The Portland Trail Blazers remain engaged in discussions around a potential trade for Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown, but the team appears determined to protect several of its most valuable young pieces. According to Danny Marang, Portland’s expected trade framework for Brown would likely involve Jerami Grant, Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and draft capital rather […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has often credited discipline, confidence and relentless work for his rise from an international prospect to a two-time MVP, and he recently explained how positive self-talk and manifestation became part of his mindset. Speaking about his approach to confidence, Antetokounmpo described how he uses internal messages to push himself through difficult moments. “Be […]
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Football legends Pele and Maradona were caught having a private conversation about Lionel Messi in 2016
The Miami Heat could again become a destination for LeBron James if his contract negotiations with the Los Angeles Lakers break down, according to Lakers analyst Jovan Buha, adding another layer to one of the NBA’s biggest offseason storylines. Speaking about James’ free agency outlook, Buha said Miami would be “one of the top suitors” […]
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New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May has begun assembling his first NBA coaching staff, and the early list of candidates features several experienced league veterans. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has emerged as a target for Dallas as May fills out his bench. Stein reported […]
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The Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, ending a seven-season tenure with the franchise as the organization continues reshaping its roster under new head coach Sean Sweeney. NBA insider Michael Scotto reported Saturday that Orlando waived Isaac despite owing him $8 million in guaranteed money for the 2026-27 season. Isaac had been scheduled to […]
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The New York Knicks are expected to make multiple major roster decisions this offseason as they attempt to manage cap space and avoid second-apron penalties. One of the players who have been consistently linked with a move in free agency is Mitchell Robinson, who played through injury in the postseason and was vital against Victor […]
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Morez Johnson Jr. could not hide his excitement after hearing his name called by the Dallas Mavericks, and he shared a detail that made the moment even sweeter. The Mavericks selected the Michigan forward with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Johnson revealed right afterward that Dallas had quietly been his […]
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LaVar Ball is never short on opinions, and he had a few to share about his son’s new home. The outspoken father of LaMelo Ball handed out his own grades for the blockbuster trade that sent the guard from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the results were about as predictable as they […]
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Jayson Tatum had a positive reaction to seeing his teammate Ron Harper Jr. get a new contract to extend his stay with the Boston Celtics. Harper completed the fourth season of his NBA career, his first with the Celtics. Since entering the league as an undrafted player, Harper has bounced around with three different teams […]
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The Utah Jazz have a lot of signings happening for the upcoming Summer League and offseason. Here’s a list of everything they’ve been up to. Utah Jazz sign Tamar Bates to two-way deal. According to Michael Scott, the Jazz signed Tamar Bates to a two-way deal. Scotto mentioned that Bates was sidelined with a foot […]
Manu Ginobili was in the building at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, taking in Argentina’s World Cup group stage match against Jordan. The San Antonio Spurs legend was spotted in the stands in Arlington, Texas, watching his country close out the group stage. Cameras caught the NBA Hall of Famer soaking in the atmosphere alongside family. […]
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Former No. 6 overall pick Jonathan Isaac has been waived by the Orlando Magic and we name the six best destinations for the two-way forward.
Uh-oh. Yaxel Lendeborg just got himself a premium ticket to some rookie hazing. He’s going to have to look over his shoulder for a Spartan all rookie season. The 2026 NBA Draft picks have given way to some unscripted drama between Lendeborg and Draymond Green in the Golden State Warriors’ locker room. After Lendeborg claimed […]
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In the latest episode of his Unguarded podcast, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet opens up about the extent of the damage he suffered to his right knee last fall, relays Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). VanVleet missed the entire season after tearing both the ACL and meniscus during a workout as part of […]
Yaxel Lendeborg's intentions for his role at the Golden State Warriors couldn't be clearer after a bold declaration on a potential starting opportunity.
The Splitter and Graham Chicago media tour stopped by ESPN 1000's Waddle and Silvy show to barnstorm their shared Bulls vision directly to Bulls fans.
Former UNC guard Seth Trimble is joining the Wizards after going undrafted, according to an announcement from the Tar Heels’ men’s basketball team (Twitter link). While the program doesn’t specify the details of Trimble’s agreement with Washington, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress and RookieScale.com confirms to Hoops Rumors that the plan is for him to sign […]
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is celebrating a big moment for his family. His older brother, Ron Harper Jr., is reportedly staying in Boston after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday that the Celtics intend to re-sign Harper Jr. to a new three-year, $9 million deal. Boston is declining the forward’s $2.6 million team option […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2026 NBA Draft from a very different place than many might have expected a year ago. Rather than building off a return to the playoffs, the franchise spent the offseason trying to recover from a disastrous campaign that saw nearly everything go wrong. Injuries, roster imbalances, and offensive inconsistency […]
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Celtics star Jaylen Brown fired back on Saturday after ESPN’s Bobby Marks did a radio interview where he cited an analytics expert who questions Brown’s value, relays Jay King of The Athletic. “There’s mixed feelings about him when you talk to teams,” Marks said during an appearance on the NBA’s Sirius XM channel (Twitter audio […]
The Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins Two Words: Wolves Pod to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves trading away Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball, as well as the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more. — Naz Reid was and will remain a Timberwolves legend. He stands out as […]
The Los Angeles Lakers may just be able to steal Nikola Jokic as the latest rumors suggest trouble for the Nuggets.
NBA star Jimmy Butler reflects on his Warriors stint and limited playtime with Stephen Curry.
Oscar Wembanyama picked up basketball in 2021 at age 14 – that is, two years after his brother Victor started his professional career at 15. By the time Oscar’s development had hit any kind of stride, Victor had already become the No. 1 overall pick, a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, and the most […]
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