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Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit
The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy. So, yeah, predicting Indiana may require a wider margin for error than usual. ESPN released its early Pacers season preview, giving their offseason a B-minus and ranking them 15th in its Basketball Power Index. The […] The post ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery
The Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for a while. A fairly long while. Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is likely to miss approximately five months, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. That timeline would put Williams on track to return sometime […] The post Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp?
The Hawks announced they’re holding training camp at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Which raises a question: Why do NBA teams build state-of-the-art practice facilities, then begin each season practicing somewhere else? The Cavaliers spent Kenny Atkinson’s first two training camps at IMG Academy in Florida. This year, they’re going considerably farther, holding camp at The […] The post Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz
Cavaliers Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI identified Peyton Watson’s early work with the starters as one of the things to watch. Makes sense. Watson needs to learn where Donovan Mitchell and James […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA
The Clippers have already rejected the NBA’s findings. Now they’re considering whether to ask a court to do something about them. Steve Ballmer and the organization are discussing a potential lawsuit against the league that could include seeking a restraining order, according to Michael S. Schmidt, William K. Rashbaum and Santul Nerkar of The New […] The post Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Federal prosecutors open inquiry into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard matter
The NBA finished investigating the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The federal government apparently has not. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into the secret endorsement arrangements involving Leonard and whether Clippers owner Steve Ballmer or other team officials helped facilitate them, according to The New York Times. The investigation is reportedly in […] The post Federal prosecutors open inquiry into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard matter appeared first on Hoops ...
Nets’ Julius Randle likes fit with Michael Porter Jr., but questions remain
Julius Randle believes playing alongside Michael Porter Jr. will be great. Offensively, it certainly makes sense. “You know, we’re two completely different players, as far as style of play,” Randle told Gabriel Martins, via Erik Slater of ClutchPoints. “I can do a lot with the ball off the dribble, creating. And he’s a great catch-and-shoot […] The post Nets’ Julius Randle likes fit with Michael Porter Jr., but questions remain appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal
Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks. Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual NBA business has slowed down and proposed trades are one of the ways we entertain ourselves until training camp. With that disclaimer handled, Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI constructed […] The post Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Josh Hart says Knicks plenty motivated: ‘I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again’
The Knicks won the championship. Josh Hart would still prefer everyone to believe nobody respects them. “I don’t think we have a big target because I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again,” Hart said during ESPN’s U.S. Open coverage, via BasketNews. “We’re using it as fuel. We’re still the hunters. We’re not […] The post Josh Hart says Knicks plenty motivated: ‘I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga calls move ‘one of best decisions I’ve made’
Jonathan Kuminga didn’t exactly leave much room for interpretation during his introductory press conference with the Timberwolves. “Just looking back, I think I would say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made,” Kuminga said, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “Just looking at the roster, looking at the young group of guys they have […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga calls move ‘one of best decisions I’ve made’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Walter Clayton Jr, Mavericks
Raptors The Raptors want Kawhi Leonard. Leonard wants the Raptors. The Clippers are apparently asking everyone to wait. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Toronto and Leonard are eager to complete the agreed-upon trade that will send him back to the franchise he led to the 2019 championship. Los Angeles is believed to […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Walter Clayton Jr, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies become latest NBA team to move local broadcasts to DAZN
The Grizzlies are the latest NBA team to move a major portion of their local broadcast package to DAZN. Memphis announced a multi-year agreement Thursday that will make the streaming platform the exclusive local home for 78 regular-season games and all four preseason games in 2026-27. They’re hardly alone. The Pacers have also announced a multi-year […] The post Grizzlies become latest NBA team to move local broadcasts to DAZN appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer
The Pistons still have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, but Duren may be getting closer to using the one piece he has. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Duren is increasingly prepared to play next season on his $9.6 million qualifying offer if he and Detroit cannot […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers intend to keep Brandon Ingram after Kawhi Leonard trade
Brandon Ingram apparently isn’t being acquired merely so the Clippers can trade him again. At least not immediately. NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream that he has received no indication Los Angeles is actively exploring another trade involving Ingram. The Clippers are set to acquire the veteran forward from Toronto […] The post Clippers intend to keep Brandon Ingram after Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs’ Dylan Harper dismisses De’Aaron Fox concerns: ‘That’s kind of my uncle’
Dylan Harper’s rookie season went about as well as an NBA rookie season can go without ending in a championship. The Spurs guard earned first-team All-Rookie honors, helped San Antonio reach the NBA Finals and established himself as a major part of the franchise’s future. Still, losing to the Knicks took some of the shine […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper dismisses De’Aaron Fox concerns: ‘That’s kind of my uncle’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network
ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers apparently didn’t just create questions outside the company. According to ClutchPoints, citing a report from Status, some ESPN employees were frustrated by the network’s handling of the Clippers’ salary-cap investigation. One reportedly described the situation as a “disaster,” while questions were raised internally about ESPN’s editorial priorities. Now, a word […] The post ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network appeared first ...
ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything
ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too. But it has 30 teams and needs 30 previews. So here we are. The Cavs received a B for their offseason, with Zach Kram describing the […] The post ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism
ESPN came under fire after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers. Now one of the reporters behind the story that drew much of that criticism is defending the work. Investigative reporter Don Van Natta Jr. told Puck’s John Ourand that ESPN’s Aug. 17 story accurately reflected the state of the NBA’s investigation at […] The post ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA could make offer for stake in EuroLeague
The NBA’s push into Europe may take a fairly significant turn next month. Owners of EuroLeague shareholder clubs are scheduled to meet Oct. 5 to consider a potential offer from the NBA to acquire a stake in the competition, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport and L’Equipe. And this isn’t exactly your standard owners meeting. […] The post NBA could make offer for stake in EuroLeague appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal
Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley thinks Lakers may be as good as Luka Doncic’s 2024 Mavericks
Charles Barkley likes what the Lakers have put around Luka Doncic. Maybe more than most. Appearing on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Barkley suggested the new-look Lakers could be every bit as good as the Mavericks team Doncic carried to the 2024 NBA Finals. “I really want to see the Lakers do well,” Barkley said, via Corey […] The post Charles Barkley thinks Lakers may be as good as Luka Doncic’s 2024 Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons’ Kings contract reportedly non-guaranteed, with $1 million at stake
Ben Simmons is officially a member of the Kings. Staying one will apparently be up to him. Simmons signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth up to $3.5 million, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reports that Simmons will earn $1 million if he makes Sacramento’s opening-night roster. So while the former No. 1 overall […] The post Ben Simmons’ Kings contract reportedly non-guaranteed, with $1 million at stake appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Grizzlies, Jordan Hawkins, Dalano Banton
Cavaliers The Cavaliers got James Harden‘s new contract under the wire. Barely. Harden’s three-year deal with Cleveland begins at $30,647,619 and is worth $96.54 million overall, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN and Sports Business Classroom. That’s slightly less than the $97 million initially reported, and there’s a reason. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Grizzlies, Jordan Hawkins, Dalano Banton appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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