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The Golden State Warriors continued their preseason roster shuffling with a trio of moves. The Warriors signed guard Nick Boyd and forward Elias Ralph to Exhibit 10 contracts. Golden State also waived forward Jacksen Moni after previously signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal. Boyd went undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft out of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game as a senior for the Badgers. Ralph also went undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-...

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed center Jake Stephens to an Exhibit 10 contract. After the preseason, Stephens is expected to join the Wisconsin Herd for the upcoming G League season. Stephens has spent the last two seasons playing for teams in Spain and Serbia. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.1 points on 54.2% shooting and 4.6 rebounds.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Stephen Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Wolves also waived guard Jules Bernard, who they had previously signed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Thompson has spent the last three seasons with the Wisconsin Herd of the G League. The 6-foot-4 guard has also played several seasons in Puerto Rico, in addition to suiting up for the Puerto Rican national team. Both Thompson and Bernard are expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the upcoming G League season.

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard David Stockton. The Suns had signed Stockton to an Exhibit 10 contract. Stockton is expected to join the Valley Suns for the upcoming G League season.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Markquis Nowell to an Exhibit 10 contract. Nowell is expected to join the Laketown Squadron following the preseason. Nowell has previously played with the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905 on a two-way deal. He then played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, before joining Baskonia in Spain. The 5-foot-7 guard averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 assists per game for Baskonia last season.

The Charlotte Hornets and wing Brandon Miller have been actively discussing a rookie scale extension. Miller is entering his fourth season with the Hornets after being the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller has battled injuries throughout his career but has proven to be a building block for Charlotte when healthy. Last season, the 6-foot-7 wing averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Miller took a real leap with his efficiency, as he shot 38.3% on 7.9 three...

Players and fans alike often dream of the greatest players of different eras facing off against each other. These fantasy dream matches are great to think about and almost always include Los Angeles Lakers legends as the franchise has had so many of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. But it isn’t […]

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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty I...

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Brayden Burries, Darius Acuff and Isaiah Evans look on during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In the...

With Jaylen Brown gone, someone needs to be the number 2 scoring option and there is no better option than Pritchard.

BOSTON - 1985: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move to the basket against the Washington Bullets during a game played in 1985 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 1985 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yes...

Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (left) and guard Kyrie Irving (right) look on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Think about it. Two team-oriented, extremely versatile, selfless and very skilled players, both among the highest of the highest IQ players in the league. Put them together and healthy, and have them solve prob...

Jovan Buha believes the Lakers can finish top four, win 50 games, and seriously challenge the West’s elite.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, Payton Pr...

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult. Stevens addressed the decision during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, explaining that Boston wanted greater depth and a roster capable of remaining competitive over an extended […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic’s extended stay in Slovenia is nearing its end. The Lakers star is expected to return to Los Angeles on Sept. 20, according to SportKlub.si, via BasketNews⁠. That will give Doncic eight days in California before the Lakers hold media day on Sept. 28. Training camp begins the following day. Doncic has spent most […] The post Luka Doncic expected back in Los Angeles on Sept. 20 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio. Beverley told BasketUSA⁠ that guarding Rubio during the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four in Paris helped establish his reputation as an elite defender. “That’s where I made a name for […] The post Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephen Curry wanted LeBron James to join the Warriors. Not rumored. Not inferred. Confirmed. Curry acknowledged during an interview with CNBC that he tried to recruit James before the four-time MVP signed with the 76ers this summer. “If anybody didn’t try, I think they’d be a fool,” Curry said, via NBC Sports Bay Area⁠. That […] The post Stephen Curry confirms he tried to recruit LeBron James to Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals he won't be attending the Knicks' banner-raising night against the 76ers due to their exorbitant ticket prices.

The NBA is currently prioritizing Las Vegas in its expansion process before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Shams Charania. “The NBA is focused right now on closing on the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team and then moving toward Seattle,” Charania said on NBA Today. Charania cited the increasingly competitive bidding market […] The post NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DeMar DeRozan continues to view Toronto as home despite spending the majority of his NBA career away from the city. “This will always be home for me… This was the foundation of me as a basketball player, as a human being. This was my first home. This was the first everything for me. Nothing will […] The post DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision. “He actually DM’d me, and to clear this […] The post Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Montrezl Harrell previews the offensive impact of the new-look Lakers following LeBron James' exit this summer.

The Pistons won 60 games last season. They also discovered in the playoffs that Cade Cunningham could use another scorer beside him. So, naturally, someone has placed Kyrie Irving in the trade machine. Miles Irvin of Pistons On SI proposed two hypothetical deals that would send Irving from the Mavericks to Detroit. To be clear, […] The post NBA trade proposals send Kyrie Irving to Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net.