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Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’
Kings general manager Scott Perry says the now-infamous team dinner involving owner Vivek Ranadivé was not what some reports made it out to be. In fact, Perry was pretty emphatic. “There was no roast,” Perry said during an appearance on the Deuce & Mo podcast. The discussion followed a report from Zach Lowe that Ranadivé […] The post Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen Curry on Warriors’ missed opportunities: ‘I’m not an idiot’
Stephen Curry hears the criticism. He just isn’t particularly interested in letting it define the final chapter of his Warriors career. Speaking with NBC Sports Bay Area, Curry acknowledged that Golden State has had opportunities to improve the roster since its 2022 championship and that not everything has worked. “I’m not an idiot,” Curry said. […] The post Stephen Curry on Warriors’ missed opportunities: ‘I’m not an idiot’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers make pair of roster moves
The Lakers made a pair of roster moves Friday, waiving William Kyle III and signing Rafael Castro. Castro received an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The 23-year-old big man had signed a two-way contract with Houston in late August before the Rockets waived him earlier this month. Castro went undrafted in […] The post Lakers make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs signing Jaxson Robinson, Noam Yaacov to camp deals
The Cavaliers added two more players to their training camp roster, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to camp contracts. The moves were first reported by Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Robinson is familiar with the organization. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward went undrafted in 2025, signed an Exhibit 10 deal and spent last season with […] The post Cavs signing Jaxson Robinson, Noam Yaacov to camp deals appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Spurs
Pacers The early returns on Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac are encouraging. Haliburton returned Wednesday after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles, while Zubac is still getting comfortable after playing only five games with Indiana following a February trade. “You can practice as much as you want, but game reps are always […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Nets, Egor Demin, Cavs
Warriors Brandin Podziemski has his extension. The Warriors guard agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale extension, according to Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a mutual option in the fifth season, along with a trade kicker. Podziemski averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists last season while appearing in all […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Nets, Egor Demin, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings deny report Vivek Ranadivé turned team dinner into a ‘roast’
The Kings are pushing back on a report that owner Vivek Ranadivé used a recent team dinner to roast players, coaches and executives. Zach Lowe said Thursday on The Zach Lowe Show that Ranadivé addressed the group during training camp and began calling out ways in which people throughout the organization had been failing. “They […] The post Kings deny report Vivek Ranadivé turned team dinner into a ‘roast’ 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 .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Pacers, Jay Huff, Suns, Ryan Dunn
Warriors The Warriors still don’t know when Kristaps Porzingis will be able to return. Steve Kerr said Thursday that there is no timetable for Porzingis, who remains away from the team because of an unspecified health issue, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “He’s not here today,” Kerr said. “We’ve obviously been busy in […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Pacers, Jay Huff, Suns, Ryan Dunn appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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