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The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Markquis Nowell. The Pelicans had signed Nowell to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Nowell is expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Stephen Thompson. The Wolves had signed Thompson to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week. Thompson is now expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the upcoming G League season.

The Golden State Warriors have waived forward Elias Ralph. The Warriors had signed Ralph to an Exhibit 10 contract last week. Ralph is expected to join the Santa Cruz Warriors for the upcoming G League season.

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The Miami Heat have championship expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but are they really a 55-win team?

The Golden State Warriors had a relatively quiet offseason, but adding Frank Vogel to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff could prove important. Vogel brings extensive experience and a strong defensive background, including leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. His arrival comes as Kerr looks to improve Golden State’s decision-making, fundamentals and defensive discipline. The […] The post Frank Vogel brings defensive expertise to Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major investment in Walker Kessler, acquiring the center in a sign-and-trade with Utah and giving him a four-year, $130 million contract. Los Angeles surrendered two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps in the deal, reportedly after Luka Dončić made it clear he wanted Kessler as his center. […] The post Lakers bet heavily on Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard closed the door on his six-year run with the Los Angeles Clippers by sharing a farewell message with the team’s supporters following his return to Toronto. Leonard posted a video on Instagram featuring moments from his Clippers career, with “thank you” displayed prominently throughout the tribute. “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during […] The post Kawhi Leonard thanks Clippers fans after departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets are working toward a potential long-term agreement with Brandon Miller as the former No. 2 overall pick approaches his fourth NBA season. Charlotte and Miller have been actively discussing a rookie-scale contract extension. Despite dealing with multiple injuries since entering the league in 2023, the 6-foot-7 wing has emerged as an important […] The post Hornets discuss extension with Brandon Miller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brian Windhorst believes the 76ers could win 58 games but warns their seven new players may require significant adjustment time.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in a perfect position to acquire two-way forward Toumani Camara from the Portland Trail Blazers for a complete trade package to help both teams.

Any time a current or former NBA player lists out their greatest players or an all-time starting five, it is bound to cause plenty of debate amongst basketball fans. With that being said though, these lists often feature many of the same faces such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and any number of Los Angeles […]

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team, in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: With Williams out injured, who do you give the Suns’ starting center job to? zenzino: From many comments I’ve seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period. Man Man might get the ...

One of the best rebounders of the ’80s. On a per-100-possession basis, his rebounding numbers were right there with Moses Malone. He had his own little fan section with the Warriors, Larry’s Local 13, and they used to wear construction hard hats because Smith was so limited offensively and could throw up some serious bricks at the line. He was in the ROY conversation in 1981, was Bob Myers’ favorite player growing up, and had a huge playoff run in 1987 under George Karl (he gave a young Karl ...

The best position in the league is small forward, and stars pack out the Top 10, including strong backing for Kawhi + Tatum and a drop for Jaylen Brown.

Does anything prove the fact that basketball no longer belongs to the good ole US of A more than this: It’s been nine long years since an American-born player last won the NBA’s coveted MVP award. James Harden won it at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. Since then, non-Americans have held the prize hostage. […] The post Who are America’s Best Hopes to Win the NBA MVP Award This Season? appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Walton has a limited body of work due to injuries, but his greatness was undeniable

The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI⁠ views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough. To be clear, Mobley’s name appeared in speculation. There was no credible indication that the Cavs were actively attempting to move him. The larger point still […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross, the team announced Saturday. The Lakers also waived forward Anton Watson as part of the roster moves. Johnson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds, started all 32 games for South Carolina during the 2025-26 season. He averaged 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and […] The post Lakers sign Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry wants to finish his career with the Warriors. Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI⁠ wonders whether Golden State has earned that loyalty. That’s Akeley’s question, not an indication that Curry is privately unhappy or considering leaving. Still, the clock makes it worth asking. Curry is 38 and under contract through 2027. Golden State […] The post Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers. Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year, $8 million contract and added Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dean Wade. ESPN’s 2026-27 season preview gave the Sixers an A-minus offseason grade and ranked them sixth in its Basketball […] The post 76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question. In its 2026-27 Knicks preview, ESPN noted that nine of New York’s top 10 playoff rotation members are returning. The exception is Mitchell Robinson, who joined the rival Celtics after owner James Dolan […] The post ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear. Houston lost to the Lakers in six games after Durant injured his ankle, despite Los Angeles playing the entire series without Luka Doncic and most of it without Austin Reaves. The scout […] The post NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Free agent center Dwight Powell is expected to sign with the Mavericks, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Stein’s suggests Powell will likely receive a non-guaranteed training camp deal that features Exhibit 9 language to protect the Mavericks if he were to suffer an injury during camp/preseason. As Stein notes, […]

The Utah Jazz held a press conference for Keyonte George, who signed a new $157.5M contract. The press conference included Will Hardy, Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge, Austin Ainge, and Justin Zanik. It also was important to note that all of George’s teammates were there to support him. the fam showed up for Key 💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PXV8uhuNK9 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 20, 2026 Here is the full press conference if you missed it. Here are some notable quotes. Will Hardy talked abo...

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Bruce Brown should be a fan favorite entering training camp as he battles for a roster spot with the Knicks, Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post writes in a subscriber-only story. Brown, Ochai Agbaji and James Wiseman all signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contracts this week, and it appears there will only be room for one […]