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Cavs have chance to quiet outside noise that comes with meltdowns
The best thing about the NBA is that there’s always another game. And between now and mid-April, the Cavaliers will have 81 of them. So, yes, the meltdown on opening night in Philadelphia will be a long-forgotten memory that means nothing by the time the playoffs roll around. This is assuming the Cavs make the […] The post Cavs have chance to quiet outside noise that comes with meltdowns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson
I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either. You can listen to my entire semi-rant in this very post. All I can tell you is … well, my complete thoughts are […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Nets, Raptors, Scottie Barnes
Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson saw the same thing everyone else did. The Sixers turned up the pressure, and the Cavs didn’t have a good enough answer. “They upped their pressure and physicality. It was pretty clear. We did not handle it well,” Atkinson said after Cleveland squandered a 29-point lead in its season opener, via Zach […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Nets, Raptors, Scottie Barnes appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets
Mavericks The Mavericks got their bounce-back win. Now they’ll wait to find out what it cost them. Cooper Flagg left Friday’s 121-105 road victory over the Pacers after landing on his left shoulder following a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith near halftime. Flagg shot his free throws before heading to the locker room and was […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors face tough market for Kristaps Porzingis
The Warriors can look for a Kristaps Porzingis trade. Finding one that actually helps them is the harder part. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Golden State faces several obstacles, from Porzingis’ uncertain playing future to salary restrictions and a reluctance to surrender other valuable pieces. Porzingis is considering his future in basketball amid recurring […] The post Warriors face tough market for Kristaps Porzingis appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others
The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter. The Jazz, Bulls and Bucks were among the teams Los Angeles contacted about the former first-round pick before waiving him Monday, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch […] The post Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks make pair of roster moves
The Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening. The moves confirm the previously reported agreement with Knecht, who drew interest from several teams after the Lakers waived him during their final roster cuts. The Kings, Timberwolves and […] The post Knicks make pair of roster moves 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) Hunter Dickinson (26) Drew Eubanks (29) Trey Jemison (27) Mason Plumlee (36) […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA transactions: Friday 10/23
October 23, 2026 Utah Jazz: Blake Hinson became a free agent. October 21, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Signed Walter Clayton Jr. to a two-way contract. Utah Jazz: Ended Blake Hinson’s two-way contract. Orlando Magic: Exercised their team option on Jase Richardson. Phoenix Suns: Koby Brea became a free agent. Memphis Grizzlies: Walter Clayton Jr. became a […] The post NBA transactions: Friday 10/23 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA streaming offers more options, more headaches
Every NBA game can now be streamed. Finding the right service and figuring out what it will cost? Well, that’s where watching basketball becomes a homework assignment. As Jacob Feldman of Sportico details, the league’s streaming expansion has created wildly different viewing experiences depending on where fans live. Local broadcast territories still apply, and League […] The post NBA streaming offers more options, more headaches appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder signing former second-round pick
Micah Peavy didn’t have to wait long for another NBA opportunity. The former Pelicans wing has agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement comes four days after the Grizzlies waived Peavy and Walter Clayton Jr. while trimming their standard roster to the 15-player limit. Peavy, 25, was […] The post Thunder signing former second-round pick appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings adding G League standout
The Kings have found another guard, this time by turning to the reigning G League Rookie of the Year. Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way contract with Sacramento, agent George S. Langberg told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Pedulla earned the G League’s top rookie honor for the 2025-26 season and appeared in seven NBA games […] The post Kings adding G League standout appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns’ Mat Ishbia backs Steve Ballmer, praises Clippers punishment
Mat Ishbia still thinks Steve Ballmer is a great owner. He also thinks the NBA was right to come down hard on him. The Suns owner offered both assessments during an interview with Dan Roberts for Front Office Sports’ Portfolio Players, addressing the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention scandal and Ballmer’s one-year suspension. “I think Steve […] The post Suns’ Mat Ishbia backs Steve Ballmer, praises Clippers punishment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure
Iman Shumpert has a suggestion for the Cavaliers when opposing defenses turn up the heat. Put the ball in Donovan Mitchell’s hands and let him go. Shumpert, a member of the Cavs’ 2016 championship team, offered that assessment on ESPN’s NBA Today following Cleveland’s season-opening collapse against the Sixers. His message to James Harden was […] The post Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dale Brown, legendary LSU coach who helped launch Shaquille O’Neal’s career, dies at 90
