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The Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets for guard Tre Mann, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Bradley Beal is running things back with the Los Angeles Clippers.

As the Dallas Mavericks hope to become playoff contenders going into Cooper Flagg's second season with a healthy Kyrie Irving coming back, Klay Thompson's future with the organization remains murky.

The nomadic career of veteran guard Dennis Schröder is adding another stop.

Patrick Beverley is continuing his international basketball career amid speculation he could be considering a return to the NBA.

Jaylen Brown isn't getting ahead of himself as he starts a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers after spending 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics.

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed confidence that franchise icon Stephen Curry wouldn't request a trade in the wake of a disappointing offseason that basically returned a 37-win roster.

Josh Kushner will be required to sell his stake in the Miami Heat before he can purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told The Athletic. Kushner bought a 5% stake in the Heat in 2024. Kushner will then serve as the controlling owner of the Lakers. The Athletic also reported that Kushner is using his money to buy the team. NBA rules cap institutional ownership at 20%, with the overall percentage owned by those investors at 30%. There is no timeline for when governors will approve Bob Iger a...

Veteran guard/forward Klay Thompson has been the subject of both trade and buyout rumors this offseason, with the Mavericks said to be open to the former and not pursuing the latter. On a Twitch stream with PlaqueBoyMax, Thompson explained his primary goal in the latter stage of his career (Twitter video link via Kevin Gray […]

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Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka was “empowered” to continue running the front office under team owner Mark Walter, but it remains to be seen whether his job will remain safe under incoming co-owners Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. One agent who spoke to McMenamin suggested that Iger’s comments […]

Jaden Hardy's high-volume three-point shooting could make him far too valuable for the Lakers to discard.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Miles Bridges #0 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Choi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images On...

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Cavaliers Craig Porter Jr. has spent three seasons proving he belongs in the NBA. The question entering Year 4 may be whether there’s still room for him in the Cavaliers’ rotation. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI makes the case that Porter deserves an opportunity after repeatedly producing when called upon. The problem isn’t necessarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Klay Thompson’s future with the Mavericks remains unsettled, and several contenders appear perfectly willing to wait this one out. Dallas remains open to trading Thompson, though talks involving the veteran guard have yet to become “extensive,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Heat have been linked most frequently to Thompson. Miami could construct a […] The post Lakers, Heat waiting to see if Klay Thompson becomes available appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: Jeremy Sochan #20 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 17, 2026 at Madison Square Garden 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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Joe Lacob thinks Stephen Curry is incredibly happy with the Warriors.

NBA teams weren't enamored by the Golden State Warriors' assets this offseason, but Mike Dunleavy seems to believe that will change in February.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: Bob Iger (L) and Chris Paul attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California. 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images No. You can follow Jacob on Twitter at @JacobRude...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: th...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an u...

Just before the start of free agency, it was revealed that LeBron James would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season. James would take his time and weigh out all of his potential options before deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Rumors would circulate about why James chose not […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks in action during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 03, 2026 in New York City. 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Can a new situation improve performance?  According to Lukas Nicot...

The Portland Trail Blazers are at a crossroads with relocation rumors becoming louder by the day.

Also, how are Lakers fans feeling about all of this?