Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's knee will need to be managed moving forward after he was plagued by health issues during the 2025-26 season, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area.
NBAStephen Curry became eligible for a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors over the weekend and the front office is allowing him to decide which direction to take on the deal. Curry can sign for up to two years and $136.7 million with the Warriors. The contract would take him through his age-40 season. Curry is on a $62.6 million expiring contract after previously signing his one-year extension in 2024. Curry could wait until the offseason to sign an extension to give the front off...
This is the first installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses and evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft after bypassing […]
The Timberwolves have been knocking on the door for Western Conference supremacy but haven’t been able to break it down. Over the last three years, they’ve reached the conference finals twice, with the Mavericks and Thunder, respectively, preventing them from reaching the Finals. Last season, they fell to the Spurs in the conference semifinals. It […]
NBAROCHESTER, Mich. — The American Basketball Hall of Fame proudly announces the induction of legendary sports executive Tom Wilson into its distinguished Class of 2026. Wilson, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment, was officially enshrined on Sunday, August 30, during the American Basketball Hall of […] The post Architect of a Detroit Sports Dynasty: Tom Wilson Enshrined into the American Basketball Hall of Fame appeared first...
The 2026–27 NBA season is still weeks away, but the championship conversation is already taking shape. Offseason moves, returning cores and last season’s playoff performances have created some clear separation among the leading contenders across both conferences. Oklahoma City and San Antonio headline the early picture, with several familiar heavyweights chasing them into opening night. […] The post Odds to Win 2027 NBA Finals: Breaking Down the Early Contender Tiers appeared first on TalkBas...
The Los Angeles Lakers’ inability to land Jonathan Kuminga could create additional opportunities for several players already on the roster heading into the 2026-27 season. Los Angeles is not expected to make another major addition before training camp, meaning the fifth starting position alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler and presumably Quentin Grimes will […] The post Lakers players gain opportunities after Jonathan Kuminga miss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAVictor Oladipo has looked back on the remarkable circumstances surrounding the beginning of his NBA career and a family story that made his draft night even more meaningful. Long before Oladipo became a basketball player, his mother had a dream while pregnant with him and his twin sister in 1992. In that dream, Nigerian basketball […] The post Victor Oladipo details surreal Hakeem Olajuwon coincidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Erik Spoelstra believes international basketball can be one of the best ways for NBA players to prepare for a new season while continuing their development. The Miami Heat and USA Basketball head coach discussed the benefits as Heat players Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic represented Italy and Serbia, respectively, during the 2027 FIBA World Cup […] The post Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Rich Paul pushed back on concerns surrounding Joel Embiid’s work ethic after Max Kellerman raised the issue during the Game Over podcast. Kellerman told Paul he had heard Embiid’s approach to training was viewed negatively during the Olympics, citing comments attributed to former NBA player and analyst Brian Scalabrine. Kellerman questioned whether that could become […] The post Rich Paul addresses doubts over Joel Embiid’s work ethic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Lonzo Ball believes Jaylen Brown belongs among the greatest Boston Celtics ever and ranks him ahead of former teammate Jayson Tatum. Speaking on the Ball in the Family podcast, Ball placed Brown behind only Larry Bird and Paul Pierce among Celtics wings while making his preference between Boston’s recent stars clear. “The only two wings […] The post Lonzo Ball says Jaylen Brown is better than Jayson Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
No negotiations are necessary for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, who is newly eligible for a veteran contract extension, ESPN’s Anthony Slater told colleagues Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon during the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). As Slater confirms, Golden State is willing to sign off on whatever kind of deal […]