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Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes that the 2026-27 roster can be just as successful as the organization's 2025 championship-winning team.

Russell Westbrook is almost the consensus choice for the best player in Oklahoma City Thunder history. Westbrook’s MVP, both of his scoring titles, two of his three assist titles, and eight of his nine All-Star nods came with the team that he started his career with. A magnificent career that was spent predominantly with the […] The post Sam Presti teases Thunder’s special Russell Westbrook honor after retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said his team's championship core has "another level" still to reach, while identifying the franchise's finances, not the NBA's second apron rules, as his real long-term concern. Presti addressed both topics during his annual preseason news conference Thursday. "I think the team last year had another level to it," said Presti. "I think we could have got to another level. But I think in due time, like I said earlier, this particular group of pla...

Longtime Mavericks executive Michael Finley, who ran the team’s front office alongside Matt Riccardi for most of last season as a co-general manager, will transition to a new role this fall under new president Masai Ujiri, the team announced today in a press release. Finley’s new title is senior director of player, community and alumni […]

The Toronto Raptors do not expect Kawhi Leonard’s new contract to affect their ability to negotiate an extension with RJ Barrett, general manager Bobby Webster said. Asked whether Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension would have an impact on Barrett’s contract situation, Webster pointed to ownership’s willingness to spend. “No, I think ownership has been incredibly […] The post Raptors say Kawhi Leonard extension won’t affect RJ Barrett talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti isn’t worried about how All-Star Chet Holmgren is going to bounce back from his disappointing performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. After watching his team fail to reach the NBA Finals last season, Presti is excited about the […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was humbled by Victor Wembanyama, but now Sam Presti has a warning for NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 27: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena on March 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 We are just two weeks away from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first preseason...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Anfernee Simons #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 In his first real move running the Sixers, new p...

Rich Paul believes perhaps only LeBron James and Stephen Curry have enough fame to genuinely justify regularly flying private.

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - 2026/08/23: Luka Doncic arrives with members of the Los Angeles Lakers delegation during the team's visit. (Photo by Andrej Tarfila/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Luka Dončić. Luka Dončić keeps playing at a ridiculous level season after s...

Kevin O'Connor shares his Power Rankings for the upcoming NBA season with Tom Haberstroh.

Anyone asking this question about this year’s Sixers is focused on the wrong thing.

ESPN released a teaser Thursday for an upcoming E60 episode about veteran NBA guard Ben Simmons entitled "Being Ben."

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 ...

He has a piece on the Athletic today on 5 teams that will exceed expectations. Raptors is one of them. Toronto Raptors (45.5) The difference between what I’m projecting for the Raptors and where the Vegas consensus lies is the biggest discrepancy for any team. Toronto won 46 games a season ago, traded for Kawhi Leonard in the offseason and has a preseason over/under of … 45.5 wins? Sorry, not buying that. I might have picked the over even without the Leonard trade, as good as younger players ...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Mark Sears #19 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 19, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Im...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: General Manager Will Dawkins talks to the media during the Washington Wizards introductory press conference for AJ Dybantsa on June 25, 2026 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Washington,DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Ima...

As one of the most fascinating teams entering the 2026-27 season because of their range of outcomes, Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins met with the media on Thursday to discuss their outlook.

Chet Holmgren, Walker Kessler and LaMelo Ball also make the list.

For today's Throwback Thursday we go back to 2010 when Rajon Rondo had a playoffs as good or better than anyone in the NBA. Through the first three rounds, it could definitely been argued he was the playoffs' top player. And even if you take into account the Finals, he still might win that honor. Here's a look at Rondo in his prime:

One could argue that 16 of Boston's 18 championships came from a trade or a draft pick that could have gone very wrong. Some of those moves paid off within a year, and one took more than a decade. Not every move worked out, and the one Boston made this summer has most fans wishing it never happened. Let’s revisit some of them. 6 Celtics Moves That Could Have Gone Either Way Every move on this list was a big call that could make or break the franchise. In poker, before you make a call, you can...

The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr. and Malik Dia, so no corresponding roster move is necessary to make room […]

The New Orleans Pelicans added more young talent to their roster ahead of the start of training camp next week.

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 22: The Portland Trail Blazers bench celebrates after Toumani Camara #33 makes a three point shot during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Moda Center on February 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers...

The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […] The post Clippers thank Kawhi Leonard after Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here are five teams that maybe, just maybe could emerge as title threats this season.

Wizards big man Alex Sarr will be a partial participant when training camp opens next week, general manager Will Dawkins told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). However, according to Dawkins, there’s still an expectation that Sarr will be ready for the start of the regular season on October 21. […]

The NBA's 3-2-1 draft lottery expands to 16 teams and adds draft relegation, pick restrictions and anti-tanking penalties. Here's how it reshapes fantasy basketball's Silly SZN.

VJ Edgecombe set the bar high for himself in year one, but there’s a lot of room — and opportunity — for growth ahead in his sophomore season.