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Jordan Clarkson’s return to the New York Knicks remains a possibility despite the team’s financial restrictions, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Clarkson is set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday after completing a one-year, $2.3 million deal that ended with the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship. A source told […] The post Jordan Clarkson could return to Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat are reportedly looking to sign any two or three of these six free agents to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Miami Heat are exploring options to move Nikola Jovic this offseason, but finding a trade partner has become difficult as teams evaluate his contract and recent production. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported Sunday that the Heat have shopped Jovic while attempting to create salary flexibility for Norman Powell. League sources told O’Connor that […] The post Heat struggling to find Nikola Jovic trade value appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ja Morant’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies could be nearing an end, with league sources expecting the All-Star guard to be traded this week, according to Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. The latest update comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Memphis’ direction and Morant’s future with the franchise. “Sources say the Heat had interest in […] The post Grizzlies expected to trade Ja Morant this week appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With Giannis Antetokounmpo now with the Miami Heat, the spotlight is now focused on Jaylen Brown, whom the Boston Celtics are reportedly trying to move in a blockbuster trade. Several teams have been linked to Brown, including the Denver Nuggets. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, a known die-hard fan of the Celtics, floated the possibility of […] The post NBA rumors: Why Zach Lowe isn’t sold on Celtics-Nuggets trade idea for Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marcus Smart is expected to decline his player option and enter unrestricted free agency, with league-wide belief pointing toward the veteran guard joining the Houston Rockets, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart has a $5.4 million option for the 2026-27 season but is reportedly seeking a longer-term contract. The potential move would end […] The post Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics are exploring another veteran center option this offseason, with three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney reportedly on their list of frontcourt targets. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported on The Stein Line on Sunday that Looney is among the centers Boston is considering, alongside former Celtic Robert Williams III. The report also noted […] The post Celtics eye Kevon Looney as veteran center option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the frontrunner in trade discussions for Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown, with Boston reportedly seeking a massive return that could include up to four first-round picks. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the Celtics “have been asking for up to four first-round picks” in Brown […] The post Portland emerges as frontrunner for Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With the Raptors also displaying an interest in Jaylen Brown, an insider revealed what a potential trade package for the Celtics' superstar could look like.
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee. By the end of draft night and the days that followed, however, the franchise had completely changed direction. […] The post Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat are expected to prioritize perimeter shooting after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the team exploring several free-agent guards who can improve spacing around their new superstar. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald on Sunday, June 28, Miami is “expected to try to add at least two skilled three-point shooters in free […] The post Heat eye Shamet, Simons and Grimes for shooting help appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Don’t look now, but David Moyes is a strong contender for the Scotland job following Steve Clarke’s departure. Jordan Pickford and England gear up for their Round of 32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday following a 2-0 win over Panama. [EFC] A terrific day for Ndiaye, Gueye, and […]
The Charlotte Hornets became the analytical darling of the NBA world at around the midway point of the 2025-26 season, and for good reason. They were blitzing teams with an elite offense led by the exciting LaMelo Ball, and they nearly qualified for the playoffs outright — turning their season around as soon as the […] The post How Hornets must use $40.8 million trade exception after LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors appeared late in last year’s offseason to the point of being the only team that did not make any moves before the season began. Now the approach has been a little aggressive, as a couple of reports are already filling up the way, with prominent stars mentioned. The Warriors could land […] The post Warriors show greater offseason urgency than last year appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have held serious trade discussions centered around a potential Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, according to Jake Fischer. The talks come as Leonard’s future in Los Angeles remains uncertain with the veteran forward entering the final season of his contract. “The Raptors and Clippers have held real trade […] The post Clippers and Raptors discuss Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers are the “front-runner” to land Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. In a story framed around Denver Nuggets MVP center Nikola Jokic (subscription required), Portland gets an important mention: But no realistic star player targets have yet emerged, with the Nuggets’ reported interest in [Jaylen] […]
NBA insiders Mike A. Scotto and Sam Amick have revealed that Nikola Jokic declining the Nuggets' contract extension talks does not necessarily mean he wants out of Denver.
Eight years after Masai Ujiri pushed all his chips in to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the veteran executive could reportedly be eyeing a similar gamble in his new stint with the Dallas Mavericks. But this time, bringing the two-time Finals MVP to Dallas may come at a hefty cost. The team may […] The post Mavs’ Offer for Kawhi Leonard Revealed as GM Masai Ujiri Puts 4x NBA Champion on Trade Block for Reunion After 8 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Following up on a series of Kawhi Leonard rumors that surfaced after they reported on trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors earlier in the day on Sunday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) suggest that Dallas isn’t considered a viable landing spot for Leonard at this point, even though […]
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The Brooklyn Nets on Sunday declined their $6.25 million team option on Ziaire Williams, making him an unrestricted free agent and calling into question his future in Brooklyn. While, the Nets could re-sign him, there’s also a possibility that he could sign elsewhere and Brooklyn would lose him for nothing. Indeed, not long after the […]
The NBA postseason proved even the top contenders need to improve to compete—or stay—at the highest level.
When we think of a type, we’re usually thinking of the type of person we’d like to date. For many of us, it’s finding literally anyone who treats us nicely, is okay with a little heft in the middle, and can put up with an unhealthy obsession with Jazz basketball (sobs softly). But this is […]
The Rockets' pursuit of Marcus Smart heats up as Houston is prepared to offer the former DPOY a lucrative contract to steal him away from the Lakers.
Pairing LeBron James with Stephen Curry would already make the Golden State Warriors instant championship favorites. Add Anthony Davis to the mix, and the trio has already delivered an Olympic gold in 2024. But before the dream of an NBA championship, the Dub Nation must overcome one major hurdle. “The Warriors are attempting to trade […] The post Anthony Davis Faces $275 Million Problem as Warriors Pursue Him to Lure LeBron James appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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