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Shams Charania stands by Lakers reporting after challenge from Jeanie Buss attorney
ESPN’s Shams Charania is standing by his account of the Lakers ownership fight after Jeanie Buss’ attorney accused him of getting key details wrong about the Buss family’s attempted sale of its remaining stake in the franchise. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania called a central claim from attorney Adam Streisand “inaccurate” and said […] The post Shams Charania stands by Lakers reporting after challenge from Jeanie Buss attorney appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Celtics, Paul George, Suns
Cavaliers The Cavaliers didn’t make sweeping changes this offseason, but that could create opportunities for some of their younger players to take another step. Dominic Pagura of NBA on SI identified Jaylon Tyson, Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Tyrese Proctor as three candidates for expanded roles in 2026-27. Tyson is easily the most established of the group. […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Celtics, Paul George, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss open to letting siblings sell Lakers shares if she can remain governor
Jeanie Buss may be willing to let her siblings sell their remaining stake in the Lakers after all, provided she can find a way to remain the team’s governor. According to Sam Amick and Dan Woike of The Athletic, a league source said Buss is open to exploring a scenario in which her five siblings […] The post Jeanie Buss open to letting siblings sell Lakers shares if she can remain governor appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming
The Warriors spent much of the offseason linked to bigger-name additions, but none of those pursuits ultimately produced a deal. That doesn’t necessarily mean Golden State is finished. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. suggested the team could again turn to the trade market during the season, telling reporters that Golden State has several avenues […] The post Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions
The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score. In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more offensive firepower than at almost any point in recent franchise history, with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe giving coach Nick Nurse an almost ridiculous […] The post Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions appeared first on Hoops Wire .
OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’
The Knicks finally reached the top. OG Anunoby already is thinking about how they stay there. Coming off New York’s first NBA championship in 53 years, Anunoby told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World that the Knicks can’t simply try to recreate their playoff intensity from October through April. The idea is to build toward it. […] The post OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’
Nets governor Joe Tsai isn’t pretending he enjoyed watching the Knicks win an NBA championship. In fact, he used a stronger word for it: embarrassing. Speaking to NetsDaily, Tsai acknowledged that watching Brooklyn’s cross-town rival capture the title in June wasn’t exactly an enjoyable experience for the Nets or their fans. “Every year, some team […] The post Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss’ siblings respond to Lakers ownership fight: ‘We remain united’
The Buss family battle over the Lakers isn’t going away quietly. Five of Jeanie Buss’ siblings issued a joint statement Tuesday making clear that they intend to proceed with the sale of the family’s remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise, despite Jeanie’s attempt to block the move. The statement from Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey […] The post Jeanie Buss’ siblings respond to Lakers ownership fight: ‘We remain united’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Nuggets, trade candidates, Wizards, Kyshawn George, Hawks
Nuggets The Nuggets may not be finished tinkering with their roster before training camp, with Peyton Watson, Cameron Johnson and Zeke Nnaji standing out as possible trade candidates. Logan Struck of NBA on SI identified the three while examining Denver’s remaining offseason decisions, and Watson is easily the biggest name to watch. The restricted free […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, trade candidates, Wizards, Kyshawn George, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Tre Mann, Kings, Darius Acuff Jr, Pelicans
Cavaliers Tre Mann may have been acquired primarily for financial reasons, but the newest Cavaliers guard could have something to offer if he remains on the roster. Zach Weiss of Cavs on SI notes that Mann has shown an ability to provide instant offense when given regular minutes. After struggling to find a consistent role […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Tre Mann, Kings, Darius Acuff Jr, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA television ad revenue jumped 38 percent to record $2.11 billion
The NBA’s new television era is already producing some enormous numbers. NBA game broadcasts generated a record $2.11 billion in advertising revenue during the 2025-26 season, an increase of 38 percent from the previous year, according to Anthony Crupi of Sportico, citing data from Guideline. That’s an increase of roughly $580 million from the $1.53 […] The post NBA television ad revenue jumped 38 percent to record $2.11 billion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93; helped change how NBA was watched
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary who co-founded ESPN and helped change the way American sports, including the NBA, were consumed on television, has died. He was 93. ESPN announced Tuesday that Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen and his son, Scott, developed the idea for what became ESPN after […] The post ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93; helped change how NBA was watched appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers front office plans reportedly stalled amid ownership turmoil
