NBALeBron James’ decision to sign with Philadelphia prevented Koby Altman from landing his top offseason target, but the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations believes he still has a team that can compete for a title, writes Joe Reedy of The Associated Press. Speaking at a news conference Friday, Altman said the organization had a productive […]
NBAKlay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking […]
NBABefore Stephen Curry’s two-year, $116MM extension with the Warriors was announced Friday night, he expressed confidence in the organization during an appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, relays Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. Even with an older roster, Curry believes Golden State is capable of challenging for another […]
NBAGreg Oden revealed that he did not expect to be selected first overall in the 2007 NBA Draft ahead of Kevin Durant and actually wanted to return to Ohio State for another season. Oden discussed the decision on the Road Trippin’ Show, explaining that he initially hoped to remain in college despite being projected as […] The post Greg Oden didn’t expect to go No. 1 in 2007 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBACooper Flagg’s rookie season has already convinced Brian Windhorst that the Dallas Mavericks forward is on track to become one of the NBA’s top players in the near future. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst compared Flagg’s impact during his first season to LeBron James’ rookie campaign and projected a rapid rise for the 19-year-old. “In […] The post Brian Windhorst: Cooper Flagg will enter NBA’s top 10 soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAToumani Camara came away highly impressed after getting an opportunity to guard Damian Lillard during offseason workouts at the Portland Trail Blazers legend’s home. Lillard invited Camara to train with him in July, with the sessions taking place on a full basketball court at the 36-year-old guard’s Portland home. After going against Lillard in full-court […] The post Toumani Camara very impressed with Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAKelly Oubre Jr. says Indiana’s fast-paced style and the opportunity to play alongside Tyrese Haliburton were major factors in his decision to join the Pacers this offseason. Oubre signed a two-year, $16.5 million fully guaranteed contract with Indiana in July after spending the previous three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. He believes the Pacers’ style […] The post Kelly Oubre Jr. opens up about joining Pac appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe Phoenix Suns have signed guard Kennedy Chandler to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. The move gives Phoenix another point guard option ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chandler spent the 2025-26 season between the G League and NBA, producing at a high level with the Delaware Blue Coats before earning an opportunity with […] The post Suns sign Kennedy Chandler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe Chicago Bulls have added Marquel Sutton to their training camp roster after the forward went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Sutton completed his college career at LSU, averaging 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game during his senior season. The 6-foot-8 forward will now get an opportunity with Chicago during the preseason. Sutton […] The post Bulls sign undrafted LSU forward Marquel Sutton appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown was another notable player whose standing in Dean Oliver’s analytical evaluation differed sharply from ESPN’s panel rankings. Members of ESPN’s panel placed Brown anywhere between No. 9 and No. 23 among NBA players. Oliver, however, said his model positioned Brown around No. 60. Oliver argues that analytical systems can […] The post Dean Oliver ranks Jaylen Brown around No. 60 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jalen Brunson finished sixth in ESPN’s latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, but analytics expert Dean Oliver has a considerably different evaluation of the New York Knicks star. Oliver, who did not participate in ESPN’s seven-person voting panel, said his assessment places Brunson “around the No. 25 range.” ESPN’s panel ranked Brunson behind only […] The post Dean Oliver ranks Jalen Brunson around No. 25 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson received one of the highest placements in ESPN’s latest ranking of NBA players, coming in at No. 6 overall. The seven-person panel consisted of Ben Golliver, Vincent Goodwill, Zach Kram, Bobby Marks, Dave McMenamin, André Snellings and Matt “Stats” Williams. Only Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic […] The post Jalen Brunson ranked sixth by ESPN panel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.