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The Los Angeles Clippers have officially signed second-round draft pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, according to the NBA’s official transactions log. Martinelli was selected with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets before his draft rights were traded to the Clippers in exchange for cash. He will […] The post Clippers sign Nick Martinelli appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nets The Nets may not be finished making moves. Brian Lewis of the New York Post wrote that restricted free agent Peyton Watson remains a player Brooklyn has “been in their sights” as the offseason continues. Landing Watson won’t be easy. The Nuggets can match any offer sheet after extending the young forward a qualifying […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Peyton Watson, Sixers, Adem Bona, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Miami Heat cap off their three-game California Classic stint against the Golden State Warriors gold squad Monday inside Chase Center. After a one-point on Friday, Miami lost in the sudden death double overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 93-91. Ryan Conwell had 16 points on 6-of-18 shooting, though he pulled down a […] The post 2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (1-1) v. Golden State Warriors Gold (2-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Monday that the team’s decision to trade Jaylen Brown was driven by a desire to improve roster flexibility and increase future assets, believing the current roster had become more difficult to build around. Speaking alongside team owner Bill Chisholm, Stevens discussed the blockbuster trade that sent […] The post Brad Stevens explains decision to trade Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter shared a subtle yet instructive detail on his game-play priorities for the 2026-27 edition of his Bulls roster.
Quinten Post's likely move to the Memphis Grizzlies delivers a sudden lifeline to another Golden State Warriors center in free agency.
The Golden State Warriors were once considered the strongest favorite to land LeBron James, but a lot has changed since then. Initial reports indicated that Golden State had the best shot due to LeBron enjoying the potential of teaming with Stephen Curry for the first time in the NBA. However, the narrative has changed with […] The post Warriors Get Another Negative Update On Adding LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY .
Sixers The Sixers have used just about every dollar available from their non-taxpayer mid-level exception. According to Hoops Rumors, Philadelphia committed nearly the entire exception to the signings of Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons, leaving roughly $44,000 unspent. That may not sound like much, and for now, it isn’t. The remaining money isn’t enough to […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Philadelphia 76ers could actually go after DeMar DeRozan in free agency after the Kings waived him.
The Wizards confirmed in a press release on Monday that they have made a few changes to their coaching staff for next season. Nearly all of the coaching updates were previously reported, but they have now been made official by the team. The lone exception is that T.J. Sorrentine will be the head coach of […]
As the Detroit Pistons’ old friends in the New Orleans Pelicans front office continue to hold on to Trey Murphy, it’s likely time for the Pistons to start figuring out a Plan B if they aren’t satisfied with their roster. Murphy is an obvious game-changing addition for Detroit and many other teams, but the Pelicans […] The post Detroit Pistons Urged To Target 7-Year NBA Vet As Trey Murphy Plan B appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers closed the California Classic with a narrow victory over the Spurs, 88-84. Adou Thiero was a late scratch while Cameron Carr only played in the first half. Chris Mañon stepped into the starting lineup in place of Thiero, who was out with a wrist injury. The young Lakers had a rough start to […]
After the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball, his father LaVar Ball urged the franchise to put together his sons.LaVar has been campaigning for his three sons, Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo, to play at the same time for one team. He called for it to happen over the years, but it never came to fruition, […] The post Lonzo Ball Shatters LaVar Ball’s Dream with Honest Remark appeared first on HEAVY .
The Milwaukee Bucks' owners have reportedly agreed to retire Giannis Antetokounmpo's jersey number in the 2026-27 season.
From what drove the Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown to why they agreed to a deal with the 76ers on Jul. 1. Plus, from protecting Jayson Tatum to Bill Chisholm's mandate, a deep dive aimed at providing closure.
The Nuggets find themselves in a difficult position as they continue to wrestle with the idea of re-signing Peyton Watson.
Reports suggest the Denver Nuggets might match any offer for Peyton Watson, but a historic $177M luxury tax bill means ownership is likely bluffing.
Right before NBA free agency ended on July 6, forward Rui Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal by way of the mid-level exception with a new NBA franchise. The contract has a team option in the second season. The former Los Angeles Laker won’t have to move his whole life to a new city, […]
In a recent news break by Sarah Todd, the Utah Jazz plan to sit Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Cody Williams on Tuesday’s Salt Lake Summer League matchup against Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ace Bailey has been sidelined with back spasms and is currently listed as day-to-day, though Todd insists […]
It wasn't that long ago that former 7th overall pick Jonathan Kuminga wanted to be paid like a superstar, and forced his way out of Golden State. Now, he's an unrestricted free agent looking for a new deal. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the upcoming season. He managed just 12.3 points per game in his 16 games after being traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Hawks. His original dreams of wanting $30M++ on a long-term deal are no more. Can he st...
The free agent market sees LeBron James as the biggest story in the NBA over two decades after getting drafted. James is being suited by various teams across the NBA after he confirmed he will be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. Rumors indicate all but one or two teams have reached […] The post LeBron James Refusing To Have Free Agent Meetings With Teams appeared first on HEAVY .
A handful of rising NBA stars were in action on Monday in Summer League.
A handful of rising NBA stars were in action on Monday in Summer League.
The Golden State Warriors have secured center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract extension, keeping “The Unicorn” in the Bay Area through the 2027–28 season. The deal includes a player option for the second year. While the $20 million annual average value reflects Porzingis’s elite floor-spacing ability, the underlying structure highlights a masterclass […]
The Los Angeles Lakers’ handling of LeBron James’ free agency reportedly played a major role in his decision to leave the franchise this offseason. According to ESPN, James remains undecided on his next team, but the process mattered more than the money. Sources close to James said he would have accepted less than the $52.6 […] The post Lakers’ free agency approach led to LeBron James’s exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .