Bobby Portis may be hidden steal for Heat amid Giannis trade frenzy
The Miami Heat's trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo is huge, but Magic Johnson believes Bobby Portia's involvement is just as big.
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The Miami Heat's trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo is huge, but Magic Johnson believes Bobby Portia's involvement is just as big.
After months (and perhaps years) of haggling with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat finally scored their superstar earlier this week. In a six-player, five-pick blockbuster, Miami sent out four players — headlined by Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro — in addition to three first-round picks, one future swap and its 2033 […] The post Report: Heat almost swapped these 2 guards in Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
As his first big move as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, Mike Gansey selected Labaron Philon with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA draft. While getting another consensus draft faller a la Tyrese Maxey in 2020 is certainly cause for excitement, it’s possible the Sixers could be done for now. […]
Coming off the best season of his career, Austin Reaves is reportedly set to be rewarded with a new contract from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers and free agent guard Austin Reaves have reached an agreement on a deal that will keep him off the open market, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Reaves will sign a four-year, maximum-salary contract worth a projected $185MM to remain in Los Angeles. Reaves will turn down his […]
The Lakers have taken care of one of their biggest items in free agency. Austin Reaves has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves will sign a four-year, $185 million deal. This is a max deal for Reaves, but over four years instead of five. The AAV […]
After more than a decade together, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks ultimately went their separate ways as growing differences behind the scenes paved the way for a franchise-altering trade. The move closes a historic 13-season partnership that transformed both the organization and the superstar’s career. According to a report released Wednesday by the Milwaukee [...]
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft took place on Tuesday evening, with several college basketball stars hearing their name called and dreams fulfilled on an event-filled night. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa was made the No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards, while Kansas’s Darryn Peterson went right after that at No. 2 to the […]
The Dallas Mavericks sold low on Anthony Davis, but the trade looks even better after they snatched up the perfect draft prospect using that No. 30 pick.
When the Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick, the organization signaled that their future is very much on their minds. Holding on to the draft pick (suggesting they will keep him) rather than packaging him in a deal indicates he could be a player who sticks around after the Stephen Curry era. By […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Could Kickstart the Warriors’ Revival appeared first on The Lead .
With the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft officially in the books, we recap the biggest winners of the first day.
Karl Malone loved being in Utah.
The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a pick that sets them up for the future at a time when there are questions surrounding the long-term futures of Steph Curry and Draymond Green in the Bay Area.
The Cavs desperately need shooters on the wing and luckily one of the best in the draft should be available for them in the second round.
The Chicago Bulls walked into the 2026 NBA Draft with a clear mandate: swing big on talent, bet on development, and finally define a long-term identity. With two first-round picks, they did exactly that, selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Texas wing Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in a two-move night […] The post Bulls Double Down On Upside in NBA Draft with Wilson, Swain appeared first on The Lead .
Now that Pat Riley and the Miami Heat completed the hard part of landing the big fish in Giannis Antetokounmpo, their attention will turn to immediately filling out the rest of this roster. Let’s assume that Andrew Wiggins decides to remain with the Heat by either opting into his $30 million player option or opting […] The post Heat depth targets that make sense to fill out the roster in the aftermath of Giannis deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Amid doubts regarding Anthony Edwards' commitment to Minnesota, Timberwolves president Tim Connelly shared a reassuring statement concerning the superstar.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson said that Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon's Dec. 2023 remarks didn't drive or motivate him en route to leading the team to its first NBA championship since 1973.
Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft took place on Tuesday night in Brooklyn, NY. And as expected, AJ Dybantsa […]
The Boston Celtics are back in a loud NBA trade rumor cycle after insider Chris Mannix linked Jaylen Brown’s uncertain future to a possible Evan Mobley pursuit. The Celtics reportedly explored a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, but that pursuit fell short. Instead, the Miami Heat put together the best offer. Now, Mobley has surfaced as a […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics would like to trade Jaylen Brown for Evan Mobley appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikola Jokic is still feeling the disappointment of Serbia’s EuroBasket 2025 campaign, admitting that the experience continues to weigh on him as he prepares for future national team duties. Speaking about his commitment to Serbia, Jokic acknowledged that the team’s failure at EuroBasket remains on his mind and has strengthened his sense of responsibility as […] The post Nikola Jokic admits guilt over Serbia’s EuroBasket failure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Over the past decade, Giannis Antetokounmpo established himself as the face of the Milwaukee Bucks. He was more than just their cornerstone, as he elevated the franchise back to relevance after a disappointing run from the 1990s through the start of the 2010s. That legendary stint has now come to its bitter end. After more […] The post WATCH: Elderly Bucks Fans Bid Tearful Goodbye to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Miami Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NBA 2K26 Season 8 Details have arrived, with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal headlining the latest season. Overall, NBA 2K26 Season 8 features new content for MyCAREER & MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards split across both modes when season 8 drops. Nevertheless, here is everything we know about the […] The post Shaquille O’Neal Headlines NBA 2K26 Season 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kingston Flemings has all the makings of a perfect co-star for Jalen Johnson. The Atlanta Hawks are in great hands.
It's obvious to identify center as a prime position of need for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2026 NBA offseason.