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NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Kings, Zach LaVine, Suns
Warriors Stephen Curry still wants the only NBA team he has known to remain the only NBA team he ever knows. Appearing Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” Curry was asked whether LeBron James’ decision to test free agency made that path more appealing to him. Not particularly. “I’ve always stated that I want […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Kings, Zach LaVine, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers sign Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 contract
The Lakers are bringing Anton Watson back for another look. Los Angeles signed the free agent forward to an Exhibit 10 contract, Dan Woike of The Athletic reported. Watson, who turns 26 in October, also attended training camp with the Lakers last year before being waived ahead of the regular season. This agreement could follow […] The post Lakers sign Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Peyton Watson: ‘Very flattering’ to be recruited by James Harden
James Harden did more than wait for the Cavaliers to improve their roster. He helped them do it. Peyton Watson said Harden contacted him during his restricted free agency and made it clear that Cleveland wanted him. “Getting a call or text from him throughout my process to let me know the Cleveland Cavaliers are […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson: ‘Very flattering’ to be recruited by James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs waive Sean McNeil as planned following Exhibit 10 signing
Sean McNeil’s stay on the Cavaliers’ roster lasted just one day. That was apparently the plan all along. Cleveland waived McNeil after signing the guard to an Exhibit 10 contract. The move clears a roster spot while putting McNeil in position to receive an Exhibit 10 bonus if he spends at least 60 days with […] The post Cavs waive Sean McNeil as planned following Exhibit 10 signing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension
Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a trade kicker. The extension will begin with the 2027-28 season and run through 2029-30. Bey […] The post Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult. Peyton Watson sounds delighted. “It’s a party in the East, dog,” the new Cavaliers forward said during his introductory press conference. The reigning champion Knicks remain loaded. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Joel Embiid in […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Peyton Watson rejects 3-and-D box: ‘I’m just Peyton Watson’
Peyton Watson understands why he is called a 3-and-D player. He simply doesn’t intend to stop there. When Cavaliers radio play-by-play voice Tim Alcorn asked Watson about that label during Thursday’s introductory press conference, the new Cleveland forward acknowledged that it helped him establish himself in the NBA. “I think that’s the category that I’ve […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson rejects 3-and-D box: ‘I’m just Peyton Watson’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
New class-action lawsuit against Mark Walter references Lakers sale
Lakers controlling owner Mark Walter is facing another legal challenge, and two of his most prominent sports properties have been pulled into the discussion. A proposed class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday in Florida federal court accuses Walter and several affiliated companies of understating how much policyholder-backed money was invested in businesses connected to him, according to […] The post New class-action lawsuit against Mark Walter references Lakers sale appeared first on Hoops Wir...
Former Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney dies at 43
Former Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney has died at the age of 43. Sweetney’s wife, India, announced his death Thursday in a Facebook post. No cause of death has been announced. “With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,” she wrote, via the New York Post. “His […] The post Former Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney dies at 43 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks halt ticket sales after pricing mistake sends opener above $1,000
The Knicks won the championship. For a moment, it appeared they wanted every fan to help pay for it. New York suspended individual ticket sales after an internal pricing error produced some staggering numbers, including a minimum price of more than $1,000 for the season opener against the 76ers. The average asking price for that […] The post Knicks halt ticket sales after pricing mistake sends opener above $1,000 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings?
