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The Denver Nuggets made only one contract offer to Peyton Watson during his restricted free agency, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, before ultimately trading the young forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Durando reported that Denver offered Watson a four-year contract with an ascending salary in the range of $18 million per year […] The post Nuggets refused to increase Peyton Watson contract offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ben Simmons is reportedly taking three-point attempts in live play during Sacramento Kings training camp, according to his grandfather, signaling a potentially significant change for a player whose reluctance to shoot from beyond the arc has been a defining part of his NBA career. Speaking on Matt and Kayla on Sactown Sports 1140, Simmons’ grandfather […] The post Ben Simmons takes threes in live play during Kings camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, much speculation surrounded LeBron James’ future with the organization. The controversial move by both the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks might have started the revamped roster and new look that led to its current face. As James has decided to take his […] The post Luka Doncic embraces new-look Lakers with optimism appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sasha Vezenkov’s NBA career lasted only one season, but the Olympiacos star believes his experience with the Sacramento Kings ultimately made him a better player. Vezenkov arrived in Sacramento in 2023 after establishing himself among Europe’s elite players. However, his role under Mike Brown proved limited during the 2023-24 season. He appeared in 42 games, […] The post Sasha Vezenkov reflects on difficult Kings experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey credited a philosophy developed during his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers for helping the franchise ultimately land Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Gansey said the approach traces back to his time as Cleveland's general manager, when Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert would routinely press him and his staff on whether they had exhausted every possible avenue in pursuing a target. "There were some trades that we've...

September 8: DeRozan has officially signed with the Nuggets, per the NBA’s transaction log. August 21: Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his […]

Chris Paul has revealed that the greatest moment of his sports career came before he reached the NBA, when he scored 61 points in honor of his late grandfather. Paul, who went on to become one of the most accomplished point guards in NBA history, shared the story of his senior-year performance while explaining the […] The post Chris Paul revealed his greatest moment in sports appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Patrick Beverley has recalled the contract negotiations that preceded his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, saying he turned down more money from the Sacramento Kings because he wanted to remain with the Clippers. “I signed a three-year $40 million contract with the Clippers. I turned down a three-year $50 million with Sacramento just to […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls Clippers contract talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The continued delay of Kawhi Leonard’s trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors has become a mystery around the NBA, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. More than a week after the NBA announced its findings and penalties in the historic salary-cap circumvention case involving Leonard and the Clippers, the trade […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade delay becomes a mystery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Draymond Green believes the Los Angeles Clippers will be one of the more difficult teams to face in the Western Conference next season despite losing Kawhi Leonard and reshaping their roster during the offseason. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward pointed to Los Angeles’ remaining talent and head coach Tyronn […] The post Draymond Green delivers prediction on Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Bulls intend to honor former player and broadcaster Stacey King during the 2026/27 season, following his death in June, the team announced today in a press release. According to the Bulls, the team’s jerseys for the coming season will feature a band on the upper-left side that reads “King.” The letter I in King […]