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Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback
The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. Dave cautioned that Simmons could be working out for multiple teams and that […] The post Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls
Pistons The Pistons won 60 games last season, so naturally we’ve reached the point where people are deciding which players Detroit should refuse to trade under any circumstances. Ethan Pitts of NBA on SI offered three: Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and rookie Ebuka Okorie. Cunningham is the obvious one. He earned first-team All-NBA honors last […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks
If you’re going to fire up the NBA trade machine in late August, you might as well make it complicated. A new hypothetical from Rohan Roman of NBA on SI certainly qualifies. The proposal involves three teams, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Myles Turner and enough moving parts to require a flow chart. The basic idea: […] The post NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jonathan Kuminga decision reportedly coming soon, Lakers said to be preference
The Jonathan Kuminga waiting game may finally be nearing the finish line. And if NBA insider Jake Fischer’s read on the situation is correct, the Lakers may still have the inside track. Fischer said during an appearance on Bleacher Report that he continues to hear Kuminga’s decision is down to Los Angeles and the Minnesota […] The post Jonathan Kuminga decision reportedly coming soon, Lakers said to be preference appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line
DeMar DeRozan is gone. His salary isn’t quite as gone. The Kings will use the stretch provision on the remaining $10 million guaranteed portion of DeRozan’s contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. That means Sacramento will carry a $3.33 million cap hit in each of the next three seasons, rather than taking the entire […] The post Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers already had some decisions to make in their crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe’s injury may have bought them some time. Sharpe is expected to miss about six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee. That could keep him sidelined until around February. As Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated noted, […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors agree to one-year deal with Georges Niang
The Warriors got their man. And their minivan. Free agent forward Georges Niang has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with Golden State, according to ESPN. Niang, 33, is a career 39.9 percent shooter from 3-point range and gives the Warriors another veteran floor-spacing option as they round out their regular-season roster. Golden State […] The post Warriors agree to one-year deal with Georges Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA fans will pay more for ESPN streaming this season
NBA fans who rely on ESPN’s standalone streaming service are about to pay a little more to watch games. According to Variety, ESPN will raise prices for both of its direct-to-consumer plans beginning Sept. 17, just before the start of the NBA season and the busiest stretch of the sports calendar. ESPN Unlimited will increase […] The post NBA fans will pay more for ESPN streaming this season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions
Zach LaVine is entering his 13th NBA season, and he knows exactly what’s missing from the résumé. That, ladies and gentlemen, would be winning. LaVine told Sam Yip of HoopsHype in an exclusive interview that after accomplishing plenty individually, he still hopes to experience a deep playoff run and perhaps eventually play for a championship […] The post Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Warriors, Georges Niang, Heat, Nick Richards, Clippers
Warriors The Warriors’ next move could be another familiar name, at least to the organization. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that he and Marc Stein continue to hear a reunion with Georges Niang is “in the Warriors’ offseason plans.” Reunion requires a little explaining. Niang has never actually played for the Warriors, but he did […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, Georges Niang, Heat, Nick Richards, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rival teams watching Kyrie Irving situation with Mavericks
The Mavericks aren’t looking to trade Kyrie Irving. That apparently isn’t stopping the rest of the NBA from keeping tabs on him. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, rival teams continue to monitor Irving’s situation in Dallas and wonder whether the Mavericks’ position could change before February’s trade deadline. That said, Dallas has […] The post Rival teams watching Kyrie Irving situation with Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandon Williams, Timberwolves, Tim Connelly, RJ Luis
Warriors The Warriors have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent guard Brandon Williams, his agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is worth $2.6 million, essentially the veteran minimum for Williams, who emerged as a useful rotation piece in Dallas last season. Williams averaged 13.0 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 66 […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandon Williams, Timberwolves, Tim Connelly, RJ Luis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James reportedly borrowed nearly $300 million through firms tied to ex-Lakers owner
LeBron James reportedly borrowed nearly $300 million through a financing arrangement involving insurance companies advised by Guggenheim Partners, months before he left the Cavaliers for the Lakers in 2018. Yes, there’s a lot to unpack there. According to Bloomberg, an LLC controlled by James issued bonds backed by future income from his endorsement deals, including […] The post LeBron James reportedly borrowed nearly $300 million through firms tied to ex-Lakers owner appeared first on Hoops...
The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th
The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs fans narrowly favor taking a flier on Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons to the Cavaliers? Nobody is reporting that. Let’s make that clear right away. But Cavs fans apparently wouldn’t mind seeing the team at least kick the tires. RealCavsFans.com asked its followers whether they would take Simmons on a training camp invite with an opportunity to make the roster. With 757 votes cast and […] The post Cavs fans narrowly favor taking a flier on Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr.
The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, its primary point guard. According to NBA […] The post Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr. 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) Jalen Duren […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets
Cavaliers The Cavaliers paid a pretty significant price to get Peyton Watson. One analyst believes they’ll get plenty of threes in return. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report predicted Watson will make at least 150 3-pointers next season, nearly doubling the career-high 81 he hit last year in Denver. Ashish Mathur of Cavs Roundtable highlighted the […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Mavericks, Tarik Biberovic, Thunder
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers certainly didn’t want clarity in their crowded backcourt to arrive this way. Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss at least six months after suffering a torn meniscus, leaving Portland without the 23-year-old guard for most of the 2026-27 season. Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI noted that Sharpe’s absence does […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Mavericks, Tarik Biberovic, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers, Hawks talking Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade again
The Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga apparently isn’t dead yet. Los Angeles and Atlanta have resumed discussions on a potential sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent, according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, with guard Jaden Hardy now reportedly among the names being discussed. That’s a change from earlier talks, when Jarred Vanderbilt and his […] The post Lakers, Hawks talking Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade again appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA pushes back on claims that new CBA is hurting restricted free agents
The NBA has apparently heard enough about its collective bargaining agreement ruining restricted free agency. The league issued a statement Monday pushing back on recent media reports suggesting CBA restrictions have limited the market for restricted free agents. And it brought some numbers. Of the 12 restricted free agents this offseason, the NBA noted that two […] The post NBA pushes back on claims that new CBA is hurting restricted free agents appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Jalen Duren, Hawks, Buddy Hield, Blazers
Kings The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit may be worth watching beyond Detroit. The Kings may have a say, too. Duren remains a restricted free agent, and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently described negotiations between the All-Star center and the Pistons as “awfully nasty,” while wondering whether the process could have lasting consequences. “Sometimes these negotiations, […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Jalen Duren, Hawks, Buddy Hield, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Longtime Sports Illustrated writer says sports media moving away from Google, SEO
The sports media business keeps changing, and one longtime Sports Illustrated writer says the days of building everything around Google and SEO may be fading fast. Jimmy Traina, who recently left SI after more than two decades, explained his decision during an appearance with John Ourand on Puck’s The Varsity podcast. As relayed by Tyler […] The post Longtime Sports Illustrated writer says sports media moving away from Google, SEO appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves
Raptors The Raptors and RJ Barrett have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension, and that naturally raises another question. Namely, could Toronto eventually decide to trade him? Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI makes the case for doing exactly that, noting that Barrett is entering the final season of his contract at […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers made plenty of moves, but questions remain
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. Whether they actually got better is another question. That’s essentially the takeaway from an early ESPN season preview, with Zach Kram assigning Los Angeles a C-minus grade for its offseason work. The Lakers moved on from LeBron James and overhauled much of the roster that finished fourth in the […] The post Lakers made plenty of moves, but questions remain appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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