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Mark Mitchell Reenrolls At Missouri
Forward Mark Mitchell has reenrolled at Missouri ahead of the 2026/27 season, a source tells Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link). Mitchell’s agent confirmed the news to Jeff Borzello of ESPN (Twitter link). Mitchell, who reached a tentative Exhibit 10 agreement with the Nuggets after going undrafted in June and played for […]
Central Notes: Wilson, Donovan, Watson, Ware
The Bulls are ready to launch a new era after revamping their front office, replacing their head coach and hopefully drafting their next superstar, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Caleb Wilson lived up to all the hype at the Las Vegas Summer League, scoring 35 points in his debut and then throwing down a highlight […]
Jaylen Brown Says Goodbye To Boston At Farewell Party
Before heading off to play for the rival Sixers, Jaylen Brown threw an elaborate farewell party on Sunday for Celtics fans, who packed Boston Common for the star-filled celebration, Katie Morrison-O’Day of MassLive writes. Brown, who was traded to Philadelphia in early July after 10 seasons in a Celtics uniform, delivered a message to the […]
Knicks Notes: Brunson, Robinson McBride, Towns
Jalen Brunson is celebrating his 30th birthday on Monday, and he marked the occasion by talking to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (subscription required) about what the milestone means to his career. Brunson and his Knicks teammates have been on top of the basketball world this summer after delivering the first NBA title […]
Deni Avdija Says Blazers Wouldn’t Let Him Participate In FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
A spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup is already out of reach for Israel after Thursday’s 20-point loss to Poland, and a big reason for the disappointment is the absence of star player Deni Avdija this summer. In a social media post, Avdija explains that he wanted to represent his country, but the Trail […]
Northwest Notes: Hansen, Williams, Hardy, Markannen
Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in 2025. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jump shot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather […]
10 NBA Veteran Extension Candidates To Watch
There are several big names on the current 2027 NBA free agent list, with multiple MVPs, perennial All-Stars, and high-level role players among the candidates to reach the open market next summer. However, by the time July 1, 2027 rolls around, that list will likely look a whole lot different. Several of the most intriguing […]
Trey Kaufman-Renn Seeks Court Ruling On Sixth Year Of Eligibility
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a court motion to obtain a sixth year of collegiate eligibility, Nathan Baird writes for the Indy Star. Kaufman-Renn redshirted his first season before going on to play the next four years at Purdue, where he averaged 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game over his career. He […]
Community Shootaround: Cam Whitmore’s Next Team
After being cut by the Cavaliers two days ago, Cam Whitmore cleared waivers on Sunday and is now an unrestricted free agent. Still just 22 years old, Whitmore was considered a potential top-five pick three years ago after spending one college season with Villanova. However, he slipped to No. 20 in the 2023 draft, ultimately […]
International Notes: Valanciunas, France, Howard, AS Monaco
After spending the past 14 years in the NBA, veteran center Jonas Valanciunas returned to his native Lithuania this summer, having signed a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas. In his first preseason game with the EuroLeague club, the 34-year-old had a strong performance, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds in just 19 minutes in […]
Heat Notes: Larsson, Jovic, Simmons, Kyrie, Two-Ways
In front of a record crowd in Stockholm on Sunday, Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson nearly led Sweden to an upset over France in a qualifying game for the 2027 World Cup, according to FIBA. The Swedes were up 65-64 with five minutes remaining, but were outscored 20-4 down the stretch, ultimately losing by 15 points. […]
FC Barcelona Reportedly Nearing Deal With Justin Minaya
Free agent wing Justin Minaya is close to signing with Spanish power FC Barcelona, according to Esports RAC1 (Twitter link; hat tip to Eurohoops.net). A 6’5″ small forward, Minaya is a three-year NBA veteran, having averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game across 57 career appearances with Portland. He initially signed […]
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: New York Knicks
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the New York Knicks. […]
Eastern Notes: Duren, Essengue, Suggs, Sweeney
The Pistons continue to show zero interest in sign-and-trade scenarios involving restricted free agent center Jalen Duren, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). The third-team All-NBA big man is the lone RFA left on the market after the Clippers withdrew their qualifying offer to Bennedict Mathurin, who will sign a […]
Heat Notes: Konchar, Hall, Larsson, Spoelstra
Miami could be the next stop for veteran forward John Konchar, who was waived tonight by Minnesota, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). Siegel states that the Heat expressed interest in trading for Konchar before Memphis shipped him to Utah in February as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. Miami still has […]
Investigators ‘Having Conversations’ With Steve Ballmer In Cap Circumvention Case
While the Clippers, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA await the findings of the investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Thursday in a radio interview that some progress is being made in the case, relays Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I know that the investigators […]
Timberwolves Waive John Konchar
As expected, the Timberwolves have waived John Konchar, the team announced Saturday night in a press release. The 30-year-old forward was acquired from Utah earlier in the day in a trade designed to clear enough cap space for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga. Josh Green‘s expiring $14.68MM contract was sent to the Jazz in exchange […]
Nets Notes: Mann, Defense, Sharpe, Randle
Terance Mann found himself in the early stages of a rebuilding project when he was traded to the Nets last summer, but he believes the team is headed in the right direction after a few offseason additions, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only story. Speaking at his annual youth basketball camp […]
NBA Executives Believe Quest For Competitive Balance Is Working
In an interview with Jeff Zillgitt of NBA.com, three NBA executives discuss how changes in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement are helping to ensure competitive balance. NBA executive vice president and deputy general counsel Dan Rube, executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones and executive vice president, and head of basketball […]
Celtics Notes: Queta, Stevens, Robinson, Mazzulla
Celtics center Neemias Queta was removed from Portugal’s FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday after suffering an apparent injury (hat tip to RealGM). Head coach Mario Gomes told reporters after the game that the decision to take Queta out was precautionary. “We still don’t know if he has any problems or not, but we decided […]
Jason Kidd Open To Future Coaching Opportunities
The Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways in May, but the 53-year-old remains interested in continuing his coaching career, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. Kidd is currently in the Philippines for an NBA-related fan event. He indicated in an interview with Rappler (YouTube link) that he’d be […]
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Philadelphia 76ers
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers. Free […]
Six 2026 NBA Draft Picks Remain Unsigned
Through the end of July, 11 players selected in the second round of June’s draft were still in limbo, but we’ve some movement on that front in August. The first domino to fall was Dillon Mitchell, who signed a two-way contract with Boston. A couple days later, Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil officially became a […]
Western Notes: Thompson, Green, Bridges, Thunder, James
Klay Thompson played for the Warriors from the year he was drafted – 2011 – through the 2023/24 season. However, former teammate Draymond Green declared on his podcast (hat tip to Taylor Wirth of NBCBayAreaSports) that Thompson would have left the team in free agency much sooner if he hadn’t endured devastating injuries. Thompson suffered […]
Timberwolves Trade Josh Green To Jazz
10:04 am: The trade is official, according to a Timberwolves press release. 2:05 am: The Timberwolves and Jazz have reached an agreement on a trade that will send veteran wing Josh Green to Utah in exchange for forwards Cody Williams and John Konchar, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Minnesota is also trading […]
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