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Brooklyn Nets basketball is back. Now, it may not be regular-season action or even preseason, but Nets hoops are back, nevertheless. Today, while America’s 250th birthday is celebrated around the country, the Nets will kick off their eight-game Summer League schedule in Sacramento, squaring off against the Sacramento Kings. Brooklyn will play three games at […]
Now that we're a few days into July, it’s time to answer two equally important questions: Which cap-flush teams handed out the most outrageously expensive contracts to mid-level players, and how’d everyone do in the annual prediction contest? If you’re new to all of this, let’s get you caught up. Every year, right before the season starts, we run a reader contest in which you’re invited to make predictions about what will and won’t happen in the coming season. The questions are simple, but thi...
Garrett Temple reportedly received some interest from new Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May.
Zach Randolph wasn't informed that his contract had a weight clause.
The fallout from the NBA’s 2026 free-agency period has added fuel to the debate over the financial constraints of the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Now, an NBA Champion is voicing the unfairness. As marquee stars are abruptly shuffled across the map and championship rosters are dismantled due to looming luxury tax thresholds, Kyle Kuzma […] The post “Do or Die Moment for Us”: Kyle Kuzma Gives Wake-Up Call to NBA Players in Fight Against CBA appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t supposed to be a one-and-done future MVP when he committed to Kentucky Basketball. But the two-time NBA MVP couldn’t be denied once he stepped on the court in Lexington. And Mark Pope sees similar traits in Furman transfer Alex Wilkins. During a shot clock segment where he was asked to speak on […]
DeMar DeRozan is a possible candidate to be waived by the Sacramento Kings and could be a difference-maker for one of these five teams.
Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was seamless. During his exit interview, after the 2025-26 season came to a close, Laughton left the door wide open to potentially coming back to the Kings. That was May, though and that’s a wide window for things to either happen or change. With a light center […] The post Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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Even though very few people outside of the organization are enthused by their trade for Paul George, Boston Celtics officials are enthusiastic about the possibilities they have given themselves following the deal.
Portugalijos rinktinės žvaigždė Neemiasas Queta užsidirbo naują ilgalaikę sutartį NBA lygoje. Shamsas Charania iš ESPN pranešė, kad 26-erių vidurio puolėjas susitarė su Bostono „ Celtics “ dėl naujo ketverių metų ir 56 mln. JAV dolerių vertės kontrakto. Queta atstovauja „Celtics“ nuo 2023-ųjų, o prieš tai du sezonus praleido Sakramento „Kings“ gretose. Praėjusiame sezone 213 cm ūgio krepšininkas įnešė solidų indėlį į „Celtics“ žaidimą – 10,...
Too damn hot! Gonna see how few words I can use today, to save electricity, y’know. That headline already caused voltage reductions across Brooklyn! A poll by two Portland city councilmembers found that city residents oppose spending $600 million on Trail Blazers arena upgrades 49-42%, but only 45-44% after they’re told that it would be a […]
The recent Jaylen Brown trade just provided the OKC Thunder with a blueprint of how not to handle their looming decision regarding Cason Wallace.
NBA Free Agency is underway, and teams are doing all they can to improve their rosters and front offices. That can mean letting players walk, trading players under contract, or signing established talent. Some teams stay relatively quiet during free…
The Philadelphia 76ers hold a key advantage in the bidding war for LeBron James.
The reality of being traded dawned upon Jaylen Brown quickly once he realized the Celtics had deactivated his key card.
Daeqwon Plowden has agreed to a two-year, $5.1 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after spending last season with the team on a two-way deal. The 27-year-old earned a standard NBA contract following an impressive campaign in Sacramento, where he appeared in 32 games and averaged 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 26.4 […] The post Kings sign Daeqwon Plowden appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James may not be the only member of the James family changing teams this offseason. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, there’s a real possibility the Lakers could trade Bronny James after LeBron decides where he’ll continue his career. The idea would be simple — reunite father and son if LeBron signs elsewhere in free […] The post Lakers could trade Bronny James after LeBron chooses next team appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The New York Knicks have shown “some interest” in LeBron James as he prepares to explore free agency, according to Jake Fischer. The report comes as James moves toward his first departure from the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons. New York enters the 2026 offseason as reigning NBA champions after finishing 53–29 in the […] The post Knicks show some interest in LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Five first-round picks have signed their rookie scale contracts throughout the day on Thursday. A couple of the players are expected to take part in the Salt Lake City and California Classic Summer Leagues, which will take place before the Las Vegas Summer League, so their teams are taking the opportunity to get them under […]
Cavaliers The Cavaliers remain in the mix for Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Cleveland is among the teams that has discussed a potential sign-and-trade with Atlanta for the 23-year-old forward. The Bucks have also explored a similar scenario, while the Kings have reportedly renewed their interest after pursuing Kuminga a […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Free agent forward Kyle Anderson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN. The veteran forward enters his 13th NBA season and gives Toronto additional experience and versatility as the team continues reshaping its roster for another playoff run. Anderson will also reunite with Kawhi Leonard, his former […] The post Raptors sign Kyle Anderson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Jokic turned heads at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The three-time NBA MVP led the way for Serbia in their first round game against Switzerland. While he was praised for his strong performance, his change in appearance…
Nuggets The Nuggets are bringing back veteran point guard Tyus Jones on a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Terms weren’t immediately reported, though it’s expected to be a veteran minimum deal for Denver. Jones, 30, endured a difficult 2025-26 season, splitting time between the Magic, Mavericks and Nuggets while averaging just 3.0 points […] The post NBA Free Agency: Nuggets, Tyus Jones, Timberwolves, Enrique Freeman, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
10:00 pm: Plowden’s new minimum-salary contract is official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. 5:44 pm: Restricted free agent wing Daeqwon Plowden is returning to the Kings on a two-year, $5.1MM contract, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). After going undrafted in 2022 out of Bowling Green, Plowden began his professional career in […]