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Andre Iguodala hopes LeBron James joins Stephen Curry, Warriors
Andre Iguodala isn’t trying to predict where LeBron James will sign. He does know where he’d like to see him end up. Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the former Warriors forward admitted he’d love to see James team up with Stephen Curry after the two stars helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at […] The post Andre Iguodala hopes LeBron James joins Stephen Curry, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: Luka Doncic pushed Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler
The Lakers didn’t just identify Walker Kessler as their center of the future. Apparently, Luka Doncic did, too. According to Iztok Franko of DigginBasketball, Doncic pushed hard behind the scenes for Los Angeles to acquire Kessler from the Jazz, believing the young center was exactly the type of frontcourt partner he wanted. Franko wrote that […] The post Report: Luka Doncic pushed Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors
Sixers Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland. Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia. Speaking with Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wade said he sees himself as a natural fit alongside the Sixers’ high-powered offense because of what he brings at the other end […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Nuggets, DaRon Holmes II, Heat
Warriors Warriors star Stephen Curry is taking a different approach this offseason. After missing more than two months last season with a right knee injury, Curry said his biggest priority is making sure he’s healthy for Year 18. “My knee is feeling great,” he said, via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Curry said […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Nuggets, DaRon Holmes II, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Timberwolves, Trey Lyles, Cedi Osman
Bucks Bucks newcomer Tyler Herro wasn’t exactly shocked when the Heat traded him. In fact, he said he expected it. “I saw it coming,” Herro said, via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. “If any summer, it was going to be this summer.” Herro ultimately landed with his hometown Bucks as part of the blockbuster […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Timberwolves, Trey Lyles, Cedi Osman appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Nets
Nuggets The Nuggets may not know exactly what Nikola Jokic plans to do in two years. They’re choosing not to worry about it. Jokic is expected to wait until 2027 before making a decision on his next contract, allowing him to become eligible for a larger five-year supermax worth an estimated $359.5 million instead of […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Players’ union chief wants NBA to rethink second apron: ‘We’re not fans’
The NBA’s second apron has no shortage of critics these days. Now, the head of the players’ union is joining the list. Speaking Friday, NBPA executive director David Kelly said he’d like to see the league soften — or even eliminate — the second apron, arguing it has forced teams into making financial decisions instead […] The post Players’ union chief wants NBA to rethink second apron: ‘We’re not fans’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still likely despite NBA investigation
The Kawhi Leonard trade may be on hold, but there still appears to be little doubt around the NBA that it’ll eventually get done. According to Sam Amick, Eric Koreen and Law Murray of The Athletic, the blockbuster deal sending Leonard from the Clippers back to the Raptors isn’t expected to change unless the NBA […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still likely despite NBA investigation appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Free Agency: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Micah Potter, Nuggets
Spurs In case you missed it, Victor Wembanyama isn’t going anywhere. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year has officially signed a five-year rookie-scale maximum extension with the Spurs, the team announced after ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the agreement. The deal includes a fifth-year player option, but perhaps the biggest surprise is what […] The post NBA Free Agency: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Micah Potter, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2026 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season as players are signed or released. The list is partially compiled via HoopsRumors, RealGM and player agents. 2026 NBA Free Agents Unrestricted Free Agents Centers Bismack Biyombo (34) Tony Bradley (28) Drew Eubanks (29) […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro reportedly involved in Las Vegas altercation
Things apparently got a little heated between former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in Las Vegas. Hoops Wire has confirmed reports that Adebayo and Herro were involved in an altercation during a team workout Friday morning. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the incident. According to multiple reports, Adebayo confronted Herro over […] The post Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro reportedly involved in Las Vegas altercation appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets
Spurs Spurs center Victor Wembanyama hasn’t signed his rookie extension yet, and there’s suddenly an interesting reason why. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there has been chatter around the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas that Wembanyama may be willing to sign for less than the maximum salary in an effort to […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James’ free agency has reached the voice-note stage
