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Mar 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Duop Reat...

Given the current trajectory of conversations between the Pistons and Jalen Duren, we explore a trade idea that could help them maximize their returns.

Something curious is happening with the Lakers.  They’re the second-winningest franchise in the NBA with 17 championships. They have a top-four player in the league in Luka Dončić. They’re located in one of the premier cities in the league in Los Angeles.  But a curious pattern has repeated itself this offseason.  Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson...

The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought in 2026. What's next for the historic franchise during the 2026-27 season?

The best point guards in the NBA are prolific and proven. From SGA to Brunson, who are the greatest stars at the position in the NBA today?

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As Barry Jacobs returns

NBA teams scouting prospects likely to separate them by archetype to make it easier to identify their projected roles.

The trade market scattered stars all around the NBA this offseason.

Madison Square Garden is seen with the Empire State Building in the background in New York City, United States, on August 6, 2026. The multi-purpose indoor arena serves as a major venue for sports and entertainment, hosting concerts, live events, and games for the NBA New York Knicks and the NHL New York Rangers. A digital screen on the arena displays a celebration of the New York Knicks as NBA champions. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images On Wednesd...

Jayson Tatum enters his 10th NBA season with a significantly different Boston Celtics roster, but he believes the team should focus on itself rather than the changes around the Eastern Conference. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked whether he was more concerned about the Philadelphia 76ers or New York Knicks heading into […] The post Jayson Tatum discusses new-look Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

P2 is back!

For the first time since his arrival in Boston, the trade machine came for Derrick White. After a season of inefficiency, and a shaky playoff exit, the narrative shifted. Boston’s favorite adopted cousin no longer had the same unshakeable trust from all corners of the fanbase. But appreciating White has always required some nuance, and by looking deeper we can understand how important he is and the reason for optimism moving forward. Judging White solely on raw shooting splits completely miss...

The Golden State Warriors have officially added Frank Vogel to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff, announcing Thursday that the veteran coach will serve as the team’s associate head coach. Vogel joins Golden State after spending the previous two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. He most recently worked as Dallas’ lead assistant coach during the 2025-26 season. […] The post Warriors make Frank Vogel hiring appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Warriors have signed Nick Boyd and Elias Ralph to training camp contracts, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Golden State has been cycling several players in and out ahead of training camp — for example, forward/center Jacksen Moni was signed on Thursday (link to RealGM’s transaction log) and waived on Friday, per […]

Free agent guard Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Timberwolves, while point guard guard David Stockton has done the same with the Suns, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (Twitter links). Bernard, 26, made 19 appearances with the Wizards in 2023/24 while on a two-way contract and was briefly on […]

The Phoenix Suns have signed guard David Stockton to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Stockton returns to the NBA environment after spending much of his career playing in the G League and overseas. The 35-year-old guard has built an extensive professional résumé since finishing his college career at Gonzaga in 2014. Stockton spent […] The post Suns sign David Stockton to training camp deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from an Achilles injury, describing the mental challenge of returning to basketball and the importance of regaining confidence during the rehabilitation process. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum discussed the medication he used during the early stages of his recovery and how it helped him navigate one […] The post Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steph Curry’s next contract with the Golden State Warriors remains undecided, but both sides appear to have a clear understanding of the options available. Anthony Slater reported on NBA Today that the Warriors have presented Curry with multiple paths rather than negotiating over a specific dollar amount. Slater said Golden State’s decision-makers made it clear […] The post Latest on Steph Curry’s Warriors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Donovan Mitchell makes his feelings known about Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

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The Atlanta Hawks hired Jason Love an assistant coach, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Ettore Messina was hired as a consultant earlier this week. The Hawks also hired former Blazers assistant general manager Sergi Oliva as a basketball strategy and development advisor.

Mavericks The Mavericks have Cooper Flagg. Apparently, that alone was not enough to convince ESPN that their immediate future belongs among the NBA’s brightest. ESPN ranked Dallas 17th in its projection of each team’s next three seasons, as Austin Veazey of NBA on SI detailed. “The Mavericks rank near the middle of the pack in […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks are done with the championship celebrations. They don’t need — or want — more pats on the back. They’ve turned the page.

Gilbert Arenas does not expect the New York Knicks to win a second consecutive championship, pointing to the way NBA teams adjust after losing to a champion and the changes made around the league. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that New York’s decision to largely maintain its championship core could make it harder for […] The post Gilbert Arenas says Knicks won’t repeat as champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers have signed free agent forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Watson, who turns 26 years old in October, was the 54th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He spent 2024/25 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with Boston and New York, having […]

The Suns signed free agent guard/forward Jordan Schakel on Wednesday, according to RealGM’s official log of NBA transactions, then waived him on Thursday, per NBA.com’s transactions log. Keith Smith of Spotrac confirms (via Twitter) that Schakel signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Phoenix. He’s now eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.

Sixers center Adem Bona has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain following an MRI and is expected to be reevaluated at the start of training camp in a couple weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports). According to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), […]

The Cavaliers weren't one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson, but once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties.