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Milan lands EuroLeague champion Alec Peters
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has added one of the EuroLeague’s most reliable perimeter shooters, signing Alec Peters to a multi-year deal, the club announced Thursday. The 30-year-old forward arrives after four seasons with Olympiacos Piraeus, where he became a key part of one of Europe’s most successful teams and won his second EuroLeague championship this […] The post Milan lands EuroLeague champion Alec Peters appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hornets want Coby White back
The Charlotte Hornets want to re-sign Coby White this offseason after his strong start with the franchise following a trade deadline move, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. White averaged 15.6 points in 21 games with Charlotte while the organization shifts toward a younger core built around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. White, 26, enters unrestricted […] The post Hornets want Coby White back appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Celtics want premium package for Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics are expected to demand a massive return in any potential Jaylen Brown trade, with younger players, draft picks and future flexibility becoming possible components of a deal, according to The Athletic’s Jay King. “There is even some belief that the Celtics front office would consider offers based more on younger prospects, picks […] The post Celtics want premium package for Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Al Horford returns to Warriors on $14M deal
The Golden State Warriors have moved quickly to retain one of their most important veteran contributors, with NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that Al Horford will remain with the franchise on a new multi-year deal. According to Charania, Horford is declining his player option and intends to sign a two-year, $14 million contract to stay […] The post Al Horford returns to Warriors on $14M deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade first reported by ESPN insider Shams Charania on Thursday. According to Charania, Minnesota is sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, […] The post Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
How Data Analytics Transformed the Way Basketball Is Played, Coached, and Watched
Basketball analytics didn’t just change how teams measure performance. It changed what the game looks like on the court. Three-point attempts tripled. Mid-range shots nearly disappeared. Players once considered average were revealed as elite contributors. Front offices hired data scientists. Coaching decisions once driven by convention are now run through probability models. The analytics revolution […] The post How Data Analytics Transformed the Way Basketball Is Played, Coached, and Watche...
Why Vision is The Most Underrated Advantage in Basketball?
Introduction The NBA 2026 Finals concluded a couple of days back, and the arena was electric. My fiancée and I were there when the New York Knicks lifted the trophy after more than 3 decades! On our way back home, my fiancée described basketball as a game of intelligence, high physical endurance, and speed. Even […] The post Why Vision is The Most Underrated Advantage in Basketball? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rockets add Quadir Copeland on two-way contract
The Houston Rockets are adding guard Quadir Copeland on a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, who reported on Wednesday, June 24, that the former NC State guard intends to sign with Houston. Copeland joins a Rockets organization coming off a 52-30 regular season that earned the No. 5 seed in the Western […] The post Rockets add Quadir Copeland on two-way contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sam Hoiberg intends to sign with Suns
The Phoenix Suns are set to add Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg, who intends to sign with the franchise following the 2026 NBA Draft cycle, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer on June 24. Hoiberg arrives after a four-year collegiate career highlighted by a senior-season breakout and Big Ten All-Defensive recognition. Hoiberg played 35 games as […] The post Sam Hoiberg intends to sign with Suns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timberwolves, Raptors emerge as LaMelo Ball trade suitors
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors have emerged as two of the teams showing the strongest trade interest in LaMelo Ball as the Charlotte Hornets evaluate the market for their franchise guard. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Wednesday that the Timberwolves and Raptors are among the teams pursuing Ball, citing league sources. Jake Fischer added […] The post Timberwolves, Raptors emerge as LaMelo Ball trade suitors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers add MAC Player of the Year Peter Suder
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Peter Suder, NBA insider Michael Scotto reported on Wednesday, June 24. The move gives the Western Conference contender another developmental guard after Suder earned MAC Player of the Year honors at Miami (OH). Suder finished his senior season in 2025-26 averaging 14.8 points, […] The post Lakers add MAC Player of the Year Peter Suder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bulls add Tobe Awaka on two-way deal
The Chicago Bulls have added undrafted forward Tobe Awaka on a two-way NBA contract, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Awaka joins the Bulls after spending the last two seasons at Arizona, where he developed into a physical interior presence. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 9.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks […] The post Bulls add Tobe Awaka on two-way deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thunder sign Josh Dix to two-way deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have added another young guard to their development pipeline, agreeing to a two-way NBA contract with undrafted guard Josh Dix, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Dix enters the Thunder organization after a four-year college career split between Iowa and Creighton. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 […] The post Thunder sign Josh Dix to two-way deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Heat sign Tre Donaldson
