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NBA Trade Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Thunder, roster, Mavericks
Hawks The Hawks didn’t necessarily get younger in Sunday’s three-team trade. But they may have gotten tougher, writes Rohan Roman of SI. Atlanta landed veteran wing Luguentz Dort from the Thunder, giving the club another proven perimeter defender after already adding Aaron Wiggins earlier this offseason. Ryan Nembhard also heads to the Hawks, while former […] The post NBA Trade Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Thunder, roster, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster
The Mavericks didn’t hire Masai Ujiri to sit on his hands. Judging by the past few weeks, he has no plans to. Dallas has quietly become one of the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason, reshaping its roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg while adding size, youth and international talent seemingly everywhere it […] The post Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher bring back memories of Hakeem and Ralph
The Mavericks may have done more than add another former No. 1 overall pick. They also revived one of the NBA’s most memorable draft pairings. By acquiring Zaccharie Risacher from the Hawks, Dallas now has the No. 1 picks from the 2024 and 2025 NBA Drafts on the same roster in Risacher and Cooper Flagg. […] The post Why Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher bring back memories of Hakeem and Ralph appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Moussa Cisse, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Bucks
Mavericks The Mavericks continue to make it clear they like what they have in young center Moussa Cisse. Dallas will match the Knicks’ offer sheet for the restricted free agent, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, ensuring Cisse remains with the team after an encouraging rookie season. The 23-year-old averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Moussa Cisse, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks have little to lose with move for Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks could’ve done a lot worse than Zaccharie Risacher, especially considering what they gave up to get him. Risacher is coming to Dallas from the Hawks, as part of the three-team deal that will send Thunder wing Lu Dort to Atlanta, per ESPN. The Mavericks are sending out backup guard Ryan Nembhard to the […] The post Mavericks have little to lose with move for Zaccharie Risacher appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder trading Lu Dort to Hawks; Mavs acquiring Zaccharie Risacher
The Thunder are moving on from one of the key pieces of their 2025 championship run. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Oklahoma City is trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that also sends former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta to the Mavericks. The Thunder will receive […] The post Thunder trading Lu Dort to Hawks; Mavs acquiring Zaccharie Risacher appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Breaking: The LeBron sweepstakes has made everyone on social media an NBA insider
Every 30 minutes, my phone buzzes. It’s usually a friend. Sometimes it’s family. And it’s almost always the same thing. A screenshot. “LOOK. “Is this real?” “What are you hearing?” It’s a social media post guaranteeing where LeBron James will play next. Guaranteed. Done deal. Book it. I’ve seen he’s definitely signing with the Cavaliers. […] The post Breaking: The LeBron sweepstakes has made everyone on social media an NBA insider appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Anthony Edwards doesn’t think Timberwolves in running for LeBron James
If LeBron James ends up with the Timberwolves, it sounds like it’ll be news to Anthony Edwards. “I have nothing to say about it because I’ve seen his top three teams. We’re not in it,” Edwards said when asked about James’ free agency at Fanatics Fest, via Kyle Ingram. Edwards is referring to the Cavaliers, […] The post Anthony Edwards doesn’t think Timberwolves in running for LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nuggets
Bulls The Bulls came away from Summer League believing they may have found an important building block. Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald wrote that No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson was the clear standout in Las Vegas after averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while shooting 50 percent from the field. Wilson […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs Notes: Meleek Thomas, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James
The Cavaliers won’t be crowning anyone because of Summer League. After all, every July, somebody looks like a future All-Star before reality shows up in October. That said, it’s hard not to like what Meleek Thomas put on tape in Las Vegas. Thomas closed Summer League with 24 points in the Cavs’ 100-91 win over […] The post Cavs Notes: Meleek Thomas, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA’s top four picks look every bit the part at Summer League
Summer League wraps up Sunday, and while it’s never wise to overreact to a handful of exhibition games, it’s also OK to admit when an NBA rookie simply looks like he belongs. That was essentially the takeaway from The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie after spending the past couple of weeks evaluating the 2026 draft class in […] The post NBA’s top four picks look every bit the part at Summer League appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers, involves Bucks
The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the offseason. One new trade proposal would finally get him to Los Angeles. Rohan Roman of Hawks on SI floated a three-team deal that would send Kuminga and center Jericho Sims to the Lakers, while the Hawks would land Bucks center Myles Turner. Milwaukee […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers, involves Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Bucks, Jonathan Kuminga, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Kings
