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NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster
If the Cavaliers really wanted to shake up the Eastern Conference, well, this would certainly qualify. A hypothetical three-team trade proposal making the rounds would send Kevin Durant to Cleveland while moving James Harden back to the Rockets in a deal that also includes the Pistons. Yes, there’s a lot going on here. The proposal, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mark Walter’s incredibly short Lakers ownership raises an obvious question
Mark Walter’s run as controlling owner of the Lakers apparently will be remembered for two things: 1). It was brief; and 2.) It was incredibly profitable. Walter agreed to purchase the Lakers from the Buss family in June 2025 at a valuation of approximately $10 billion. The NBA unanimously approved the sale in October, officially […] The post Mark Walter’s incredibly short Lakers ownership raises an obvious question appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Blazers
Cavaliers Perhaps the Cavaliers already have part of the answer they’re looking for on the wing. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI argues Cleveland needs to make a concerted effort to keep Jaylon Tyson involved offensively next season, particularly after his role shrank dramatically during the playoffs. It’s a fair point. Tyson averaged 13 points while […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors, Georges Niang, Ben Simmons
Pacers Tyrese Haliburton says the long road back from his torn Achilles is nearly complete. The Pacers star said that he expects to be ready when training camp begins after missing all of last season. “I feel great. I’m doing everything,” Haliburton said, via Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. “I’m playing pick-up pretty regularly […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors, Georges Niang, Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case
Everybody can identify the NBA’s championship favorites in August. Figuring out the team nobody sees coming is a little more interesting. Just ask the Spurs. San Antonio wasn’t exactly penciled into the 2026 NBA Finals when last season began, yet there the Spurs were, eventually pushing the Knicks before falling short of a championship. So […] The post NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale
The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn’t going anywhere. Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her role as team governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter, Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post. The arrangement dates back to Walter’s purchase […] The post Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days
Apparently, it takes about three days to buy the Lakers. Provided, of course, you have $12.5 billion handy. Bob Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post that his purchase of the Lakers alongside Josh Kushner came together in a whirlwind three-day negotiation with Mark Walter. Interestingly, buying the Lakers wasn’t even the original plan. […] The post Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns waive Haywood Highsmith after brief stint
The Suns are moving on from veteran forward Haywood Highsmith. Phoenix waived Highsmith on Wednesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. He had a $3 million salary for the 2026-27 season, with $1 million guaranteed. Highsmith, 29, appeared in just seven games for the Suns last season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13 […] The post Suns waive Haywood Highsmith after brief stint appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden
The NBA calendar says August. The transaction wire apparently didn’t get the memo. Marc Stein of The Stein Line offered several updates Wednesday on some of the bigger names still floating around the market, including Bradley Beal, Peyton Watson and James Harden. Clippers haven’t closed door on Beal A return to the Clippers remains possible […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons
That’s it for Russell Westbrook. One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he’s retiring after 18 seasons. Westbrook revealed the decision with a video posted to social media and narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. The video never actually uses the word “retirement,” but […] The post Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sports Illustrated media writer announces exit after two decades
One of the more familiar voices in sports media is moving on from Sports Illustrated. Jimmy Traina announced Wednesday that he is leaving SI after more than 20 years with the outlet, including a lengthy run covering the sports media business. “It’s time for me to do something different & evolve with the changing sports […] The post Sports Illustrated media writer announces exit after two decades appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Magic Johnson says new Lakers owners will ‘bring championships back to LA’
Magic Johnson has seen just about every version of the Lakers imaginable. He apparently likes what he sees coming next. Johnson offered a ringing endorsement of incoming Lakers owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger on Wednesday, one the day of the stunning agreement to purchase controlling interest in the franchise at a record $12.5 billion […] The post Magic Johnson says new Lakers owners will ‘bring championships back to LA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’
Luka Doncic apparently likes what he sees from the Lakers’ latest changing of the guard. Shortly after news broke Wednesday that Mark Walter had agreed to sell controlling interest in the Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a record $12.5 billion valuation, Doncic offered his first public reaction. And […] The post Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter
The timing of the Lakers’ stunning $12.5 billion sale comes with another significant piece of context. Outgoing majority owner Mark Walter remains the subject of a federal investigation into portions of his sprawling business empire, an investigation that included FBI agents seizing his phone and laptop last year. As Hoops Wire relayed in July, Bloomberg […] The post Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers stunningly sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion
The Lakers are changing owners again. And somehow, the price tag has gotten even bigger. Mark Walter has agreed to sell controlling interest in the Lakers to a group led by businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger at a staggering $12.5 billion valuation, according to ESPN. That would represent the largest sale […] The post Lakers stunningly sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs exploring Dennis Schroder, Max Strus trades in pursuit of Peyton Watson
The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson appears to be getting increasingly serious. Specifically, Cleveland is exploring trades involving Dennis Schroder and Max Strus in an effort to create the financial flexibility needed to acquire Watson from the Nuggets in a sign-and-trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reports that the Cavs would […] The post Cavs exploring Dennis Schroder, Max Strus trades in pursuit of Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks
The Spurs already have Victor Wembanyama. What if they added Devin Booker next? Jonah Kubicek of FullCourtPressNews floated a hypothetical trade that would send Booker from the Suns to San Antonio in exchange for De’Aaron Fox and a massive package of future draft capital. To be clear, this is a proposed deal, not one that […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better. Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure, adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton while making it clear that everything now revolves around Luka Doncic. The scout likes the result. “They got younger, they got more […] The post NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane. Had Oklahoma City simply brought back its 2025-26 roster, its combined salaries and luxury-tax penalties would’ve exceeded $500 million, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third […] The post Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs, Pistons have reason to wonder about NBA’s Christmas guest list
The NBA released its Christmas Day schedule Tuesday, and as usual, the league went heavy on stars, recognizable brands and made-for-TV storylines. Nobody should be surprised. The five-game slate: Spurs at Knicks, noon Heat at Celtics, 2:30 p.m. 76ers at Lakers, 5 p.m. Thunder at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. Nuggets at Warriors, 10:30 p.m. There’s plenty […] The post Cavs, Pistons have reason to wonder about NBA’s Christmas guest list appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals
More Pistons fans will be able to watch their team next season without paying for a streaming service. That seems like a pretty good idea. The Pistons are expanding their over-the-air television reach into Grand Rapids for the 2026-27 season, according to Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News. Games will air for free on […] The post Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. He’ll also have some NBA company. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and Magic forward Tristan da Silva also made […] The post Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers has been floating around all summer. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report came up with perhaps the most elaborate way yet to make it happen. Pincus proposed a four-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks, Bulls and Nets that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles on a four-year, $77.4 million contract. To […] The post Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mark Cuban ends one Mavericks legal battle, hints at another
Mark Cuban has dropped his legal petition against the Mavericks. That doesn’t mean he’s suddenly happy with the Mavericks. According to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, Cuban withdrew his Rule 202 petition against team governor Patrick Dumont late Monday. The case was dismissed without prejudice, and an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday was […] The post Mark Cuban ends one Mavericks legal battle, hints at another appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA may be starting new tradition with Tuesday afternoon opener
The NBA is doing something unusual to begin the 2026-27 season. Apparently, unusual is precisely the point. The league announced Tuesday that the Celtics and Pistons will tip off the regular season at 3 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 20, giving opening day three games instead of the traditional prime-time doubleheader. Boston-Detroit will be followed by […] The post NBA may be starting new tradition with Tuesday afternoon opener appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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