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Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around. General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in Williams, the former No. 10 overall pick who arrived from the Jazz in the Josh Green trade. “There was a reason he was the 10th pick in the draft,” […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Spurs Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all. The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked out with some of his former teammates, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel added that Olynyk was viewed as a positive locker-room presence and wouldn’t be surprised if […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers talks with Deni Avdija #8 on the bench during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Moda Center on December 29, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Start clearing your eveni...

The second apron is not a tax bill. It is a hard set of handcuffs on how you build a roster. For 2026-27 the lines are: Salary cap: $164.961 million Luxury tax: $200.428 million First apron: $209.015 million Second apron: $221.686 million Go over the tax and you write a check. Go over the first […] The post NBA second apron trade rules, without the jargon fog appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Get...

The NBA number on the table is never just the number. It’s who can wait, who can match, who runs into an apron and who actually has somewhere else to go if the answer is no. So with extension season upon us, here’s a look at where the leverage actually sits in some of the […] The post NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Paolo Banchero #5 and Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic look on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Kia Center on November 10, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers need forward de...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via...

Suns Could Jalen Green eventually find himself back on the trade market? It’s at least a possibility worth watching, with Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report recently listing Green among five “sneaky” trade candidates, as relayed by Donnie Druin of NBA On SI. The question isn’t really Green’s talent. It’s his fit alongside Devin Booker. Phoenix […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images SunsRank continues as we look at th...

On Sept. 5, 2003, the legendary Chick Hearn of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first broadcaster inducted into the Basketball...

This will be an entirely new era for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James has chosen to continue his career elsewhere and Luka Doncic is firmly entrenched as the face of the franchise with Austin Reaves as sidekick. The big question is whether the Lakers can continue their level of success with James no […]