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Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn't dwelling on his contract status as he hopes to help Milwaukee "win as many games as possible" next year.
Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons teased a return to the NBA on social media.
NBA guard Russell Westbrook was asked about his current free agency status during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson regarding the nine-time All-Star's wide-ranging community service (5:37 mark).
The Cleveland Cavaliers still have unfinished business this offseason. The Cavs are still expected to re-sign veteran guard James Harden. What that contract will look like is still dependent on what other additions Cleveland can make. And those other additions may be depended on making moves to clear out some salary. One player the Cavs are exploring trading is Dennis Schroder. Cleveland would like to move Schroder and his $14.8 million salary for the upcoming season. The veteran point guard ...
While the offseason might feel just about wrapped up for most teams, there are still four relatively high-profile players – and the teams associated with said players – waiting to see what their fates will be. As has been the case in recent seasons, restricted free agency has created protracted standoffs in negotiations involving two players: […]
In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi, Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey said former NBA MVP Joel Embiid is “extra motivated” after the team acquired Jaylen Brown and LeBron James this offseason, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “Joel is great,” Gansey said. “This is like the first summer I think in a while […]
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There has been plenty of speculation about Klay Thompson potentially becoming available to the Heat or another contender. But the Mavericks apparently aren’t ready to simply let him walk. Specifically, Dallas and Thompson are not currently discussing a contract buyout, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Mavericks have explored the trade market for the […] The post Mavericks, Klay Thompson reportedly not discussing buyout appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Cleveland Cavaliers should put together a blockbuster package to acquire Houston Rockets' superstar Kevin Durant.
Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz. He recovered from shoulder surgery as he missed all but five games throughout the 2025-26 season. The young […] The post Zach Lowe reveals how Walker Kessler could ‘trap’ Lakers into Austin Reaves trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Leagues that have previously navigated salary circumvention may offer clues about how the Kawhi Leonard debacle ends.
Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA plans have now caught the attention of Donald Trump.
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Not much going on out there. We’ve written about Michael Porter Jr.‘s extension and why Joe and Clara Wu Tsai are likely to hang on to their Brooklyn sports assets, despite their marital split. That’s not mentioning the rationale behind the Liberty’s decision to move on from Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a critical piece in New York’s […]
The Washington Wizards should be excited for the upcoming season but have six players who probably don't fit their timeline.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: From left, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard during a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images As the Toronto Raptors patiently await the fate of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clip...
The 2027 NBA Free Agency class is shaping up to be one of the greatest in modern memory and we rank the 20 best players in terms of impact.
Since Steph Curry joined the Golden State Warriors 17 years ago, they have been the blueprint for success in the NBA. But according to one of Curry’s former teammates, the team would have had the same level of success even without him. “If you switched me and Steph out with the team that won championships,...
El Presidente wants Caitlin to start her own basketball league.
The New York Knicks are still on cloud nine after winning their first titles in five decades, but they can't afford to make a big Karl-Anthony Towns mistake.
Peyton Watson remains one of the bigger names stuck in the NBA’s restricted free-agent logjam. Perhaps it takes three teams to finally get him unstuck. Logan Struck of Nuggets On SI proposed a three-team sign-and-trade involving the Nuggets, Clippers and Bulls that would send Watson to Los Angeles and Bennedict Mathurin to Chicago. To be […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Peyton Watson to Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin to Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are still being investigated after findings of allegedly funneling money to the forward through Aspiration. Recently, journalist Pablo Torres reported that there was another company that was funneling money to Leonard, which was Daktronics. There is still uncertainty about what the punishment would be if these allegations are […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors insider teases ‘most likely outcome’ of Kawhi Leonard trade after latest Clippers bombshell a...
The Philadelphia 76ers are just days away from learning their schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which will be LeBron James’ first in their uniform. James joined the 76ers in a shocking move this offseason after departing the Los Angeles Lakers, and now, opinions are varying on whether Philadelphia can be a legit title […] The post Dwyane Wade salutes 76ers’ LeBron James after emotional reunion in gym appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The WNBA finds itself in a spot of bother after Sophie Cunningham’s strong take against transgender athletes was followed by two former NBA players showing intent to declare for the draft next year. Enes Freedom and Royce White have both declared for the WNBA, acknowledging they are allowed to play under the guidelines.
Basketball: Brooklyn Nets Paul Pierce (34) standing in front of logo at center court during preseason game vs Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Brooklyn, NY 10/15/2013 CREDIT: Guillermo Hernandez Martinez (Photo by Guillermo Hernandez Martinez /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X157074 TK1 R1 F88 ) Not much going on out there. We’ve written about Michael Porter Jr.‘s extension and why Joe and Clara Wu Tsai are likely to hang on to their Brooklyn sports assets, despite their m...
