NBA NewsThursday, Aug 27, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 16: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a shot as he is defended by Jalen Johnson #1 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on March 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Myles Turner #3 and Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Kia Center on February 11, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Volu...

Stephen Gillaspie wraps up his unveiling of 15 returning prospects (in three parts) who could make "The Leap" this coming 2027 NBA Draft Cycle.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Co...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Nolan Traore #88 of the Brooklyn Nets gestures during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on April 03, 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re not going to kid anyone. It’s dry out there right now. We’re well past t...

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 28: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We may have hit the wa...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 15: A general view of the Houston Rockets logo on court prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on January 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the calendar about to switch over to September, the NBA inches closer a...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Bob Myers looks on during game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 108-100. 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 Mitchell Le...

In the fairly low global stakes fantasy world of sports the 2026-27 NBA season is a high stakes one for the Houston Rockets. We’ve reached a point where all three facets of the team: management, coaching, players, all need to deliver. Or we can go to that old “three legged stool” analogy for the team. What exactly do they need to deliver? At the very least the Rockets need to win a playoff series. If they don’t, barring some roster catastrophe, it’s difficult to see ownership not making signi...

ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 ...

Even after a 53-win season and a first-round victory without Luka Dončić, the Lakers braintrust determined it was time to scrap the roster and start over. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka’s highly anticipated 2026 summer with space and flexibility arrived. Players with massive roles last season left unceremoniously in free agency, leaving behind vital positions to be filled, and hopefully upgraded. ​The roster now completely orbits around the planets of Luka Dončić and Austin Re...