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Pistons Guarantee Paul Reed's 2026/27 Salary

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Updated Sep 3, 3:23 AM ET

The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]

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Shams: Clippers acted like power agent for Kawhi Leonard - TalkBasket.net

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The LA Clippers essentially acted as a “power agent” for Kawhi Leonard by helping broker endorsement opportunities during the 2020 and 2021 plandemic period, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I had one executive tell me last night, Greeney, that the Clippers were essentially acting like a power agent brokering deals for Kawhi Leonard’s business representative […] The post Shams: Clippers acted like power agent for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action

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The Dallas Mavericks are entering the second year of a rebuild following their much-maligned decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg is looking like one of the best players in the world in the making, and they are developing a nice young core including recent draftees Morez […] The post Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Kawhi Leonard Clippers scandal won’t heal Spurs fans’ old wounds

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a play during the first quarter of the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA concluded its inves...

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NBA: Cody Williams Review and Scouting Report

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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6 reactions to the Kawhi Leonard news: Raptors HQ staff reacts

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Updated Sep 3, 7:54 PM ET

Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team Lebron forward Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors (2) speaks during the NBA All-Star Media Day at Bojangles Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports Kristian The saga is finally over. My immediate reaction, like many jaded Raptors fans, was one fuelled by the feeling I had when watching Steve Ballmer laughing it up during the press conference announcing he had poached Leonard from Toronto. I felt vindicated, like justice had been ser...

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Detroit Pistons executive teases ‘first of its kind’ plans for new WNBA franchise

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Updated Sep 3, 6:31 AM ET

As professional women’s basketball prepares to return to the Motor City, we’re finding out just how Detroit plans to make the dreams a reality. Detroit has a rich, championship-winning history with the WNBA that makes its upcoming return all the more significant.

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