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Landry Shamet Went from Question Mark to Knicks Playoff Hero

When the New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet before the 2024-25 season, expectations were modest. He was viewed as a veteran shooter who could provide depth off the bench, not someone who would eventually become one of the most important role players on a championship contender. Two years later, Shamet has transformed from a roster […] The post Landry Shamet Went from Question Mark to Knicks Playoff Hero appeared first on The Lead .

The Suns don’t have much left to do this offseason

Questions. We all had them entering this offseason for the Phoenix Suns. What would the Suns do? How many gambles would the organization take? Could they retain their free agents? Should they? They didn’t have a long list of free agents to address, but the ones they did have mattered as the franchise prepared for […]

NBA Coaches Say Micah Nori Contract Impacts Potential Effectiveness

As new Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori was officially welcomed yesterday, fellow members of the coaching fraternity continued to weigh in on the contract the Blazers offered him: reportedly below market value, with incentives attached in order to earn increased pay, and equipped with a team option that essentially puts his job on […]

Clippers, Bogdanovic Agree To Push Back Option Decision Date

The Clippers were supposed to make their decision on Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s $16MM team option for 2026/27 by the end of the day on Friday, but they’ve reached a mutual agreement to push that deadline back, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Fischer, the new deadline for a decision on that […]

Landry Shamet gets brutally honest on De’Aaron Fox play in Game 4

While the San Antonio Spurs held double digit leads in all but Game 1 of the NBA Finals, what was perhaps the nail in the coffin was in Game 4 when De’Aaron Fox’s late-game blunder set up OG Anunoby’a game-winning tip-in. Fox’s decision not to hold the ball and try and dribble the clock out […] The post Landry Shamet gets brutally honest on De’Aaron Fox play in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowed trade destinations before Heat move

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly narrowed his list of preferred trade destinations by informing several interested teams that he would not commit to a long-term extension if they acquired him from the Bucks. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Antetokounmpo’s camp made it clear to at least four teams that he would not sign a new contract with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowed trade destinations before Heat move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Matthew Strazel joins Anadolu Efes

Anadolu Efes has added French guard Matthew Strazel, signing the playmaker to a 2+1 season agreement after four years with AS Monaco. The Turkish club announced the move on Friday, June 26, as it continues reshaping its roster after a difficult 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign. Strazel spent the last four seasons in Monaco, winning multiple domestic […] The post Matthew Strazel joins Anadolu Efes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Raptors’ Chucky Hepburn Signs Two-Way Qualifying Offer

June 26: Hepburn has officially signed his qualifying offer and is on a new two-way contract for 2026/27, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Toronto has also issued a two-way qualifying offer to Alijah Martin, making him a restricted free agent, according to RealGM’s log of transactions. June 25: Chucky Hepburn plans to sign his two-way qualifying offer […]

Lakers Las Vegas Summer League schedule announced

Every summer, Las Vegas becomes the place to be in the NBA world due to the Summer League. With every team in attendance, it’s a chance to get an early look at the incoming rookie class and see how they perform in a competitive professional environment. Assuming LA’s latest draft pick, Cameron Carr, two-way signings […]

Cavs announce 2026 Summer League schedule

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for another trip to Las Vegas for the 2026 Summer League. Prospects such as Tyrese Proctor and the newest rookie, Meleek Thomas, are expected to suit up for Cleveland. You can find the full schedule, including streaming options, below. Friday, July 10 Sunday, July 12 Monday, July 13 Wednesday, […]

Celtics officially have a Summer League schedule, head coach

NBA Summer League is right around the corner, and the Celtics will soon be back in action. The Celtics Summer League roster is expected to include last year’s draft class — Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shulga — as well as this year’s draft class, Houston big Chris Cenac Jr., and St. John’s forward […]

Wolves Notes: Ball Trade, Edwards, Pick Swaps, Reid

While the Timberwolves‘ trade agreement to acquire LaMelo Ball was panned by some NBA experts and analysts, sources tell Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that members of the organization were celebrating after they struck a deal with Charlotte on Thursday. As Krawczynski details, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has “long admired” Ball’s game, and the front […]

Poll Results: Blazers Will Be Safe from Jazz This Season

Portland Trail Blazers fans are optimistic about their team’s chances to maintain or improve their spot in the Western Conference during the 2026-27 season. At least that’s the result of the latest Reacts survey in which we polled the Portland faithful about the likelihood of the newly-restocked Utah Jazz overtaking the Blazers in the West. […]

Hawks, Buddy Hield Agree To Push Back Guarantee Date

June 26: Hield’s new salary guarantee deadline is June 28, according to Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks (Twitter link). That means Atlanta will have until the end of the day on Sunday to make a decision on the shooting guard. June 25: The Hawks and Buddy Hield have agreed to push back the guarantee […]

Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter 

Before the Miami Heat got over the finish line to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was rumored that they could also acquire Duncan Robinson in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons— as the Pistons had interest in landing Tyler Herro as part of the trade. Ultimately, the Antetokounmpo to Miami blockbuster wound […] The post Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter  appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Did Jrue Holiday trade lead to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s eventual Bucks departure?

One could argue that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s final years with the Milwaukee Bucks were never the same after Jrue Holiday’s trade to the Portland Blazers in 2023. The Antetokounmpo era with the Bucks ended on a bittersweet note. Five years removed from leading Milwaukee to a championship, fans haven’t seen their team come close to competing […] The post Did Jrue Holiday trade lead to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s eventual Bucks departure? appeared first on ClutchPoints .