Several Warriors are playing for their next contract this season
Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis face a pivotal season as the Golden State Warriors weigh performance, health and future contracts.
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Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL
The Atlanta Hawks will be missing a young prospect this season. Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury during a workout and was subsequently he was diagnosed with a torn right ACL, the team announced on Monday. The second-round pick is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season. Veesaar, 22, averaged 17 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 31 games with the University of North Carolina last season. The seven-foot centre would have slotted in behind Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale on ...
The Most Misunderstood Players In NBA History | Ep. 243
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Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract
NBA News NBA Rumors Raptors The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The new deal moves Bradley onto the standard roster and gives the Raptors long-term control of another young guard. Details regarding guarantees and potential team or player options were not immediately...
The Jazz Are Building Something SPECIAL!
Chill discuss Utah Jazz are building something special after signing Keyonte George to a contract extension. The panel breaks down Keyonte George’s future, Utah’s young core, and whether the Jazz are finally on the right path toward becoming a playoff team. Could Keyonte George become a major piece of the Jazz’s future? 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/V5c1mpJAE9M 📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Weekdays @ 11AM EST 💻 JOIN OUR DISCORD ➜ https://discord.gg/YHJXmUCE7z 🤝 PARTNERS ➜ FACTOR M...
Malachi Smith comes hungry to the Raptors on a two-way deal
After being signed in August, guard Malachi Smith has now joined the team on a two-way contract as of today, September 21st. On social media, Smith thanked God before asking where the best places to eat are in the city. It’s this kind of mentality, starving for a chance, that will make Smith fit in […]
Hawks rookie C Henri Veesaar has a torn ACL
Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar has a torn right ACL. The Hawks announced the news on Monday. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15, and imaging revealed the diagnosis. The news is a blow for the versatile rookie center whom the Hawks hoped would secure a rotation spot behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu. Veesaar is a 7-foot center who can protect the rim and stretch the floor. As a junior at North Carolina, he averaged 17 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per ...
Jalen Duren Drama Reaching Breaking Point With Pistons
All summer long, Jalen Duren has felt “disrespected” by the Detroit Pistons. Why? They were offering the restricted free agent […]
So much going on 🤣 #celtics #nba #shorts
Who’s ready for Media Day one week from today? Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Ron Harper Jr., Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Luke Garza all the balloon cup stack challenge #celtics #nba #shorts
Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clut...
Russell Westbrook Gets Surprise Retirement Twist as One NBA Voice Hints at Heat Return
Russell Westbrook walked away from the NBA last month after 18 seasons, closing a career that produced an MVP award, nine All-Star selections and the league’s all-time triple-double record. Since then, though, his retirement has not stopped people around basketball from wondering whether he could change his mind. The speculation has come from different corners [...]
Hawks 2026 second-round pick suffers torn ACL
In an offseason report nobody ever wants to hear, Hawks second-round pick Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026-2027 season. An @emoryhealthcare injury update: During a workout on Sept. 15, Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury. Following an MRI and evaluation at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, he was […]
Kawhi Leonard Gets Special Raptors Welcome From Former No. 3 Pick
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto seven years after delivering the franchise its first NBA championship. His return carries a different meaning for one Raptors player who was still a fan when Leonard’s biggest Toronto moment happened. That player was not yet in the NBA at the time. He was preparing for the draft, watching [...]
Warriors Give NBA Break to Undrafted Sleeper After Coach’s ‘Bar Fight’ Warning Pays Off
Graham Ike spent the summer trying to answer one question that had followed him since the NBA Draft. Could an undrafted Gonzaga big man turn a short-term opportunity into a real NBA chance? The answer arrived Monday, when the Golden State Warriors agreed to give Ike a two-year, two-way contract. The deal comes after a [...]
Tyrese Haliburton Gets Brutally Honest About Watching Knicks Win It All
For the past two years of the postseason, Tyrese Haliburton has been at the centre of a rivalry with the New York Knicks. He saw to it that Indiana put an end to New York in seven games back in 2024 and did so once more in the Eastern Conference finals of 2025. That was [...]
Jalen Duren's Pistons standoff might not be about the money after all
The Detroit Pistons reportedly offered Jalen Duren what he wanted, but he's still unsigned.
Raptors should not rush their RJ Barrett decision after the Kawhi Leonard trade
The Toronto Raptors have no reason to push RJ Barrett out the door right away following the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
Patrick Beverley Reveals Darvin Ham Wanted to Apologize to Russell Westbrook After Lakers Fallout
Russell Westbrook left the Los Angeles Lakers more than three years ago. However, Patrick Beverley has revived a story from Westbrook’s final months with the team. Beverley said former Lakers coach Darvin Ham later wanted to contact Westbrook. According to Beverley, Ham realized Westbrook and Beverley had been important leaders for the Lakers. The timing [...]
Lisa Leslie Gets Her Los Angeles Statue, But She Still Wants One More Thing
Lisa Leslie has finally been immortalized! Before the Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Portland Fire, the WNBA legend’s 11-foot bronze statue was unveiled at Star Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. The two-time WNBA champion is one of the rare legends in the women’s league to achieve numerous firsts as a player. From becoming an [...]
Former Blazers Forward Nicolas Batum Announces Retirement
Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement from the game of basketball following an 18-year NBA career. Batum, 37, played his first seven seasons with the Trail Blazers from 2008 to 2015, before going on to play for the Charlotte Hornets (2015-2020), Los Angeles Clippers (2020-2023, 2024-2026) and Philadelphia 76ers (2023-2024). […]
Nneka Ogwumike Makes History As Lisa Leslie Gets Statue, Breanna Stewart Passes WNBA Legend & More
It was quite an eventful game day for veterans across the WNBA, as they dominated the headlines on Sunday night. Los Angeles Sparks legend Nneka Ogwumike is doing everything she can before riding off into the sunset as she enters the league’s history books one more time following the game against the Portland Fire. However, […] The post Nneka Ogwumike Makes History As Lisa Leslie Gets Statue, Breanna Stewart Passes WNBA Legend & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
76ers newcomer Ariel Hukporti could disrupt their expected plan for the bench
A new face in Ariel Hukporti has an opportunity to force the 76ers to change their primary bench option at center.
Jalen Duren's Next Move With Pistons Is 'Up in the Air'
The Detroit Pistons have upped their offer to restricted free agent Jalen Duren. Now at $200 million over five years. That is exactly what he was asking for, at the minimum. But according to insider Shams Charania, that STILL might not be enough to re-sign him. Shams update on Jalen Duren: "The Pistons and Jalen Duren are at an impasse and it's highly up in the air and questionable as to whether he will be reporting and showing up for media day in just 7 days...over the course of this off...
Should the Utah Mammoth Pursue Connor Hellebuyck?
The sports landscape continues to change, perpetually generating news in this country. In the NBA, scandals of owners cheating dominate the headlines. In NHL land, the stories are a bit different. Teams are ravaging payrolls to keep star players, but something else overshadows that drama. NHL fans are witnessing an attempted mass exodus of American-born players […] The post Should the Utah Mammoth Pursue Connor Hellebuyck? appeared first on The Lead .
Why the Celtics shouldn't fear the Pistons' $200 million Jalen Duren offer
Detroit's massive $200M offer to Jalen Duren seems daunting on paper, but committing big money to a flawed core could ultimately hand the Celtics a major advantage in the East.
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