NBA NewsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

Everybody can identify the NBA’s championship favorites in August. Figuring out the team nobody sees coming is a little more interesting. Just ask the Spurs. San Antonio wasn’t exactly penciled into the 2026 NBA Finals when last season began, yet there the Spurs were, eventually pushing the Knicks before falling short of a championship. So […] The post NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 11: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nathaniel S. Butl...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Draymond Green #23 after a basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on April 02, 2026 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty...

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The schedul...

The NBA calendar says August. The transaction wire apparently didn’t get the memo. Marc Stein of The Stein Line offered several updates Wednesday on some of the bigger names still floating around the market, including Bradley Beal, Peyton Watson and James Harden. Clippers haven’t closed door on Beal A return to the Clippers remains possible […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Terance Mann #14 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/...

Here are five landing spots that could give Peyton Watson the best chance to earn a bigger role, a major payday, and grow into a future NBA star.

While many debate the value of trading Austin Reaves, Lakers insiders come together to discuss what it would actually take to part with the star guard.

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With some major changes to Philadelphia's roster this summer, Tyrese Maxey opened up on the process of adapting and sacrificing to help the team win.

Mario Chalmers names Michael Jordan as the GOAT ahead of LeBron James for one simple reason.

Nothing is easy in the West, but this may be the most friendly draw the Spurs have gotten yet.