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Timberwolves have no plans to trade Donte DiVincenzo
The Minnesota Timberwolves are not looking to move Donte DiVincenzo as the veteran guard continues his recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered during last season’s playoffs. DiVincenzo is entering the final year of the four-year, $46.9 million contract he originally signed with the New York Knicks in 2023. He is set to earn $12.5 […] The post Timberwolves have no plans to trade Donte DiVincenzo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mychal Thompson wanted Klay to join the Lakers
Mychal Thompson admitted he had hoped to see his son Klay Thompson join the Los Angeles Lakers before the veteran sharpshooter ultimately signed with the Miami Heat. Klay agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with Miami earlier this week. His father, a former Lakers player and longtime radio analyst for the franchise, revealed that […] The post Mychal Thompson wanted Klay to join the Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Clippers fine with keeping Kawhi Leonard if Raptors trade stalls
The Los Angeles Clippers are prepared to keep Kawhi Leonard if his trade to the Toronto Raptors does not go through, according to Ramona Shelburne, leaving the franchise with a contingency plan as the NBA’s investigation into Leonard’s contractual situation continues. “If this trade doesn’t go through, if for some reason Toronto doesn’t want to […] The post Clippers fine with keeping Kawhi Leonard if Raptors trade stalls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Real Madrid signs Damian Jones
Real Madrid has signed center Damian Jones through the end of the 2026-27 season, the Spanish club announced Friday. The 31-year-old arrives after winning the Puerto Rican league championship with Vaqueros de Bayamon. Jones brings eight seasons of NBA experience to Madrid after appearing for the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, […] The post Real Madrid signs Damian Jones appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gilbert Arenas blasts Jonathan Kuminga’s Timberwolves contract
Gilbert Arenas questioned Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to sign a surprisingly inexpensive contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after months of interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with Minnesota on Wednesday. The decision drew attention because the Lakers reportedly had a sign-and-trade proposal worth more than $12 million per […] The post Gilbert Arenas blasts Jonathan Kuminga’s Timberwolves contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers face questions after losing Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers will enter training camp without Jonathan Kuminga after spending much of the summer trying to bring the young forward to Los Angeles. Kuminga ultimately accepted a two-year, $12.4 million contract with Minnesota, despite the Lakers being prepared to offer considerably more money through a potential sign-and-trade. Los Angeles envisioned Kuminga as part of […] The post Lakers face questions after losing Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA players who turned down massive contracts
Several NBA players have missed out on massive contracts over the past 15 years after rejecting lucrative offers and later settling for significantly smaller deals. Jonathan Kuminga ranks seventh on the list after turning down a three-year, $75 million offer from the Golden State Warriors in 2025. He eventually signed a two-year, $12.4 million contract […] The post NBA players who turned down massive contracts appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shaquille O’Neal reveals Jerry West’s Lakers pitch
Shaquille O’Neal recalled how Jerry West convinced him to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, combining a massive NBA contract with additional opportunities away from basketball. Speaking on the “Full Send Podcast,” O’Neal said he met privately with West at a hotel while considering his future. “Jerry West met me in a hotel. […] The post Shaquille O’Neal reveals Jerry West’s Lakers pitch appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Williams: “I’ll be healthy as ever for the beginning of the season”
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has been happy with his injury recovery this summer (started 2025-26 coming off right wrist surgery and a follow-up procedure to remove a screw before dealing with multiple hamstring strains). (via Kicks Vision): “It’s been great. Honestly, it was just one of those unfortunate things. Trying to come back […] The post Jalen Williams: “I’ll be healthy as ever for the beginning of the season” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Klay Thompson doubts anyone breaks 37-point record
Klay Thompson believes his record-setting 37-point quarter against the Sacramento Kings could remain unmatched for a long time. More than a decade after the historic performance, Thompson reflected on the night during a conversation with former NBA player Serge Ibaka and admitted he is unsure whether anyone will ever reproduce it. “That’s a lot of […] The post Klay Thompson doubts anyone breaks 37-point record appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen Jackson drops LeBron James from GOAT debate
Stephen Jackson believes LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers should hurt his standing in the NBA’s GOAT conversation. Speaking on the “All the Smoke” podcast, the former NBA champion argued that returning to Cleveland would have made more sense if James wanted to remain in the same discussion as Michael Jordan and Kobe […] The post Stephen Jackson drops LeBron James from GOAT debate appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA players seek share of NBA Europe revenue
NBA players believe they should receive a share of the revenue generated by NBA Europe, with NBPA executive director David Kelly raising the issue as the league moves toward a planned 2027 launch. Speaking to Front Office Sports, Kelly said NBA Europe is being built in part on the value and global profile created by […] The post NBA players seek share of NBA Europe revenue appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Heat add J’Vonne Hadley
