Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Miami Heat. Free […]
NBALeague and ownership sources do not expect the recent surge in NBA franchise valuations to slow down anytime soon, suggesting the wave of team sales and ownership changes could continue at a similar pace going forward. The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers have each been sold since the start of 2025. "In any business where valuations rise at that level, there will be people who are attracted to the price and return," said one ownership sourc...
While decisions on player and team options for veteran NBA contracts are typically due in June, the deadline to exercise third- and fourth-year team options for players on rookie scale contracts arrives each fall. This year’s deadline for teams to pick up rookie scale options is November 2. All the players whose options will be […]
NBAThe Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols from her current role of director of amateur evaluation to be the team’s new vice president of basketball operations and personnel, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link), the Mavericks made an unsuccessful attempt to hire Nichols this summer […]
NBAHoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Dallas Mavericks. Free […]
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...
The Los Angeles Lakers made a major investment in Walker Kessler, and his fit alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves could be crucial next season. Los Angeles acquired the 7-foot-2 center from Utah for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, plus swaps in 2028 and 2030, before giving him a four-year, $130 million contract. […] The post Walker Kessler could transform Lakers next season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Dallas Mavericks are scarier than ever, especially in Luka Doncic’s early years. Before Kristaps Porzingis was sent to the Washington Wizards, the big man had a huge role with the Mavericks alongside Doncic. However, the 7-foot-2 Latvian center opened up the elephant in the room during his Dallas stint, which revolves around individual maturity. […] The post Kristaps Porzingis explains why his Dallas stint didn’t work out appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBATyrese Maxey says James Harden gave him one piece of advice that helped shape his development with the Philadelphia 76ers: remain himself and never lose his aggressiveness. Maxey was still establishing himself in the NBA when Harden arrived in Philadelphia in February 2022. Rather than pushing the young guard into a reduced role, Harden encouraged […] The post Tyrese Maxey reveals James Harden’s best advice appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAKevin Durant believes playing for the national team offers an experience that goes beyond basketball, and he wants other players to understand the value of representing their country. Speaking to The Athletic, Durant reflected on his time with Team USA and explained why he continues to embrace international basketball despite having already established himself as […] The post Kevin Durant encourages every player to represent their country appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAJason Timpf has concerns about whether Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat can become the type of reliable perimeter shooter needed alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adebayo has increased his three-point volume in recent seasons, but Timpf believes simply taking more outside shots does not guarantee that he will eventually become an efficient shooter. “Bam has a […] The post Jason Timpf skeptical about Bam Adebayo’s shooting appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAJason Timpf believes the Miami Heat power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is still clearly one of the five best players in the NBA when healthy. Timpf pointed to Giannis’ consistent production as the main reason he remains among the league’s top superstars. “The reason he’s clearly a top 5 guy, when he plays, he’s just going […] The post Jason Timpf explains why Giannis Antetokounmpo remains elite appeared first on TalkBasket.net.