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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns defends against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we saw with the steep punishment that the NBA han...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Garrab...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 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. ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Izan Almansa #26 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Tom O'Connor...

Mr. Cavalier isn’t going anywhere. Specifically, Austin Carr will indeed return to the Cavaliers’ broadcast team for the 2026-27 season, ending the uncertainty created when his name was notably absent from the team’s original announcement last week. Rock Entertainment Sports Network revealed the full crew Saturday, with Carr included alongside John Michael, Brad Daugherty, Serena […] The post Austin Carr will be back on Cavs broadcasts after all appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 27: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 27, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Si...

LeBron James is gone. Derek Fisher doesn’t believe the Lakers are going away with him. The former Lakers guard and five-time NBA champion believes Los Angeles can remain firmly in the playoff picture during its first season built entirely around Luka Doncic. “I think Luka and Austin Reaves are basically an All-Star backcourt that you […] The post Derek Fisher believes Lakers can win 45 to 50 games without LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Christian Braun sounds pretty happy with the Nuggets’ latest addition. Denver signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year minimum contract this offseason, adding another proven scorer to a roster that underwent some significant changes. “Really excited to play with another All-Star and learn from him,” Braun told Sean Keeler of the Denver Post. “I’m […] The post Nuggets’ Christian Braun: ‘Excited to learn from DeMar DeRozan’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Bronny James doesn’t know exactly what his role will be with the Lakers this season. But he does seem to know what he’ll need to do if he gets one. James, entering his third NBA season and his first without father LeBron James as a teammate, said he’s spent the summer preparing to play both […] The post Bronny James sees role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers Nation’s ranking of the 100 best players for the 2026-27 reaches its conclusion with the top ten. This list includes the likely MVP and All-NBA candidates from across the league, showing just how great a place the NBA is in. This list — completed in sections over the last month — considers players only […]

The Washington Wizards have the potential to deliver basketball magic, but one thing could hold them back.

Lost in the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following their historic punishment is the long-term ramifications of the Kawhi Leonard debacle.