on Friday.  The team announced it hired Keith D’Amelio as the franchise’s director of integrated performance systems, in addition to making the already-known hiring of Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager official.  Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka continues to add to the front office. D’Amelio and Amsler’s are...

The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Deadline is fast approaching for resolution to the Duren drama

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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 hunt for Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner has begun, and while many names have been floated, LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike has been the noisiest because of her role as a bridge between the league and the players’ union. However, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Young believes it’s not the right time, even though Ogwumike has [...]

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]

Caitlin Clark is currently locked in with Team USA at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, fully focused on the international stage. But back home, the chatter around her never seems to pause, and this time, it’s a podcast comparison that has set social media ablaze.

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 ...

Sophie Cunningham said she's focusing on the Fever's remaining games and not the commotion around Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft.

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.

Caitlin Clark’s popularity continues to follow her wherever she goes, with fans often turning opposing arenas into what feels like an Indiana Fever home game. Tracy McGrady and Olivia Miles recently shared firsthand accounts highlighting just how much attention Clark commands on the road.

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.