NBA NewsTuesday, Aug 18, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Inductee Doc Rivers speaks to the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen feud felt so distant and settled that the announcement that they would introduce their 2008 championship head coach Doc Rivers at his Hall of Fame induction didn’t immediately...

A herd of white yaks grazes at a snowy pasture 3,000 metres high in the remote Kyrgyz mountains on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Vyacheslav OSELEDKO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images This is a stretch to say, but is the offseason melting into the preseason quicker than we expected? If we’re to base our judgement exclusively on having two of these posts published in a span of just three days, not so much! On to some links and notes! In case you missed it, now we know the Knicks’ fiv...

The Lakers' messy ownership situation packs more pressure into critical season

The Miami Heat reportedly want Klay Thompson on their roster only if the Dallas Mavericks buy him out.

For those stuck behind the paywall: “Jaylen Wells is growing up fast in NBA years. After two seasons in the league and several Memphis Grizzlies roster changes, Wells is already one of the longest-tenured players on the team. The 6-foot-7 wing has played more games with the Grizzlies than any member of the current roster. Third-year players aren’t often expected to vault into leadership roles, but Wells is carrying himself like a player prepared for increased expectations. It’s been a busy su...

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I don’t know how I feel about this. Letting a division rival improve (twice!), but getting a very good rebounder and shot blocker is a difficult square to circle. submitted by /u/BKBaroo [link] [comments]

With the Warriors' reluctance to trade draft capital, we look at three relatively easy signings the Dubs could make to solidify their bench strength this summer.

Michael Pina with a long article about the offseason changes. It's not a lot of news that fans aren't aware of, but nice to see some good coverage. submitted by /u/stpeterburg [link] [comments]

Golden State Warriors first-round draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg received multiple votes for NBA rookie superlatives.

The first season of Kevin Durant with the Houston Rockets ended in frustration. Don't expect the team to give up on him just yet.

Schroder said the quiet part out loud.