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Before Stephen Curry’s two-year, $116MM extension with the Warriors was announced Friday night, he expressed confidence in the organization during an appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, relays Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. Even with an older roster, Curry believes Golden State is capable of challenging for another […]

Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training camp. The coach said Friday that Cleveland’s starting lineup isn’t set, even with Peyton Watson arriving as a potential starter alongside James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Atkinson […] The post Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Tyrese Haliburton given full clearance ahead of 2026-27 season.

The Duke basketball program hasn’t won an NCAA title since 2015 but they’ve produced NBA stars including Cooper Flagg, whose height became a surprise topic recently. Flagg will team up with two fellow former Blue Devils stars, media day fan Dereck Lively II and Kyrie Irving, this season in Dallas with the Mavericks. The trio […] The post Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg highlight Mavericks picture that Duke basketball fans will love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets’ top storylines heading into training camp.

Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking […]

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - AUGUST 27: Buddy Hield of Bahamas reacts during the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers Group F game between Uruguay and Bahamas at Antel Arena on August 27, 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Enzo Santos/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images NBA forward Buddy Hield has been traded once again. ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the 10-year veteran is headed to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham. Last February, the Golden State Wa...

LeBron James’ decision to sign with Philadelphia prevented Koby Altman from landing his top offseason target, but the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations believes he still has a team that can compete for a title, writes Joe Reedy of The Associated Press. Speaking at a news conference Friday, Altman said the organization had a productive […]

“I’m sick of seeing things on the internet thinking, like, I can’t run, I can’t jump, which I can.” Eye roll.

After a successful partnership, both Rob Pelinka and LeBron James looked back fondly on their Lakers era.

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) For the second Media Day in a row, the Lakers are in the middle of a franchise sale that has left some things uncertain. They spent most of the last year “Dodgerizing” the franchise...

Zaccharie Risacher admitted he was surprised by the Atlanta Hawks trading him to the Dallas Mavericks after his first NBA season, despite being told he had exceeded expectations. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick discussed the move, explaining that he never received a clear indication that his future in Atlanta was uncertain. “I feel like […] The post Zaccharie Risacher admits surprise over Hawks trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA insider reveals Nikola Jokic's loyalty to Nuggets amid looming extension.

The Chicago Bulls are trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.

The Cavaliers’ radio booth will have a familiar addition for select games this season. Serena Winters will join play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn for games with exclusive national television broadcasts, the team announced as part of its new agreement with iHeartMedia Cleveland. Alcorn returns for his eighth season calling Cavs games. It’s a role Winters knows. […] The post Serena Winters to join Cavs radio broadcasts for select games appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In an era of private equity and priced-out parades, peace in Brooklyn starts with letting go.

If you know Steph Curry, you know his priority is finding joy.  He doesn’t like drama. He’s not interested in distractions. He’s single-mindedly focused on feeling the thrill of his jaw-dropping shots swish through the net over outstretched hands. That’s why it makes sense that he ended the chatter around him before Warriors’ media day...

Dillon Brooks won’t be judged this season by his stats, but how he helps the Suns win.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shared a hype video of him and his teammates working out at Vanderbilt University in Nashville for the team's annual players-only minicamp as they prepare for the season.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving entered training camp with no restrictions from the ACL tear in his left knee that forced him to miss all of last season, according to an Associated Press story. Irving began Friday’s media day interview by calling the injury “probably the best thing that happened to me” because it provided time […]

Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half at American Airlines Center on October 26, 2025 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dereck Lively II is tired of all the in...

The Wizards lost 196 games over three seasons in pursuit of this moment. They finally have their reward. AJ Dybantsa arrived as the No. 1 overall pick in June, giving Washington the type of young centerpiece that can change the direction of an entire organization. The Wizards also have Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr […] The post NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic is ready to take on a bigger leadership role for the Lakers.

The Denver Nuggets signed a trio of players to training camp contracts. Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins and Emanuel Miller all signed Exhibit 10 deals with Denver. Goodwin appeared in 50 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Hawkins appeared in 48 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 7.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and nearly a block pe...

With the start of the 2026-27 season just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, one more roster move will need to be made by general manager Rob Pelinka. Currently, L.A. has 16 guaranteed contracts on their books and they need to cut a player before Opening Night against the Golden State Warriors to […]

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to enter Pacers training camp without restrictions after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles. “I think he’s going to be one-hundred percent full go,” general manager Chad Buchanan said at the Pacers Foundation Invitational, via Alex Golden of Pacers On SI. “We’re relying on our medical staff if […] The post Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: ‘One-hundred percent full go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been an All-Star the past two years, but his below-average three-point shooting remains an obvious weakness in an era of stretch fives. Sengun, who connected at 30.5% from beyond the arc last season, is working to improve that part of his game in training camp, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. […]

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