Apparently, text messages aren’t enough anymore. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, teams hoping to land LeBron James have been sending recruiting voice notes to him through agent Rich Paul as the NBA’s biggest free-agent decision continues to drag on. In other words, executives are leaving LeBron basketball voicemails. Charania reported that James remains in the […] The post LeBron James’ free agency has reached the voice-note stage appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bill Simmons says LeBron James’ return to Cavs is ‘done’
Longtime sports analyst Bill Simmons says he has something so many of us want: Clarity on where LeBron James plays next. “The Cleveland thing is done,” Simmons declared on his podcast. That was his way of saying James is returning to the Cavaliers for his next chapter. Granted, that’s something a lot of people already […] The post Bill Simmons says LeBron James’ return to Cavs is ‘done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion
Clippers The Clippers’ trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors still appears headed toward the finish line. It’s just taking a little longer than expected. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Los Angeles spent several weeks exploring Leonard’s market before reaching an agreement with Toronto. Fischer added that the Clippers believed the NBA’s […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves
The Hornets’ blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for more than just the Hornets and Timberwolves. According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the trade will be combined with the Timberwolves’ separate three-team Julius Randle trade involving the Nets […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Nuggets
Lakers The Lakers remain in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but completing a sign-and-trade with the Hawks may not be as simple as initially believed. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Atlanta has been resistant to a proposed package centered around Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap. That differs […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA execs say they still don’t know what LeBron James is going to do
If you’re wondering whether NBA executives know where LeBron James plans to sign, the answer appears to be… not really. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, executives from teams pursuing James told the publication Thursday at Summer League that they’re still largely in the dark. One general manager reportedly put it this way: “We […] The post NBA execs say they still don’t know what LeBron James is going to do appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors
Lakers Luka Doncic apparently likes what the Lakers have done this offseason. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Doncic is “excited” about Los Angeles’ revamped roster after the team added Walker Kessler via trade and signed Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Kevon Looney in free agency. The Lakers also locked up Austin Reaves to […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Apparently, the streets are talking, and they say LeBron James returning to Cavs
Everyone has a LeBron James opinion these days. Some come from NBA executives. Some come from agents. Some come from anonymous league sources. And then… there are the streets. ESPN Cleveland personality Emmett Golden added a little more fuel to the LeBron fire Thursday, saying someone who has been right before reached out with an […] The post Apparently, the streets are talking, and they say LeBron James returning to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Charles Bassey, Mavericks, Frank Vogel, Spurs
Warriors The Warriors are bringing back center Charles Bassey on a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Bassey, 25, finished last season with Golden State after bouncing around the league on a series of short-term deals. He made the most of his opportunity, averaging 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over five late-season […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Charles Bassey, Mavericks, Frank Vogel, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat
Raptors The Kawhi Leonard blockbuster isn’t official just yet. The Clippers and Raptors announced Thursday that their agreed-upon trade remains on hold while the NBA completes its investigation into allegations involving Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt financial company Aspiration. According to the Clippers, the league informed Toronto that it would assume any potential risk […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat appeared first on Hoops...
DeMar DeRozan linked to Cavs, Heat in free agency
Now that DeMar DeRozan has officially cleared waivers, the speculation has begun. One of the more interesting possibilities comes from Matt George of Sactown Sports 1140, who said the Cavaliers and Heat are the two teams generating the most chatter as potential landing spots for the veteran scorer. “The two teams that we seem to […] The post DeMar DeRozan linked to Cavs, Heat in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Walker Kessler, Pacers
Jazz The Jazz don’t appear interested in easing Darryn Peterson into the NBA. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Utah already envisions the No. 2 overall pick and Keyonte George growing into one of the league’s better backcourts. Peterson, who famously skipped a pre-draft workout with the Jazz before being selected, said all of that is […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Walker Kessler, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks bring back Pete Nance on new two-year deal
Pete Nance isn’t going anywhere after all. Less than a week after waiving the forward, the Bucks have re-signed him to a new two-year contract with a much more team-friendly structure. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the deal is for the veteran’s minimum, is non-guaranteed, and […] The post Bucks bring back Pete Nance on new two-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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