After finishing last season by winning 20 of their final 26 games, CJ McCollum is eager to see what the Hawks can accomplish in 2026/27, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required). McCollum played an important role in that late-season success, averaging 18.7 points and 4.1 assists in 41 games after being acquired […]
Pistons two-way forward Isaac Jones thought he was done with basketball when he graduated from high school in 2018, Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press writes in a subscriber-only story. With no college offers in sight, the Seattle native took a job on a loading dock and began to pursue a career outside of […]
Jazz guard Darryn Peterson faced some questions about his competitive desire from fans and the media due to the cramping issues that plagued his freshman season at Kansas, but people who know him best nearly universally describe the No. 2 overall pick as having a “killer” mentality on the court, writes Jason Batacao of The […]
The Warriors selected former Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in June’s draft. The 23-year-old displayed his versatility during both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, averaging 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.8 minutes per game across six appearances. Lendeborg told Ron Kroichick of The […]
Speaking to reporters last week, Nets general manager Sean Marks suggested the team wasn’t in a rush to reach an extension with forward Michael Porter Jr., who’s entering the final year of his contract. Porter will be extension-eligible throughout the 2026/27 league year, which runs through June 30, 2027. “We’ll have those discussions. We’ve got […]
Despite the Suns having re-signed Mark Williams to a three-year deal, the development of second-year center Khaman Maluach is one of the most important things for the team’s long-term outlook. The big man out of South Sudan knows that it’s on him to spearhead his growth, and has started looking to some of the greats […]
When the Knicks selected point guard Jack Kayil with the 39th pick, it was unclear whether he’d come over to the NBA right away or stay in the German league, though signs pointed to him staying abroad, Ian Begley writes for SNY. While he has struggled with his scoring efficiency during Summer League, he has […]
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Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson | Photos from Getty Images Just two players were selected directly from mid-major programs in the 2026 NBA Draft. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves was the No. 19 pick to the Toronto Raptors, and the draft rights of South Florida’s Izaiyah Nelson, the No. 51 pick, were traded to Orlando. However, according to the Mid-Major Reacts survey, despite Graves being a top-20 pick and Nelson being one of the final 10 selections, the two will be equally impactful in the ongoing...
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