The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one. Logan Struck of Kings on SI raised the question of what Christie must accomplish to remain Sacramento’s coach beyond 2026-27. It is a fair question because Christie’s assignment is not especially clear. Is […] The post Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks’ five-man roster battle may come down to one spot
The Knicks have signed five veterans to compete for what could amount to one available roster spot. Yes, training camp should be lively. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors laid out, Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Ochai Agbaji, Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman are all on non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contracts. New York has 13 guaranteed players […] The post Knicks’ five-man roster battle may come down to one spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors, Kawhi Leonard reportedly in advanced extension talks
Kawhi Leonard apparently did not return to Toronto for another one-season stay. Leonard and the Raptors are engaged in “advanced” contract extension talks, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported. The discussions were expected once Leonard officially returned to Toronto on Monday. The Raptors sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round […] The post Raptors, Kawhi Leonard reportedly in advanced extension talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards sign Trevor Keels to Exhibit 10 contract
The Wizards are adding another young guard to the roster, signing Trevor Keels to an Exhibit 10 contract, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move comes one day after the Capital City Go-Go acquired Keels’ returning G League rights from the Sioux Falls Skyforce. That makes the likely plan fairly clear. Keels can earn a […] The post Wizards sign Trevor Keels to Exhibit 10 contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Draymond Green could be traded if Warriors stumble, longtime insider says
Draymond Green trade speculation usually arrives, creates noise and disappears. This time could be different. Longtime Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson II raised the possibility of Golden State trading Green during an appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, saying the direction of the franchise could become clear by the February deadline. “This is gonna be tough, […] The post Draymond Green could be traded if Warriors stumble, longtime insider says appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’
Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L. Murray of the New York Post. With only one year remaining on his contract, Leonard […] The post Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: LeBron James earning nearly four times his 76ers salary from Polymarket
LeBron James took a massive pay cut to join the 76ers. Fortunately, he found a side hustle. James will reportedly earn $15 million per year through his endorsement agreement with prediction-market platform Polymarket, according to Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will pay James approximately $3.9 million this season as […] The post Report: LeBron James earning nearly four times his 76ers salary from Polymarket appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns sign Duop Reath to one-year deal as Mark Williams recovers
The Suns have added another center while Mark Williams works his way back from shoulder surgery. Phoenix agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Duop Reath, Shams Charania of ESPN reported. John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reported that it is a veteran-minimum deal and that Reath had multiple offers. Reath, 30, spent his […] The post Suns sign Duop Reath to one-year deal as Mark Williams recovers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill
Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year. He improved to 34 percent while attempting […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Heat, Mavericks, Willie Green
Knicks The Knicks are not asking James Wiseman to justify being the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. They are asking him to stay healthy, rebound and occasionally give Karl-Anthony Towns or Andre Drummond a breather. That distinction is what makes the signing interesting. Wiseman joined New York on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Heat, Mavericks, Willie Green appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Adam Silver: NBA found no red flags before Mark Walter bought Lakers
The NBA thoroughly vetted Mark Walter before approving his purchase of the Lakers. According to commissioner Adam Silver, the league found nothing that caused concern. Fourteen months later, Walter is preparing to sell the franchise for $12.5 billion while reportedly under federal investigation. “We spoke to governmental agencies,” Silver said following the NBA’s Board of […] The post Adam Silver: NBA found no red flags before Mark Walter bought Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA, NBPA seek lifetime sportsbook bans for bettors who threaten players
The NBA and its players’ union want abusive sports bettors to lose more than their wagers. The league and NBPA joined the NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS and their respective unions in asking state gambling regulators to impose lifetime sportsbook bans on individuals who threaten or harass athletes, coaches, officials, team employees or their families, according […] The post NBA, NBPA seek lifetime sportsbook bans for bettors who threaten players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto. He apparently has no interest in taking the deed from Scottie Barnes. “I’m not here to take over anything,” Leonard said during an appearance on the Raptors’ Open Gym. “I just want to win. I want to help Scottie. If it’s Scottie’s team, it’s his team.” That is an […] The post Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games
The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season. Nobody can accuse the man of managing expectations. Porter made the prediction during an interview shared by Fullcourtpass, explaining why he believes his partnership with newly acquired Julius Randle can work. “He can get downhill, draw a […] The post Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs sign Sean McNeil to training camp deal
The Cavaliers have added a guard who shot 42.5 percent from three last season. But before anyone starts rearranging the rotation, Sean McNeil is expected to return to the Cleveland Charge. The Cavs signed McNeil to a non-guaranteed training camp contract, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The 28-year-old guard has spent […] The post Cavs sign Sean McNeil to training camp deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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