RumorsMonday, Oct 19, 2026

It doesn't seem like Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is going to play in the NBA into his 40s.

Bettors are loading up on LeBron James to win the NBA title with the 76ers this season.

Ahead of the 2026/27 season, Suns owner Mat Ishbia, Suns forward Dillon Brooks, and former Suns forward Kevin Durant mixed it up on social media after Durant took exception to comments that Ishbia made in an interview with CNBC’s Alex Sherman (YouTube link). Asked about the decision to acquire Durant from Brooklyn and the subsequent […]

Kevin Durant pushed back against criticism of his time with the Phoenix Suns, arguing on X that the franchise already had internal issues before he joined the team. The Houston Rockets forward responded to a user who claimed Phoenix reached the NBA Finals before acquiring him and regressed afterward. “They were actually a 500. Team […] The post Kevin Durant says Suns had internal problems before he arrived appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Orlando Magic are big fans of Anthony Black and have no desire to trade the young guard despite uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Orlando’s challenge is balancing Black’s development with the financial commitments already made to its established core. The Magic have long-term contracts in place […] The post Magic don’t want to trade Anthony Black despite contract uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Noah Clowney insists even if the details change, the job doesn’t. He’s keeping the main thing the main thing, which is staying focused and doing his job.

Josh Hart predicted it. Really, we all did.

Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson, Jordi Fernández, Brooklyn Nets, NetsDaily Graphic There are only so many spots available on any NBA roster. That’s especially true for a young team like the Brooklyn Nets — average age 24.31 years, with rookie contracts accounting for eight of their 15 standard deals. That’s why Summer League, training camp, and the preseason are so valuable for those Exhibit 10 and two-way players hoping to make their way up the totem pole. For Exhibit 10’s, the goal could be to...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns react during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sorry. It’s the start of the N...

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It's Josh Robbins here again. Everybody here on the subreddit probably would agree the Wizards are one of the league's most intriguing teams this season. What do NBA talent evaluators think of the team and its future? I spoke with league scouts to ask them for their opinions. I've attached a link to the piece, free to read in u/TheAthletic. submitted by /u/JoshuaBRobbins [link] [comments]

From the development program that brought two MIPs, who could be the third?

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

For many, Clark is the face of the league, and that comes at a price.

The Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster this offseason, officially making Luka Doncic the focal point. What might the team's ceiling might be?

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull issued a statement after a career decision amid her WNBA offseason.