The Miami Heat have agreed to a two-way NBA contract with undrafted guard Tre Donaldson, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The move gives Miami another young ball-handler after the franchise reshaped its roster around the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Donaldson arrives with a four-year college résumé that included stops at […] The post Heat sign Tre Donaldson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers add Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke
The Los Angeles Lakers have added undrafted Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke on a two-way NBA contract, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The agreement was reported on Wednesday, June 24, during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Okereke went undrafted after completing his senior season at Vanderbilt, where he appeared in 36 games […] The post Lakers add Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Clippers acquire Nick Martinelli
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired forward Nick Martinelli on the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft, completing a trade with the Houston Rockets for the No. 55 pick and cash considerations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Martinelli was originally selected by the New York Knicks at No. 55 before being moved to the […] The post Clippers acquire Nick Martinelli appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pistons add defensive big man Ugonna Onyenso
The Detroit Pistons acquired center Ugonna Onyenso from the New York Knicks for cash considerations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The move came during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft after New York selected Onyenso with the No. 53 overall pick. The trade gives Detroit a young interior defender with experience across […] The post Pistons add defensive big man Ugonna Onyenso appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar
The Atlanta Hawks moved up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft to secure Henri Veesaar, acquiring the No. 52 pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for No. 57 and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Veesaar, a 6-foot-11 forward/center from Estonia, was selected by the Clippers at No. 52 […] The post Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade
The Washington Wizards acquired center Felix Okpara from the Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, sending out picks No. 51 and No. 60 in exchange for the No. 46 selection, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was part of a busy second-round night, with Washington also involved in […] The post Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bulls flip Braden Smith for Pacers’ Kam Jones, picks
The Chicago Bulls are moving second-round pick Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Kam Jones, future pick swaps and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was completed during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24. Smith was selected No. 38 overall by Chicago after being […] The post Bulls flip Braden Smith for Pacers’ Kam Jones, picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thunder trade Ryan Conwell to Heat, get Otega Oweh
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat completed a second-round pick swap during the 2026 NBA Draft, with Oklahoma City sending No. 37 selection Ryan Conwell to Miami in exchange for the No. 41 pick and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The move came during the second round on June 24, with the […] The post Thunder trade Ryan Conwell to Heat, get Otega Oweh appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mavericks acquire Vsevolod Ishchenko
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading with the Los Angeles Lakers, who obtained the selection from the Chicago Bulls. The Mavericks sent cash considerations to Los Angeles to complete the move, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The transaction came after […] The post Mavericks acquire Vsevolod Ishchenko appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LaMelo Ball trade talks gain momentum
Multiple teams are aggressively pursuing LaMelo Ball, and the Charlotte Hornets are actively engaging in trade discussions as the NBA shifts from the draft toward free agency. Speaking during ESPN’s coverage of the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Ball’s name has become one of […] The post LaMelo Ball trade talks gain momentum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Celtics exploring Jaylen Brown trade options
The Boston Celtics entered the 2026 NBA Draft with more questions than answers, and according to NBA insider Shams Charania, Jaylen Brown’s future has become one of the league’s most closely watched storylines. Speaking during the second round of the NBA Draft on June 24, Charania reported that Boston is actively engaged in trade discussions […] The post Celtics exploring Jaylen Brown trade options appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kendrick Perkins sees Kobe-like potential in Darryn Peterson
The 2026 NBA draft class has been highly anticipated after seeing many talented prospects who can be huge assets and the best players for the franchises. Darryn Peterson stood tall among the other rising stars and had the chance of being selected either first or second overall pick. Speaking to the Road Trippin podcast, Kendrick […] The post Kendrick Perkins sees Kobe-like potential in Darryn Peterson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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