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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Aliou Diarra #34 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic 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/N...

The NBA still hasn’t officially said it’s expanding. But if you’re waiting for the Seattle SuperSonics to return, there continue to be signs that this is becoming a lot more than talk. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, prospective ownership groups interested in Seattle and Las Vegas were recently asked to provide financial information […] The post SuperSonics return takes another step as NBA expansion process moves forward appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: MIkel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

Clippers Maybe Kawhi Leonard isn’t completely finished with the Clippers after all. The proposed trade sending Leonard back to Toronto remains on hold while the NBA continues its investigation into potential salary-cap circumvention involving the Clippers. The Raptors reportedly agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns, Devin Booker, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 9: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 9, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center 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 Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Ima...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 10: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on April 10, 2026 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 Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the season inches closer, we wanted to take the pu...

Cavaliers The Cavaliers changed quite a bit around the edges this summer. Some players should benefit more than others. Zach Weiss of NBA on SI identified Sam Merrill and coach Kenny Atkinson as two offseason winners, with Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson potentially losing some ground. Merrill’s place certainly looks secure. He averaged 13 […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 17: A general view of the Rip City Remix logo before the game against the South Bay Lakers on November 17, 2023 in Portland, Oregon at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Alika Jenner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo with Caleb Martin #16, Kyrie Irving #11, Max Christie #00, Dereck Lively II #2 and Jason Kidd during the 2026-26 Rookie of the Year Presentation on April 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 Copyri...