Celtics owner Bill Chisholm wasn’t exactly pounding the table to trade Jaylen Brown. In fact, Chisholm admitted he needed some convincing before Boston sent the former Finals MVP to the 76ers in the blockbuster deal that brought Paul George and draft picks back to the Celtics. Speaking on WEEI’s Greg Hill Show, Chisholm said his […]
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The Miami Heat were able to offer Klay Thompson what the Golden State Warriors couldn't after his major buyout sacrifice at the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks have moved on from Klay Thompson. Exactly how they got there? New general manager Mike Schmitz isn’t saying much. Schmitz addressed Thompson’s buyout during an appearance on 1310 The Ticket, shortly after Dallas announced the agreement Friday. “I don’t want to get into too much of the nitty-gritty with internal conversations and all […]
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Joe Mazzulla once tried to exploit Mitchell Robinson's flaw to help the Boston Celtics, but now he could use it to help them. Robinson should be a weapon for Boston, but Mazzulla could masterfully use his Achilles heel against opponents.
Caitlin Clark continues to touch many lives for her activities on and off the court. She has established herself as one of the biggest stars of the WNBA and is doing her best to help the Indiana Fever win a title. However, her impact transcends beyond the basketball court, as she also makes a difference [...]
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The Nuggets may have to spend what they just received in draft capital if the precedent proves right.
The Los Angeles Lakers have to quickly decide on a team option for Dalton Knecht.
Luka Doncic has consistently expressed enthusiasm about his future with the Lakers, but other NBA teams are reportedly keeping an eye on the situation in Los Angeles. ESPN insider Tim MacMahon discussed Doncic’s future on “The Hoop Collective Podcast,” comparing the situation to the league-wide interest surrounding Nikola Jokic. “Just like Joker [Nikola Jokic] can […]
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VJ Edgecombe knows things are going to be different in Philadelphia next season. He also doesn’t sound particularly worried about it. The second-year 76ers guard says he’s prepared for whatever role comes his way after the offseason additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. “I just want to win,” Edgecombe said, via Chris Hine of […]
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In his buyout agreement with the Mavericks, veteran wing Klay Thompson gave back approximately $9.8MM of his $17.5MM salary for 2026/27, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Thompson will make back some of that money in his new deal with the Heat, which will reportedly pay him about $13MM over the next […]
STOUGHTON, Mass. — Payton Pritchard sat down in the middle of the court alongside Celtics athletic trainer Zay Covington for a question-and-answer session with the several dozen children and parents in attendance at one of several basketball camps he hosted this summer. For close to 30 minutes, he fielded routine inquiries about how he started playing, the [...]
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Luka Doncic and the Lakers have received an enthusiastic welcome during their team trip to Slovenia. Los Angeles traveled to Doncic’s home country for a four-day minicamp designed to combine basketball preparation with team bonding. Nearly the entire roster made the trip, with rookie Cameron Carr the notable exception. During a boat ride through Ljubljana, […]
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The Spurs reached the NBA Finals last season. Apparently, they’re still not done figuring out who should start at point guard. ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports that De’Aaron Fox is expected to open the season as San Antonio’s starter, but second-year guard Dylan Harper could make that decision considerably more interesting. Harper broke out during […]
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Nuggets star Jamal Murray reveals why he sleeps on air mattress when he goes home.
Josh Hart had a funny response Saturday to a photo New York Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson posted of him on Saturday.
The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson were able to agree on a buyout over the week as the sharpshooter is set to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. It was uncertain how much Thompson gave the Mavericks back in the buyout agreement, and Michael Scotto of Hoopshype was one of the first […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers are going to have to iron out their roles after the offseason additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, among others.
Philadelphia 76ers sophomore VJ Edgecombe is ready for NBA teams to get distracted and leave him open.
On a recent edition of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul spoke about an intriguing conversation he had with new Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson. Per Paul, he had to save Watson from himself, as he ultimately looked to come back from his injury to play with the Nuggets in the first-round […]
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Reign visit Kansas City at 3:30 PM PT on Ion TV.
Kawhi Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP, has always spoken through his play on the court. However, in this offseason, a comment from Hong Kong, thousands of miles away, has got everyone speculating about what exactly Leonard is into at the moment. When visiting Hong Kong and China, Kawhi shared something that had nothing to […]
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DALLAS — Roughly $9.8 million came off Klay Thompson‘s final salary with the Dallas Mavericks in the buyout the two sides reached Friday. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported the figure Saturday, citing league sources. Thompson had been owed $17.5 million for 2026-27, the last year of a three-year, $50 million contract. Dallas announced the agreement […]
Both Tyrese Haliburton and Cade Cunningham will be competing for the NBA assists title next season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have an ideal role for Quentin Grimes—but it's a bit more complicated than it may seem.
After Serbia defeated France in an exhibition contest on Thursday, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was asked for his reaction to the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade and for his expectations for the upcoming season, per Miroslav Cuk of DNVR Nuggets and ONE (Twitter video link). “I’m happy for Peyton, he deserved it,” Jokic said. “We will miss […]