NBA NewsTuesday, Aug 25, 2026

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets after being asked to leave the game for arguing during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User i...

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 (Ph...

The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Yang Hansen #16 and Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers pose for a portrait during the Castrol NBA Rising Stars - Portraits as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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: Copyri...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: Principal owner Ted Leonsis of the Washington Wizards watches play during the first half of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monumental Sp...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Imag...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Bronny James #9, Deandre Ayton #5 and Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh court side during a 131-107 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the countdown for the NBA s...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Julian Reese #15 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center on April 05, 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone knows that the Brooklyn N...

Nets Nets coach Jordi Fernández isn’t merely hoping Michael Porter Jr. becomes an All-Star. He sounds like he’s expecting it. “I believe that this year he’s going to come in with the purpose of the team being way more competitive, winning many, many games,” Fernández said, via Sameer Kumar of NBA on SI. “In my […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.