NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 2, 2026

Hawks Luguentz Dort has changed teams, but at least one of his new Hawks teammates is very familiar. Dort said he’s particularly excited about joining fellow Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Atlanta. The two go way back, having played together in high school and against each other plenty before reaching the NBA. “It’s amazing. Obviously, Nickeil […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks The Mavericks have given no indication that they’re looking to trade Kyrie Irving. But if that changes, one Western Conference executive doesn’t believe Irving would currently bring back a massive haul. The executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy that Irving’s age, contract and injury history could limit his trade value, particularly as the 34-year-old […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hornets, Coby White, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry #30 brings the ball down court as he's guarded by Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 in the first quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images If the Golden State Warriors front office has specialized in anything over the last few seasons, it’s in coming oh-so-c...

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 3: Head Coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You can talk...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Kel'el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kel’el Ware is an enigma. He possesses God-given ability lik...

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 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 (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welcom...

Stephen Gillaspie gives MORE prospects who could make "The Leap" this coming 2027 NBA Draft Cycle.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Chris...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Noah Clowne...

Dec 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Summer League notoriously creates optical illusions. Hot shooting can spark irrational hype, while a cold stretch can trigger unnecessary panic. For Mohamed Diawara, the exhibition run landed directly into the panic bucket. Struggling to find a rhythm, the young wing looked disjointed offensively and out of ...

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 2: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes part in the team huddle ahead of playing the Toronto Raptors in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland...

James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work. Our friend Spencer Davies made that point in a recent piece for Roundtable, noting that Harden gathered several Cavs teammates for workouts in Arizona this offseason. “James had guys out in Arizona,” Davies said on the Courtside […] The post James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him appeared first on Hoops Wire.