NBAMagic guard Anthony Black is eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 19. He said at Monday’s media day that he’s not sure whether a deal will be reached ahead of that deadline but he isn’t stressing it either way. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says the team hopes to extend Black, but […]
Forward Asa Newell is hoping to claim a rotation role in his second NBA season, but he says his individual goals are secondary to the team’s aspirations, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscriber link). “It’s important to be a unit as a team, and to all just to have the same mindset,” Newell […]
The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick Nurse is locked into having the four-time MVP always be the one bringing the ball up the floor. “We got several guys that what I would […]
David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, joins to preview Utah's season, including Keyonte George's development, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen, and expectations for Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey. They examine the rotation, Will Hardy's system, and the offensive and defensive questions that will shape Utah's place in the West. 0:47 - Looking back at last season and Utah's rebuilding progress 4:07 - Keyonte George's breakout, e...
NBAWith dozens of new players entering the NBA every season as part of that year’s rookie class, there aren’t enough roster spots to go around for all of the veterans who become free agents in a given offseason. Some of those vets left on the outside looking in will retire. But many of the NBA’s […]
NBASuns head coach Jordan Ott is in no rush to make a decision on his starting center, telling reporters on Thursday that he wants to “let the preseason play out” before determining “a couple of days” before the team’s October 21 regular season opener whether Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro will get the nod in […]
Prospective owners of a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise could face total expenses reaching $11 billion to $12 billion or more, with the city’s arena situation representing a significant part of the investment. Beyond paying the expansion fee, the successful ownership group may need to construct a new basketball venue, which could cost approximately $2 […] The post Las Vegas NBA expansion could require a $12 billion investment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Mike Brown, when asked for an assessment of the battle, demurred.
NBATristi Rodriguez is a Kings reporter, but she wasn’t one of the women featured in the hot mic moment at the team’s media day. Rodriguez released a statement in a post on X, where she revealed that she was incorrectly speculated to be one of the voices heard on the embarrassing clip. Tristi Rodriguez released...
NBADiallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
NBAThe Golden State Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain engaged in contract extension talks, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching an agreement before the October 19 deadline. Anthony Slater reported that negotiations are ongoing, with the Warriors also weighing the importance of preserving future salary-cap flexibility. “They’re both sides are expressing optimism. They’re still talking. […] The post Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain optimistic on extension appeared first on...
NBADean Wade has been impressed by the basketball IQ of his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates, particularly Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Wade joined Philadelphia this offseason on a four-year, $38.7 million contract after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now part of […] The post Dean Wade impressed by 76ers stars’ basketball IQ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.