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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: Tom Chambers #24 of the Phoenix Suns boxes out against Buck Williams #52 of the Portland Trailblazers during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals as part of the NBA Playoffs on May 11, 1992 at the Arizona Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. The Portland Trailblazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 153-151 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and c...

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A basketball sits on the court during a break in the action between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers during preseason action at the Barclays Center on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers defeated the Nets 106-76. 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 Bruce Bennet...

For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there. That era officially ended in June, when Milwaukee traded the two-time MVP to the Heat for a package headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft picks. Now comes the […] The post NBA Preview: Bucks begin uncertain life after Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years. Austin Reaves appears ready to help fill that leadership opening. New Lakers guard Collin Sexton praised Reaves’ approach in a video shared by the team, identifying him as […] The post Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mar 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) dunks during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con First and foremost, I want to start today’s session by saying that I like the acquisition of Duop Reath. It shows that Brian Gregory consistently looks for ways to create competition throughout the roster, and that’s a good thing. Iron sharpens iron, as the...

The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI⁠ views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough. To be clear, Mobley’s name appeared in speculation. There was no credible indication that the Cavs were actively attempting to move him. The larger point still […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team, in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: With Williams out injured, who do you give the Suns’ starting center job to? zenzino: From many comments I’ve seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period. Man Man might get the ...

Boston, MA - May 2: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks during his postgame press conference. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to be r...

Raptors The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent. Rocco Moschella of NBA On SI identified teams with multiple creators and a strong interior presence as Toronto’s most difficult potential matchup. Barnes and Leonard can handle the first two […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers The Lakers appear to have four starters set: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. The fifth spot is considerably less obvious. In a Lakers Nation roundtable, two staff members selected Jake LaRavia, two chose Ziaire Williams and one picked Matisse Thybulle. That distribution explains the situation rather well. Nobody represents a […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Cavs, front office, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Gett...

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