If the Bucks wait until free agency to explore a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, several teams could gain additional flexibility in crafting offers for the two-time MVP. One potential suitor is Miami. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel, the Heat could include Andrew Wiggins in a trade package if the veteran forward […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo trade race still wide open appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jose Alvarado says he would be willing to visit the White House if the Knicks receive an invitation and decide to attend as a team. Speaking with TMZ Sports, the Knicks guard made it clear that he would follow the lead of his teammates rather than make an individual decision on the matter. “If there’s […] The post Jose Alvarado would join Knicks on White House visit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Serbia has officially unveiled its preliminary roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying windows, with Nikola Jokic headlining the squad. The Denver Nuggets superstar is set to return to the national team for the first time since last summer’s EuroBasket, giving Serbia a major boost ahead of an important stretch of international competition. […] The post Nikola Jokic returns as Serbia announces preliminary roster appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics continue to be the teams most frequently linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their respective levels of interest may not be identical. According to Chris Haynes, Miami’s pursuit of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar appears more established at this stage, while Boston’s intentions remain less clear. “There isn’t anything official yet […] The post Heat viewed as more aggressive than Celtics in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s pursuit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
For much of the offseason, there has been an expectation around the league that a trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo would be completed before the June 23 NBA Draft. However, recent indications suggest that timeline may no longer be realistic. According to Chris Haynes, the Milwaukee Bucks are not treating draft night as a hard deadline […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo trade may not happen before NBA draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler have yet to make significant progress in extension negotiations, according to ESPN. Sources indicate that Utah previously offered the 7-foot-2 big man a five-year contract worth $140 million, a deal that would have been the largest ever awarded to a center without an All-Star appearance. Kessler emerged as one […] The post Jazz still far apart with Walker Kessler, Keyonte George on extensions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly monitoring the situation between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and are prepared to act if the four-time MVP becomes available in free agency. While there is no certainty that James will leave Los Angeles, Golden State is said to have a plan in place should negotiations between […] The post Warriors ready to pursue LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zaccharie Risacher admitted that his most recent season with the Atlanta Hawks was difficult, but the former No. 1 overall pick says his confidence in his long-term NBA future remains unchanged. Risacher described the season as a frustrating experience after seeing his role steadily decline as the year progressed. “It was a pretty frustrating season […] The post Zaccharie Risacher remains confident despite a frustrating season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors are exploring ways to keep Draymond Green beyond next season while preserving financial flexibility, but any long-term extension could require the veteran forward to accept a lower salary. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Warriors team sources indicated that their interest in a decline-and-extend contract with Green is tied to reducing his […] The post Warriors want Draymond Green to take pay cut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ask young basketball players what makes someone a great ball handler and you’ll usually hear the same answers. Quick hands. Fancy crossovers. Creative moves. While those skills certainly matter, elite ball handling starts somewhere else entirely. It starts with control. The best dribblers in basketball aren’t just moving the ball. They’re controlling pace, reading defenders, […] The post The Secret Behind Great Ball Handlers Isn’t What Most Players Think appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors want Kristaps Porzingis back but are pushing for a shorter contract at a lower salary than the $30.7 million he earned during the 2025-26 season, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Porzingis became an unrestricted free agent after completing a two-year, $60 million contract. The Warriors acquired him from the Hawks […] The post Warriors want Kristaps Porzingis to take less money to stay appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers believes Miami Heat’s potential pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo would require more than simply pairing the two-time MVP with Bam Adebayo. Speaking on a recent episode with Bill Simmons, Rivers discussed the possibility of Giannis landing with the Heat and questioned the roster construction that could follow a blockbuster […] The post Doc Rivers questions fit of potential Giannis–Heat trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to face trade speculation surrounding Kawhi Leonard this offseason, but team owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly not interested in moving the franchise cornerstone. Anthony Slater of ESPN reported Wednesday that while the Clippers would consider acquiring established wing talent in a win-now move, league sources indicate Ballmer has maintained […] The post Steve Ballmer remains against Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
