Hoops Rumors Chat Transcript: 6/8/2026
Hoops Rumors hosted a live chat today at 3:00 pm Central time (4:00 pm Eastern). Click here to read the transcript.
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International Notes: O. Wembanyama, Lee, Hezonja, Francisco, Richman
While his older brother Victor has been busy with the NBA Finals, Oscar Wembanyama has been making a strong impression at Eurocamp, which was held over the weekend, Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.net relays. Currently playing for SIG Strasbourg in France’s Betclic Elite after transitioning from handball in 2021, the 19-year-old forward is looking to improve […]
Knicks Notes: Game 3, Egoless Approach, Brunson, Brown, Shamet
The Knicks won’t just be fighting the Spurs heading into Game 3 of the Finals — they’ll have to fight off complacency, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post opines. After winning two road games to put the Spurs in a huge hole, the Knicks can’t afford to ease up despite playing the next two […]
Raptors Agree To Extend GM Bobby Webster’s Contract
The Raptors have agreed to a multiyear extension for general manager Bobby Webster, according to a team press release. In addition to the extension, Webster has already earned a promotion, adding the new title of executive vice president to his existing GM title. Webster, 41, is headed into his 10th season as the Raptors’ general […]
Windhorst: Heat ‘The Team To Watch’ In Giannis Trade Sweepstakes
The Heat are “the team to watch” as trade talks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo intensify, Brian Windhorst said Monday morning on ESPN’s “Get Up” during a panel discussion of the Bucks star (Twitter video link). “Miami would say … well, we’ve got Tyler Herro, who is a young player who’s been an All-Star, we’ve got draft […]
Hawks’ Quin Snyder Signs Multiyear Extension
10:29 am: The Hawks have confirmed the extension in a press release, although terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. “I am grateful to the Ressler family and humbled to continue leading this team. I love this group of players, love coaching this team and am fortunate to have a tremendous coaching staff. Atlanta has truly […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Hoping For At Least One More NBA Season
Representatives for Bogdan Bogdanovic have told European teams that he plans to spend at least one more season in the NBA, BasketNews relays, citing a report from the Serbian website Meridian Sport. There has been some overseas interest in the 33-year-old shooting guard, who could become a free agent later this month. The Clippers hold […]
Knicks Notes: Brunson, Towns, Brown, NBA Finals
It was family connections that brought Jalen Brunson to the Knicks in 2022, more than the money or the chance to play in the NBA’s biggest city, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN writes in a lengthy profile of the All-Star guard. Brunson had deep connections to team president Leon Rose, who had served as an agent […]
Scout Discusses Building Around Cooper Flagg
The Mavericks are entering an important offseason as they look to build their team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. They have the ninth, 30th, and 48th overall picks in the 2026 draft, along with a new front office headlined by new president Masai Ujiri and first-time general manager Mike Schmitz. NBA draft scout James Barlowe […]
Knicks Notes: Towns, Brunson, Bench, Sprays
Karl-Anthony Towns has arguably been the best player on the floor through two Finals games, and it’s not just Knicks fans who are appreciating his stellar play. Many Timberwolves fans have been following the former No. 1 overall pick from Minnesota, not with bitterness at the success he’s experiencing far removed from the team that […]
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Castle, Knicks Defense, Popovich
The ending of Game 2 of the Finals was chaotic and unpredictable, as the Spurs watched a golden opportunity to tie the series at one game apiece slip away. Victor Wembanyama knows he bailed the Knicks out of the game, between his costly late-game turnover and back-to-back missed perimeter jumpers to take the lead in […]
Thunder Notes: Hartenstein, Holmgren, Picks, Williams
After falling short of their title aspirations, the Thunder enter the 2026 offseason with a good amount of flexibility, but some questions still need to be answered. One decision they will have to make is whether to retain big man Isaiah Hartenstein, and if so, by what mechanism. Hartenstein has a $28.5MM team option for […]
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Castle, Game 2, Biyombo
After veteran forward Harrison Barnes implored the Spurs not to take being in the NBA Finals for granted, Victor Wembanyama compared the team to a group of “spoiled kids,” writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). “They (the Knicks) understand how fortunate they are to be in the Finals, and they know […]
