Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson, acquired from Denver in a sign‑and‑trade, vows to bring a "kill‑or‑be‑killed" mentality to Cleveland and stresses durability and chemistry as keys to a title run. Meanwhile, the Raptors cut Jamarion Sharp, who now heads to their G League affiliate Raptors 905 and could earn a $91K bonus after 60 days. The Hornets battle injuries, with Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams and Coby White rehabbing but missing the season opener versus Brooklyn. The Magic also sit several players out, including Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac, for their Atlanta opener, though Franz Wagner and Jase Richardson are cleared.
It's not unfathomable. Nikola Jokic could lead the league in all three major statistical categories if the chips, errr, shots fall right.
The Nuggets need to be healthy when it counts for the playoffs, so it makes sense that David Adelman could put health over seeding.
The Cavaliers have plenty of established offense with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. How much more they can get from Evan Mobley could determine how far they go. That’s the case made by Mack Perry of Cavs On SI, who views Mobley’s development as Cleveland’s defining storyline this season. The addition of Peyton Watson should […]
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. enters the final year of his $40.8 million contract amid growing trade speculation. ESPN's Brian Windhorst and New York Post's Brian Lewis label him a potential short‑termer, noting he led the Nets in scoring last season with 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists. While Nets GM Sean Marks says he likes Porter and the player publicly wishes to stay, Porter’s recent podcast controversies—including remarks about Andrew Tate and a trans‑woman encounter—have sparked criticism and could affect his market value. The franchise has until June 30 to offer an extension, and his status will likely dominate trade rumors up to the Feb. 11 deadline.
The blog forecasts the 2026‑27 Northwest Division standings, emphasizing travel fatigue and roster changes. Utah Jazz, led by rookie Darryn Peterson (2nd‑overall pick) and a 7‑foot frontcourt featuring Lauri Markanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., are projected to be competitive under Will Hardy. Minnesota Timberwolves, after a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball and additions like Jonathan Kuminga, aim to pair him with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert for a dynamic backcourt and stout defense. The article also notes the division’s heavy travel schedule and its impact on playoff tiebreakers.
The Nuggets opted not to extend Julian Strawther before the season, and he'll be a restricted free agent next summer. It's the smart move.
Julian Strawther did not agree to a rookie-scale extension with the Denver Nuggets before Monday's deadline
The Nuggets' bench has been surprisingly stout on defense. It'll receive a boost when Spence Jones returns.
The Lakers’ new big three have played 13 minutes together. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler finally shared the floor in the preseason finale against Denver, and the Lakers lost 121-106. Opening night against the Warriors is Wednesday. Doncic, though, is not promising a quick fix. “I don’t know how much patience is gonna […]
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The Nuggets were bad free-throw shooters in the preseason, and they've got to remedy that as the season moves forward.
The Denver Nuggets need to accept the ugly early on to see the beauty of what this team can achieve further down the road.
David Adelman wanted to go with an all-bench second unit. But he should still keep one starter in the group.
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has returned to full practice after missing the entire preseason with a hamstring injury, providing a positive update ahead of the start of the NBA regular season. Jones confirmed that his recovery is progressing well and said he remains on track to play in Denver’s season opener Thursday against the […]
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The Nuggets remain a threat in the West, but the Timberwolves haven't struggled against them in a while. Denver's poor depth only strengthens Minnesota's case.
The consensus opinion on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2026-27 season is down after their disappointing end to the 2025-26 season and their suboptimal offseason dealings. Not only did the Nuggets lose in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in rather convincing fashion against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also lost budding two-way […]
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Sixers Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I think the way I explained it was you do what […]
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Head coach David Adelman plans to trust a deeper rotation this season. Here is why leaning into the bench is crucial for the Denver Nuggets.
The Nuggets' preseason is over. There were some big winners and some losers, too, of course.
The Denver Nuggets say forward Spencer Jones is on track for Thursday’s season opener after a hamstring strain, while coach David Adelman may experiment with a “fake” 11‑man rotation featuring Trevon Brazile, Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore. Meanwhile, Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa is day‑to‑day with an ankle sprain, Suns guard Luke Kennard’s knee tendon strain improves, and the Heat have all 17 players in practice despite Bam Adebayo’s groin tightness, Pelle Larsson’s illness, and Dru Smith’s calf strain. The Orlando Magic are monitoring Franz Wagner’s shoulder and Noah Penda’s partially torn hamstring, with both players doing light work in Sunday’s practice.
The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2026-27 season hoping to regain their status as one of the Western Conference’s contending teams following a disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In order to do so, the Nuggets are going to need some of the players on the back-end of their […]
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Payton Pritchard says the starter label means little to him—minutes and impact matter most. After moving between the Celtics' starting five and bench last season, he secured a two‑year, $44.2 million extension, averaging a career‑high 17 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. Pritchard emphasizes his role will be dictated by coach Joe Mazzulla and the team’s needs, especially as Boston reshapes its backcourt with Jayson Tatum returning, Jaylen Brown gone, and Paul George joining. He values Boston’s championship expectations and focuses on personal growth rather than status.
The Nuggets need to fill the three-point shooting void left behind by Julian Strawther's injury with Trevon Brazile.
Marvin Bagley's strong showing against the Lakers shows why he's going to be a different backup center than the Nuggets have had before him.
The Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Pistons have all waived the players who had been on Exhibit 10 contracts, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Since each of those players was cut on Saturday, they’ll clear waivers on Monday, before the regular season begins, meaning Cleveland, Denver, and Detroit won’t be on the hook for any dead money. […]