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There is no doubt that Donovan Mitchell is amongst the handful of the NBA’s best players. He can score in waves, at all three levels, and put the team on his back when it matters most. His superstardom is what drives the Cleveland Cavaliers’ relentless organizational pursuit of a championship. They have pushed all of […]
CLEVELAND — Celtics assistant coach DJ MacLeay typically stands on the sidelines and barks out commands. MacLeay, who began as a player-enhancement coach with the Celtics in 2021, leads the team’s defense and is often one of the loudest voices during games. But on Thursday night, for the first time in his career, he served […]
Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee free agency signing, Walker Kessler, is yet to play through three preseason games after jamming his finger on the backboard during training camp, neither Kessler nor his head coach, JJ Redick, sound alarmed about Kessler’s availability. “We got a check-in tomorrow,” Redick said prior to Thursday’s game against the […]
JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together. Speaking with Sam Amick of The Athletic, […] The post JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Washington saw an encouraging glimpse of Anthony Davis as a spacer. Turning that into a season-long strength could transform the Wizards’ offensive potential.
The Nuggets will likely keep their 15th roster spot open for a bit. They should fill it with Cam Whitmore when the time is right.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is key to the team's plans, and the fact that he's reaching out to the veterans is a great sign.
The Syracuse Orange (2-2, 0-2) play their third consecutive road game on Saturday night when they face the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2, 1-1). Kickoff from Scott Stadium is 7:30 and Jorge Sedano, Dave Clawson and Madison Hock have the call on the ACC Network. Here’s what we’re predicting in this one… Kevin: Virginia 31, Syracuse 24 […]
For a sixth straight year, the Warriors lead Sportico’s list of the NBA’s most valuable teams, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2026 on Friday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $14.5 billion, which represents a whopping 28% increase from last year’s $11.33 billion valuation. The […]
Jeanie Buss’ agreement to remain in charge of the Lakers came with more protection than was previously known. A legal filing in the ongoing Buss family dispute revealed details of a side agreement Buss reached with Mark Walter when he acquired control of the franchise in 2025, according to Front Office Sports. Under the agreement, […] The post Jeanie Buss had five-year Lakers governor protection in side deal with Mark Walter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg's first preseason game against the Houston Rockets made it seem like his superstar leap is coming right now. Flagg finished with 19 points in 19 minutes.
The NBA’s proposed European basketball competition could face a delay if negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, NBA Europe could begin operating in 2028 rather than 2027 if the NBA ultimately decides to establish an entirely separate competition. The league continues targeting a 2027 launch, but the […] The post NBA Europe launch could be pushed back to 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The vibes couldn’t have been higher for Virginia football after its first two games. The ’Hoos dominated NC State in a season-opening statement and took care of business against an overmatched Norfolk State squad. Virginia was ranked, confident, and primed to make another run at the ACC Championship game. Then the ’Hoos went to Charlotte. […]
The Knicks have halted extension negotiations, leaving Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart without new deals entering their championship defense.
EuroLeague shareholders are reportedly planning to submit a counteroffer to the NBA following their decision not to accept the league’s latest proposal for cooperation in European basketball. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, the outcome of the recent EuroLeague shareholders’ meeting in Lake Como should not be interpreted as a complete breakdown in negotiations. Instead, […] The post EuroLeague preparing counteroffer after rejecting NBA proposal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the proposed NBA Europe competition is attracting substantial interest from potential investors, including established basketball organizations and major European soccer clubs. The NBA is working toward creating a new professional basketball league in Europe, with several of the continent’s largest cities considered potential franchise markets. During an interview with CNBC, […] The post Adam Silver reveals massive financial interest in NBA Europe franchises...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains optimistic that the league can reach an agreement with EuroLeague despite recent disagreements over the future of European basketball. Speaking to CNBC in Macao, where the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks opened the 2026 NBA China Games, Silver dismissed suggestions that negotiations had reached a particularly difficult stage. “It’s like […] The post Adam Silver confident NBA will reach agreement with EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Detroit Pistons reportedly could have their sights set on adding a dynamic and accomplished guard to play alongside Cade Cunningham.
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Who gets the more prominent role between Adou Thiero and Jake LaRavia depends on what the Los Angeles Lakers value more.
With Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz off to strong preseason starts, it looks like the Oklahoma City Thunder knocked another draft out of the park.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has voiced his support for high school students protesting in France, praising young people for speaking up and encouraging others to listen to them. The French basketball star said he supports the students and hopes more people will stand behind them. “I’m glad that high school students and young […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals why he’s throwing support behind student protestors in France appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 135-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. The matchup gave both teams an early opportunity to evaluate their rosters, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Houston established control early, taking a 27-19 lead after the […]
Celtic won't offer Tiemoue Bakayoko a contract after his training stint with the club.
Here are five reasons the Lakers should be worried despite their 2-1 preseason record, with big problems already showing up before the season.