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Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him. People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s agreed-upon trade with the Clippers “will go through sooner rather than later,” Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported. That is notable because most of the recent reporting has focused on the […] The post Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome
Celtics The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Boston received a significant number of calls about Derrick White after moving Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics listened, as teams generally do, but quickly made it clear White […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sacramento Bee eliminates sports department, including Kings beat reporter
The Sacramento Kings are about to lose one of the reporters who chronicled them every day. The city is losing considerably more than that. The Sacramento Bee has eliminated its remaining sports department as part of sweeping layoffs by parent company McClatchy, as relayed by Awful Announcing. Kings beat reporter Jason Anderson, 49ers reporter Chris […] The post Sacramento Bee eliminates sports department, including Kings beat reporter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic
Rockets Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye. As Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle relayed, Sengun challenged Stone during their postseason conversations. “You’re always around, but I want to hear from you more: Good, bad or ugly,” Stone recalled […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Former Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. nearing deal with Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr. may be taking his scoring overseas. The former Lakers guard is close to signing with Real Madrid, according to Sportando, which cited Chema de Lucas. Smith became a free agent after Los Angeles declined its team option on him in June. The 22-year-old spent most of last season on a two-way contract […] The post Former Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. nearing deal with Real Madrid appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Heat not waiting for training camp to start building around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Every NBA team has wonderful chemistry in September. Nobody has been benched. Nobody is unhappy with his touches. Most importantly, nobody has lost a game. Still, the Heat have more reason than most to begin figuring things out early. Miami’s players have organized an offseason minicamp after the team added Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay […] The post Heat not waiting for training camp to start building around Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem
The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him. The problem, as usual, is the price. Sacramento has explored the market for Sabonis since at least last season’s trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Toronto and Charlotte both discussed potential deals with the Kings, with the Raptors’ interest described […] The post Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. It was the first extended absence of his NBA career. “Sitting out a whole year definitely puts […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks waive Devin Carter, but roster crunch isn’t over
The Hawks made one cut. They still need another. Atlanta waived former lottery pick Devin Carter on Friday, reducing its roster to 16 players, one above the regular-season limit. Carter was acquired from the Kings earlier this summer along with a 2033 second-round pick. The Hawks didn’t send anything back, making the deal a fairly […] The post Hawks waive Devin Carter, but roster crunch isn’t over appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder
Timberwolves Jonathan Kuminga said his early conversations with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch have centered on two responsibilities. “Rebound and defend,” Kuminga said during his introductory press conference. “Those two will open up the rest of the stats.” That sounds like precisely what Minnesota needs after trading Naz Reid and Julius Randle in the deal for […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the current list of 2026 NBA free agents, organized by position. This list includes both unrestricted and restricted free agents and is updated regularly. Ages are shown in parentheses. Restricted free agents are noted. 2026 NBA Free Agents Centers Bismack Biyombo (34) Tony Bradley (28) Ulrich Chomche (20) N’Faly Dante (24) Hunter Dickinson […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter
The Celtics may be looking to take a low-cost swing on a former lottery pick. Specifically, Boston has expressed interest in signing guard Devin Carter once he clears waivers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Hawks waived Carter on Friday, less than three months after acquiring him and a 2033 second-round pick […] The post Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Lakers Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.” As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment after organizing and funding a team minicamp in his native Slovenia. Now, “happy” won’t necessarily help the Lakers defend a pick-and-roll. But the trip represented another meaningful step for […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen Curry still headed toward Warrior-for-life status: ‘He isn’t going anywhere’
Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors. The expectation is that he will keep it that way. “Steph is re-signing. Steph isn’t going anywhere. He never was,” longtime Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson told HoopsHype. Thompson noted that Curry has said for years that he wants to play for one franchise throughout […] The post Stephen Curry still headed toward Warrior-for-life status: ‘He isn’t going anywhere’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA not holding up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA. The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval at any time, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reports there is no holdup at the league level. Both teams must participate in the formal trade call, […] The post NBA not holding up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week
The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, expansion is expected to be discussed when the league’s Board of Governors meets Monday and Tuesday in New York. There is even a chance team […] The post NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings
The NBA’s team owners will gather in New York on Monday and Tuesday, and this particular Board of Governors meeting could involve considerably more than catered lunches and PowerPoint slides. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Clippers’ punishment, NBA Europe and possible expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas are expected to headline the agenda. […] The post Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers have added another experienced voice beneath longtime head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Whether that eventually means anything for Pelinka is a question for another day. For now, Eric Amsler is joining Los Angeles as an assistant general manager after more than two decades with the Heat, the Lakers announced. He will oversee […] The post Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit
The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy. So, yeah, predicting Indiana may require a wider margin for error than usual. ESPN released its early Pacers season preview, giving their offseason a B-minus and ranking them 15th in its Basketball Power Index. The […] The post ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery
The Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for a while. A fairly long while. Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is likely to miss approximately five months, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. That timeline would put Williams on track to return sometime […] The post Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp?
The Hawks announced they’re holding training camp at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Which raises a question: Why do NBA teams build state-of-the-art practice facilities, then begin each season practicing somewhere else? The Cavaliers spent Kenny Atkinson’s first two training camps at IMG Academy in Florida. This year, they’re going considerably farther, holding camp at The […] The post Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz
Cavaliers Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI identified Peyton Watson’s early work with the starters as one of the things to watch. Makes sense. Watson needs to learn where Donovan Mitchell and James […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA
The Clippers have already rejected the NBA’s findings. Now they’re considering whether to ask a court to do something about them. Steve Ballmer and the organization are discussing a potential lawsuit against the league that could include seeking a restraining order, according to Michael S. Schmidt, William K. Rashbaum and Santul Nerkar of The New […] The post Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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