The Lakers’ ownership drama may be starting to have an impact on the basketball side of the operation. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, there is a belief around the NBA that the Lakers won’t be able to finish building out their basketball operations department until the team’s ownership situation is resolved. Los Angeles […] The post Lakers front office plans reportedly stalled amid ownership turmoil appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Wizards, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves, Heat, Klay Thompson
Wizards The Wizards’ pursuit of another veteran name apparently didn’t end when their efforts to land Russell Westbrook went nowhere. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Washington shifted its attention to DeMar DeRozan after failing to land Westbrook. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported last month that the Wizards were among the teams with […] The post NBA Rumors: Wizards, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves, Heat, Klay Thompson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Nets, DeMar DeRozan, Clippers
Mavericks The Mavericks still prefer to trade Klay Thompson rather than buy him out, but communication has opened between the veteran guard and Dallas’ new front office. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has had direct contact with Thompson this offseason regarding his future. Dallas has maintained since June […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Nets, DeMar DeRozan, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Cavs, Max Strus, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers
Cavaliers Trading Dennis Schroder apparently wasn’t the end of the Cavaliers’ effort to create some financial breathing room. Cleveland is still looking for a trade involving Max Strus, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports that last week’s Schroder-for-Tre Mann deal hasn’t changed the team’s plans regarding the veteran wing. Strus is […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Max Strus, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
John Beilein joining Magic as senior coaching consultant
John Beilein is headed back to the NBA. The former Cavaliers coach and longtime University of Michigan coach is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, Beilein announced Monday. Beilein said new Orlando coach Sean Sweeney approached him about joining his staff in the consulting role. “Sean has a brilliant future as an NBA […] The post John Beilein joining Magic as senior coaching consultant appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyle Korver steps down as Hawks assistant GM
Kyle Korver is moving on from the Hawks. Specifically, Korver has stepped down as Atlanta’s assistant general manager after four years in the organization, GM Onsi Saleh confirmed Monday. Marc Stein of The Stein Line first reported that Korver and the Hawks were parting ways on “good terms,” adding that the former NBA sharpshooter is […] The post Kyle Korver steps down as Hawks assistant GM appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss reportedly fighting family’s plan to sell remaining Lakers stake
Well, apparently the Buss family isn’t quite ready to “exit gracefully” after all. At least not unanimously. Jeanie Buss is contesting her family’s plan to sell its remaining 17.8 percent stake in the Lakers to the incoming ownership group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to Alex Sherman of CNBC. Sherman reports that […] The post Jeanie Buss reportedly fighting family’s plan to sell remaining Lakers stake appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dennis Schroder: Hornets are ‘a better situation for me’ than Cavs
Dennis Schroder isn’t complaining about being traded by the Cavaliers. Actually, he seems pretty happy about it. Schroder told German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung that he views his move to the Hornets as “a better situation for me,” citing the difficult role he had alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in Cleveland. “When you have two […] The post Dennis Schroder: Hornets are ‘a better situation for me’ than Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss to exit as Lakers governor after family sells remaining stake
The Buss family’s run with the Lakers isn’t merely winding down. It’s ending. The family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise to the group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. The shares will be sold as part of the same transaction in which […] The post Jeanie Buss to exit as Lakers governor after family sells remaining stake appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Suns, Haywood Highsmith, Pacers, Braden Smith, Pelicans
Suns Apparently Haywood Highsmith wasn’t away from Phoenix for very long. The Suns are bringing Highsmith back on a one-year contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, with ESPN’s Shams Charania confirming the agreement. Phoenix waived Highsmith last week, and he cleared waivers Friday. The 29-year-old forward appeared in only seven regular-season games last season […] The post NBA Moves: Suns, Haywood Highsmith, Pacers, Braden Smith, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through
The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be. Leonard and Toronto are operating under the belief that the agreed-upon trade sending him from the Clippers back to the Raptors will be completed, according to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’
The Clippers aren’t exactly hedging their bets. Following ESPN’s report that the NBA has found no evidence owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, the Clippers issued a lengthy statement Monday reiterating their innocence. The team acknowledged introducing Leonard to companies with which the Clippers had […] The post Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors
The NBA reportedly has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. So what exactly is the league still investigating? Apparently, the introductions themselves. According to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the NBA is now focused on whether the Clippers violated […] The post NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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