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The Spurs have formally exercised their fourth-year option on Stephon Castle and third-year options on Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, the team announced today (Twitter link via Jared Weiss of The Athletic). As Weiss notes, it was a foregone conclusion that San Antonio would pick up the options. Each of the three players was already […]

The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers. His release leaves Portland with 17 players under contract — 14 on standard deals […]

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, addressing media …

The Jazz have put out a press release announcing that they’ve waived center Jonas Aidoo and guard Tamar Bates. Aidoo had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, while Bates was on a two-way deal. Utah has filled that newly opened two-way slot by converting Harrison Ingram’s Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract, tweets […]

Is this the year Luka or Wemby break through?

Lakers Ziaire Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract. He could begin the season in their starting lineup. Williams helped his case with a strong preseason, making all five of his three-point attempts and providing the defense that drew coach JJ Redick’s interest in the first place, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Warriors, Draymond Green, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31. The threat of relocation has loomed large over those discussions, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, but new owner Tom Dundon claims he’s focused on keeping the team where […]

Makayla Timpson sent a message to former Indiana Fever teammate Natasha Howard.

The Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals run has become something bigger than a feel-good story. The No. Four seed reached the Finals unbeaten in the postseason and on a ten-game winning streak. Golden State is a slight favorite at home, but the Dream are the more dangerous team. Angel Reese, the league's Defensive Player of the […] The post Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals: Why Atlanta Is The Real Threat appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Check out Angel Reese's pre-game fit for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived big man Rafael Castro and wing Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones. Both Castro and Tair-Jones had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Castro and Tait-Jones are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season. The Lakers still have one more roster move to make. Los Angeles has 16 players signed to standard contracts. That's one more than is allowable for the regular season. The Lakers have reportedly been looking at various trade options, but may have to w...

Here are four NBA teams that should target Knicks role players as New York looks to clear roster space and manage its expensive core.

After an offseason spent striking out on stars, the Golden State Warriors may be without all-star Kristaps Porzingis for the foreseeable future.

Longtime NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins takes a shot at Q&A before the season tips off this week.

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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...

Winning once makes you immortal. But there is a winner every year.  Repeating and doing it again, though? That elevates you into that special, exclusive pantheon of all-time great teams. The tier of the most memorable winners ever. The legacies that define eras.  “The great thing about winning is you don’t realize how good it...

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 […]