Latest blog entries about NBA
ASVEL has continued reshaping its roster by adding another player with NBA experience, officially signing Tremont Waters on Sunday. The 5-foot-10 point guard was selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft and spent three seasons in the league. Waters, who represents Puerto Rico internationally, most recently played for Gigantes de Carolina in […] The post ASVEL signs former NBA guard Tremont Waters appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for six months, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. The injury occurred during an offseason workout recently and will sideline Sharpe for a significant period of the 2026-27 season, sources said. That six-month timeline would […]
The Portland Trail Blazers were dealt a major blow on Monday when it was revealed that one of their top rising young players in Shaedon Sharpe would be sidelined for at least six months after suffering a meniscus injury, as per Shams Charania. As of publication, no immediate date for when the injury was initially […] The post Shaedon Sharpe to miss 6 months with brutal meniscus injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Klay Thompson recently got into it when compared to Ray Allen on Instagram. The comparison between the two sharpshooters highlighted Allen's underappreciated legacy with the Boston Celtics from 2007 to 2012.
Prieš artėjantį 2026-2027 m. sezono startą – nerimas Portlando „ Trail Blazers “ stovykloje. ESPN žurnalistas Shamsas skelbia, kad Shaedonui Sharpe'ui plyšo meniskas. Manoma, kad 23-ejų krepšininkas nerungtyniaus apie šešis mėnesius. 196 cm ūgio atletas praėjusiame NBA sezone sužaidė 56 rungtynes (įskaitant atkrintamąsias), per kurias rinko 19,5 taško, 4 atkovotų kamuolių ir 2,4 rezultatyvaus perdavimo vidurkius, aikštelėje praleisdamas po 28 minutes. Praėjusį sezoną kanadiet...
The NBA has apparently heard enough about its collective bargaining agreement ruining restricted free agency. The league issued a statement Monday pushing back on recent media reports suggesting CBA restrictions have limited the market for restricted free agents. And it brought some numbers. Of the 12 restricted free agents this offseason, the NBA noted that two […] The post NBA pushes back on claims that new CBA is hurting restricted free agents appeared first on Hoops Wire .
For nearly three weeks, two former NBA players have been pushing the WNBA toward a question the league had little interest in answering publicly. What began with a pair of unusual declarations soon turned into a much bigger test of how the league handles challenges to its own rules. Then, just days after one of […] The post WNBA Takes Decision on Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White’s 2027 Draft Eligibility, Per Sources appeared first on EssentiallySports .
One of the big restricted free agency dominoes fell this past weekend when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade in a multi-team deal. A couple of key restricted free agents remain unsigned such as Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren and LA Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin. Throughout the offseason, general conversation on social […] The post NBA feels the need to go full spin zone on RFA ‘media reports’ after Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers will be without a key starter for much of the 2026-27 campaign.
The Boston Celtics need Jordan Walsh to fix his remaining flaws and become the impact player they know he can be.
OKC Thunder guard Cason Wallace could have more than just a starting role to fight for in 2026-27.
In a special segment on the Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson, and Iso Joe Johnson commemorated what would’ve been late NBA Legend Kobe Bryant’s 48th birthday by sharing anecdotes and instances about Kobe’s life. During the segment, Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson revealed just how big a part Kobe Bryant played in the star WR extending […] The post Kobe Bryant Spent an Hour “Lashing Out” at Chad Johnson Over His Attempt to Force Bengals Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Miami Heat have signed Klay Thompson to bolster their roster, but this move shouldn't scare the Boston Celtics all that much.
The Golden State Warriors still have two roster spots to play with— and Brandon Williams should get some serious consideration before its' all said and done.
A high-volume catch-and-shoot player, Donte DiVincenzo would get more open looks playing with LaMelo Ball.
Kings The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit may be worth watching beyond Detroit. The Kings may have a say, too. Duren remains a restricted free agent, and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently described negotiations between the All-Star center and the Pistons as “awfully nasty,” while wondering whether the process could have lasting consequences. “Sometimes these negotiations, […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Jalen Duren, Hawks, Buddy Hield, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Spurs will win 62 games, with the rival Thunder not far behind at 60. That’s according to the projections of ESPN’s insiders. Denver (51), Houston (51) and Minnesota (50) round out the top five in terms of win totals in the Western Conference. ESPN projects the Knicks and Pistons to tie atop the Eastern […]
Daniel Theis has opened up about his failed move to ASVEL after signing a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv earlier this month. The 34-year-old center had initially agreed to join Tony Parker’s ASVEL and said he was “honored” by Parker’s interest. However, the French club’s financial problems eventually forced several planned deals to collapse. […] The post Daniel Theis criticizes ASVEL over poor communication appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
While the Dallas Mavericks ultimately failed to recoup any value for Klay Thompson, not bringing in Nikola Jovic from the Miami Heat in a Thompson deal is ultimately a win.
Former NBA player Matt Ryan publicly defended Enes Kanter Freedom after Kanter faced criticism over his stance on men’s athletes competing in women’s sports. Ryan wrote in a comment, arguing that the former NBA center was being unfairly criticized for trying to protect women’s sports. “Just insane times we are living in. Getting demonized for […] The post Matt Ryan defends Enes Kanter Freedom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here is the best possible starting five made only with NBA free agents still available as the final weeks of the 2026 offseason start winding down.
Blackburn produces a couple rotation concepts featuring DeMar DeRozan in a sixth man role. The post Pickaxe and Roll: Building a Denver Nuggets rotation with DeMar DeRozan appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Utah Jazz have been rebuilding, but have the talent to take a huge leap this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't get Peyton Watson, but that may prove to work in their favor.
Klay Thompson can help Ryan Conwell develop as a shooter for the Miami Heat.
The week's most-read NBA posts, emailed every Monday.