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Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night. After finishing last season 15th in defensive rating, they’ve made getting back among the NBA’s best defensive teams a priority throughout camp. “We definitely want to get back to being a top-five defense,” Sam Merrill said. “It […] The post Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA pushes back on Bruce Brown claim that second apron hurts ‘middle’ class
The NBA apparently disagrees with Bruce Brown. Strongly. After Brown suggested this week that the league’s new collective bargaining agreement has made life tougher on “middle” class players, the NBA issued a statement Friday disputing that idea. “Recent reports asserted that the second apron is hurting ‘lower’ and ‘middle’ class players. That’s untrue,” the league […] The post NBA pushes back on Bruce Brown claim that second apron hurts ‘middle’ class appeared first on Hoops Wire .
CBS, TNT Sports merger could bring ‘bloodbath’ of cuts
TNT no longer carries NBA games. But anyone who followed the league for the previous few decades probably still has a hard time separating one from the other. That’s part of what makes the latest sports-media shakeup worth watching. CBS Sports and TNT Sports are being brought under the same corporate roof following the Paramount-Warner […] The post CBS, TNT Sports merger could bring ‘bloodbath’ of cuts appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler
Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks pause all contract extension talks until later in season
The Knicks are putting all contract extension talks on hold. New York announced Thursday that it will pause negotiations with extension-eligible players until later in the season, as frelayed by Steve Popper of Newsday. “As an organization, our entire focus is on preparing for the upcoming season and delivering another year for our fans to […] The post Knicks pause all contract extension talks until later in season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team
JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together. Speaking with Sam Amick of The Athletic, […] The post JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss had five-year Lakers governor protection in side deal with Mark Walter
Jeanie Buss’ agreement to remain in charge of the Lakers came with more protection than was previously known. A legal filing in the ongoing Buss family dispute revealed details of a side agreement Buss reached with Mark Walter when he acquired control of the franchise in 2025, according to Front Office Sports. Under the agreement, […] The post Jeanie Buss had five-year Lakers governor protection in side deal with Mark Walter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James after 76ers debut: ‘It’s going to take some time’
LeBron James finally got his first taste of life with the 76ers. His initial assessment? Give it some time. James made his Philadelphia preseason debut Thursday in a 114-108 loss to the Nets, finishing with 10 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal in 18 first-half minutes. “We’re still trying to put each other […] The post LeBron James after 76ers debut: ‘It’s going to take some time’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the current list of 2026 NBA free agents, organized by position. This list includes both unrestricted and restricted free agents and is updated regularly. Ages are shown in parentheses. Restricted free agents are noted. 2026 NBA Free Agents Centers Bismack Biyombo (34) Tony Bradley (28) Ulrich Chomche (20) N’Faly Dante (24) Hunter Dickinson […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday. 1. It wasn’t often pretty, but that’s what this time of year is for. It’s to figure out some things. 2. So what did Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson figure out? Well, he didn’t specifically say any of this, but I […] The post Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each. 1. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off another MVP season, and Oklahoma City remains loaded despite some offseason changes. […] The post NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Steve Kerr: It would be ‘a tragedy’ if Trail Blazers ever left Portland
Steve Kerr has seen what happens when an NBA city loses its team. He hopes Portland never has to find out. With the Trail Blazers and the city still working toward a long-term agreement involving renovations to Moda Center, Kerr said the possibility of the franchise eventually leaving Portland would be disastrous. “Oh, that would […] The post Steve Kerr: It would be ‘a tragedy’ if Trail Blazers ever left Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DAZN sees Cavs, other NBA deals as springboard to bigger U.S. push
DAZN is about to become a very familiar name to Cavaliers fans. Apparently, the company hopes that’s only the beginning. DAZN executive Pete Oliver said the streaming service is interested in eventually pursuing national sports rights in the United States as it expands its footprint through local NBA deals. “We want to be super relevant […] The post DAZN sees Cavs, other NBA deals as springboard to bigger U.S. push appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls
Heat The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Miami. That was the premise explored by NBA on SI, which noted that Miami’s roster is built with plenty of athletes around Antetokounmpo, including Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Knicks Mike Brown made it pretty clear Wednesday that five Knicks have nothing to worry about. Everyone else does. Brown told reporters that Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are going to play regardless of mistakes. The rest of the roster, however, is competing either for a spot or for […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Transactions: Thursday 10/8
October 8, 2026 Utah Jazz: Terrell Brown Jr. became a free agent. Milwaukee Bucks: John Butler became a free agent. Orlando Magic: Johnell Davis became a free agent. Los Angeles Clippers: Fletcher Loyer became a free agent. Oklahoma City Thunder: Robert McCray V became a free agent. October 7, 2026 Sacramento Kings: Waived Trhae Mitchell. […] The post NBA Transactions: Thursday 10/8 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
How to watch Cavs games this season: DAZN, national TV and free broadcasts
Watching the Cavaliers this season is going to require a little more planning than simply flipping to one channel. My longtime friend George Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal put together an excellent full breakdown of the Cavs’ television and streaming options for the 2026-27 season. The short version: DAZN will be the primary home […] The post How to watch Cavs games this season: DAZN, national TV and free broadcasts appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney
Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee. He finished with 17 points, five assists, […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’
Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room. “Some of those things in the preseason suck the wind out […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Braiden Bell’s attorney says Blazers firing could cost them ‘a boatload of money’
Braiden Bell’s attorney still wants the Trail Blazers to give him the broadcast job. He also has a message about what could happen if they don’t. Speaking with Craig Carton of OutKick, Arnie Herz said reinstatement remains his priority after Portland hired Bell as its television play-by-play announcer, then fired him hours later over offensive […] The post Braiden Bell’s attorney says Blazers firing could cost them ‘a boatload of money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls
Blazers Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign. That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel of Blazers on SI after Portland’s 123-118 preseason-opening win over the short-handed Warriors on Wednesday. Lillard scored 15 points, while Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 on 9-of-13 […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025
Kyrie Irving’s long wait is almost over. The Mavericks guard is expected to play in one of the team’s two preseason games against the Rockets in China this weekend, coach Dusty May said, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line. May has yet to decide which game Irving will play. It would be Irving’s first […] The post Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Kings, Bucks, Kasparas Jakucionis
Jazz The Jazz will have to open the season without Jusuf Nurkic, leaving coach Will Hardy with an early decision in the middle. Nurkic will miss at least four weeks with a partial plantar plate tear in the second toe of his right foot, according to Chris Haynes, as relayed by Jared Koch of Jazz […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Kings, Bucks, Kasparas Jakucionis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mitchell Robinson already making impression on Celtics teammates
Mitchell Robinson spent years giving the Celtics problems as a member of the Knicks. Now Boston is hoping he can do the same thing to everyone else. The veteran center joined the Celtics this offseason after helping New York win the NBA championship, giving Boston another experienced option around the basket. Robinson’s value has never […] The post Mitchell Robinson already making impression on Celtics teammates appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ayesha Curry says Steph giving up alcohol for Warriors season
Stephen Curry is making a change as he prepares for another season with the Warriors. According to comments attributed to his wife, Ayesha Curry, the Golden State star is cutting alcohol out of his routine during the NBA season. It’s a small detail, but an interesting one for a player who has already accomplished just […] The post Ayesha Curry says Steph giving up alcohol for Warriors season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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