Dale Brown, the winningest coach in LSU men’s basketball history and the college coach of Shaquille O’Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, died Friday, the school announced. He was 90. Brown spent 25 seasons at LSU, building the Tigers into a national contender and leading them to Final Four appearances in 1981 and 1986. His teams won […] The post Dale Brown, legendary LSU coach who helped launch Shaquille O’Neal’s career, dies at 90 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks acknowledge ring email ‘mistake,’ reveal $3.7 million championship gift plan
The Knicks are promising championship rings for their assistant coaches and acknowledging that using a fake ring offer to test employees’ cybersecurity awareness was a mistake. An MSG spokesman told Stefan Bondy of the New York Post that the organization is distributing more than $3.7 million worth of championship rings and jewelry. The statement follows […] The post Knicks acknowledge ring email ‘mistake,’ reveal $3.7 million championship gift plan appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA to hold talks with European soccer giants over new league
The NBA’s European league plans are moving into another round of discussions, this time with some of the biggest names in soccer. Executives from AC Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are expected to hold talks with NBA officials Tuesday, according to Mark Kleinman of Sky News. The club executives will be […] The post NBA to hold talks with European soccer giants over new league appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings, Raptors eyeing free agent guard
Sean Pedulla is drawing interest from the Kings and Raptors as both teams evaluate options for their rosters. Pedulla is among the candidates for Sacramento’s remaining two-way spot, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Toronto has also considered the free agent guard. “Sean Pedulla is also in the mix for […] The post Kings, Raptors eyeing free agent guard appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Thunder payroll, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Knicks
The Thunder have plenty of talent and draft picks. They also have a looming bill that rival executives don’t expect them to pay in full. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Oklahoma City projects to carry roughly $250 million in salaries next season, accompanied by approximately $200 million in luxury taxes. That’s before accounting for three […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder payroll, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA exec: JJ Redick owes Yaxel Lendeborg ‘a steak dinner’ for Luka Doncic trash talk
Yaxel Lendeborg spent his NBA debut trying to get under Luka Doncic’s skin. One rival executive thinks the Warriors rookie did Lakers coach JJ Redick a favor. “Oh man, JJ had to absolutely love that. He owes [Lendeborg] a steak dinner,” a Western Conference executive told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Any time Luka is focused on […] The post NBA exec: JJ Redick owes Yaxel Lendeborg ‘a steak dinner’ for Luka Doncic trash talk appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA teams playing hardball with stars: ‘Being unhappy is not a negotiating position anymore’
Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis were willing to discuss extensions below their maximum salaries. Their teams still decided to wait. That’s getting attention around the NBA, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon, who detailed how some front offices are becoming more comfortable letting contract uncertainty follow their stars into the season. “A year […] The post NBA teams playing hardball with stars: ‘Being unhappy is not a negotiating position anymore’ appeared first on H...
Knicks to sign Dalton Knecht to two-way deal
The Knicks are signing Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract, his agents at Excel Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement gives the former Lakers first-round pick a fresh start after two seasons in Los Angeles. It follows Thursday’s report that the Knicks were interested in Knecht, with the Timberwolves also linked to the 25-year-old […] The post Knicks to sign Dalton Knecht to two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James confirms Cavs were serious consideration in free agency
LeBron James may have chosen the Sixers, but a third stint with the Cavaliers was apparently a very real possibility. James confirmed as much after Thursday’s 114-106 win over the Cavs, acknowledging that Cleveland received serious consideration during his summer free agency. “The nature of the meeting, I probably won’t discuss much, but it was […] The post LeBron James confirms Cavs were serious consideration in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley on Cavs: ‘They don’t have no dawgs’
Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words. And after watching the Cavaliers blow a 29-point lead in their season opener, he wasn’t about to start. The Cavs fell to the 76ers, 114-106, on Thursday night, despite leading by 24 at halftime. Philadelphia came roaring back behind Tyrese Maxey, and Cleveland looked awfully familiar […] The post Charles Barkley on Cavs: ‘They don’t have no dawgs’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks coaches handed empty ring boxes at championship ceremony
The Knicks raised their championship banner Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. They handed out some rings, too. Just not to everyone who appeared to be getting one. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Knicks assistant coaches were presented with championship ring boxes during the on-court ceremony. There was just one problem. The boxes […] The post Knicks coaches handed empty ring boxes at championship ceremony appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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