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Bob Pettit, NBA’s first MVP and LSU legend, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, the Hall of Fame forward who became the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player and led the St. Louis Hawks to their only championship, has died. He was 93. Pettit died peacefully Wednesday at his home in Metairie, Louisiana, his family said. LSU announced his death Thursday. (lsusports.net, wafb.com) Pettit starred at LSU before […] The post Bob Pettit, NBA’s first MVP and LSU legend, dies at 93 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule
The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake. Cleveland’s group includes its established core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, along with major offseason additions Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja. The roster announced by the Cavaliers also features recent […] The post Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards’ Alex Sarr limited to begin camp, still expected ready for opener
Alex Sarr won’t be a full participant when Wizards training camp opens next week, but the team still expects him to be ready when the games count. General manager Will Dawkins told reporters Thursday that Sarr will participate on a limited basis as he completes his recovery from right foot surgery, per Josh Robbins of […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr limited to begin camp, still expected ready for opener appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs, Bucks predicted to beat projected win totals
John Hollinger believes oddsmakers are underselling two Central Division teams, though for very different reasons. In his annual preseason exercise for The Athletic, Hollinger picked the Cavaliers and Bucks among five teams he expects to exceed their projected win totals. Cleveland’s line is 47.5 wins. Hollinger noted that the Cavaliers finished 52-30 last season despite […] The post Cavs, Bucks predicted to beat projected win totals appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons’ $200 million offer to Jalen Duren reportedly includes weight clause
The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million guaranteed. Apparently, they’d also like him to step on a scale once a month. Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic report that Detroit’s latest five-year offer includes a weight clause. The exact requirements have yet to be formally submitted, but the proposal calls for Duren […] The post Pistons’ $200 million offer to Jalen Duren reportedly includes weight clause appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Trailer released for ESPN Ben Simmons documentary ‘Being Ben’
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. Soon, he’ll tell the story of how he got there. ESPN has released the trailer for Being Ben, an E60 documentary produced in collaboration with Andscape. The program will air Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The documentary arrives as Simmons attempts to restart a career […] The post Trailer released for ESPN Ben Simmons documentary ‘Being Ben’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs sign four players ahead of training camp
The Cavaliers added four players to their roster Wednesday, signing Kadary Richmond, Zack Austin, Rashaun Agee and Curtis Jones ahead of training camp. The NBA’s team roster lists all four as signed Sept. 23. These are camp moves, with the Cleveland Charge also part of the picture. Richmond, a 6-foot-6 guard who played at St. […] The post Cavs sign four players ahead of training camp appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Preview: Pacers ready to prove last season was only a detour
The Pacers went from Game 7 of the NBA Finals to 19 victories in the span of one season. Now comes the bounce back. Or at least that’s the expectation. Tyrese Haliburton is returning after missing all of last season while recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in the deciding game of the 2025 […] The post NBA Preview: Pacers ready to prove last season was only a detour appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Magic bringing Kevin Knox to training camp on Exhibit 10 deal
Kevin Knox is getting another NBA look. The Magic plan to sign the 27-year-old forward to an Exhibit 10 contract and bring him to training camp, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reported. Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors also noted the move. Knox spent last season with the Windy City Bulls in the G League, […] The post Magic bringing Kevin Knox to training camp on Exhibit 10 deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley wishes LeBron had picked Cavs, sees ‘lot of mouths to feed’ in Philly
Charles Barkley wasn’t thrilled when LeBron James picked the 76ers in free agency. “I was surprised and disappointed he went to Philly,” Barkley told Casino Guru’s Kyle Odegard. “I was hoping he’d go back to Cleveland to finish his career.” That, of course, doesn’t mean Barkley is writing off the Sixers. He’s just not handing […] The post Charles Barkley wishes LeBron had picked Cavs, sees ‘lot of mouths to feed’ in Philly appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley on Rockets: ‘I don’t think about them at all’
Charles Barkley did not need a long scouting report on the Rockets. In an interview with Casino Guru’s Kyle Odegard, Barkley was asked what he thinks of Houston heading into the season. “I don’t think about them at all,” Barkley said. “… They’re not any good. They’ve got no leadership and they don’t have a […] The post Charles Barkley on Rockets: ‘I don’t think about them at all’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lonzo Ball says he hasn’t retired, is waiting for NBA call
Lonzo Ball sounded reflective about his basketball career. He says he wasn’t announcing its end. The free-agent guard pushed back Wednesday after comments from a podcast appearance sparked retirement speculation. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long,” Ball wrote on X. In a clip that circulated […] The post Lonzo Ball says he hasn’t retired, is waiting for NBA call appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns at standstill in extension talks
