Kyrie Irving is preparing to return to NBA action in 2026-27 after a lengthy recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in his left knee in March 2025. The 34-year-old point guard is expected to be cleared for training camp, which would bring an end to an absence of roughly a year. Before the injury, […] The post Kyrie Irving could become Miami trade target appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level. The trade involving Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap is still expected to go through. Federal prosecutors opened a probe into whether the Clippers helped Leonard circumvent the NBA's salary cap earlier this week.
Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves intentionally avoided adding veteran players this offseason because head coach Chris Finch believes their young core is ready to take greater ownership of the team. “My approach with Ant or with Jaden or with all these guys is, if we’re going to take the diapers off, let’s take the diapers off. Like, […] The post Timberwolves intentionally avoided signing veterans, says Chris Finch appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Olden Polynice believes LeBron James has underachieved during his NBA career despite ranking among the greatest players in basketball history. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Polynice praised James’ longevity and unprecedented production at age 41 while arguing that his combination of size, athleticism and playmaking ability should have produced even more statistically. “I love LeBron. […] The post Olden Polynice says LeBron James has underachieved appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Golden State Warriors “love” Devin Booker and could be among the first teams to pursue the Phoenix Suns star if he ever becomes available, according to veteran NBA reporter Tim Kawakami. “I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they love him. Steve [Kerr] loves him. Booker loved playing […] The post Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves gave many pause. The 23-year-old joined Minnesota on a two-year, $12.4 million deal despite the Lakers offering a deal that would allow Kuminga to earn roughly the same amount annually. Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga listens to questions during an NBA basketball news conference at Target Center. But the forward...
Nick Smith Jr. is no longer a Laker. The guard signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid in the Euroleague, where Luka Doncic played before making his transition to the NBA. Nick Smith Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns. Smith...
NBAThe NBA sells access to its biggest moments, but opening-week prices for the 2026-27 season suggest that access increasingly belongs to fans with deep pockets. SeatPick examined the 41 games on the schedule from Oct. 20 through Oct. 25 and calculated a $326 average ticket price across the league. That figure already represents a serious […] The post NBA ticket prices are turning live basketball into a luxury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green revealed his honest thoughts on a potential NBA expansion. Ahead of Green and the Warriors’ upcoming 2026-27 regular season, Green discussed the pros and cons of the league expanding. Green gave his take on the NBA adding more teams in the near future, per The Draymond Green Show. […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green weighs pros and cons of NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On the heels of trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics could bet on Payton Pritchard to help fill the void left in the wake of the All-NBA forward’s departure. Pritchard’s expected to ascend following Brown’s shocking exit, which should lead to a significant pay raise. With two years left on his […] The post Celtics rumors: Payton Pritchard contract extension could reach $22 million annually appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBATimberwolves Jonathan Kuminga said his early conversations with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch have centered on two responsibilities. “Rebound and defend,” Kuminga said during his introductory press conference. “Those two will open up the rest of the stats.” That sounds like precisely what Minnesota needs after trading Naz Reid and Julius Randle in the deal for […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.