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The Bulls have made four cuts following the conclusion of the preseason, announcing today (via Twitter) that wings Brandon Boston Jr. and Drew Peterson, forward Jalen Bridges, and center Orlando Robinson have been placed on waivers. Each of those four players has some previous NBA regular season experience and got a chance to play in […]

Rookie forward Trevon Brazile made a compelling case for a regular season rotation role during the preseason, Nuggets insider Chris Dempsey writes at his Demps and Circumstance blog. In addition to bringing plus size and leaping ability at power forward, Brazile is a top-tier finisher around the basket and can stretch the floor from well […]

Here are three reasons why the Detroit Pistons could be the East's biggest disappointment in 2026-27 after their impressive 60-win season.

The Pacers have set their roster for the regular season by requesting waivers on forward James Johnson and big men Keba Keita and Rienk Mast, the club announced today (via Twitter). Indiana now has 17 players under contract, including three on two-way deals. While they could technically make more roster moves before the regular season […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with championship aspirations following a blockbuster offseason that brought LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. However, former NBA champion Shawn Marion has raised concerns about the team’s ability to maximize its star-studded roster alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of […] The post Shawn Marion issues stern warning to 76ers over LeBron James, Joel Embiid pairing appeared first on Clu...

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Cameron Boozer wasn’t the top pick in the draft, but he was the top player on one analyst’s board. With a ready-made role as the featured player on a rebuilding Grizzlies team, Boozer is predicted to win Rookie of the Year. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced today in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. The move leaves Memphis with a 20-man roster, made up of 17 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals. The Grizzlies have to shed two more players […]

The Lakers' big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler only played one half together in five preseason games, giving many others opportunities.

Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Matt Ishbia on social media for framing Phoenix's acquisition of Durant as a mistake.

The New York Knicks are set to sign guard Dink Pate to an Exhibit 10 contract. New York will waive Pate later in the day on Saturday. The deal will set Pate up to re-join the Westchester Knicks for the G League season. Pate had been set to play college basketball for the Providence Friars. Recently, news broke that the 6-foot-8 guard was looking to withdraw from Providence to return to professional basketball. Pate has played three previous seasons in the G League with the now-defunct G Leagu...

The Atlanta Dream are 13-0 in games where Angel Reese scored a 3-pointer. Sure enough, the WNBA took notice of the star forward's improved shooting.

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The Suns have waived veteran wing Haywood Highsmith, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), who previously reported that the team would retain Jamaree Bouyea as its 14th man and leave its 15th roster spot open at the start of the regular season. That’s still the plan, Gambadoro says, confirming that Phoenix […]

Who will replace Gonzaga as the conference's top (bull)dog? The post 2026-27 WCC preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared to have a doppelgänger of sorts in the crowd during the Dubs' preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

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The Philadelphia 76ers finalized their roster for opening night on Saturday. The Sixers waived Cris Carroll, Taye Fields, Dillon Jones and Jameer Nelson Jr. That quartet is expected to join the Delaware Blue Coats for the upcoming G League season. Those four waivers were in addition to the 76ers converting Tacko Fall to a two-way contract. Philadelphia now stands in regular season roster compliance. The Sixers have 14 players signed to standard contracts and three players on two-way deals. Ph...

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 NBA season with one of the league’s most intriguing backcourts following the acquisition of LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards. However, former NBA head coach Tyrone Corbin believes Minnesota’s championship aspirations will ultimately depend on its defense rather than its offensive firepower. Speaking with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict, […] The post Timberwolves get major reality check despite LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards pairing from former he...

Former NBA head coach Tyrone Corbin believes Miles Bridges could emerge as the Phoenix Suns’ X-factor during the 2026-27 season, expressing confidence in the veteran forward’s ability to make an immediate impact alongside Devin Booker. With Phoenix preparing for its regular-season opener following a disappointing 1-4 preseason, Corbin praised Bridges during a recent interview with […] The post Ex-NBA coach makes bold Miles Bridges prediction amid Suns’ Western Conference aspirations appeared ...

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The Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns may be unhappy about not getting an extension during training camp but he’s thrilled with his new backup. Towns has plenty of nice things to say about veteran big man Andre Drummond. “He’s amazing, he’s amazing,” Towns said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “In my opinion, one […]

Karl Smesko had high praise for Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro confirmed that he and the team are discussing a contract extension, expressing his desire to remain with the franchise. “We’re talking about it. We’ll see what happens in the next couple days,” Ighodaro said when asked about the negotiations. Asked whether he wanted to stay in Phoenix, he replied, via […] The post Oso Ighodaro discusses contract extension talks with Suns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted that his perception of Erik Spoelstra changed after joining the Miami Heat, describing the head coach as supportive, caring and honest after previously viewing him as a much tougher figure from the opposing side. “I think he is a great coach. The little interactions I have had with him, he is an […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo admits he was wrong about Erik Spoelstra appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Heat have made a series of cuts ahead of the regular season, announcing today in a press release that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng have been placed on waivers. All four players had been on Exhibit 10 contracts with Miami and are likely ticketed for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the […]

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