The Nets have selected guard Mikel Brown with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Brown, 20, had a strong freshman season for Louisville in 2025/26, averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per game. His shooting line was .410/.344/.844. Unfortunately, the 6’5″ guard battled back issues for […]
The Clippers have drafted guard Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Wagler, 19, is coming off a sensational freshman season that saw him lead Illinois to a 28-9 record and their first Final Four appearance since 2005. He averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 37 games […]
After moving up in the draft lottery last month, the Bulls have used the fourth overall pick to nab UNC’s Caleb Wilson. Wilson, a 6’10” forward/center, appeared in 24 games as a freshman for UNC, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks in 31.3 minutes per contest while shooting 57.8% […]
6:54 pm: Appearing on ESPN’s NBA Draft Countdown show (Twitter video link), Shams Charania confirmed that the Celtics remain open to discussing Brown after missing out on Antetokounmpo. “Sources tell me that even after the failed trade (for) Giannis, the team has engaged and listened on trade conversations and offers around Jaylen Brown, even today,” […]
Could Anthony Edwards be the next NBA superstar to seek a trade? A couple of prominent ESPN insiders speculated about that possibility during the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast (Twitter video link). Brian Windhorst suggested that Edwards’ frustration level has been building since the Timberwolves dealt Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks in 2024. […]
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps is in advanced talks with the Hawks to join their front office, Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel and Alex Schiffer report. Bontemps has been employed by ESPN as an NBA reporter since 2018 after previously working in the print media for the Washington Post and New York Post. If he accepts the […]
As the draft approaches, the Cavaliers are exploring the possibility of trading the No. 29 overall pick, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). According to Fedor, while Cleveland could stand pat if the front office doesn’t get the kind of offer it’s seeking, the team is open to either moving down into the second […]
Although he’ll be moving from a 49-win team to one coming off a 20-62 season, veteran forward Julius Randle is excited by the prospect of joining the Nets and wants to be in Brooklyn, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports within his latest round-up of NBA intel. Examining the trade that will send Randle to the […]
The Pelicans aren’t interested in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). New Orleans was mentioned over the weekend as a potential destination for Morant, but a source tells Stein and Fischer that Jeremiah Fears, whom New Orleans selected with the seventh […]
JUNE 23: The Mavericks have announced May’s hiring in a press release, stating that an introductory press conference will be held at a later date. “I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization,” May said in a statement. “This is one of the most respected franchises in professional sports, with passionate fans, a talented […]
The Warriors have discussed a deal for Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III involving the 11th pick in tonight’s draft, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. New Orleans wants to trade into the lottery in hopes of landing a specific player, according to Scotto, who mentions Tennessee forward Nate Ament as a possible candidate. Golden State […]
The Kings intend to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan and stretch his salary over the next three years if they can’t work out a trade, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. DeRozan’s expiring contract carries a $25.74MM salary for next season that is only guaranteed for $10MM through January 10, so the move would come […]
Free agent guard Norman Powell will join the list of Pistons‘ targets in their search for another shooter and play-maker, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). Powell’s future in Miami is a little less certain after the Heat reached an agreement late Monday night to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. […]
11:36 am: The Trail Blazers have announced Nori’s hiring in a press release. “After an extensive search process, it became clear that Micah embodies the qualities we are looking for in the leader of this franchise,” general manager Joe Cronin said. “He has been a key contributor to successful organizations and brings a wealth of […]
The Clippers appear likely to keep their pick at No. 5 in tonight’s draft and decide between Illinois guard Keaton Wagler and Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Although there’s been speculation since the lottery that L.A. might be willing to part with the selection in exchange for veteran help, Siegel […]
Although Giannis Antetokounmpo technically never demanded a trade out of Milwaukee, he and agent Alex Saratsis consistently messaged to the Bucks for the past 13 months that they felt it would be in both sides’ best interests to part ways, writes Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo’s representatives also made it clear to the team that […]
One of the greatest NBA players of the 21st century is on the move, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that the Bucks have agreed to trade two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. In exchange for Antetokounmpo and veteran big man Bobby Portis, who will also be sent to Miami in […]
In his annual series for The Athletic, David Aldridge spoke to NBA scouts and executives as well as college coaches to get a better sense of how the top prospects in the 2026 draft are viewed. Aldridge’s three articles focus on the players considered to be the best guards, wings and big men in the […]
The Timberwolves aren’t pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link), who says the team is looking at other backcourt options. While it’s technically still possible for Minnesota to acquire Morant, shedding Julius Randle‘s contract — he’s reportedly being traded to Brooklyn — means the Wolves no longer […]
Free agent Ayo Dosunmu is returning to the Timberwolves on a five-year, $112MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The final season of the deal will be a player option, Charania adds. President of basketball operations Tim Connelly said after the Wolves were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals that re-signing Dosunmu would […]
10:13 pm: Chicago will trade Mouhamadou Gueye to Minnesota so all three teams “touch,” league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The Bulls will have to exercise their minimum-salary option on Gueye for next season to finalize the transaction. His salary will be non-guaranteed, and he seems likely to be waived by […]
USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off in early July. The following players will represent Team USA in games at the Dominican Republic on July 3 and at Mexico on July 6: Pedro Bradshaw, G Jacob Gilyard, G Kevon Harris, […]
Rival teams believe the Wizards are targeting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on the network’s NBA Draft Preview show (YouTube link). Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reported a couple days ago that Washington “currently” plans to take Dybantsa, who’s ranked No. 2 on ESPN’s big […]
“Several” NBA clubs have expressed interest in acquiring the draft rights to Fenerbahce star Tarik Biberovic, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer (Twitter link). The Grizzlies, the team that selected him 56th overall in 2023, currently hold Biberovic’s NBA rights. A 25-year-old wing, Biberovic helped Fenerbahce win the EuroLeague title last year. The Turkish team […]
The Knicks and restricted free agent forward Mohamed Diawara have agreed to a multiyear contract worth $10MM+, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t clarify the specific terms of Diawara’s contract, the Knicks only had his Non-Bird rights, limiting what they could offer him. A three-year Non-Bird deal would fall well […]