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The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16 players signed to guaranteed contracts,...

Tracy McGrady agrees with Kevin Durant that winning an NBA MVP carries more individual weight than winning a championship. Speaking with Vince Carter on Cousins, McGrady said the circumstances surrounding a championship make it a fundamentally different accomplishment from an individual award. “The MVP of the regular season has more weight than a championship because […] The post MVP tops championship, Tracy McGrady says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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If it feels as if the Lakers have had multiple offseasons this summer, it’s because of how eventful the last two months have been. There’s been LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history and the player who led the Lakers to their last NBA title in 2020, leaving the team in free...

Enes Kanter Freedom says the WNBA can bring his controversial draft effort to an immediate end by making its eligibility requirements more specific. Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft while challenging the league over how it defines who can participate. He says he would walk away if the rules explicitly restricted competition to […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom sets condition to quit WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bulls The Bulls finally appear serious about rebuilding. That means some familiar roles may not look so familiar anymore. Elias Schuster of NBA on SI pointed to Norman Powell, Josh Giddey and Leonard Miller as three players whose jobs could shift this season. Powell is the interesting one. He was an All-Star last season and […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Norman Powell, Nets, Julius Randle, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy and the Bob Cousy Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we go deeper int...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Bismack Biyombo #18 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with the The Oscar Robertson Trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Peterse...

CANADA - 2026/08/06: In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT (OpenAI - Chat GPT) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) This is a basketball blog where people come to get their Phoenix Suns news, share opinions, and discuss what’s happening around the team. Maybe you don’t take it too seriously. I do. I care about this place, and I care about the conversations we ignite within the Bright Side of the Sun com...