NBA NewsTuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Cam Whitmore remains a member of the Cavaliers. How much longer that remains the case is still being sorted out. Spencer Davies of Cavs Roundtable said on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs that he reached out regarding Whitmore’s status and was told the organization is “working through it.” That would seem to reinforce […] The post Cavs still ‘working through’ Cam Whitmore situation, trade remains possibility appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON - JUNE 5: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game One of the NBA Finals at TD Banknorth Garden on June 5, 2008 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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 C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers finally made their move of ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Victor Wembanyama #1 & Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at 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(Photo by Micha...

If you’re going to fire up the NBA trade machine in late August, you might as well make it complicated. A new hypothetical from Rohan Roman of NBA on SI certainly qualifies. The proposal involves three teams, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Myles Turner and enough moving parts to require a flow chart. The basic idea: […] The post NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Pistons The Pistons won 60 games last season, so naturally we’ve reached the point where people are deciding which players Detroit should refuse to trade under any circumstances. Ethan Pitts of NBA on SI offered three: Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and rookie Ebuka Okorie. Cunningham is the obvious one. He earned first-team All-NBA honors last […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers already had some decisions to make in their crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe’s injury may have bought them some time. Sharpe is expected to miss about six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee. That could keep him sidelined until around February. As Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated noted, […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Fans outside Brooklyn Basketball Training Center during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, its primary point guard. According to NBA […] The post Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ben Simmons to the Cavaliers? Nobody is reporting that. Let’s make that clear right away. But Cavs fans apparently wouldn’t mind seeing the team at least kick the tires. RealCavsFans.com asked its followers whether they would take Simmons on a training camp invite with an opportunity to make the roster. With 757 votes cast and […] The post Cavs fans narrowly favor taking a flier on Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: The sneakers worn by Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 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 Ga...

The Lakers’ ownership drama may soon require a little help from the commissioner. NBA commissioner Adam Silver could become involved in the increasingly messy dispute between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the Buss family’s remaining ownership stake in the franchise, according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. “The Lakers’ situation isn’t as clear […] The post Adam Silver could potentially step into Lakers’ Buss family dispute appeared first on Hoops Wire.