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Despite resting their projected top seven rotation players on Thursday, the Celtics won their preseason opener in Cleveland behind 71 first-half points and 21 offensive rebounds, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.com (subscription required). Former lottery pick Devin Carter, who’s currently signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, made a strong first impression with his new team. […]
Kevin Durant makes his feelings known on getting MVP chants in China and Kyrie Irving's return to NBA action.
NBAThe NBA’s proposed European basketball competition could face a delay if negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, NBA Europe could begin operating in 2028 rather than 2027 if the NBA ultimately decides to establish an entirely separate competition. The league continues targeting a 2027 launch, but the […] The post NBA Europe launch could be pushed back to 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tomorrow ni...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains optimistic that the league can reach an agreement with EuroLeague despite recent disagreements over the future of European basketball. Speaking to CNBC in Macao, where the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks opened the 2026 NBA China Games, Silver dismissed suggestions that negotiations had reached a particularly difficult stage. “It’s like […] The post Adam Silver confident NBA will reach agreement with EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still far apart on agreeing to a contract extension, according to Chris Haynes. Haynes said that Towns is willing to take less money to get an extension signed. Towns is currently eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension. "Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take less, but they're nowhere close to that ... the Knicks have offered four years, $200 million. And Karl-Anthony Towns, his representation, they're not going for that right now. "So t...
An offseason of change is paying off for Jake LaRavia.
NBASpeaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick followed up on a pair of comments he made during his initial pre-camp media session in September. At the time, Redick said he was confident in the Lakers’ ability to develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that he felt for the […]
Before signing a five-year, $200 million contract with the Detroit Pistons last week, All-Star center Jalen Duren reportedly took issue with how he was being characterized during negotiations.
The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the Southeast Division, but how many more teams from this division will make the playoffs? Wes Goldberg is joined by Keith Smith to break down interesting offseasons by the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks, whether the Heat are legitimate title contenders, how the Orlando Magic can bounce back under a new coach and why the Washington Wizards could make a push for the postseason. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the...
Jared Dubin is joined by Seth Partnow, author of The Mid-Range Theory and the forthcoming The Notorious eFG, to discuss over/unders for the Western Conference ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Timestamps 1:31: Pacific Division (Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings) 22:40: Northwest Division (Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers) 50:22: Southwest Division (San Antonio Spurs, Ho...
Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer identify the NBA's biggest identity-changing offseason additions, from LeBron James in Philadelphia to Walker Kessler with the Lakers, and explain how these players could transform their new teams' systems and styles. Timestamps 00:00 Ivica Zubac 9:22 Isaiah Joe 14:54 Lu Dort 20:21 Ja Morant 26:02 Walker Kessler 33:27 Rockets Coaching Staff 38:37 LeBron James 42:33 Cameron Boozer 46:33 LaMelo Ball 51:08 Kawhi Leonard 54:02 Lightning Round Subscribe to RealGM Radi...