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Jabari Walker enters the season with some uncertainty surrounding his place on the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster because most of his contract isn’t guaranteed. Walker is scheduled to make $2.6 million, but only $250,000 of that amount is guaranteed. That could put his roster spot under consideration before the NBA-wide salary guarantee date on January 10. […] The post Sixers could face decision on Jabari Walker appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jordi Fernandez is entering his third season as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, but the circumstances surrounding the team will be different from his first two years in charge. Brooklyn won just 46 games combined over the past two seasons while its roster went through significant changes. Fernandez had limited opportunity to focus on […] The post Jordi Fernandez begins a new phase with Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Noah Clowney could return to a reserve role with the Brooklyn Nets after starting 60 games last season. The 6-foot-10 forward is entering his fourth NBA season, and improving his outside shooting will be important as Brooklyn evaluates his long-term role. Clowney showed some promise from three-point range as a rookie, making 36.4% of his […] The post Noah Clowney will likely move back to the bench appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks will return most of the roster that won the championship last season, although their center rotation has undergone an important change. Mitchell Robinson is no longer with the team after spending several years in New York, with veteran Andre Drummond brought in as his replacement. Robinson provided strong rebounding and interior […] The post Andre Drummond gives Knicks more lineup options appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Vin Baker is pleased that his move to the Miami Heat will allow him to continue working closely with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the two spent years together in Milwaukee. Baker joined Miami’s coaching staff this summer following eight seasons with the Bucks. During that time, he developed a strong relationship with Antetokounmpo that extended beyond […] The post Vin Baker discusses close relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to a media after a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka offered a peek behind...

The Portland Trail Blazers added Micah Potter this offseason after the big man produced the best season of his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. Potter averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game last season. He was also highly efficient as a shooter, posting .515/.423/.842 shooting splits while attempting 3.6 three-pointers […] The post Micah Potter brings shooting versatility to Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Grant Williams believes the Charlotte Hornets have enough depth and shooting to surprise teams during the 2026-27 NBA season. Speaking about the roster, Williams highlighted the talent throughout the team while acknowledging the departures of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges during the offseason. “Our depth is ridiculous,” Williams said on No Dunks, via HoopsHype. “I […] The post Grant Williams on Hornets: “Our depth is ridiculous” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry’s new contract gives the Golden State Warriors additional financial flexibility as they plan for the final stage of his career. The player agreed to a two-year extension that is $20.7 million below the maximum amount he could have received. The decision could help Golden State create significant spending power moving forward, with the […] The post Steph Curry feels physically fantastic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler have both indicated that they would like to finish their careers with the Golden State Warriors, but remaining with the franchise beyond this season could require financial sacrifices. Both veterans are entering the final year of their current contracts. Green is set to earn $27.7 million this season, while Butler […] The post Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler want Warriors retirement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Walker Kessler’s contract stance played a major role in the Utah Jazz’s decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to Marc Stein. Kessler’s camp successfully convinced Jazz officials that the center was determined to accept the qualifying offer if he remained in Utah, according to Stein. That would have allowed […] The post Walker Kessler forced Jazz to trade him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry expressed confidence in the Golden State Warriors’ ability to remain championship contenders shortly before his new two-year, $116 million extension was announced. Despite Golden State relying on an aging core, Curry believes the Warriors can still compete at the highest level. However, he acknowledged that the team may need to find a different […] The post Steph Curry still believes Warriors can contend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.

ATLANTA – There could be several arguments about the reason the Atlanta Dream signed DeWanna Bonner toward the end of the season, and they’d all be valid. It could’ve been because Brionna Jones went down with an injury , and they needed another frontcourt player. Maybe it was because they needed to add some depth to their young bench unit. Or maybe […] The post Dream news: Rhyne Howard’s message to DeWanna Bonner that sparked run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese won her first WNBA playoff game on Sunday as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost.

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.

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko delivered the news to Angel Reese in front of the whole team.

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.

DeWanna Bonner, who signed with Atlanta on Aug. 27, took charge on Sunday, and the No. 4 seed Dream followed along with her, en route to a 92-77 victory over the No. 5 Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena.

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