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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

Kelly Oubre Jr. is still learning the Pacers’ system. He already knows he likes it. The veteran wing said after Friday’s practice that Indiana’s quick-moving, unselfish style has been an adjustment, but a welcome one. “Every day is a learning process,” Oubre told reporters. “It’s gonna be like that all year. But one thing I’ve […] The post Pacers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. already loving life in Indiana appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Tobias Harris didn’t come to San Antonio to reinvent himself. The Spurs mostly need the veteran forward to be what he has been for a long time: Dependable, versatile and capable of making life easier for the players around him. Early indications from training camp suggest that’s what they’re getting. Harris joined San Antonio on […] The post Spurs getting early look at what Tobias Harris can provide appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling a hole. That’s a bet. And as Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted, whether that bet pays […] The post Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball as Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game on December 29, 2025 at Barclays Center in New York City, 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...

Larry Nance Jr. has played in the NBA for more than a decade. He thinks the Pacers have figured something out. Nance said Indiana’s pace, conditioning and willingness to go deep into its roster were major reasons he wanted to join the team, describing the Pacers as being “at the forefront of the new NBA.” […] The post Larry Nance Jr: Pacers ‘at the forefront of the new NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The assumption around the NBA has been fairly easy to understand. The Celtics acquired Paul George in the Jaylen Brown trade, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they intend to keep him around. Maybe we shouldn’t be so sure. An NBA executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports that George still has considerably more value around […] The post NBA executive: Don’t assume Celtics looking to dump Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May (L) and Dallas Mavericks team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri stand for photos during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cooper...

Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun. Duren reported to the Pistons’ facility Friday for […] The post Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Pelicans Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted. Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season with the Clippers, and he made his feelings fairly clear when discussing his new home. “It’s great to be where a team really wants me,” Mathurin told Fox 8 […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was created using a Kaleidoscope lens.) Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (P...