The Knicks won a championship with Karl-Anthony Towns. Paying him for the years ahead is proving a more complicated decision. Extension talks between Towns and New York have stalled, and a deal is unlikely before training camp begins next week, according to Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill of ESPN. Towns is due $57 million this […] The post Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns at standstill in extension talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers floated as Jalen Duren trade destination, but Pistons hold the cards
The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center. Cem Yolbulan of NBA on SI makes the case for pursuing Duren in a sign-and-trade. He would give the Clippers a 22-year-old All-NBA center to build […] The post Clippers floated as Jalen Duren trade destination, but Pistons hold the cards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not
The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract. Duren has rejected it and continues to leave open the possibility of accepting his $9.6 million […] The post Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Cavs, camp battle, Knicks
Raptors The Raptors gave Kawhi Leonard plenty of security with his new extension. Leonard gave Toronto something valuable in return. Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension came in roughly $11 million below the maximum available to him. That represents approximately $5.5 million in additional flexibility during each season of the deal. In the NBA’s apron era, […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Cavs, camp battle, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen Curry in no rush to sign Warriors extension
Warriors star Stephen Curry has not decided when or how he will extend his expiring contract. He insists the delay won’t create any drama. Curry became eligible for a new deal nearly four weeks ago and can sign a one- or two-year maximum extension, accept less than the max or wait until later in the […] The post Stephen Curry in no rush to sign Warriors extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA investigation into Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. deal remains ongoing
The NBA’s investigation into Gary Trent Jr.’s four-year, $64 million contract with the Bucks remains ongoing. A league spokesperson confirmed the status of the probe but declined to provide further details, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Milwaukee and Klutch Sports Group, Trent’s agency, are cooperating with the investigation. The NBA has hired the […] The post NBA investigation into Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. deal remains ongoing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization. “I’m not thinking about anything like that,” Durant said. “I enjoy coming […] The post Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Preview: Bulls finally have a direction, but patience required
The Bulls have spent years going nowhere slowly. They weren’t good enough to matter, bad enough to start over or bold enough to choose between the two. That finally changed this summer. Chicago hired Bryson Graham to lead its basketball operations, named Tiago Splitter as coach and selected Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick. Nic […] The post NBA Preview: Bulls finally have a direction, but patience required appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out
The Spurs and Pelicans have sold out their two regular-season games in Europe next January, the NBA announced. Approximately one million fans registered interest in tickets, the highest total ever recorded for NBA games in Europe, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. San Antonio and New Orleans will meet at Accor Arena in Paris […] The post Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers name Trent Redden interim president of basketball operations
The Clippers have named general manager Trent Redden their interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves a six-month suspension, the team announced. Assistant general manager Mark Hughes will assume Redden’s GM duties during that period, according to ESPN. The changes were revealed in a video message from interim governor and CEO John Gibson, […] The post Clippers name Trent Redden interim president of basketball operations appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets among multiple teams expected to pursue Ryan Nembhard if waived
The Nuggets are among multiple teams expected to show interest in Ryan Nembhard if the Hornets waive him, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Charlotte acquired Nembhard from the Hawks on Tuesday night as part of the trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta. Buddy Hield and cash also went to the Hornets. […] The post Nuggets among multiple teams expected to pursue Ryan Nembhard if waived appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after Hawks trade
The Hornets are expected to waive guard Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him from the Hawks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charlotte completed the trade Tuesday night, sending Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Nembhard, Buddy Hield and cash. Nembhard’s inclusion helped Atlanta turn a two-for-one trade into a needed reduction of its crowded roster. For […] The post Hornets expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after Hawks trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola dies at 47
Chris Spatola, a college basketball analyst for ESPN and SiriusXM, Army veteran and former Duke staff member, died unexpectedly Monday at age 47. Duke and ESPN confirmed his death in separate statements, according to Kevin Skiver of USA Today. A cause of death was not announced. Spatola was married to Jamie Krzyzewski, the daughter of […] The post ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola dies at 47 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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