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Caleb Wilson: I’ve been striving to be the best player ever for a long time

Chicago Bulls 2026 No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson is standing firm on saying he wants to become the greatest player ever. (via Chicago Bulls): Sam Smith: “I think everybody appreciates confidence, personal assertiveness. But do you worry a little bit about… you made some dramatic statements about wanting to be the best ever in the […] The post Caleb Wilson: I’ve been striving to be the best player ever for a long time appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowed trade destinations before Heat move

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly narrowed his list of preferred trade destinations by informing several interested teams that he would not commit to a long-term extension if they acquired him from the Bucks. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Antetokounmpo’s camp made it clear to at least four teams that he would not sign a new contract with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowed trade destinations before Heat move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Matthew Strazel joins Anadolu Efes

Anadolu Efes has added French guard Matthew Strazel, signing the playmaker to a 2+1 season agreement after four years with AS Monaco. The Turkish club announced the move on Friday, June 26, as it continues reshaping its roster after a difficult 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign. Strazel spent the last four seasons in Monaco, winning multiple domestic […] The post Matthew Strazel joins Anadolu Efes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Heat eye Duncan Robinson reunion

The Miami Heat are showing interest in bringing back Duncan Robinson as they continue reshaping their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, according to Evan Sidery. Robinson is expected to become available after the Detroit Pistons acquired another shooting option in Isaiah Joe, making his current contract situation more complicated. The move would mark […] The post Heat eye Duncan Robinson reunion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers, Suns enter race for Miles Bridges

The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are among the teams showing trade interest in Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, according to Evan Sidery. Bridges is extension-eligible this summer, but Charlotte has reportedly shown no interest in another long-term agreement, putting the 28-year-old veteran on the trade market. The Hornets are receiving “a ton” of […] The post Lakers, Suns enter race for Miles Bridges appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers exploring trades to build around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively searching the trade market this offseason as they look to reshape the roster around Luka Doncic, according to Evan Sidery, who reported that the team is using its cap space aggressively to improve the roster. The Lakers finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 53-29 record, earning the No. […] The post Lakers exploring trades to build around Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks likely losing Robinson and Shamet

The New York Knicks are unlikely to keep Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet this offseason, according to Evan Sidery, with owner James Dolan’s position on avoiding the second apron limiting the team’s ability to compete financially in free agency. Both players are entering unrestricted free agency after helping New York win the NBA Finals. The […] The post Knicks likely losing Robinson and Shamet appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

‘Utterly Disrespectful’ Referees Should End Clark’s Fever Nightmare

Stephane White, the head coach of Women’s National Basketball Association franchise, the Indiana Fever, has demanded that referees put an end to their ‘egregious’ and ‘utterly disrespectful’ officiating treatment of star player and household name, Caitlin Clark, in a recent stinging rebuke following a string of controversial calls in their last few fixtures. With The Fever […] The post ‘Utterly Disrespectful’ Referees Should End Clark’s Fever Nightmare appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Hornets exploring Miles Bridges trades

The Charlotte Hornets are receiving “a ton” of interest in trade talks for Miles Bridges, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charlotte is now shopping Bridges’ $22.8 million expiring contract after acquiring Naz Reid from the Minnesota Timberwolves and planning to move Reid into the starting lineup. The Hornets’ decision comes shortly after the blockbuster trade […] The post Hornets exploring Miles Bridges trades appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hornets want to keep Naz Reid

The Charlotte Hornets intend to keep Naz Reid despite already receiving trade inquiries for the veteran big man, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Reid became the centerpiece of Charlotte’s return in the blockbuster trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal brought Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps […] The post Hornets want to keep Naz Reid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hornets emerge as potential suitor for Jaylen Brown

The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as one of the teams monitoring the availability of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, according to Mike Lacett, who tweeted on Thursday, June 25: “I’m hearing the @hornets are one of these teams.” Brown’s future has become one of the biggest storylines of the 2026 NBA offseason after ESPN’s Shams […] The post Hornets emerge as potential suitor for Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bulls sign Donovan Atwell

The Chicago Bulls are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell. Atwell spent his first three collegiate seasons at UNC Greensboro before transferring to Texas Tech for his senior year, where he emerged as one of the nation’s top perimeter shooters. The 6-foot-5 guard […] The post Bulls sign Donovan Atwell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Pelicans sign Chris Bell

