Clippers loom as even bigger Peyton Watson threat after Kawhi Leonard blockbuster
With the Clippers trading away Kawhi Leonard, all signs point to them making a major push to steal Peyton Watson from the Nuggets.
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With the Clippers trading away Kawhi Leonard, all signs point to them making a major push to steal Peyton Watson from the Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers finally have something they lacked throughout Luka Doncic’s first full season: flexibility. With LeBron James departing after eight years, the franchise suddenly has the financial room to reshape its roster around its new cornerstone rather than trying to fit two superstars together. That raises an immediate question. What does the ideal […] The post Lakers Eye 7 Free Agents as Luka Doncic Set to Benefit From LeBron James’ Exit: Reports appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
2026 NBA free agency is here! Breaking down the cap space and spending power projections heading into the moratorium
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Emerge as Marcus Sasser Trade Suitor Marc Stein reports Dallas has become a leading suitor to trade for Detroit guard Marcus Sasser as free agency opens. The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a leading suitor to trade for Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, according to Marc Stein. The reported interest landed […]
Blackburn reacts to the start of NBA Free Agency and any moves the Denver Nuggets make. The post Live Pickaxe and Roll Free Agency special: Will Denver Nuggets be aggressive? appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Anthony Davis‘ name has popped up in trade rumors, especially involving Golden State, but the Wizards are apparently not interested in dealing the veteran big man. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN (Twitter link), Washington is not listening to trade offers for him. Another NBA team executive told Spears that Wizards general […]
The Lakers’ new lease on offseason life could increase competition in free agency, making it harder for the Bulls to land their preferred targets.
Portland’s acquisition of Ja Morant this week was one of the first big shocks of the NBA offseason, and a notable local commentator believes the deal threatens to return the Trail Blazers to the tragic fortunes of their “Jail Blazers” era two decades ago. In a piece at the Oregonian and an interview on SiriusXM…
The Washington Wizards are not interested in trading Anthony Davis, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Davis, acquired by the Wizards from the Dallas Mavericks at the 2026 trade deadline in February, didn’t play for Washington this past season because of ligament damage in his left hand. The future Hall of Famer will make […]
The Los Angeles Lakers need to reshape the roster around Luka Dončić following LeBron James' departure. These are logical next steps.
The Celtics could be forced to reduce their asking price for Jaylen Brown as trade discussions have generated less interest than the organization had anticipated. Boston has reportedly been seeking packages that include as many as four first-round picks along with players, but several teams previously linked to Brown have either cooled their interest or […] The post Celtics may need to lower Jaylen Brown asking price appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Everything that happens in the offseason, from the NBA Draft to free agency and trades, is all focused on winning a championship in June — or next June or next next June depending on how you feel about trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers However, the league has also created the tournament to entertain us […]
The Washington Wizards are not interested in trading star forward Anthony Davis and are not entertaining trade offers involving him, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears.
Precious Achiuwa will remain with the Kings after agreeing to a two-year, $11.5 million contract. The veteran forward, who is represented by Bernie Lee, is entering his age-27 season. Achiuwa enjoyed the best season of his career after joining Sacramento, averaging 10.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 23.9 minutes across 73 games. He […] The post Kings re-sign Precious Achiuwa appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Colts position rankings better than we guessed! LeBron James done with Lakers! Norway moves on!
Just as the OKC Thunder assumed they were done receiving gifts from the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard made sure they got one more.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has emerged: LeBron James is a free agent again. Unlike in previous years, this time the Los […]
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks recently spoke with media members about rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s talent level/growth/intelligence (selected sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft). (via Brooklyn Nets): “I think anytime you can add a level of talent like that… we’ve watched him coming up through his high school career, whether it’s at [Nike] Hoop […] The post Sean Marks: Mikel Brown Jr.’s a student of the game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Raptors' 2026 Kawhi Leonard trade is far more substantial than their 2018 deal, highlighting how unpredictable and often surprising the NBA can be.
The Boston Celtics’ new rookie class has arrived. And they were welcomed with a tour of the city… alongside lots of local youth as part of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation’s ‘First Assist’ event.
The Los Angeles Clippers are acquiring Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard's stunning return to Toronto proves the grass isn't always greener. Here is why his career path is a major warning sign for a frustrated Jaylen Brown.
With the beginning of the NBA’s moratorium period less than 24 hours away, the Brooklyn Nets have officially made decisions on all of their club options. Chaney Johnson will be back on a two-way contract, and Malachi Smith will be on the team’s training camp roster. Josh Minott and Day’Ron Sharpe, respectively, earned extensions, and […]
The Kings are bringing back big man Precious Achiuwa, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $11.5MM. Following a stint with the Knicks, Achiuwa spent most of the 2025 offseason unsigned before agreeing to a non-guaranteed contract with Miami. […]
LeBron James is returning to the NBA for his 24th season, but at this time, he has not made a decision regarding whether the 2026-27 campaign will be his last in the Association, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
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