Mavericks’ best perimeter defender may not even crack the rotation after summer moves
While Caleb Martin is the Dallas Mavericks' best point-of-attack defender, he's going to be hard-pressed to even crack Dallas' rotation given all their wings.
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Predicting final landing spots and contract details for Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson and Bennedict Mathurin
Now that LeBron James has made his decision, we now have to see what the remaining restricted free agents plan on doing.
There's a way for both the Pistons and Jalen Duren to win
There is an easy solution to the Jalen Duren drama.
Spencer Jones breaks silence on failed Thunder free agency pursuit
Spencer Jones recently spoke out about his decision-making process when initially signing his offer sheet with the OKC Thunder.
Giannis just backed Heat player many fans had already written off
Giannis Antetokounmpo just gave Nikola Jovic a strong endorsement, even after most Miami Heat fans had already written him off.
Aišku, kada Lietuvos rinktinė susiburs į pasiruošimo stovyklą
Krepšininkams šiuo metu atostogaujant arba sportuojant individualiai, aiškėja Lietuvos vyrų rinktinės planai prieš artėjantį pasaulio čempionato atrankos langą rugpjūčio pabaigoje. BasketNews žiniomis, vyr. trenerio poste likusio Rimo Kurtinaičio auklėtiniai į pasiruošimo stovyklą Birštone rinksis jau rugpjūčio 10 dieną, pirmadienį. Tokiu pačiu metu – tik kitame mieste – pasirengimą pradėti planuoja rezervinė rinktinė su strategu Mindaugu Lukošiumi priešakyje. Išplėstinį šios koman...
I Came for the Basketball. The WNBA Delivered.
I am not about to pretend I’ve been a ride-or-die WNBA fan since the league started in 1997. I’ve been a casual — I know who the top players are, I know when the Mystics are good or bad, and that’s about it. The league has gotten by just fine without me. This season, the […]
Ranking the NHL's New Head Coaching Hires for 2026-27 Season
The NHL is set to have five new head coaches for the 2026-27 season, with Ryan Craig (Vegas Golden Knights), Jim Hiller (Toronto Maple Leafs), Mike Babcock (Edmonton Oilers), Manny Malhotra (Vancouver Canucks), and Peter Laviolette (Los Angeles Kings) all taking over new teams.
Landing Spots for NBA's Best Available Free Agents
After LeBron James made his decision, a flurry of other free-agency business was expected to follow. So far, it has not. And a handful of impactful names remain unsigned as a result.
Tuesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Future decisions, Jokic’s horse, NYC’s commute king
A lot of no-story stories going on in the middle of the summer as we patiently wait for something—anything, God please help me—to happen. Here’s today’s dose of links and notes. “I don’t even know if I could look at Mitch with a Celtics jersey on after everything. He owes me a pickup truck.” “The […]
BasketNews LKL vasaros turgus (atnaujinta 07.28)
Prasidėjus kalendorinei vasarai, startuoja ir tradicinė tinklalapio BasketNews rubrika LKL vasaros turgus. BasketNews pateikia ilgiausiai Lietuvoje gyvuojančią LKL vasaros turgaus versiją, kurioje visų komandų sudėtys bus atnaujinamos sulig naujienomis rinkoje. Turguje pateikiamos dešimties klubų sudėtys – visų, kurie gavo licencijas kitą sezoną žaisti LKL. Žemiau pateikiamose lentelėse surašyti krepšininkai, kurie turi galiojančias ir pasibaigusias sutartis su klubais. Pliusas rei...
All of Jalen Duren's posturing will land him in the same place
This whole saga between Jalen Duren and the Pistons is pointless.
Willy Hernangomez leaves Barcelona for Unicaja Malaga
Former NBA center Willy Hernangomez has reportedly decided to remain in Spain rather than return to the EuroLeague free-agent market. According to Diario SUR, Hernangomez has reached an agreement with Unicaja Malaga, with BasketNews also confirming the deal. The 32-year-old will fill the vacancy created by Olek Balcerowski’s move to Barcelona. Hernangomez arrives after three […] The post Willy Hernangomez leaves Barcelona for Unicaja Malaga appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo hears heartfelt words from Heat legend Alonzo Mourning
Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s arrival in South Beach made the Miami Heat arguably the biggest winners of the NBA offseason. Sure, the Philadelphia 76ers landed Jaylen Brown and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James, but neither player is better at this point than Antetokounmpo, who was sent by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Heat along with [...]
