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The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear. Houston lost to the Lakers in six games after Durant injured his ankle, despite Los Angeles playing the entire series without Luka Doncic and most of it without Austin Reaves. The scout […] The post NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question. In its 2026-27 Knicks preview, ESPN noted that nine of New York’s top 10 playoff rotation members are returning. The exception is Mitchell Robinson, who joined the rival Celtics after owner James Dolan […] The post ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers. Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year, $8 million contract and added Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dean Wade. ESPN’s 2026-27 season preview gave the Sixers an A-minus offseason grade and ranked them sixth in its Basketball […] The post 76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephen Curry wants to finish his career with the Warriors. Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI⁠ wonders whether Golden State has earned that loyalty. That’s Akeley’s question, not an indication that Curry is privately unhappy or considering leaving. Still, the clock makes it worth asking. Curry is 38 and under contract through 2027. Golden State […] The post Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Knicks Jalen Brunson may not look like the prototype for a top-five NBA player. His résumé is beginning to suggest otherwise. Scott Davis of NBA On SI⁠ made the case that Brunson remains underrated despite leading the Knicks to a championship. The argument has substance. Brunson has earned All-NBA honors in three consecutive seasons, something […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via G...

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect As the offseason prepares to come to a close, with training camp starting in a little over a week, we can’t help but continue trying to project what the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns will ultimately become. There are num...

SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 14: Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach Phil Jackson during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 14, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 112-111. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans...

Pacers Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wanted to turn off the Knicks’ championship celebration. Then he decided he needed to watch it. “When the Knicks won, I thought to myself, ‘I gotta turn this s— off,’” Haliburton said during an appearance on the Boardroom Talks podcast, via Pacers On SI. Haliburton missed last season while recovering […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Clara Wu Tsai speaks onstage during TAAF Heritage Month Summit and Celebration on May 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)) | Getty Images for The Asian Ameri In the latest discussion of how the Tsai family sees the future of their holdings in the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, Clara Wu Tsai recently told fellow sports team owner the Baltimore Orioles David M. Rubenstein that she hopes to see the tw...

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 Just because he’s no longer coaching the Bucks and has been inducted to the Hall of Fame, that doesn’t mean we won’t be hearing from him anytime soon. NBC announced that they are adding former Sixers head coach Doc Rivers as a game analyst f...