NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 8, 2026

Olden Polynice strongly pushed back on Tracy McGrady’s argument that winning an NBA MVP carries more individual weight than winning a championship. McGrady recently discussed the subject with Vince Carter on Cousins, agreeing with Kevin Durant’s position that the regular-season MVP should be valued more heavily than a championship because the title is a team […] The post Olden Polynice rips Tracy McGrady for MVP argument appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Denver Nuggets made only one contract offer to Peyton Watson during his restricted free agency, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, before ultimately trading the young forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Durando reported that Denver offered Watson a four-year contract with an ascending salary in the range of $18 million per year […] The post Nuggets refused to increase Peyton Watson contract offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ben Simmons is reportedly taking three-point attempts in live play during Sacramento Kings training camp, according to his grandfather, signaling a potentially significant change for a player whose reluctance to shoot from beyond the arc has been a defining part of his NBA career. Speaking on Matt and Kayla on Sactown Sports 1140, Simmons’ grandfather […] The post Ben Simmons takes threes in live play during Kings camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, much speculation surrounded LeBron James’ future with the organization. The controversial move by both the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks might have started the revamped roster and new look that led to its current face. As James has decided to take his […] The post Luka Doncic embraces new-look Lakers with optimism appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sasha Vezenkov’s NBA career lasted only one season, but the Olympiacos star believes his experience with the Sacramento Kings ultimately made him a better player. Vezenkov arrived in Sacramento in 2023 after establishing himself among Europe’s elite players. However, his role under Mike Brown proved limited during the 2023-24 season. He appeared in 42 games, […] The post Sasha Vezenkov reflects on difficult Kings experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey credited a philosophy developed during his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers for helping the franchise ultimately land Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Gansey said the approach traces back to his time as Cleveland's general manager, when Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert would routinely press him and his staff on whether they had exhausted every possible avenue in pursuing a target. "There were some trades that we've...

September 8: DeRozan has officially signed with the Nuggets, per the NBA’s transaction log. August 21: Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his […]

Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have assembled a roster capable of making a serious run in the 2026-27 season after adding Jonathan Kuminga. “Ya’ll see what going on. This sh*t over, man. Wrap this sh*t up. This sh*t over this year, man,” Edwards said after Kuminga arrived in Minnesota. Kuminga gives the Timberwolves another […] The post Anthony Edwards reacts to Jonathan Kuminga joining Wolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards has identified Target Center, Madison Square Garden and TD Garden among his favorite places to play in the NBA, highlighting the atmosphere he experiences in Minnesota, New York and Boston. “Well, of course home or Madison Square. Madison Square, TD garden, New York, Boston, Philly, and Atlanta at home. But it’s hard to […] The post Anthony Edwards names his favorite NBA arenas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Charles Barkley believes the San Antonio Spurs could have the next great NBA backcourt in Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, comparing the young guards to Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. “If I’m a guard in the NBA, I do not want to see them boys the next 10 years. They’re going […] The post Barkley: Castle, Harper are the next Steph and Klay appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Several NBA teams attempted to use Denver’s salary-cap situation to extract additional draft compensation in trade discussions involving Cam Johnson, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Durando reported that rival teams approached the Nuggets with proposals that would have required Denver to attach draft picks to Johnson, believing the franchise was under pressure […] The post Teams tried to exploit Nuggets in Cam Johnson talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Derrick Rose has accepted that his place in basketball history may eventually fade as younger generations grow up without having watched him play. The former NBA MVP reflected on his legacy during an interview with Sports Illustrated. Rather than expecting future fans to automatically recognize his accomplishments, Rose believes those who become interested in his […] The post Derrick Rose doubts future generations remember him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.