The Miami Heat signed forward J’Vonne Hadley on Thursday, adding another young frontcourt option after his productive Summer League with the organization. Miami did not disclose the terms of the deal. Hadley started all eight of his Summer League appearances between the California Classic in San Francisco and the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las […] The post Heat add J’Vonne Hadley appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant names Nets his best team ‘on paper’
Kevin Durant believes the Brooklyn Nets had the most accomplished roster, on paper, of any team he played for, even though he still considers the Golden State Warriors the best team of his career. Speaking on Boardroom, Durant was asked which team had the strongest roster based strictly on the names and accomplishments of its […] The post Kevin Durant names Nets his best team ‘on paper’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Heat sign Nick Richards
The Miami Heat have agreed to sign free-agent center Nick Richards to a one-year contract, according to Shams Charania. The deal fills Miami’s 14th standard roster spot after the team recently added Klay Thompson. Richards, 28, split the 2025-26 season between the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, appearing in 48 games and averaging 5.8 points […] The post Heat sign Nick Richards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Keshad Johnson returns to Heat
The Miami Heat and forward Keshad Johnson have agreed to a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Johnson returns after spending his first two NBA seasons with Miami. The 25-year-old appeared in 32 games for the Heat in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.8 minutes while shooting 49.0% from the […] The post Keshad Johnson returns to Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Warriors sign Dalen Terry
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal with Dalen Terry, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported Thursday that Terry, the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will join Golden State after spending four NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers. Terry became available after Philadelphia waived him […] The post Warriors sign Dalen Terry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant scores huge Hugging Face return
Kevin Durant and his longtime business partner Rich Kleiman reportedly made an extremely lucrative early investment in artificial intelligence company Hugging Face. Durant and Kleiman participated in the company’s seed and Series A funding rounds, getting involved well before Hugging Face reached its multibillion-dollar valuation. Nvidia has now reportedly acquired Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. […] The post Kevin Durant scores huge Hugging Face return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant questions NBA’s international takeover narrative
Kevin Durant says the growing influence of international players in the NBA should not be separated from the American basketball system and the players who shaped the current generation. Speaking on Boardroom, Durant addressed the narrative that international players are taking over the league, arguing that the discussion should focus on the influences behind many […] The post Kevin Durant questions NBA’s international takeover narrative appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tony Parker names his top two active NBA point guards
Here’s Hall of Famer Tony Parker answering who the NBA’s best current point guard is. (via Bilyonaryo News Channel | The Scorecard): “Right now, you still have to say… I don’t know, Steph Curry. You still have to choose him, I think. And then you have Shai [Gilgeous-Alexander], too. Shai is a point guard, because […] The post Tony Parker names his top two active NBA point guards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 in January
The Toronto Raptors announced that they will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey on January 10, 2027, raising it to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will become the second player in Raptors history to have his number retired, joining Vince Carter, whose No. 15 was honored on […] The post Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 in January appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant sees LeBron James as 76ers’ missing connector
Kevin Durant believes LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a minimum contract could give the team the connector it needs to manage a roster filled with high-level scorers. Speaking on Boardroom, Durant called Philadelphia a potential “juggernaut” and pointed to James’ willingness to accept a reduced salary and adapt his role alongside […] The post Kevin Durant sees LeBron James as 76ers’ missing connector appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tim Hardaway calls Klay Thompson perfect Heat fit
Tim Hardaway believes Klay Thompson is an ideal fit for the Miami Heat and expects the veteran guard to perform better in Miami’s system than he did with the Dallas Mavericks. “He fits in perfect. He’s looking at trying to win another championship. He’s going to play a lot better in this system than he […] The post Tim Hardaway calls Klay Thompson perfect Heat fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jimmy Butler, Kaitlin Nowak resolve custody dispute
Jimmy Butler and his ex-girlfriend Kaitlin Nowak appear close to resolving their lengthy custody and child support dispute. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nowak said the two recently reached a comprehensive parenting agreement and revealed that she is currently living with the Golden State Warriors star. Nowak said “there are other circumstances which […] The post Jimmy Butler, Kaitlin Nowak resolve custody dispute appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Victor Wembanyama enjoys playing alongside Rudy Gobert
The San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama believes France could benefit from continuing to experiment with lineups featuring him alongside Rudy Gobert. Playing next to the Minnesota Timberwolves big man moves Wembanyama toward power forward and changes some of his responsibilities. Although the role presents situations he does not regularly encounter, Wembanyama sees significant potential […] The post Victor Wembanyama enjoys playing alongside Rudy Gobert appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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