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Knicks stockpile assets after first-round trade

The Knicks were highly active on draft night, making a series of trades that ultimately moved them out of the first round while significantly increasing their collection of future draft assets, according to Shams Charania. New York first traded the No. 25 pick, Sergio De Larrea, to the Mavericks in exchange for No. 30 pick […] The post Knicks stockpile assets after first-round trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Austin Reaves signs record Lakers contract extension

Austin Reaves is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a new four-year contract worth $185 million that includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. The deal comes after Reaves declined his $14.9 million player option for next season and entered free agency. His cap hold will remain on the Lakers’ books […] The post Austin Reaves signs record Lakers contract extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lebaron Philon Jr. Was the Right Pick Because You Can Never Have Too Many Bucket-Getters

The Sixers took Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd pick of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, and by pretty much all accounts, this was an excellent pick. Philon was projected to land in the 9 to 19 range, so for him to fall to 22 was a pleasant surprise for the Sixers front office, […] The post Lebaron Philon Jr. Was the Right Pick Because You Can Never Have Too Many Bucket-Getters appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Celtics Eye Trade for $269 Million Star as GM Refuses to Shut Down Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors

Boston failed to get Giannis Antetokounmpo this week, watching him head to Miami instead. However, the story that’s dominating Boston isn’t the star they missed. It’s the one they nearly traded away to get him, and whose future in Boston is now anything but settled. Chris Mannix on Wednesday reported that the Celtics have already […] The post Celtics Eye Trade for $269 Million Star as GM Refuses to Shut Down Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Clippers could trade Kawhi Leonard without extension

Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers may hinge on extension negotiations over the coming weeks, with NBA insider Chris Haynes reporting that the franchise is expected to explore a trade if a new deal is not reached before the veteran forward enters the final year of his contract. “If an extension is not […] The post Clippers could trade Kawhi Leonard without extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Liberty pick up big win over the Aces, 97-86

Seeing your rival always snaps you back into formation. When you know the team on the other side is the very best of the best, you know that a poor effort will not get the job done. You’ve got to execute at a high level and hope that you do enough to slow your rival […]

“Jayson Tatum Needs to Step Up”: Celtics Star Urged to End Jaylen Brown Saga After Brad Stevens’ Trade Remark

The Boston Celtics did something few people ever expected: they put Jaylen Brown on the table. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania, Boston included Brown in its failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Bucks ultimately sent the two-time MVP to Miami. The trade never happened, but the fallout remains. Brad Stevens has […] The post “Jayson Tatum Needs to Step Up”: Celtics Star Urged to End Jaylen Brown Saga After Brad Stevens’ Trade Remark appeared first on Essenti...

The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks were a team of mystery on the first night of the NBA draft, but clues were lying around. The Hawks’ needs entering the draft were noticeable. Find a long-term point guard and solve the problems that inevitably led to their season ending against the eventual NBA champions, the New York Knicks. They […] The post The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft appeared first on The Lead .

3 Biggest winners from round one of the 2026 NBA Draft 

Round one of the NBA Draft took place last night, with teams hoping to get their franchise superstars. Several teams entered the night with multiple first-round picks. Some made the most of those opportunities, while others left fans wondering what…