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The Pacers are staring at a lost season. The question is whether they let it stay lost. Bobby Marks of ESPN drew a parallel to Toronto’s move for Brandon Ingram last year, when the Raptors dealt for him at 18-34, not for a late push, but to stabilize the roster long term. Toronto avoided losing […] The post With eyes on next season, Pacers should act now to find man in middle appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBAFormer Cavaliers and Pacers big man Brad Branson has passed away at age 67. No cause of death has been announced. Branson, a 6-foot-10 forward and center, carved out a unique professional career that spanned the NBA, the Continental Basketball Association, and several international stops. He was drafted by the Pistons in the second round […] The post Former Cavs and Pacers forward Brad Branson dies at 67 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Suns are grinding through a difficult stretch, and the absences of Devin Booker and Jalen Green have only magnified the challenge. That said, Phoenix managed to hold off the Nets for a 106-102 home win on Tuesday. But this is just the start. Booker remains sidelined with an ankle injury, and his impact is […] The post Suns aim to continue season of surprise minus Devin Booker, Jalen Green appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James returns to Cleveland tonight. That alone carries weight. Not just because of what he means to the franchise, but because it is fair to wonder how many of these returns are left. No one around the NBA pretends to know what James will do after the season. He has earned the right to […] The post Three potential landing spots if LeBron James parts ways with Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs Jeremy Sochan’s name is officially on the trade radar. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, San Antonio has granted Sochan and his representatives permission to explore potential trade scenarios. The No. 9 overall pick in 2022 was a regular starter his first two seasons, but his role has shrunk as the Spurs’ […] The post NBA Rumors: Spurs, Jeremy Sochan, Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Bucks have been shopping around the edges. Giannis Antetokounmpo now looms over the whole board. Milwaukee has made players such as Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis available in an effort to upgrade the roster, but traction has been limited, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The problem, league sources say, is twofold. The Bucks lack […] The post Bucks stuck in limbo as Giannis Antetokounmpo situation intensifies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers The Lakers are clearly hunting for wing help, and Rui Hachimura’s name is in the mix. According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles has made Hachimura and his $18.3 million expiring contract available as it surveys the trade market. […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks Atlanta is drawing a firm line on Onyeka Okongwu. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks have rebuffed trade inquiries for Okongwu and view him as a core piece, preferring to add frontcourt help around him rather than move him. Indiana has been mentioned as one of the teams that previously expressed interest. […] The post NBA Rumors: Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics Boston is not in a hurry to duck the luxury tax. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics have made it clear they are not interested in attaching a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons’ $27.7 million expiring contract in a pure cost-cutting move. In other words, if Simons is moved, it will be […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets have gone 9-5 so far in Nikola Jokic's absence. They have the coaching of David Adelman to thank for that, but one player has taken over.
NBAI hope all you guys fared well in the winter storm. My gosh, I hate ice storms. We were lucky in Eastern NC to just have a cold disgusting rain, but could have been much worse. You know who can’t be much worse? Please, blog, may I have some more?