NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 23, 2026

Cade Cunningham admitted that Isaiah Stewart’s departure has changed the feel around the Detroit Pistons after the longtime teammate was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. “That’s somebody that I planned on playing my whole career with,” Cunningham said, via Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “For him to not be around, […] The post Cade Cunningham reacts to Isaiah Stewart trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ime Udoka believes the Houston Rockets have more to show after another 52-win season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Speaking alongside general manager Rafael Stone at media day Tuesday, Udoka discussed Fred VanVleet’s recovery, the team’s improved depth and the adjustments Houston expects to make entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has returned to full […] The post Ime Udoka: “We’re not here to just make the first round” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Alperen Sengun enters the 2026-27 season with higher expectations after another All-Star campaign and a second consecutive first-round playoff exit for the Houston Rockets. Sengun made clear during Tuesday’s media day that he embraces those expectations and believes they can push him toward becoming a better player. “Every year is different expectation. It’s just getting […] The post Alperen Sengun: “I want to be the best player in this league” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brandon Miller’s rookie-scale extension with the Charlotte Hornets is expected to be in the range of Amen Thompson’s $208 million deal, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Hornets are in discussions with Miller on a new contract that would keep the 23-year-old forward in Charlotte beyond his rookie deal. The potential agreement would […] The post Brandon Miller’s extension could reach $200 million appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steph Curry has clear priorities when negotiating a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors.

An NBA spokesperson confirmed that the league’s investigation into the Bucks’ four-year, $64MM deal with Gary Trent Jr. is ongoing but declined to answer any further questions, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. However, Vardon hears that both the Bucks and Klutch Sports Group (Trent’s agency) are cooperating with the NBA. The law firm Wachtell, […]

It has been nearly four weeks since Warriors star Stephen Curry became eligible to extend his expiring contract, but he continues to weigh his options and hasn’t made any decisions yet, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. As Slater outlines, the Warriors have made it clear to Curry that a wide variety of options are available […]

Kevin Durant's future with the Houston Rockets is going to be a focal point until there's a new contract in place since he has one more season remaining before his 2027-28 player option, but general manager Rafael Stone expressed plenty of optimism ahead of the new campaign.

The Chicago Bulls have signed Houston Mallette and Peter Suder to training camp deals. Both Mallette and Suder signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. Mallette went undrafted out of Alabama at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds as a senior for the Crimson Tide. Suder went undrafted out of Miami (Ohio) at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-5 guard initially signed a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in July, but was waived later in the month. Sud...

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry was too busy winning MVP awards and NBA championships to notice that his eyesight was deteriorating.

Joe Mazzulla spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer, and Jordan shared the mindset that helped him sustain his success, according to Brian Scalabrine on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “Jordan told Joe, ‘the reason why I kept winning is because I acted like I never won,’” Scalabrine said. The message comes at an […] The post Michael Jordan gave Joe Mazzulla winning advice appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anfernee Simons believes his experience as an NBA starter will give him an advantage in his new role with the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking on Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, Simons explained how his mindset changes when he faces second units after spending years competing against starting lineups. “My mindset going into the game […] The post Anfernee Simons: “It’s going to be even easier for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.