NBAThe Magic’s roster barely underwent any offseason changes after the team finished eighth in the East and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in 2025/26. However, Orlando does have a new head coach, and Magic players have been impressed by what they’ve seen so far from former Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney. “When […]
When the Pelicans published their training camp roster on Friday, forward Zion Williamson was listed at 277 pounds, down seven pounds from last season, notes Fletcher Mackel of WDSU in New Orleans (Twitter link). Speaking to reporters on Monday at media day, Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars confirmed that the team is […]
NBAThe Nuggets’ biggest transaction of the offseason involved a departure rather than an acquisition, as the front office signed and traded up-and-coming wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in exchange for draft assets in a five-team deal. Ben Tenzer, the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, spoke about the move during Monday’s media day, praising the […]
NBAHaving entered the day with two open spots on their 21-man training camp roster, the Hawks filled those openings by signing forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, the club announced in a press release. While the Hawks didn’t reveal any details about the deals, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks (Twitter link) refers to […]
The Timberwolves made drastic changes to their rotation this summer, sending out Julius Randle and Naz Reid while bringing in LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. The Ball acquisition, in particular, was made with an eye towards reallocating franchise player Anthony Edwards’ responsibilities, as too many times over the last few years he was relied on […]
NBAFormer NBA guard Jannero Pargo and player development coach Isaac Yacob have been named assistant coaches under head coach Rick Carlisle, the Pacers announced today in a press release. Pargo will also hold the title of director of player development. The promotions represented just two of many changes to the coaching staff and front office […]
The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to add him without giving up any crucial players, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health and general ability to stay on […]
NBANikola Jokic could become the highest-paid player in NBA history next summer, with the Denver Nuggets superstar projected to be eligible for a five-year, $360 million contract. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that league sources do not expect Jokic to leave Denver, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future beyond the 2026-27 season. “Every league […] The post Nikola Jokic set to land biggest contract in history appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Devin Booker remains the centerpiece of the Phoenix Suns, but questions are emerging about whether the current roster can provide him with another opportunity to compete for an NBA championship. Booker is coming off a difficult four-game playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He made only five of his 20 three-point attempts and finished […] The post Devin Booker’s future depends on Suns progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAStephen Curry expressed confidence in the Golden State Warriors’ ability to remain championship contenders shortly before his new two-year, $116 million extension was announced. Despite Golden State relying on an aging core, Curry believes the Warriors can still compete at the highest level. However, he acknowledged that the team may need to find a different […] The post Steph Curry still believes Warriors can contend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.