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The Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the blockbuster trade that will send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, sources told ESPN.

Raptors The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors. Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted that Toronto’s media day is scheduled for Sept. 28, with training camp beginning one day later in Quebec City. Until the trade is formally completed, Leonard remains a member […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Garnett is taking the big bag during his prime years. The former Timberwolves forward shared that he fired his agent after rejecting the team’s $122,000,000 offer while on vacation. “I’m in Jamaica, and I’ll never forget this. I got the USA Today, I pop it open, the first joint says, ‘Garnett denies $122 million.’ […] The post Kevin Garnett recalls firing agent after rejecting offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons won their last title in 2004, despite drafting Darko Miličić over Carmelo Anthony. The Detroit big man believes that if they had drafted Anthony, it would have ruined team chemistry and they would not have won the championship. “If we would’ve drafted Carmelo, I honestly don’t think we would’ve […] The post Ben Wallace reflects on Pistons’ decision to pass on Carmelo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

While comparing LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant ahead of the upcoming season, Channing Frye revealed why he didn't think Morant would remain with the Blazers for long.

Ballmer’s decision, which came hours before the NBA’s next Board of Governors meeting running from Monday to Tuesday, could set the stage for the long-awaited finalization of the Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors. The deal — agreed upon in late June — would send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-rounders, two first-round pick swaps and a second-rounder to the Clippers. But it was paused by the Raptors on July 9 because of concerns about the forthcoming findings and possibl...

Jalen Brunson explains the New York Knicks' approach to counter Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.

In a bold prediction, an analyst had Victor Wembanyama outscoring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026-27 season.

The Denver Nuggets lost a key piece of their team this offseason after Peyton Watson’s departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers via sign-and-trade. As a restricted free agent, the Nuggets could have matched any offer Watson received, but opted not to re-sign the young wing. Nuggets veteran forward Aaron Gordon had grown close with Watson the […] The post Why Aaron Gordon will miss ‘brother’ Peyton Watson leaving for Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steve Ballmer is abandoning the pursuit of a legal challenge to the NBA's punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers were forced to forfeit five first round picks while Steve Ballmer will be suspended for one year. Lawrence Frank is suspended for six months and Gillian Zucker is facing a one-year suspension. "This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets. I wan...

How good will the Lakers be next season? Depends who you ask. In an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Charles Barkley said the Lakers are “probably better” than the...

LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise and will not pursue any legal action.

Ballmer, in a statement Sunday night, reversed course after originally vowing to fight the NBA's salary cap circumvention penalties

After previous statements indicated that Steve Ballmer and the Clippers were considering legal options to challenge the NBA’s findings in their cap circumvention investigation, the embattled owner has announced that he will comply with the ruling and not pursue legal action, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). In his report, Charania published a statement from Ballmer […]

As the Heat continue their search for another roster addition, an insider appears skeptical about a new player who could be on their radar.

Several NBA insiders suggest the Clippers' 'little brother syndrome' with the Lakers pushed them to break the salary cap rules with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle.

Warriors If Suns star Devin Booker ever becomes available, the Warriors reportedly plan to be standing near the front of the line with their draft picks in hand. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard said on the Warriors Plus/Minus podcast that Golden State “loves” Booker and would be “first in line” to pursue him. […] The post NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels appeared first on Hoops Wire.

One of the Boston Celtics’ biggest offseason roster moves this year was signing big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency. Robinson played a key role during the New York Knicks’ championship win, but reportedly did not re-sign him due to salary cap concerns raised by the second apron. As Mitchell Robinson prepares for his first […] The post Mitchell Robinson drops huge prediction on Year 1 with Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nuggets’ 2026 playoff run ended disappointingly quickly, with the team losing in six games to the Timberwolves in the first round. One reason the team struggled to gain traction was the absence of their Swiss Army Knife forward, Aaron Gordon. Gordon played just three games in that series and only reached 30 minutes in […]

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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch came into last season touting the team’s continued growth together. After a flurry of roster changes this summer, Finch is looking forward to merging what continuity remains with a new approach that will hopefully pay off for everyone, according to Finch’s recent interview with Britt R0bson of the Minn Post. […]

How good will the Lakers be next season?  Depends who you ask.  In an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Charles Barkley said the Lakers are “probably better” than the 2024 Dallas Mavericks, whom Luka Doncic carried to the NBA Finals. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will be key to the Lakers’ success this year. On...

Steve Kerr explains how the Warriors fans reacted to missing out on LeBron James in 2026 free agency.

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Denver Nuggets. Free […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Shaq's OGs brings the ball up court against Candace's Rising Stars during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

The new look Lakers are already catching strays. Bulls All-Star guard Norman Powell named the Lakers as the most overrated team in the NBA on a recent Kick stream with internet personality N3on. Norman Powell signed with the Bulls in the offseason. Powell was formerly a cross-town rival of the Lakers, having some of the...

Williams’ injury creates an opening for Maluach to provide the size, rebounding, rim protection, and spacing Phoenix needs.

The Pelicans have officially signed Christian Shumate to a training camp contract, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Shumate went undrafted in 2025 after spending his final four college seasons at McNeese State. While the 6’6″ forward made just 26.9% of his three-pointers and 51.2% on free throws over the course of his […]