NBABruce Brown should be a fan favorite entering training camp as he battles for a roster spot with the Knicks, Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post writes in a subscriber-only story. Brown, Ochai Agbaji and James Wiseman all signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contracts this week, and it appears there will only be room for one […]
The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBADeMar DeRozan continues to view Toronto as home despite spending the majority of his NBA career away from the city. “This will always be home for me… This was the foundation of me as a basketball player, as a human being. This was my first home. This was the first everything for me. Nothing will […] The post DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe NBA is currently prioritizing Las Vegas in its expansion process before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Shams Charania. “The NBA is focused right now on closing on the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team and then moving toward Seattle,” Charania said on NBA Today. Charania cited the increasingly competitive bidding market […] The post NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Dirk Nowitzki has developed a relationship with Cooper Flagg and says he remains available to the Dallas Mavericks’ young star whenever he needs advice. Nowitzki, who spent his entire 21-year NBA career with Dallas, said he has stayed in contact with Flagg and occasionally reaches out after watching him play. “We met a few times, […] The post Dirk Nowitzki says he is in Cooper Flagg’s corner appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Sept. 19: The signing is official, the team tweets. June 25: The Wizards have reached an agreement to sign undrafted rookie free agent KeShawn Murphy to an Exhibit 10 contract, reports Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). Murphy spent four years at Mississippi State, including a redshirt freshman year, before transferring to Auburn for his […]
Zach LaVine is looking forward to the upcoming season with the Sacramento Kings after an injury limited him to 39 games last season. “I’m super excited. It’s unfortunate that I had the injury last year, even the season we had, we started off very well. I started off well. But for standards for myself, I […] The post Zach LaVine “super excited” for upcoming Kings season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Los Angeles Lakers could significantly increase ticket prices as their new ownership group looks to boost revenue and take greater control of the resale market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average Lakers ticket could rise from $217 to $361 within two years, representing an increase of roughly 66%. The price changes are […] The post Lakers ticket prices could rise significantly soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Ja Morant's reaction to getting traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers was revealed on Friday.
Kevin Love had some fun with his former rival-turned-teammate Kyle Lowry at the Lowry's block party celebration in Maple Leaf Square on Saturday.
No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season? Far from it. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. Not everything can be judged by whether the Larry...