NBA News · LatestTuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Another Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony has just come and gone. While that means we’re still several months away from when next year’s class will be announced, we are a few steps closer to it, when several Nets could have a shot being immortalized forever in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Newbies Neither Mike D’Antoni nor Amar’e Stoudemire will be remembered for their brief stints as Nets assistant coaches, but they did contribute to some of the most exciting basketball w...

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Julian Reese #15 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center on April 05, 2026 in New York City. 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone knows that the Brooklyn N...

Former St. John’s standout RJ Luis Jr. has been cleared by a court to start practicing with LSU and potentially play for the Tigers this season.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Bronny James #9, Deandre Ayton #5 and Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh court side during a 131-107 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 12, 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 Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the countdown for the NBA s...

Former Celtics teammate suggests Jaylen Brown is still not better than Stephen Curry.

Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, including a player option, sources told ESPN.

The first-ever Dunkman World Championship was crowned on Tuesday.

Mac McClung is a three-time champion in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Cam Whitmore remains a member of the Cavaliers. How much longer that remains the case is still being sorted out. Spencer Davies of Cavs Roundtable said on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs that he reached out regarding Whitmore’s status and was told the organization is “working through it.” That would seem to reinforce […] The post Cavs still ‘working through’ Cam Whitmore situation, trade remains possibility appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Went back and looked at how Matas Buzelis compared to his 2024 classmates in 2025-26. He is easily one of the best of the bunch. Yes, there should be all the hype in the world for Caleb Wilson, but Buzelis could really kick this rebuild into high gear if he continues to ascend. Every team in the NBA wants a two-way wing like him. The big question now is whether he can continue to expand his off-dribble scoring arsenal, as well as hold his own defensively against larger forwards. Very excited ...

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Nets Nets coach Jordi Fernández isn’t merely hoping Michael Porter Jr. becomes an All-Star. He sounds like he’s expecting it. “I believe that this year he’s going to come in with the purpose of the team being way more competitive, winning many, many games,” Fernández said, via Sameer Kumar of NBA on SI. “In my […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

As the Kings continue to peruse the free agent market in search of a reserve point guard, two new potential targets have been linked to the team. According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140 (Twitter link), former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons was among the players that Kings general manager Scott Perry watched work […]

Pistons The Pistons won 60 games last season, so naturally we’ve reached the point where people are deciding which players Detroit should refuse to trade under any circumstances. Ethan Pitts of NBA on SI offered three: Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and rookie Ebuka Okorie. Cunningham is the obvious one. He earned first-team All-NBA honors last […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Timberwolves, which includes a player option, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania. Part of Minnesota's pitch is an expectation Kuminga will fill the vacant starting power forward slot.

If you’re going to fire up the NBA trade machine in late August, you might as well make it complicated. A new hypothetical from Rohan Roman of NBA on SI certainly qualifies. The proposal involves three teams, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Myles Turner and enough moving parts to require a flow chart. The basic idea: […] The post NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NBA insider reveals the latest intel on Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes.

With the chaos surrounding the Lakers, let’s dive into what questions you guys have about the future of the franchise.

Warriors sign two new role-players as late summer additions.

Peyton Watson, who was dealt to the Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade transaction, posted a farewell message to Nuggets fans on Instagram. “Nuggets Nation and the city of Denver, thank you for having me for the first four years of my career. As a young NBA player, who was a bit naive and hadn’t seen much […]

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers already had some decisions to make in their crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe’s injury may have bought them some time. Sharpe is expected to miss about six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee. That could keep him sidelined until around February. As Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated noted, […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In one corner, you have the Lakers, who desperately need an athletic wing.  In the other? You have an athletic wing who’s desperate to prove himself.  The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga need each other. It would be a symbiotic relationship. It would infuse the lineup of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler with some explosiveness...

The Toronto Raptors hinted at a new potential logo in honor of Kyle Lowry in a social media post on Tuesday.

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A lot has happened with the Golden State Warriors over the last year, but very little has actually changed. The goal for quite some time has been to surround Stephen Curry with capable, championship-like talent and always be in the mix to add another superstar. Well, the Warriors have certainly been in the mix for […] The post What’s next for Warriors after Brandon Williams signing? Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler headline biggest questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat signing three-point specialist Klay Thompson, there is no denying that a lot of expectations will be put on the four-time champion after an up-and-down tenure with the Dallas Mavericks for the last two seasons. As Thompson joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with the Heat, Thompson would be candid […] The post Klay Thompson hungry for ‘redemption season’ after Heat move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, there is one player that fans have been comparing the signing to who could have championship gold on their mind. As Thompson makes the move to the Heat with the prospect of competing for a title, head coach Erik Spoelstra […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shuts down Klay Thompson-Ray Allen comparison with ‘special’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.