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Build your all-time Cavs starting five
Pick five Cavaliers. Get a predicted record, playoff finish and Amico’s Take. Then change the lineup and see what happens. The post Build your all-time Cavs starting five appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith
The Hawks are trading Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Hornets for veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The deal comes one day after NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Atlanta and Charlotte had engaged in on-and-off discussions involving Hield and Finney-Smith. As Hoops Wire noted at the time, a […] The post Hawks trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree to two-year, $115 million extension
The Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with star forward Kawhi Leonard, agent Harrison Gaines told Shams Charania of ESPN. The extension will begin with the 2027-28 season after Leonard earns $50.3 million this year. It includes a player option for 2028-29. Leonard and Toronto maintained consistent communication throughout the offseason, […] The post Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree to two-year, $115 million extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers
Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings, Bucks showing serious interest in Jalen Duren
Jalen Duren believes he will have options if he decides that his time with the Pistons should end. The Kings have signaled a willingness to offer Duren a maximum-salary contract next summer, while the Bucks are among at least two additional teams with serious interest in the All-NBA center, according to Sam Amick, Hunter Patterson […] The post Kings, Bucks showing serious interest in Jalen Duren appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards’ Trae Young on AJ Dybantsa: ‘He’s cold, bro. He’s the real deal.’
Trae Young has played five games in a Wizards uniform. That’s it. But he already sounds like a guy who sees the next piece walking through the door. Young went on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast and did not hedge on No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. “He’s cold, bro. He’s the real deal,” Young said. Then […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young on AJ Dybantsa: ‘He’s cold, bro. He’s the real deal.’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
2026-27 NBA Media Days schedule: When every team meets the press
The calendar flipped. Training camp is next. And the first microphones of the 2026-27 NBA season are already live. Houston goes first. Dallas follows a few days later. Both are getting an early jump because they’re headed to Macao for the NBA China Games on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11. Everybody else piles in on […] The post 2026-27 NBA Media Days schedule: When every team meets the press appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges
Pacers Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wanted to turn off the Knicks’ championship celebration. Then he decided he needed to watch it. “When the Knicks won, I thought to myself, ‘I gotta turn this s— off,’” Haliburton said during an appearance on the Boardroom Talks podcast, via Pacers On SI. Haliburton missed last season while recovering […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren rejects Pistons’ fully guaranteed $200 million offer
The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million guaranteed over five years. He still has not said yes. Detroit’s latest proposal contains no team option, no player option and no incentive language, according to Sam Amick, Hunter Patterson and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Duren has already rejected the offer and may skip media day […] The post Jalen Duren rejects Pistons’ fully guaranteed $200 million offer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Doc Rivers retires from coaching, joins NBC as NBA analyst
Doc Rivers is returning to television. This time, he says no coaching job will pull him away. NBC announced Monday that Rivers has joined its NBA coverage as an analyst for the 2026-27 season. He will call games across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN, with the possibility of additional studio appearances. “I honestly can say I’m […] The post Doc Rivers retires from coaching, joins NBC as NBA analyst appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks expected to keep just one of veteran camp invitees
The Knicks invited five established veterans to training camp. They reportedly intend to keep only one. New York is expected to begin the season with 14 players on standard contracts, league sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. That would leave one roster spot open. The Knicks signed John Konchar, Bruce […] The post Knicks expected to keep just one of veteran camp invitees appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers buyers pitch investors on valuation as high as $62 billion
Paying $12.5 billion for the Lakers apparently is only the beginning. The franchise’s incoming ownership group is pitching prospective investors on the possibility that the team could be worth at least $30 billion, and perhaps as much as $62 billion, within 10 years. The projections appear in an investor presentation circulated by Thrive Capital and […] The post Lakers buyers pitch investors on valuation as high as $62 billion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract
The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The new deal moves Bradley onto the standard roster and gives the […] The post Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors sign Malachi Smith to two-way contract
The Raptors have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Malachi Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith initially signed a training-camp deal with Toronto in August. The new agreement gives the Raptors additional backcourt depth while allowing Smith to split time between Toronto and its G League affiliate, Raptors 905. The 6-foot-4 guard […] The post Raptors sign Malachi Smith to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder
Cavaliers Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made the case that Watson’s ability to create and finish in transition could add a missing dimension to Cleveland’s offense. The numbers support the premise. Watson produced 1.32 points per transition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Preview: Kawhi Leonard returns to give Raptors a real shot
The Raptors already know what can happen when they gamble on Kawhi Leonard. They’re doing it again. Toronto completed its long-awaited trade for the two-time Finals MVP, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders to the Clippers. That’s a serious price for a 35-year-old with a lengthy […] The post NBA Preview: Kawhi Leonard returns to give Raptors a real shot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer
Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes the NBA was right to punish the Clippers. He also remains firmly in Steve Ballmer’s corner. Smith addressed both sides of the matter during an interview with Daniel Roberts of Front Office Sports, calling Ballmer a “stand-up individual” while acknowledging that the league’s rules had to be enforced. “This game’s […] The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers name John Gibson interim governor, CEO after Steve Ballmer suspension
The Clippers have selected Los Angeles attorney John Gibson to lead the organization during Steve Ballmer’s one-year suspension. The NBA approved Gibson as the team’s interim governor and CEO after Ballmer nominated him for the positions, ESPN reported. The Clippers subsequently confirmed the appointment. Gibson will oversee their basketball and business operations while representing the […] The post Clippers name John Gibson interim governor, CEO after Steve Ballmer suspension appeared firs...
Pistons executive Michael Blackstone shares Stage 4 lung cancer fight
Pistons executive vice president of basketball operations Michael Blackstone has spent the past three years privately living with Stage 4 lung cancer. He is speaking about it now because he believes his experience might help someone else. In an interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, Blackstone explained that persistent pain in his right shoulder […] The post Pistons executive Michael Blackstone shares Stage 4 lung cancer fight appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk
Knicks Jalen Brunson may not look like the prototype for a top-five NBA player. His résumé is beginning to suggest otherwise. Scott Davis of NBA On SI made the case that Brunson remains underrated despite leading the Knicks to a championship. The argument has substance. Brunson has earned All-NBA honors in three consecutive seasons, something […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade
The Hawks and Hornets have discussed a potential trade built around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer reported that the teams have held on-and-off talks at various points this month, though there is no indication that an agreement is imminent, as relayed by NBA On SI. Atlanta has explored […] The post Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress
The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon. The more immediate goal is to stop drifting, begin identifying legitimate building blocks and give people a reason to believe the Nets […] The post NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader
The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years. Austin Reaves appears ready to help fill that leadership opening. New Lakers guard Collin Sexton praised Reaves’ approach in a video shared by the team, identifying him as […] The post Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jayson Tatum welcomes challenge of LeBron James joining 76ers
Jayson Tatum sees LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers as good news for the NBA, even if it makes the Celtics’ road considerably harder. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum said the league’s offseason movement has created unusual anticipation for the coming season. “I was just kinda excited for the NBA,” Tatum […] The post Jayson Tatum welcomes challenge of LeBron James joining 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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