Bucks The Bucks continue to be connected to a pair of young forwards as they reshape their roster following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. According to Jake Fischer, Milwaukee has interest in Jonathan Kuminga, while Marc Stein has reported the Bucks are also exploring the possibility of acquiring Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson in a […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Jonathan Kuminga, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Anthony Davis predicts he’ll play all 82, Wizards will win 40-plus
Anthony Davis is setting lofty expectations for 2026-27. Not just for the Wizards, but for himself. Appearing at Fanatics Fest, Davis told WizSkins he’ll suit up for all 82 regular-season games after injuries limited him to just 29 appearances since the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Lakers to the Mavericks in 2025. Asked […] The post Anthony Davis predicts he’ll play all 82, Wizards will win 40-plus appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN expressing interest in NBA regional broadcast rights
The bidding for the NBA’s future local broadcast platform may already be heating up. After Sports Business Journal reported that YouTube has emerged as the leading candidate to host the league’s planned local streaming hub beginning in 2027-28, ESPN has now publicly confirmed its interest as well. According to Awful Announcing, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro […] The post ESPN expressing interest in NBA regional broadcast rights appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, Moussa Cisse, Suns, Luke Kennard, Stanley Johnson
Knicks The Knicks continue searching for frontcourt depth. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New York has signed Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cisse to a two-year offer sheet. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the first season is 50 percent guaranteed, while the second year is non-guaranteed. Bobby Marks added that the 2026-27 […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Moussa Cisse, Suns, Luke Kennard, Stanley Johnson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Tom Brady buries half-court jumper at Fanatics Fest
Tom Brady was a legendary performer behind center. But could he make a case for himself as an NBA center? Probably not, but he may not be a bad option if an NBA team needs a guy to come off the bench and hit a half-court buzzer-beater. Brady proved as much at Fanatics Fest, burying […] The post Tom Brady buries half-court jumper at Fanatics Fest appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Donovan Mitchell’s message to LeBron James: ‘Let’s do it again’
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell isn’t hiding where he’d like to see LeBron James play next. Asked what his recruiting pitch would be to the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Mitchell kept it short. “I mean, it’s home,” Mitchell said, via ESPN Cleveland. “We’ve done it once. Let’s do it again. Simple as that.” Mitchell’s comments come […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s message to LeBron James: ‘Let’s do it again’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic
Nets Michael Porter Jr.‘s long-term future with the Nets remains uncertain. Sameer Kumar of Nets on SI suggested Brooklyn may ultimately be better served moving Porter rather than signing the veteran forward to a lucrative contract extension. Porter is entering the final year of his current deal and could command close to $40 million annually […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder
Rockets Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season. “I’ll be very disappointed […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Second apron, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Wizards, Trae Young
NBA salary cap The NBA Players Association continues to push back against the league’s second tax apron. New NBPA executive director David Kelly told The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov that the current system has gone too far, arguing it discourages teams from keeping championship-caliber rosters together. “It’s not good for fans. Not good for players,” Kelly […] The post NBA Notes: Second apron, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Wizards, Trae Young appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Joe Smith: NBA should call future cap scandals ‘Joe Smith Effect’
Former No. 1 overall pick Joe Smith believes it’s time for the NBA to give a familiar type of investigation a familiar name. “If they’re going to keep bringing my name up every time a situation comes up,” Smith told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, “then they might as well just call it the […] The post Joe Smith: NBA should call future cap scandals ‘Joe Smith Effect’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
James Harden on LeBron James: I hope he comes to Cavs for ‘storybook finish’
James Harden has made it clear where he’d like to see LeBron James finish his career. Speaking Friday during a one-on-one interview at Fanatics Fest in New York, Harden said he hopes the four-time NBA champion signs with the Cavaliers. “I hope he comes to Cleveland,” Harden said. “It’s a perfect storybook finish. He’s at […] The post James Harden on LeBron James: I hope he comes to Cavs for ‘storybook finish’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Nuggets
Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that he’s eager to begin the next chapter of his career with the Heat. Speaking at his introductory press conference, Antetokounmpo said he’s motivated “a million percent” as he prepares for his first season in Miami. “It’s a place I feel like brings pressure, and I thrive under […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Jazz, Josh Okogie, Nets
Warriors The Warriors continue to be mentioned among the teams pursuing LeBron James, and one factor could separate them from the rest of the field. As written by Joey Akeley of Warriors on SI, Golden State’s proximity to Los Angeles could make the franchise especially appealing to James as he weighs where to spend the […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, LeBron James, Jazz, Josh Okogie, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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