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The Clippers intend to open up a two-way contract slot on their roster ahead of training camp by waiving center Jamarion Sharp, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Sharp, 25, went undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2024 and has played primarily for the Texas Legends in the G […]

Ahead of his age-42 season, James is invested in keeping his mind and body right while sharing the wealth of knowledge he's accrued over two-plus decades in the NBA.

Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported Wednesday that extension talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns have “stagnated” and that a deal seems unlikely to be reached in the short term. On the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon said they think the Knicks and Towns’ […]

LeBron James has yet to play an official game alongside VJ Edgecombe, but the new Philadelphia 76ers star has already heard enough about the young guard to come away impressed. As the 41-year-old James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, he discussed Edgecombe on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with […] The post 76ers star LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as ‘beyond his years’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James is still not over the Los Angeles Lakers' inability to celebrate their 2020 championship in the way other teams do.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse already has LeBron James’ approval when it comes to the defensive philosophy he hopes can help turn the team’s star-studded roster into a championship contender. As James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, the 41-year-old discussed Nurse’s defensive approach on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse’ championship defensive strategy gets LeBron James stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.

At long last, Dallas Mavericks Media Day arrived on Friday, meaning that training camp will begin soon after, and the NBA preseason and regular season are officially right around the corner as well. One key storyline for the Mavs this season is the return of Kyrie Irving, who missed the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. During that missed season, Irving took on more of a player-coach role, and he spoke about that experience on Friday morning. “It was quite interesting coming into practic...

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Coming off a career year and his first All-NBA honor, Tyrese Maxey could be even more effective and efficient on these new-look Sixers.

After Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić was voted the NBA's best player over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama as part of ESPN's NBA Rank 2026, an anonymous general manager explained the rationale behind their pick.

WILMINGTON, DE - OCTOBER 20: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during an open practice on October 20, 2024 at Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo byJesse D. Garrabranty/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Sixers’ Blu...

Bobbleheads are fun. Foam fingers are fine. But the best part of the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is Matthew Dellavedova getting a night of his own. The Cavs will honor “Delly” on Dec. 12, when the Warriors visit Rocket Arena, as part of their season-long celebration of the 2016 NBA championship. It’s hard to imagine a […] The post Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephen Curry is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

Kyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."

The New York Knicks snapped a 53-year championship drought. The majority of their core is returning. Do they have enough to repeat?

Although the Los Angeles Lakers signed a slew of wings this summer — Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle — to pair with incumbents such as Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, it doesn’t feel like most of the minutes are spoken for yet. There should be an opportunity for plenty of candidates to stake their claim and bolster Los Angeles’ rotation. Among those hoping to do so is second-year forward Adou Thiero. Selected 36th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Thiero played sparingly as...

I have a confession to make.  In 2024, a time that feels like a lifetime ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in Sacramento for Game 2 of the new season. With 3:29 left in the first quarter, Keegan Murray was subbed out for Trey Lyles, a player I mostly remembered from his one year in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. That was all the way back in 2014-15, or roughly six lifetimes ago. Lyles was part of the Fab Freshmen team, featuring longtime Wolf nemesis Devin Booker and former (and ...

The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis has a roster crunch to deal with this fall, having carried 19 players on standard contracts into the day on Friday. Russell always seemed likely to be one of the odd men out, and cutting him now will […]

The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran D'Angelo Russell and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen.

Dalton Johnson explains why the Golden State Warriors could hold competitions during training camp to decide two starters for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Draymond Green has a different takeaway from the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal: Get rid of the cap. In an interview with Front Office Sports, the Warriors forward argued that the NBA’s rules prevent players from earning what teams believe they’re worth. His comments followed the league’s decision to fine the Clippers $30 million […] The post Draymond Green calls for NBA to eliminate salary cap appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Dallas Mavericks have completely redesigned their Champions Performance Kitchen as part of the organization’s extensive offseason renovation of its practice facility. The dining space is now three times larger, with custom seating, a 100-square-foot skylight, a preserved-moss mural and an 11-foot Ficus tree. More than 70 pieces of restaurant-grade equipment were also installed as […] The post Mavericks introduce upgraded kitchen for player nutrition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided a new update regarding his knee injury as he prepares for the 2026-27 season.

Flagg was listed at 6-foot-9 last season, during which he earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors at 19 years old.

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the last several weeks, we wrote columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions about every player on the Lakers. Today, we wrap up with JJ Redick. It’s been a while since the Lakers employed a coach who has stayed with them for more than three seasons. A coach the organization genuinely believes in and doesn’t constantly put on the hot seat. JJ Redick has been everything the Lakers hoped for since they hired him in June 2024, as he ...

Karl-Anthony Towns and New York reportedly remain apart financially, although insiders don’t believe their stalled negotiations have become toxic.

Lakers insider Jovan Buha says the drop-off at center from Walker Kessler to his backups is enormous.

The Dallas Mavericks have completed a major renovation of their practice facility, upgrading the building with new recovery, dining and relaxation spaces designed to improve the daily experience for players. The changes have already received positive reactions from Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, according to Mavericks vice president and chief of staff for basketball operations […] The post Mavericks unveil major upgrades to practice facility appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Dallas Mavericks signed Dwight Powell to a one-year, $3.88 million deal. The deal is partially guaranteed for one million dollars and includes an additional $500,000 if he makes the opening night roster. Powell, the longest-tenured Mavs player, averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.