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3rd place seems absurdly high (higher than the Knicks) I'm not even sure if I have the raps at 3rd in the East. Great to see the raps getting some recognition after making some playoff noise and a splashy Kawhi (tentative) add. Also awesome to see a SloMo shout out in 2026. Relevant section if you don't want to give Yahoo clicks: 3. Toronto Raptors Last season: 46-36, No. 5 in the East Projected record: 54-28 The Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold for now, but this projection assumes he eventuall...

The Houston Rockets have re-signed forward Isaiah Crawford. Crawford appeared in 14 games as a two-way player for the Rockets in 2025-26, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per 36 minutes played. He recorded career highs of 11 points and 6 rebounds in the season finale vs. Memphis on April 12. In 20 games while transferred to the Rockets G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, Crawford averaged 19.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 3.1 apg and 2.1 spg while shooting 51.5% from the fl...

Victor Wembanyama signed a maximum five-year salary rookie scale extension with the Spurs earlier this month. The deal is worth approximately $252.3MM but Wembanyama could have gotten even more. He decided not to add Rose rule language to his contract, which means his deal will start at 25% of the 2027/28 salary cap rather than […]

Stephen Curry explains his preparations for the 2026-27 season.

We rank the 10 youngest superstars in NBA history to grace the cover of NBA 2k.

The Spurs got deeper this offseason. The challenge for Mitch Johnson will be to figure out how all the pieces fit.

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ second-round pick may have been one of the biggest surprises of Summer League. Meleek Thomas led all players in Las Vegas by averaging 27.3 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc on eight attempts per game. He also finished with a 15-to-6 assist-to-turnover ratio […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Spurs, David Jones Garcia, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With so much roster overhaul for the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili is in a position to have a great year.

Anthony Davis and the Wizards appear content to let extension talks play out on their own timetable. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, neither side is rushing to reach a new deal as Davis approaches Aug. 6, when he becomes eligible to sign a contract extension with Washington. “Don’t spend much time on AD extension […] The post Anthony Davis, Wizards in no rush on contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Anthony Edwards and LeMalo Ball have taken initiative to maximize team chemistry this summer.

Shaquille O'Neal is weighing in on LeBron James’ NBA destiny.

They traded Isaiah Stewart and lost Tobias Harris in free agency. They signed free agent John Collins and acquired Taurean Prince to replace them up front. They moved up in the draft to select point guard Ebuka Okorie and traded for shooting guard Isaiah Joe. They re-signed two more wings, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green, […]

The prediction markets and schedule makers are going crazy, for two very different reasons

Nasir Core faced off against Johnathon Simmons in Chicago. The post "Your'e Too Small!" NBA Vet Jonathon Simmons Was Talking CRAZY to Nasir Core! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

One factor reportedly could help NBA teams significantly increase their chances of signing superstar LeBron James during the 2026 free agency period.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 5: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game against Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons on March 5, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Gett...

The Grizzlies and veteran guard D’Angelo Russell are expected to seek a buyout agreement or a trade this offseason to allow Russell to continue his NBA career elsewhere, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reports. Russell’s timeline doesn’t align with a rebuilding Grizzlies franchise, so it would make sense for Russell to hook on with a contender. […]

Markieff Morris posts cryptic tweet outlining blockbuster moves for Cavaliers.

Suns GM Brian Gregory said the franchise felt comfortable bringing veteran forward Miles Bridges to the desert despite his "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Co...

Russell arrived in Memphis earlier this month as part of a six-team deal.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Miles Bridges #0 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Choi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

What’s going to happen this year?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks (L) and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors (R) shakes hands at center court while they warm up prior to the start of their game at Chase Center on December 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon...

Hawks The Hawks’ roster may be crowded, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Jonathan Kuminga is gone for good. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Atlanta hasn’t ruled out bringing Kuminga back on a one-plus-one contract despite already carrying 17 players on standard deals. Several roster questions remain unresolved. Buddy Hield continues to be mentioned as […] The post NBA Rumors: Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Dennis Schroder, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Undrafted free agent guard Jaron Pierre Jr. and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, Marc Stein of The Stein Line tweets. Pierre played for four colleges, beginning with Southern Miss during the 2020/21 season. After two years there, he transferred to Wichita State for one season. He was redshirted the following season and […]

Engelland was previously an assistant in San Antonio and Oklahoma City, helping both franchises win championships.

Steph Curry and the Warriors are expected to agree on a new two-year max contract extension.

The Dallas Mavericks are making changes this offseason, which consists of moves that might cause fans to scratch their heads.