The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are legitimate questions regarding projected backup Dru Smith and two-way player Tre Donaldson on a team seeking to be a contender. Miami should […]
The Hornets took an unusual approach following their best seasons in a decade. Rather than building around the core that finished with a winning record for just the second time in 10 seasons, they dealt their franchise player. The team’s executive vice president of player personnel, Jeff Peterson, determined that the roster as constructed wasn’t […]
NBAFormer NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis expressed frustration over the federal investigation that led to his imprisonment, questioning why he received a prison sentence while other retired players mentioned in the case, including former Boston Celtics teammates Kendrick Perkins and Tony Allen, remained free. Davis made the comments during an appearance on Locked In […] The post Glen Davis says NBA made him an example appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Draymond Green is glad Kawhi Leonard avoided the bulk of the punishment handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s salary-cap investigation, while questioning the league’s restrictions on players earning additional money through sponsorship opportunities. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward said he was pleased that the Clippers […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s NBA punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAStephen Curry’s right knee remains something to monitor as the Golden State Warriors prepare for the upcoming season. The 38-year-old guard missed significant time last season because of patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. Although Curry is expected to continue playing through the issue, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole indicated that managing […] The post Steph Curry’s lingering knee issue raises concern appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBADraymond Green has pushed back against recent remarks from Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, questioning the motivation behind his public defense of how Kuminga’s contract situation was handled. Turner has recently appeared in several interviews explaining his approach to Kuminga’s free agency. That included defending the decision to turn down Golden State’s three-year, $75 million […] The post Draymond Green blasts Jonathan Kuminga’s agent motives appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBASteve Kerr is entering the 2026-27 season with confidence about what the Golden State Warriors can accomplish, even if he is not ready to define exactly what would make the campaign successful. Rather than setting a specific win total or postseason target, Kerr wants Golden State to focus on rebuilding its foundation and establishing positive […] The post Steve Kerr considers Yaxel Lendeborg starting option appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The offseason has been a near overhaul for the Lakers’ roster, and former NBA player Matt Barnes is having fun analyzing it. In a video with TMZ Sports, Barnes called out the team’s roster and said it’s the “whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers.” Lakers roster hilariously trolled by Matt Barnes. Barnes cracked a...
Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Philadelphia 76ers will retain their remaining draft capital from the 2023 James Harden trade with the Los Angeles Clippers despite the NBA’s sweeping punishment of the Clippers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The NBA announced that Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round picks in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 after an independent investigation […] The post NBA penalties won’t affect 76ers’ pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Brooklyn Nets may be increasingly viewing Michael Porter Jr. as a trade asset rather than a long-term cornerstone, according to Erik Slater and Brian Lewis on the Third Apron Podcast. Slater said he believes Porter’s Nets tenure could be nearing its end, particularly because the two sides appear to be apart in extension negotiations. […] The post Nets view Michael Porter Jr. more as trade asset appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Los Angeles Clippers could consider putting Darius Garland on the trade market as the franchise looks to replenish its depleted draft capital following the NBA’s punishment over salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Sean Deveney of Heavy reported Friday that the league’s penalties could trigger a broader roster reset in Los Angeles, with Garland potentially […] The post Clippers could explore trading Darius Garland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.