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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 16: Tacko Fall #99 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics warm up before the game against the Denver Nuggets on February 16, 2021 at the 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball as Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets plays defense during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Gar...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns gestures during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Magic 113-110 in double overtime. 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 Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

The Cavaliers apparently kicked the tires on Gabe Vincent earlier this offseason. They’re just not in position to do much about it anymore. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Cleveland had contact with Vincent before subsequent moves left the Cavs right up against the first-apron hard cap. So consider this one a road not taken. […] The post Cavs had contact with Gabe Vincent before running out of room appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers The Cavaliers got James Harden‘s new contract under the wire. Barely. Harden’s three-year deal with Cleveland begins at $30,647,619 and is worth $96.54 million overall, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN and Sports Business Classroom. That’s slightly less than the $97 million initially reported, and there’s a reason. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Grizzlies, Jordan Hawkins, Dalano Banton appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 5: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers signs autographs for fans during the Trail Blazers Fan Fest on October 5, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, on August 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring free...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Samuel #17 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno...

Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ESPN came under fire after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers. Now one of the reporters behind the story that drew much of that criticism is defending the work. Investigative reporter Don Van Natta Jr. told Puck’s John Ourand that ESPN’s Aug. 17 story accurately reflected the state of the NBA’s investigation at […] The post ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too. But it has 30 teams and needs 30 previews. So here we are. The Cavs received a B for their offseason, with Zach Kram describing the […] The post ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers apparently didn’t just create questions outside the company. According to ClutchPoints⁠, citing a report from Status, some ESPN employees were frustrated by the network’s handling of the Clippers’ salary-cap investigation. One reportedly described the situation as a “disaster,” while questions were raised internally about ESPN’s editorial priorities. Now, a word […] The post ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network appeared first o...