2022’s 9th overall pick, Jeremy Sochan, just made a big decision after a fateful championship. He is entering a defining training camp after agreeing to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The move ends Sochan’s brief, championship-winning stint with the New York Knicks, as he now transitions from hoisting the Larry O’Brien […]
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Following the departure of LeBron James, the top draw for the Los Angeles Lakers is Luka Doncic, who was infamously acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a stunning trade in February 2025. Former Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who coached Doncic in Dallas for the first three seasons of his NBA career, had some pretty […]
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Shaquille O’Neal raised eyebrows recently when he claimed Los Angeles Lakers fans never truly loved him the way they adored Kobe Bryant. While on SiriusXM’s NBA Today, Shaq argued that, despite leading the franchise to three consecutive championships, he was viewed primarily through a business lens, stating, “They didn’t love me, they loved Kobe.” While […]
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The Golden State Warriors are set to run it back with their roster. On Saturday, within hours, they first announced De’Anthony Melton’s signing. Then re-signed Gary Payton II. So far, the Dubs haven’t signed any outside free agents this offseason. But this could change soon. Currently, they have three traditional centers: Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, […]
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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is still looking for a new home in NBA free agency after playing the 2025-26 season as a member of the Sacramento Kings.It remains to be seen when, or if, Westbrook will be signed, but one league scout doesn’t think he should be.NBA Scout Says He ‘Wouldn’t Touch’ Russell Westbrook in […]
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BET is set to increase its investment in HBCU athletics this fall. In an interview with The Grio, BET President Louis Carr confirmed that HBCU basketball will become a major focus of the network’s sports programming while also revealing a documentary centered on former NBA veteran and Tennessee State standout Robert Covington. According to TheGrio, […]
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Although the Bulls view Bennedict Mathurin as a talented player worth a potential flyer, their interest in the Clippers‘ restricted free agent swingman has been “overstated,” a league source tells Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. As Lorenzi explains, Chicago’s top two priorities at this point are maintaining roster flexibility and acquiring future assets. A sign-and-trade […]
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel has not played in the NBA since the 2023-24 season.Gabriel took his talents overseas and has played for four teams in four countries since. He last played for Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany.In an official press release by Besiktas, the Turkey-based basketball team announced the […]
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Former Miami Heat player Norris Cole made a recent comment about agent Rich Paul harming his career. Cole teamed with LeBron James and the rest of the “big three” Heat when entering the league as a talented rookie. Miami often split the point guard minutes up with Mario Chalmers during three consecutive years of making […]
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The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing an obvious Al Horford insurance measure to round out their roster in free agency.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal commented on a potential LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
During the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James ‘ free agency—before he ultimately chose the Philadelphia 76ers—rumors surfaced regarding a potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers . James reportedly was angling for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving to reunite with him on the Cavaliers, but Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal claims the guard would not have wante...
The Thunder are expected to be one of the NBA’s top contenders again next season, but it won’t it be quite the same team with Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe all gone, writes Ben Golliver of ESPN. Appearing at a USA Basketball Foundation charity event in Southern California, Chet Holmgren discussed the departure […]
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam explained why long-time franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat.After spending the first 13 seasons of his NBA career in Milwaukee, the Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Heat for a package of young players and draft picks in what was a franchise-altering move for a team that […]
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NBA insider claims Celtics have been in contact with the Warriors on potential Steph Curry trade.
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New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu debuted her latest Nike shoes during the team's 94-92 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
Lakers star Luka Doncic is in Europe this offseason, spending time with his daughters while rehabilitating from his hamstring injury. The post Luka Doncic’s Offseason Transformation Has Lakers Fans Excited appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Thunder The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that’s simply part of life in the NBA. Speaking at a USA Basketball Foundation event, Holmgren admitted seeing Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe depart in separate trades was difficult. “That’s how the business […]
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Kevin Durant has seen this movie before. The Rockets forward believes the 76ers have assembled the NBA’s newest superteam after adding LeBron James to a roster that already featured Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. Speaking during a USA Basketball event, Durant compared Philadelphia’s star-studded lineup to the Warriors teams he helped lead to […]
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In a stunning report from Sports Illustrated, it's been suggested that the Boston Celtics have called the Golden State Warriors, pitching a deal that would bring Steph Curry to Beantown. REPORT: Brad Stevens has already called the Warriors to pitch a deal for Stephen Curry, per @John_Karalis Boston reportedly has a path to making a deal that works for both sides. pic.twitter.com/8ToGLSGCPa — NBABase (@TheNBABase) August 1, 2026 John Karalis of SI writes that several recent reports indica...
The 2026 free-agent market is finally slowing down, but it’s never too early to look ahead. Several of the NBA’s biggest stars could become free agents in the summer of 2027, though many are expected to sign extensions before then. Still, it’s a group worth keeping an eye on. Here are some of the biggest […]
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Kevin Durant commented on LeBron James' arrival with the Philadelphia 76ers and compared it to his time in the Golden State Warriors dynasty in the NBA.
LeBron James ‘ arrival with the Philadelphia 76ers raised surprise and opinions across the league, particularly from Kevin Durant , who had previously criticized the move . Now, Durant has shared his thoughts once again, drawing comparisons between James joining Philadelphia and his own arrival with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA .
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Controversial Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is finding his way into the news for more drama involving New York politicians than for playing basketball. Kuzma recently went viral for calling out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his comments about Israel. However, a new controversy has emerged regarding Kuzma and New York State Governor […]
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As the Detroit Pistons prepare for the 2026-2027 NBA season, their second-year guard decided to make a change, doing a favor for the team’s new addition. According to Etienne Catalan, Chaz Lanier is giving up No. 20 to his new teammate, John Collins. John Collins (@jcollins20_) will wear No. 20 for the #Pistons. Number last […]
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The Cavaliers are still waiting to finalize James Harden‘s new contract and remain active in the search for another wing. But at least one national NBA analyst isn’t impressed with how the offseason has unfolded. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report handed Cleveland a D+, pointing to the departures of Dean Wade and Keon Ellis, along […]
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