Towns, Knicks Expected To Discuss Extension This Offseason
Karl-Anthony Towns‘ inspired two-way play has the Knicks two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, if the team goes on to win the title, there’s an expectation the two sides will discuss a contract extension this offseason. That may be true whether or not […]
Sixers Promoting Jameer Nelson To EVP Of Basketball Ops
Sixers assistant general manager Jameer Nelson is being promoted, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that Nelson’s new title will be executive vice president of basketball operations. He will be second in command in the front office, behind new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. The news was expected, as Marc Stein and […]
Former Bulls Player, Broadcaster Stacey King Dies At 59
Former NBA big man Stacey King, who won three championships as a role player with the Bulls during his eight years in the league, has died at age 59, the team announced in a press release. King was a longtime and beloved Bulls broadcaster known for his humor, enthusiasm, and generally objective views — he […]
International Notes: K. Edwards, C. Edwards, NBA Europe, Zizic
Former NBA forward Kessler Edwards and Hapoel Tel Aviv have parted ways, the Israeli team announced (via Twitter). Edwards, who turns 26 years old in August, signed a rest-of-season deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv in February. A 2021 second-round pick (44th overall), Edwards spent four seasons in the NBA, last suiting up for Dallas in […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Golden State Warriors
The Warriors entered 2025/26 optimistic about their changes of replicating the second-half success they found in '24/25 after trading for Jimmy Butler ahead of that season's deadline. Golden State was just 25-26, the 10th seed in the Western Conference, when Butler made his Warriors debut on February 8, 2025, but the club moved up to […]
Western Notes: Warriors, Jazz, Fleming, Plumlee
The Warriors‘ dynasty is looking increasingly difficult to replicate in the tax apron era, observes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Many around the league thought the Thunder had an excellent chance to become the first repeat champion since Golden State went back-to-back in 2017 and 2018, but they were eliminated in the Western […]
Knicks Notes: Bridges, Brunson, Shamet, Coach’s Challenge
Mikal Bridges knows from experience that a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals doesn’t guarantee a championship, writes Brendan Mau of SI.com. Bridges was part of the Phoenix team that won the first two games of the 2021 Finals, then lost four in a row to Milwaukee, so he’s in position to deliver a warning […]
Central Notes: Kessler, Bulls, Beasley, Boswell
The Bulls should keep a close watch on Walker Kessler‘s negotiations with the Jazz as they consider their options for a new starting center, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only piece. The 24-year-old big man is widely expected to re-sign with Utah, and because he’s a restricted free agent the Jazz […]
Finals Notes: Champagnie, Alvarado, Castle, Brunson, Robinson, More
The Spurs‘ Julian Champagnie and the Knicks‘ Jose Alvarado have a rivalry that began long before their meeting in the NBA Finals, writes Zach Braziller of The New York Post. They’re both New York City natives who squared off several times during high school in the Catholic League. “I won’t lie, they definitely got the […]
Anthony Edwards Wants Timberwolves To Upgrade Roster
Anthony Edwards isn’t satisfied with the current makeup of the Timberwolves‘ roster and is hoping for a significant upgrade this summer, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN (Twitter video link from Heat Central). Windhorst, who made the comments during the network’s coverage of the NBA Finals, suggested that Edwards may be influenced by watching former […]
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Game 2, Castle, Barnes
As Victor Wembanyama released a 20-foot shot that would have given San Antonio the lead in the closing seconds Friday night, his teammates had complete confidence that it was going in, Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only story. “He’s made that shot a thousand times,” Stephon Castle said. “That’s a […]
Community Shootaround: Hornets’ First-Round Picks
The Hornets are one of six NBA teams with two first-round picks in the 2026 NBA draft. The team controls the final lottery pick (No. 14 overall) and has another selection a few spots later (No. 18). Since he was named head of basketball operations two years ago, Jeff Peterson drafted Tidjane Salaun (No. 6 […]
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