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Devin Booker remains the centerpiece of the Phoenix Suns, but questions are emerging about whether the current roster can provide him with another opportunity to compete for an NBA championship. Booker is coming off a difficult four-game playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He made only five of his 20 three-point attempts and finished […] The post Devin Booker’s future depends on Suns progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nikola Jokic could become the highest-paid player in NBA history next summer, with the Denver Nuggets superstar projected to be eligible for a five-year, $360 million contract. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that league sources do not expect Jokic to leave Denver, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future beyond the 2026-27 season. “Every league […] The post Nikola Jokic set to land biggest contract in history appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Chris Finch noticed an interesting pattern when teams built their rosters around playmakers like Luka Doncic, Trae Young, or James Harden.

Amen Thompson has heard plenty of criticism about his shooting during his first three NBA seasons, but the Houston Rockets guard remains confident that it will become a strength of his game. Speaking to Will Guillory, Thompson acknowledged that his jumper often receives more attention than the other parts of his game. “They gotta talk […] The post Amen Thompson confident he’ll become a good shooter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Blake Wesley to a one-year deal, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The 23-year-old guard averaged 4.8 points and 2.0 assists in 31 games for the Blazers last year.

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring ways to keep Dwight Powell on the roster heading into this season, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 35-year-old signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Mavs last week. The Mavs currently have the maximum of 15 standard contracts on the roster. Powell, the longest-tenured player on the Mavs, averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.

Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off. As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. […] The post Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed big man William Kyle III and forward Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts. Kyle and Swider are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season after the NBA preseason. Kyle went undrafted out of Syracuse at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 center/forward averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game as a senior for the Orange. Swider spent last season with Anadolu Efes in Turkey last season. In 53 games across all compe...

Kelly Oubre Jr. reveals how the notion of playing alongside Tyrese Haliburton factored into his decision to join the Pacers.

Too many Celtics thoughts, too little brain cells.

The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to add him without giving up any crucial players, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health and general ability to stay on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo released a video on Sunday showing a behind-the-scenes look at his first few days with the Miami Heat before the team's media day on Monday and the start of training camp this week.

Draymond Green boldly claims Luka Doncic's presence affected LeBron James' performance last season.

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Can Joel Embiid and the star-loaded 2026-27 Sixers go deep in the playoffs?

The Suns were able to fill their hole at power forward by trading for Miles Bridges earlier this summer. That raises the question of how the 6’7″ athlete will fit in with Phoenix’s tough-nosed identity from last season, Duane Rankin writes in five-questions preview for the Arizona Republic. Bridges’ primary offensive value has always come […]

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 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. (Photo By Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes the sponge of my brain becomes oversaturated but...

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Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

The offseason ends Sunday. Monday is Media Day, the beginning of pre-season. Hurrah! A week later, after six practice sessions at HSS Training Center, the 20 players — 15 on standard deals, three on two-ways and as of now two on Exhibit 10s — will fly to Charlotte for their first pre-season game vs. the Hornets on October 8, a week. Three more preseason games, starting with a home game vs. the 76ers at Barclays Center two days later on October 8, will follow, giving fans their first look at t...

The Detroit Pistons made a move this weekend to trim their roster down with the waiving of veteran guard Garry Harris on the eve of training camp, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com. The move brings the Pistons roster down to 14 standard contracts, just one shy of the league’s maximum of 15. And while […] The post Pistons dumping veteran right before training camp hints at Jalen Duren expectation despite contract beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Suns have officially signed two training camp additions, bringing their roster to 21 players ahead of training camp.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 28: Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards celebrates with Alexandre Sarr #20 and Bilal Coulibaly #0 during the game against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on December 28, 2024 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. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards...

Austin Reaves might prove to be more valuable than Luka Doncic

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September 27: The Jazz have officially signed Brown, the team announced in a press release. August 6: Guard Terrell Brown Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Jazz, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it’ll likely be a non-guaranteed training camp […]