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The Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley and hired Sean Sweeney, but kept the roster mostly the same this summer.

The Detroit Pistons had the East's best record last season, but expectations are tempered heading into the 2026-27 NBA campaign.

No team made a bigger splash in the NBA offseason than the Philadelphia 76ers, who added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Now, the real work begins.

The new-look Minnesota Timberwolves went into this offseason with one clear goal in mind: give Anthony Edwards some offensive help.

The Golden State Warriors are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with minimal championship expectations, but their starters will need to perform at a high level to keep their dynasty afloat.

With growing concerns about his lingering knee issues, Stephen Curry provided a reassuring update on his health.

On the other hand, the last two seasons ended with rudderless first-round exits. Failure to reach the second round three years in a row would almost feel like a point of no return for the current iteration of this team. With Kevin Durant — who turns 38 on Sept. 29 — operating as the face of the franchise, the urgency to win now will always be heightened. However, it feels more like now or never for the supporting cast Houston meticulously put in place before Durant’s arrival. This team is tal...

Tyrese Maxey is embracing the challenge of integrating the Philadelphia 76ers’ new-look roster, emphasizing sacrifice, chemistry and consistency as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. The 76ers made major changes during the offseason, adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown while also signing Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade. Philadelphia will now enter the season with […] The post Tyrese Maxey outlines approach for new-look 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a quartet of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin, Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond all inked non-guaranteed camp deals. The foursome is expected to eventually land with the Cleveland Charge for the upcoming G League season. Agee went undrafted out of Texas A&M at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a super senior for the Aggies. Austin played in 20 G League games with the ...

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Rod Strickland reflected on his journey from New York City playgrounds to Oak Hill Academy and a 17-year NBA career after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former high school. Strickland, who attended Oak Hill 41 years ago, said the honor carries additional meaning because of how much the program has grown since his […] The post Rod Strickland opens up about his NBA journey appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs have to be raring to run it back after they came so close to winning it all in 2026 — only for a few late-game hiccups to mess it all up and deny them a championship. While the New York Knicks deserve all the credit in the world for making it […] The post 3 Spurs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties. Nonetheless, regardless of whether or not this Thunder team had outgrown the three contributors they traded, namely Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, […] The post 4 Thunder on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic signed Ricky Council and Jarron Cumberland to training camp deals on Wednesday. Council appeared in 73 games for the Sixers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 7.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Cumberland averaged 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds for the Osceola Magic and South Bay Lakers last year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Payton Sandfort to a training camp deal on Wednesday. Sandfort appeared in four games for the Thunder last season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that longtime public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter died at the age of 76.

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Lawrence Tanter had manned the microphone in L.A. since the "Showtime" days up until his retirement in June following a stroke.

The Pacers went from Game 7 of the NBA Finals to 19 victories in the span of one season. Now comes the bounce back. Or at least that’s the expectation. Tyrese Haliburton is returning after missing all of last season while recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in the deciding game of the 2025 […] The post NBA Preview: Pacers ready to prove last season was only a detour appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Thursday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front […]

Iman Shumpert has offered a pointed comparison for Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Shumpert used an analogy to describe how he viewed Durant’s move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Warriors. “Imagine me and Evan come rob your house, next year you come hang […] The post Iman Shumpert takes aim at Kevin Durant’s Warriors move appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With just a few days to go before the start of training camp, the Denver Nuggets have kept busy with roster decisions. A few days ago, they signed Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Nuggets are interested in picking up Ryan Nembhard once he gets waived by the […] The post Nuggets waive ex-SMU guard, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Jazz announced the signings of center Ibrahima Diallo and guard Justin Harmon in a press release. No contract details were revealed, but both players likely received Exhibit 10 deals that will make them eligible for a bonus worth up to a maximum of $91K on top of their base G League salaries. Diallo played […]

Clippers interim CEO and governor John Gibson solidified the new leadership structure.

As 41-year-old LeBron James continues to do well, conversations about the greatest of all time often come up, especially when compared with Michael Jordan. Jordan played for the Washington Wizards for two NBA seasons, from 2001 to 2003, after serving as the team’s president of basketball operations and a minority owner. Meanwhile, Nick Young said […] The post Nick Young questions Michael Jordan’s Wizards stint appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic has made winning championships his central goal with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he will not be satisfied until he helps the franchise add more titles. In a personal essay titled “To Win It All: On Basketball and Belonging,” Doncic reflected on his arrival in Los Angeles and explained what wearing the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic: “I won’t rest until we win more championships” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Free agent forward Kevin Knox II will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic and take part in training camp, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Knox, 27, has seven years of NBA experience, but he spent last season with the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G League affiliate. […]

The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.