NBA NewsThursday, Sep 24, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 NB...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts before Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Spurs got to the Fina...

The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million. He still hasn’t said yes. At some point, that makes it fair to wonder whether Detroit can solve this problem simply by adding more money. Anthony Pedone of Pistons on SI argues that the relationship may have deteriorated beyond the normal discomfort of restricted free agency. Duren […] The post Jalen Duren-Pistons standoff may no longer be only about money appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Danny Green is getting a larger role with the Lakers. This time, it will be behind a microphone. Spectrum SportsNet announced that Green will serve as the network’s primary analyst for Lakers road games during the 2026-27 season, working alongside play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald. Stu Lantz, who is entering his 41st season with the franchise, […] The post Danny Green named Lakers’ primary road analyst appeared first on Hoops Wire.

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers coach JJ Redick and general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka speak during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those guys had to be conne...

Charles Barkley remains high on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs entering the 2026-27 season, but the NBA legend did not appreciate how the superstar handled the end of the 2026 NBA Finals. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, Barkley called out Wembanyama over his actions following San Antonio’s […] The post Charles Barkley calls out Spurs star Victor Wembanyama over ‘disrespectful’ NBA Finals moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward. Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play in L.A., but he has continued to express his commitment and loyalty to the organization every step on the way. That was […]

With the return of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the front office needs to address one issue that has been an ongoing problem.

The NBA is loaded with star talent, and the Top 10 has both young risers and veteran legends. Where do Wembanyama, Doncic and Kawhi end up?

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Let’s rank the NBA’s Western Conference teams coming into the 2026-27 season.

Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire. The Hawks waived Johnson on Thursday after signing him Wednesday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. The move was likely procedural, with Johnson expected to join the College Park Skyhawks in the […] The post Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.