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The New York Knicks are unlikely to reach contract extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart or Miles McBride before the regular season begins, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The biggest issue is Towns, with a significant gap remaining between what the Knicks are offering and what the four-time All-Star is seeking. “Logically, the Knicks […] The post Knicks unlikely to extend Towns, Hart and McBride before season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joe Mazzulla looked at Jordan Walsh and asked him to explain the Celtics’ standard to Paul George. Yes, that Paul George. Walsh told John Karalis of Celtics on SI that he and George were on the same side during a drill when Mazzulla told him to speak up. Walsh wondered if his coach really wanted […] The post Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It’s a safe bet that Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen will be starters for the Jazz, and Jusuf Nurkic seems likely to be part of that group too, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson may all be […]

As part of a busy morning of transactions, the Knicks have filled their third and final two-way opening by signing free agent guard Jaden Akins to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Akins will slot in alongside Kevin McCullar Jr. and 2026 second-round pick Tyler Nickel as New York’s […]

With 16 players on guaranteed contracts for 15 standard roster spots, the Lakers will need to trade or release at least one of those 16 before opening night. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the front office has explored the possibility of a consolidation trade (ie. a two-for-one) “quite a bit” this offseason and might […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson candidly reflected on his career trajectory at Monday's media day, acknowledging he has fallen short of expectations despite entering his eighth NBA season. "I'm not where I want to be," said Williamson. Williamson offered a similarly direct assessment when asked to explain. "I'm just not where I need to be," said Williamson. "(I'm) not where I want to be." Williamson's comments come as he and the Pelicans organization express confidence in a new a...

Having been sidelined by an ankle injury, recently acquired wing Micah Peavy won’t get a chance to make his case for a regular season roster spot during training camp, making him a likely victim of the Grizzlies’ roster crunch this fall, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Memphis is carrying 18 players on standard contracts and […]

Following up on reporting indicating that former first-round pick Dalton Knecht could be the odd man out as the Lakers deal with a preseason roster crunch, Jovan Buha (Twitter video link) noted on Wednesday that head coach JJ Redick hasn’t outlined the sort of role he envisions for the third-year forward so far at training […]

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has abandoned plans for surgery on his right ring finger and will play through the pain for the rest of his career. Hart said Thursday the injury now requires a full joint replacement, which would end his NBA career. Hart explained why the procedure is not an option. "You can't have the banging, repetitive (motion)," said Hart. "Grabbing a rebound, palming it, shooting, catching the ball, doing all that: You can't do that. So, if I did a joint replacement, then ...

"Inside the NBA" will have a bigger presence on ABC and ESPN this season. The studio show featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal will air on 25 nights on ESPN or ABC during the 2026-27 regular season, which marks five more appearances than in its first season after exiting TNT. Seven broadcasts will come before Christmas, up from four over the same stretch last season. Each night includes a one-hour pregame show, trimmed to 30 minutes for ABC games, and a p...

“I ain’t coming off no bench.” That was Dylan Harper’s answer when GQ asked whether he expected to remain a reserve for the Spurs. He was joking, as he later made clear. Still, it’s a pretty good way to introduce San Antonio’s most interesting rotation question. Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle can all handle […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 10: Bango, mascot of the Milwaukee Bucks, poses for a 'selfie' with fans before the announcing and unveiling the team's new uniforms featuring the Harley-Davidson logo as part of their new sponsorship agreement during a press conference at the Harley-Davidson Museum on August 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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...