Tony Allen criticizes LeBron James’ defensive abilities
Former NBA guard Tony Allen questioned LeBron James’ defensive reputation, arguing that his impact on that end of the floor has been overstated. Allen claimed opposing teams regularly targeted James defensively and suggested his biggest defensive highlights came in transition rather than through locking down elite scorers. “All you did was a couple chase down […] The post Tony Allen criticizes LeBron James’ defensive abilities appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyle Kuzma explains why NBA Bubble felt easy
Kyle Kuzma of the Milwaukee Bucks believes succeeding inside the NBA Bubble came down to mindset rather than circumstances. Reflecting on the unique environment during the 2020 restart, Kuzma said players who were fully committed to winning had little trouble adjusting to life inside the bubble. “If you wanted to be there and win, you […] The post Kyle Kuzma explains why NBA Bubble felt easy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade finalized a three-year whirlwind
In a matter of years, the Minnesota Timberwolves went from towering lineups to a guard-heavy group.
Bob Myers stole LeBron James from Warriors’ grasp
Bob Myers spent years building championship teams around Stephen Curry. This offseason, he helped deny his former franchise the stars it desperately wanted. After leading Golden State to four titles as general manager, Myers switched sides as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, playing a key role in Philadelphia’s blockbuster offseason. The 76ers landed […] The post Bob Myers stole LeBron James from Warriors’ grasp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
How LeBron James and the Boston Celtics keep finding each other
For most of LeBron James’ career, the Celtics have been waiting for him somewhere. Sometimes, they were the wall he could not get over. Other times, they forced him to find another way around it. Eventually, they became the opponent he could dismiss on command, no matter which players happened to be wearing green. The […]
Sporticast: LeBron James Still Reigns in the NBA
On the 573rd Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including LeBron James choosing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. James, who turns 42 in the middle of this upcoming season, may no longer be in his prime, but he remains a force […]
Bill Simmons blasts Yahoo Sports over LeBron James headline
Bill Simmons wasn’t happy with the way Yahoo Sports framed one of his recent comments about LeBron James and the 76ers. Not even close. After Yahoo promoted Simmons’ podcast with the headline, “Bill Simmons thinks there’s a chance that the 76ers could wind up like the 2012-13 Lakers,” Simmons fired back on X. “This is […] The post Bill Simmons blasts Yahoo Sports over LeBron James headline appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spencer Jones explains signing Thunder offer sheet
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has explained why he signed an offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder before Denver matched it. Jones agreed to a fully guaranteed two-year, $12 million deal with the Thunder, but the Nuggets retained him by matching the offer. Some fans criticized him for negotiating with a conference rival. Jones […] The post Spencer Jones explains signing Thunder offer sheet appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
76ers plan point guard role for LeBron James
Philadelphia already appears to have a clear plan for how LeBron James will be used next season. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the 76ers expect James to spend significant time at point guard, running Nick Nurse’s offense. “The Sixers, I’m told, are expecting LeBron James to play a good amount of time and period […] The post 76ers plan point guard role for LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Warriors still have path around Steph Curry
The Warriors missed on every superstar they pursued this offseason, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes it is far too early to write off the Stephen Curry era. Golden State explored trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James before all three landed elsewhere, leaving the Warriors with an aging roster and several key injuries. […] The post Warriors still have path around Steph Curry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Eurolygą paliekantis Hernangomezas jungiasi prie Brazdeikio
Vienu iš geriausių vidurio puolėju laisvųjų agentų rinkoje buvęs Willy Hernangomezas į Eurolygą bent laikinai nesugrįš, suvienydamas jėgas su Ignu Brazdeikiu. BasketNews žurnalistas Donatas Urbonas tvirtina „Diario SUR“ paviešintą žinią, kad „Barceloną“ palikęs Hernangomezas pasiekė susitarimą su Malagos „ Unicaja “. Dukart FIBA Čempionų lygos nugalėtojų gretose nutūpęs 32-ejų žaidėjas pakeis Aleksandrą Balcerowskį, kuris iš „Unicaja“ persi...
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