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Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’
The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs fans can watch 31 games without DAZN this season
Cavaliers fans who want no part of DAZN won’t be completely shut out this season. They also won’t see the majority of the schedule. A handy graphic compiled by RealCavsFans.com shows that 31 of Cleveland’s 82 regular-season games will be available without a DAZN subscription. That’s nearly 40 percent of the schedule. Of those, 15 […] The post Cavs fans can watch 31 games without DAZN this season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company. Only three players have won the NBA MVP award in three straight seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could join that group in 2026-27, particularly if the Thunder remain near the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award
DeMar DeRozan has never come off the bench for an entire NBA season. At 37, that may be about to change. It also could place some hardware within reach. Logan Struck of NBA On SI predicted that DeRozan will win Sixth Man of the Year after signing a veteran-minimum contract with Denver. The fit makes […] The post Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker becoming an NBA All-Star would have sounded fairly outrageous a year ago. Now? It merely sounds bold. Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI recently predicted that Alexander-Walker will join Jalen Johnson as one of two Atlanta representatives in the 2027 All-Star Game. Alexander-Walker is coming off a breakout season in which he averaged […] The post Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible
Pick a number between 32 and 54. There may be a reasonable case for the Wizards winning that many games. Bryson Akins of Wizards On SI recently projected Washington to finish 42-40, with a best-case ceiling of 54 victories and a worst-case floor of 32. That is quite a neighborhood. It also reflects how difficult […] The post Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards
Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Heat, John Konchar, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Grizzlies
Heat The Heat have discussed making free agent wing John Konchar a contract offer, confirmed Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Miami has spoken with Konchar’s representatives about bringing him to training camp to compete with Myron Gardner for a roster spot. Gardner’s minimum deal includes only $500,000 guaranteed. Konchar reportedly has interest in the […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, John Konchar, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics’ Paul George: ‘I feel great again’ after two injury-riddled seasons
Paul George knows the questions are there. After two injury-plagued seasons, he says he finally has a different answer. “I feel great again,” George said Tuesday during his introductory press conference with the Celtics, via John Karalis of NBA On SI. “I feel like I’ve turned that corner of dealing with injuries.” That would certainly […] The post Celtics’ Paul George: ‘I feel great again’ after two injury-riddled seasons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Duke’s Jon Scheyer explains why he turned down Mavericks job
Jon Scheyer had a chance to leave Duke for the Mavericks this offseason. He decided there was still too much he wanted to accomplish where he was. Scheyer was among the coaches pursued by Dallas after it parted ways with Jason Kidd, as relayed by Austin Veazey of Mavs On SI. The job came with […] The post Duke’s Jon Scheyer explains why he turned down Mavericks job appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA free agents who sign after Tuesday face different trade rules
Tuesday represents a small but potentially important dividing line for NBA free agents who remain unsigned. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors explained, a newly signed free agent generally can’t be traded until Dec. 15 or until three months after signing, whichever comes later. That means players who sign through Tuesday, Sept. 15, can become […] The post NBA free agents who sign after Tuesday face different trade rules appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ernie Johnson still deciding whether to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’
Charles Barkley may have gotten a little ahead of Ernie Johnson. Despite Barkley’s recent declaration that the upcoming season would be the last for both men on “Inside the NBA,” Johnson has not settled his retirement plans, according to Front Office Sports. “Me and Ernie are a package deal,” Barkley said during an appearance on […] The post Ernie Johnson still deciding whether to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step
The Cavaliers didn’t exactly overhaul the roster this offseason. They may not have needed to. After winning 52 games and reaching the Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland mostly kept its core together while adding Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Khalifa Diop and rookie guard Meleek Thomas. Of that group, NBA.com’s Shaun Powell suggested Watson could be the […] The post NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets emerge as possible landing spot for Cam Whitmore
The Nuggets have room for Cam Whitmore. Whether they want to pay the luxury-tax bill required to use it is another question. Denver has emerged as a possible destination for the free agent forward, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Nuggets currently have 14 players on standard contracts and one two-way opening. […] The post Nuggets emerge as possible landing spot for Cam Whitmore appeared first on Hoops Wire .
John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with […] The post John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade
The Pistons should trade Jalen Duren. Or at least begin seriously considering it if he signs his $9.6 million qualifying offer. That is the argument made by Blake Silverman of NBA on SI, who notes that Detroit could otherwise watch its 22-year-old All-Star center become an unrestricted free agent and leave for nothing next summer. […] The post Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front
The Clippers finally traded Kawhi Leonard. Now they have to assemble an actual basketball team from what remains. The roster isn’t devoid of talent. It is, however, oddly shaped. Darius Garland and Brandon Ingram appear to be the only unquestioned starters. Cem Yolbulan of NBA on SI projects Max Strus, Rui Hachimura and Brook Lopez […] The post Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience. As NBA on SI examined, Leonard gives Cleveland another legitimate postseason obstacle in a conference that already became considerably stronger this summer. Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season, earned […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops...
Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’
If Jason Kidd ever needs a reference from Igor Kokoskov, he should probably keep looking. Kokoskov, a Mavericks assistant during Kidd’s first season as coach in 2021-22, unloaded on his former boss during an appearance on the Serbian YouTube channel Xs and Os Chat. “I don’t have a good experience with him,” Kokoskov said, according […] The post Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind
Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors this season, but only after privately deciding he wouldn’t. “I had decided I was leaving with a week or two left in the regular season,” Kerr said during an appearance on the Tom Tolbert Show, via Hoops Rumors. Kerr, 60, cited the demanding NBA travel schedule as one […] The post Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers. Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has been completed, roughly two-and-a-half months after the teams initially reached an agreement. The Raptors receive Leonard. Los Angeles gets Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it. Craig Porter Jr., rookie Meleek Thomas and second-year guard Tyrese Proctor enter camp as the primary candidates for Cleveland’s backup point guard minutes, as Mack Perry of NBA on SI examined. Porter should […] The post Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours. The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, ESPN reported. The teams will now schedule the required trade call with the NBA. Under the agreed-upon terms, the Raptors will receive Leonard. The Clippers […] The post Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising. Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks. Michael McCann of Sportico explained that Ballmer and the Clippers faced considerable obstacles if they followed through on threats to sue the league over its salary-cap circumvention penalties. The NBA constitution operates […] The post Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line. A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed deal “in the coming days,” according to Sam Amick and Matt Schubert of The Athletic. That runs counter to what Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported earlier Monday. Fischer […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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