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The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
The Heat plan to sign free agent forwards Ezra Ausar and Ian Schieffelin to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to reports from Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Both Ausar and Schieffelin played with the Heat’s Summer League team last month. Ausar, a 6’9″ power forward, went […]
The Knicks talked to multiple teams this earlier this summer about potential deals involving reserve big men, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports that Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic was one of those trade targets. However, New York’s efforts to pry Matkovic away from New Orleans were obviously unsuccessful, which is why he’s still […]
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is eligible for an extension but he’s in no rush to sign one. Pritchard made that comment to Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast, as relayed by NBCSportsBoston.com’s Michael Hurley. “No, I don’t really think about it. It’s just not something I’m really looking at,” Pritchard said. “I have two years on […]
The New York Knicks might not agree to a contract extension with guard Deuce McBride before the 2026-27 season.
As the contract standoff continues between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren, new reports suggest the Eastern Conference team isn't particularly interested in sending the big man out with a sign-and-trade.
The Heat don’t expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to settle in right away after spending the first 13 years of his career in Milwaukee, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. “You change your address after such a long period of time where you’re comfortable, you know how to operate and know what to expect. It’s different,” […]
Speaking to Mark Medina of Fadeaway World about his experience in free agency this summer, veteran guard Norman Powell admitted that he thought during the 2025/26 season that he’d end up re-signing with the Heat, even if the team ended up trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Powell’s outlook changed after Miami actually completed its blockbuster […]
Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against what she called "an online community that's trying to create narratives" after some alleged she didn't defend Sophie Cunningham after she was flagrantly fouled by the Sky's DiJonai Carrington last week.
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New York Knicks second-round pick Tyler Nickel is expected to join the team for next season instead of returning to college, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Nickel, who was selected with the No. 47 pick in June, played four years of college with North Carolina, Virginia Tech, and Vanderbilt. Nickel was part of the 2022 class of players who were granted a fifth year of eligibility after a ruling last month. Nickel averaged 12.2 points in Summer League on 41.3% from three.
Speaking to DJ Siddiqi of R.org, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham expressed enthusiasm about newcomers like John Collins, Isaiah Joe, and Taurean Prince, indicating he’s looking forward to seeing the impact they’ll have on the roster in 2026/27. “Excited about all those guys,” Cunningham said. “They’re all high-IQ players, guys that can shoot the ball; all […]
At this time of the NBA offseason, most teams typically have their roster work completed and find themselves ready for a new season. This has not been a normal offseason for the Miami Heat. Miami traded four players and three first-round picks (plus a first-round pick swap and a second-round pick) to pry two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Milwaukee in late June. Then, the Heat attempted to convince four-time NBA MVP LeBron James to return to Miami for his final chapter, only to wat...
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The San Antonio Spurs are still committed to De'Aaron Fox despite the point guard's struggles in the NBA Finals, sources told ESPN. Team sources add that the Spurs may not have made the Finals without Fox's contributions in the playoffs. Mitch Johnson's decision over who starts at point guard between Fox and Dylan Harper next season will be determined by their play on the court. Johnson has also mentioned wanting to play Fox, Harper, and Stephon Castle at the same time. Fox averaged 18.6 poin...
Russell Westbrook’s decline from NBA centerpiece to free-agent afterthought could take him outside the league—and the Western hemisphere—entirely.
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Friction continues to exist between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons as contract negotiations remain at a standstill. Ausar Thompson seems to have entered the fold on why both parties have been unable to come to a resolution. Duren completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Pistons, making his way up the […] The post Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren’s contract talks have unexpected Ausar Thompson wrinkle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Judge the two greatest NBA players of this generation by the way they spent their summers. LeBron James, after his fifth championship, left nothing to chance. The King methodically evaluated the league’s rosters, liked how the Sixers looked after adding Jalen Brown and signed a minuscule contract to secure a new, potentially final home for...
As the Lakers look to fine tune their roster, insider Jovan Buha offers some meaningful advice concerning what the team should prioritize with their next roster moves.
Another piece of the NBA schedule has apparently slipped out ahead of Thursday’s full release. The Lakers will host the Suns on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, who reported the matchup Tuesday. Phoenix went 3-2 against Los Angeles last season. Of course, these aren’t quite the same […] The post Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15 appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. reveals what would happen if Steph Curry asked for a trade.
As much as fans may have wanted to see the Nets take a big swing, this wasn’t the right time.
Never doubt the NBA’s ability to manufacture some immediate drama. So yes, the Cavaliers will open their season Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James and the 76ers, because apparently the league wasn’t about to let this story breathe for even a week. Really, why would it? James spent much of the summer being connected […] The post NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Sacramento Kings' reported opening games have been revealed for the 2026-27 NBA season, while the team looks to bounce back after a down year.
In addition to the three remaining restricted free agents (Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, and Bennedict Mathurin), all of whom are under the age of 25, there are also several unrestricted free agents who are 27 or younger, a group that includes Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Williams, Ochai Agbaji, Trendon Watford, and Blake Wesley, among others. But […]
Cavaliers may back out of sign-and-trade talks to finally re-sign James Harden.
