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Ja Morant says he’s fine coming off bench for Blazers
Ja Morant has been an NBA starter for his entire career. If the Trail Blazers want that to change, apparently he’s fine with it. Portland enters camp with a rather absurd collection of guards that includes Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson. Somebody is going to sacrifice something. Morant says starting isn’t particularly […] The post Ja Morant says he’s fine coming off bench for Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
RJ Barrett wants to stay with Raptors, but knows he’s ‘always auditioning’
RJ Barrett would be perfectly happy if Toronto were his final NBA stop. Whether the Raptors feel the same way remains to be seen. Barrett is entering the final season of his contract, worth about $29.6 million, and told reporters at Media Day that there haven’t been substantive talks about an extension. Apparently, he isn’t sweating […] The post RJ Barrett wants to stay with Raptors, but knows he’s ‘always auditioning’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Nets
Mavericks Cooper Flagg is the reigning Rookie of the Year. Does he build on that or will it be one of those Sophomore Slumps type of deals? ESPN broached the topic its latest pressing questions for every team, preseason edition. Flagg is literally and figuratively growing up before our eyes,” wrote ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Hornets, Celtics, Jayson Tatum
Hawks ESPN revealed its one pressing question for every team last season, and the biggie for the Hawks is … well, if last season was a fluke. Atlanta was among the East’s best teams after January, before falling to the eventual champion Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. They made some moves in […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Hornets, Celtics, Jayson Tatum appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Paul George says he once despised Celtics, now wishes he’d gotten there sooner
Paul George never imagined himself wearing Celtics green. Actually, he used to hate it. George grew up in California as a Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally meant Boston wasn’t particularly high on his list of favorite places. “I think as a kid you kind of despised green,” George said, via Khari A. Thompson of Boston.com. […] The post Paul George says he once despised Celtics, now wishes he’d gotten there sooner appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper
The 76ers wanted LeBron James. Apparently that includes the helicopter. Philadelphia opened training camp Tuesday with more than 50 credentialed media members packed into the team’s facility, enough that the Sixers had to move their usual news conference setup to accommodate everybody, according to the Associated Press. Then came practice. VJ Edgecombe admitted he still had […] The post LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson
Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment
Some NBA partnerships require a little imagination. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards isn’t one of them. Put those two in the same backcourt and the possibilities become fairly obvious. The question is whether the reality will be as entertaining as the idea. Ball has spent much of the past two months working at the Timberwolves’ […] The post LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right
The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling a hole. That’s a bet. And as Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted, whether that bet pays […] The post Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA’s Las Vegas expansion plans are getting very real
The NBA isn’t merely flirting with Las Vegas anymore. It appears to be picking an owner. The league has narrowed the race for a Las Vegas expansion franchise to three finalist groups and expects to select the winning bid “in the very near future,” according to Shams Charania of ESPN. And apparently you’ll need to […] The post NBA’s Las Vegas expansion plans are getting very real appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’
ESPN released a list of “things we’re watching” now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are on you, Mr. Peyton Watson. While nothing has been determined, per coach Kenny Atkinson, many suspect Watson will be the fifth starter, alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett […] The post Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA refs to crack down on off-arm push-offs this season
NBA scorers may have to find another way to create a little breathing room this season. Or at least keep that free arm to themselves. The league is making off-arm push-offs by offensive players a point of emphasis for referees in 2026-27, meaning officials are expected to pay considerably closer attention when ball handlers extend […] The post NBA refs to crack down on off-arm push-offs this season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley reiterates this will be final season on ‘Inside the NBA’
It sounds like this really is it for Charles Barkley. After years of retirement talk, Barkley said he plans to step away from public life following the 2026-27 NBA season, meaning this would be his final year on ESPN’s Inside the NBA. “I’m going to take a step back from public life,” Barkley said in […] The post Charles Barkley reiterates this will be final season on ‘Inside the NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
East Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Heat
Wizards Being the No. 1 overall pick usually comes with a fairly simple assignment: Please save us. AJ Dybantsa doesn’t quite see it that way in Washington. The Wizards haven’t won more than 18 games in any of the past three seasons, but Dybantsa said at Media Day that he doesn’t feel as if the […] The post East Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not
The Hawks didn’t acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too. Atlanta president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes one of the benefits of adding Dort will come when nobody is watching, with the Hawks’ best offensive player having to deal with one […] The post Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren contract situation with Pistons officially a holdout
The Jalen Duren situation isn’t just an uncomfortable contract negotiation anymore. It’s a holdout. Duren skipped Pistons Media Day on Monday and isn’t participating in the start of training camp as the sides remain far apart on a new contract, according to ESPN. Detroit president Trajan Langdon didn’t sound interested in pouring gasoline on it. […] The post Jalen Duren contract situation with Pistons officially a holdout appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’
Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably. Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about as definitive an answer as possible. “I’m going to sign next year,” he said, via Pat Graham of the Associated Press. Then he paused. “If they want me,” he said. Yes, […] The post Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge
Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to TMZ Sports. Smith was booked into the Hunt County Detention Center on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence, according to jail records cited by TMZ. Police told the outlet that an automatic license […] The post Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don’t suggest he took the year off because he doesn’t care about the game. “That’s bulls–t,” Simmons said Monday at Kings Media Day, via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Simmons didn’t play anywhere last season, choosing instead to give his surgically repaired […] The post Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return
There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet. “You want to hear about the investigation.” Yes. Yes, they did. After all, Leonard’s final […] The post Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path
For the first time in his NBA career, Bronny James walked into Lakers Media Day without his father somewhere in the building. He noticed. “Feels like he’s not here,” Bronny said, via Khobi Price of the California Post. Of course, LeBron James isn’t there. After eight seasons with the Lakers, he left for the 76ers […] The post Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Grizzlies Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor. The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court activity, and general manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey remains on schedule to be available for the Oct. 21 opener, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets
Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons
Jazz Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a little strange. “Since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player
Jimmy Butler is 37 years old, recovering from a torn ACL and won’t be ready when the Warriors open the season. He also sounds very much like Jimmy Butler. Butler said at Media Day that he’s running, doing light work on the court and has even returned to dunking as he continues the rehab process. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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