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former California forward Chris Bell. Bell spent three seasons at Syracuse before transferring to Cal for his senior campaign, where he enjoyed the best offensive season of his college career. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 14.2 points per game […] The post Pelicans sign Chris Bell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

2026 FIBA U17 World Cup rosters announced

The full player pools and final rosters have been confirmed ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, which tips off on June 27 with 16 nations competing for the world title. The group stage runs through June 30 before all teams advance to the Round of 16 on July 1, with the quarterfinals […] The post 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup rosters announced appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Raptors sign Nathan Bittle

The Toronto Raptors are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Oregon center Nathan Bittle. Bittle spent all five of his collegiate seasons with the Ducks, developing into one of the top frontcourt players in the conference. During his final season, the 7-footer averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and […] The post Raptors sign Nathan Bittle appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Magic sign Malik Reneau

The Orlando Magic are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Miami forward Malik Reneau. Reneau spent three seasons at Indiana before transferring to Miami for his final year of college basketball, where he enjoyed the most productive season of his career. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 18.9 points and […] The post Magic sign Malik Reneau appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons

The Thunder have agreed to trade veteran guard Isaiah Joe to the Pistons in exchange for two future second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Joe spent the past four seasons in Oklahoma City after beginning his NBA career with the 76ers. During his time with the Thunder, he established himself as one of the […] The post Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Grizzlies sign Zach Cleveland

The Memphis Grizzlies are adding another undrafted rookie after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Liberty forward Zach Cleveland. Cleveland spent all four collegiate seasons at Liberty, developing into one of the most versatile players in Conference USA. The 6-foot-7 forward earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors as a senior after […] The post Grizzlies sign Zach Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaylen Brown could remain with Celtics

The Boston Celtics remain open to keeping Jaylen Brown despite actively exploring the trade market following unsuccessful negotiations with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to The Stein Line, Boston does not believe it is under pressure to move Brown this offseason and considers a reconciliation with the All-Star forward to be a realistic outcome […] The post Jaylen Brown could remain with Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EuroLeague confirms 20-team field for 2026-27 season

The Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) Board of Directors approved the 20-team lineup for the 2026-27 EuroLeague season during its meeting in Barcelona on Friday, with the decisions set to be submitted to the ECA General Assembly for ratification on July 7. The competition will feature the same 20 clubs that participated during the 2025-26 campaign, […] The post EuroLeague confirms 20-team field for 2026-27 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hornets sign Kylan Boswell

The Charlotte Hornets are adding another undrafted rookie after agreeing to a two-way contract with former Illinois guard Kylan Boswell. Boswell began his college career at Arizona before transferring to Illinois, where he spent his final two seasons as a full-time starter. Across his junior and senior years, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 […] The post Hornets sign Kylan Boswell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Celtics sign Milos Uzan

The Celtics have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Houston guard Milos Uzan after the four-year college player went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Uzan spent his first two collegiate seasons at Oklahoma before transferring to Houston, where he became a full-time starter over the past two years. During his time with […] The post Celtics sign Milos Uzan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LaMelo Ball surprised by Timberwolves trade

LaMelo Ball was reportedly caught off guard by his trade to the Timberwolves after entering the offseason expecting to remain with the Hornets. According to Brian Windhorst, Ball did not anticipate being moved, as Charlotte never actively shopped him and instead evaluated offers that came their way. The Hornets ultimately accepted Minnesota’s package, which included […] The post LaMelo Ball surprised by Timberwolves trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Warriors land record-breaking jersey sponsorship

The Golden State Warriors have secured a record-breaking jersey sponsorship agreement with Australian AI cloud company Iren, signing a multiyear partnership reportedly worth more than $50 million annually. The deal replaces Rakuten as Golden State’s jersey sponsor beginning next season and is believed to be the most valuable sponsorship agreement ever reached by a North […] The post Warriors land record-breaking jersey sponsorship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Nuggets confident Spencer Jones will re-sign

Spencer Jones is expected to remain a priority for the Denver Nuggets after emerging as one of the team’s biggest surprises during the 2025-26 season. The 25-year-old forward is entering restricted free agency following a breakout campaign in which he established himself as a reliable rotation player. Denver believes Jones has earned the opportunity to […] The post Nuggets confident Spencer Jones will re-sign appeared first on TalkBasket.net .