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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 […]
Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Have Worked Out For Thunder
Michigan big men Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. are among the prospects who have had individual pre-draft workouts with the Thunder, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscription required). Lendeborg ranks 12th on ESPN’s big board, while Johnson comes two spots behind at 14th. The Thunder currently control two first-round picks (Nos. 12 […]
Fischer’s Latest: Sabonis, Hawks, Porzingis, Wade, Ellis
Rival teams are expecting the Kings to make Domantas Sabonis available in trade talks again this summer after he stayed with Sacramento through the February deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). As Fischer writes, the Kings are facing a significant cap crunch this offseason and are “known to be looking” […]
Mitchell Robinson Increasing Value Ahead Of Free Agency?
Mitchell Robinson appears to be increasing his value ahead of unrestricted free agency, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that the Knicks‘ backup center is expected to receive “significant” external interest this offseason. Fischer compares Robinson’s situation to that of his former teammate Isaiah Hartenstein in 2024. Hartenstein signed […]
And-Ones: Goodwin, Ibaka, Pachulia, NBA Free Agents
Barcelona has shown interest in former NBA guard Brandon Goodwin, who starred in China this past season, Alessandro Maggi of Sportando relays. According to an Encestando report, the European club has been in contact with Goodwin, who led the Shanghai Sharks to a Chinese league title. Goodwin, 30, averaged 17.6 points and 7.0 assists during […]
Thunder Won’t Look To Move Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren remains a fixture on the Thunder roster despite his underwhelming performance in the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City has no interest in dealing away Holmgren, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While the Thunder face some difficult roster decisions over the next few weeks, including team options on Isaiah […]
Knicks Notes: KAT, Reserves, Bridges, Brunson, Hart
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns delivered another solid performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday, supplying 21 points, 13 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes in New York’s thrilling 105-104 victory. He was also a plus-11 in his 34 minutes, Zach Braziller of the New York Post notes. Towns has gotten […]
Southeast Notes: Jaquez, Heat, Giannis, Hornets, Ball
Sixth Man of the Year runner-up Jaime Jaquez Jr. says he’s trying not to pay attention to the trade chatter involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Jaquez has been working out recently at the Heat‘s arena, but he’s currently in São Paulo, Brazil for an NBA event connected to […]
Western Notes: Gafford, Queen, A. Green, Clippers
After battling a nagging right ankle sprain throughout the 2025/26 season, Mavericks center Daniel Gafford said on Friday that he’s taking his time to fully recover before resuming on-court work, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter video link). “I’m getting there. The rehab is good. I’m staying consistent. I’m holding myself […]
Latest On Clippers Investigation
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and his uncle and business adviser Dennis Robertson have both been interviewed as part of the NBA’s investigation into whether the team circumvented the salary cap to pay the seven-time All-Star, multiple sources tell Baxter Holmes of ESPN. The investigation, which is being led by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen […]
And-Ones: Westhead, NBA Finals, Mitrou-Long, BAL
Paul Westhead is the 2026 recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced in a press release. Westhead’s coaching career spanned five decades and a total of 38 seasons. He spent 12 years as a head and assistant coach in the NBA and also coached in the WNBA, NCAA […]
Draft Notes: Dybantsa, Acuff, Ament, Alexis, Hoosiers
In a one-on-one interview with Ari Alexander of 7News Boston (Twitter video link), AJ Dybantsa praised both the Wizards and the Jazz and said he was confident he’ll end up being the No. 1 overall pick in a few weeks, as Jackson Payne of The Deseret News relays. Washington controls the first pick and Utah […]
Central Notes: Buzelis, Niang, Gunn, McCaffery
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis will make his debut with the Lithuanian national team this summer, according to BasketNews. Lithuania has a pair of qualifying games for the 2027 FIBA World Cup in early July. The team will face Great Britain on July 2 and Italy on July 5. While the 21-year-old said he’d like to play […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
Even though they were quickly dispatched in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, the Lakers entered last summer on a positive note, still riding the high of their mid-season Luka Doncic acquisition. While Doncic spent the offseason getting into peak condition and committing to a multiyear extension with his new team, the front office […]
Giannis Reportedly Has ‘Questions’ About Heat’s Post-Trade Roster
The Heat appear to be the current frontrunner in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes, but the Bucks star may not be fully sold on Miami as his next destination, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Appearing Friday on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), the NBA insider revealed that Antetokounmpo has concerns about […]
Trail Blazers Notes: Williams, Thybulle, Henderson
Robert Williams raised his projected value by putting together a relatively healthy season and may have increased his chances of staying with the Trail Blazers, Keith Smith of Spotrac writes in his preview of the team’s offseason. Portland’s most important free agent decision will be whether to re-sign the 28-year-old center, who earned $13.3MM this […]
Spurs Notes: Game 2, Fox, K. Johnson, Wembanyama
The Spurs have remained calm since losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, viewing it as one more bit of adversity that needs to be overcome on their way to a title, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Victor Wembanyama said he isn’t “worried in the slightest” about how the team will […]
Knicks Notes: Towns, Alvarado, Brunson, Nova Trio
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns was a difference-maker in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to Zach Kram of ESPN and Fred Katz of The Athletic, coming up big on both ends of the court. While the Spurs would prefer to use Victor Wembanyama as the primary defender on Josh Hart, allowing him to […]
Austin Reaves To Seek Max Deal In Free Agency?
Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026/27 player option and become an unrestricted free agent in a matter of weeks. At that point, he’ll be one of the top players on the market and will likely be seeking a contract that reflects that fact, Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times said […]
Finals Notes: Wemby, Brunson, Rotations, Sochan
After entering the NBA Finals as favorites, the Spurs are now considered underdogs to win the series following their Game 1 loss to the Knicks. However, San Antonio’s top players are unfazed by the deficit, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required), who points out that the team also lost Game […]
Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Cavaliers’ Offseason
The Bulls hosted a pre-draft workout on Tuesday featuring Keaton Wagler (Illinois), Kingston Flemings (Houston), Nate Ament (Tennessee) and Morez Johnson (Michigan), league sources tell Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. Chicago currently controls the fourth, 15th, 38th and 56th picks in this year’s draft, which will take place on June 23 and June 24. Wagler, […]
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