NBAHeat forward Nikola Jovic, who signed a four-year, $62.4MM rookie scale extension ahead of the 2025/26 season, had a disappointing year, battling back problems and averaging just 7.3 points on .366/.269/.683 shooting in 47 regular season appearances. As his new contract takes effect, Jovic said on Monday at the Heat’s media day that he hasn’t […]
NBAThe Atlanta Hawks filled out their training camp roster with a pair of signings. Atlanta signed forward Cam Corhen and guard/forward Kobe Johnson to Exhibit 10 contracts. Corhen went undrafted out of Pittsburgh at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game as a senior for the Panthers. Johnson played in 32 G League games for the College Park Skyhawks last season. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6...
NBAThe Sacramento Kings have signed big man Viktor Lakhin to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Lakhin is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season. Lakhin played in 31 G League games last season with the Oklahoma City Blue. The 6-foot-11 forward/center averaged 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
NBASpeaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]
NBAWarriors forward Jimmy Butler won’t be available when the regular season tips off next month, but he told reporters on Monday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL (Twitter video link via Anthony Slater of ESPN). Butler said the team isn’t letting him “skip steps” and wants him to be […]
NBAAlthough the Hawks didn’t make any major splashes during the 2026 offseason, president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes the team got better, writes Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Speaking at a pre-camp media session on Friday, Saleh said getting more physical was a priority for the team heading into the 2026/27 season. “We […]
NBAThe training camp roster that the Clippers announced on Monday includes two players who were previously said to have reached contract agreements with the team. One of those players is 2022 first-round pick Blake Wesley, whose deal with L.A. was just reported on Monday. Wesley is still just 23 years old but has four years […]
NBAThe Cavaliers were busy trying to upgrade at the forward spot this offseason. They were unwilling to give up Evan Mobley in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown deals, while LeBron James decided to go to Philadelphia instead of returning to Cleveland for a third stint. Cleveland eventually pivoted to restricted free agent Peyton Watson, […]
NBAAndre Drummond, the Knicks’ new backup big man, isn’t a prolific shotblocker like Mitchell Robinson, who signed with the Celtics. Drummond brings some other things to the table that he believes will help the Knicks win a second consecutive championship, he told James Edwards III of The Athletic. “I’ve been a master at what I […]
NBAMemphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jordan Hawkins looked back at his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during 2026 Media Day (shot 34.8% from three in 174 games played). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I was talking to my college coach [Dan Hurley] the other day actually and he was just telling me like, ‘Going into New Orleans, […] The post Jordan Hawkins: I didn’t take full advantage of my opportunity in New Orleans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Austin Reaves discussed leadership, the Lakers’ revamped roster and his partnership with Luka Doncic during Los Angeles’ media day on Monday, September 28, as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. With LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and several other veterans no longer on the roster, Reaves is now the Lakers’ longest-tenured player. He […] The post Austin Reaves: “The expectation here is higher than it is anywhere in the world” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAWalker Kessler said the belief shown by the Los Angeles Lakers has made him eager to contribute after joining the team in a blockbuster offseason move, saying he can “run through a brick wall” for the organization and his teammates. Kessler spoke about his new role during Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, highlighting […] The post Walker Kessler: ‘I can run through a brick wall’ for Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.