EuroLeague is exploring a major expansion plan that could eventually increase the competition from 20 teams to 30, according to a report from Mozzart Sport on Wednesday, June 17. The reported project would be carried out in two stages. The first phase could arrive in the 2027-28 season, with EuroLeague expanding to 24 clubs, before […] The post EuroLeague targets 30-team expansion by 2029 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The rise of NIL opportunities in college basketball has altered how NBA teams evaluate the draft, particularly franchises selecting outside the lottery. For the Toronto Raptors, who own the No. 19 and No. 50 picks this year, finding overlooked talent has become increasingly difficult. Assistant general manager Dan Tolzman noted that prospects who might have […] The post Raptors adjusting to new draft reality in NIL era appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia 76ers have several roster decisions to make before the June 29 deadline, with team options looming for Dominick Barlow, Trendon Watford, and Dalen Terry. Barlow emerged as one of Philadelphia’s success stories this past season after beginning the year on a two-way contract and eventually earning a regular role in the rotation. Despite […] The post Sixers face team option decisions before deadline appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics enter the offseason with multiple directions available as they look to strengthen the roster and return to championship contention. According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Boston’s options range from keeping the current core intact, pursuing a major blockbuster acquisition, or focusing on smaller moves designed to improve the team’s overall depth. Smith […] The post Celtics weigh several offseason paths appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zalgiris Kaunas has completed the signing of forward Maxwell Lewis, adding a young wing prospect on a two-year contract with an option for a third season. The 23-year-old will spend the 2026-27 campaign on loan with London Lions in the EuroCup. Lewis arrives in Kaunas after a strong first European season that ended with him […] The post Zalgiris signs Maxwell Lewis, loans him to Lions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Brooklyn Nets enter the offseason facing pressure to become more competitive after several losing seasons, but without some of the advantages typically available to rebuilding teams. Because Brooklyn does not control its own first-round pick in next year’s draft, the organization has little incentive to endure another tanking season and instead must focus on […] The post Nets explore paths to improve without top draft pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New York Knicks benefited from more than just acquiring former Dallas Mavericks talent during their championship run. While Dallas is often criticized for allowing Jalen Brunson to leave in free agency in 2022, the Mavericks also moved on from longtime performance and medical specialist Casey Smith, a decision that may have indirectly helped New […] The post Casey Smith’s arrival helped improve Knicks’ health appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Josh Hart has built his reputation on doing the little things that contribute to winning, and his willingness to prioritize team success over individual statistics played a major role in the New York Knicks championship run. While many players are judged by their scoring numbers, Hart has consistently found ways to impact games through rebounding, […] The post Josh Hart says sacrifice leads to wins appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mikal Bridges faced plenty of scrutiny over the past two seasons after the New York Knicks gave up five first-round picks to acquire him from the Brooklyn Nets. Because of the hefty price tag and occasional inconsistency on offense, Bridges often found himself at the center of debates about whether the trade was worth the […] The post Knicks title silences criticism of Mikal Bridges trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Winning a championship has given the New York Knicks stability at the top of the roster, but several important offseason decisions are approaching as the team looks to keep its title-winning group together. The Knicks have their starting five locked in for next season, yet depth pieces such as Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet, and Mohamed […] The post Knicks must balance championship core with financial reality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to let Jalen Brunson leave in free agency has become one of the NBA’s most scrutinized front-office mistakes, and former owner Mark Cuban now acknowledges the organization failed to recognize what Brunson would become. Speaking recently on the “House of Haymaker” podcast, Cuban offered a candid explanation for why Dallas did […] The post Mark Cuban admits Mavericks missed on Jalen Brunson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Atlanta Hawks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with a clear organizational need despite a successful 46-36 season and a return to the playoffs. According to Marc Stein, Atlanta is expected to prioritize adding another guard, with league sources indicating the team wants a downhill ball-handler who can grow alongside emerging star Jalen Johnson. “The […] The post Hawks target backcourt help with No. 8 pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net .