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NBA players who can veto trades during 2026-27 season
NBA trade season eventually gets complicated. For a handful of players, it’s even more complicated than usual. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors notes, Damian Lillard is the only player who has a formal no-trade clause in his contract for the 2026-27 season. That doesn’t mean he’s the only player who can block a deal. […] The post NBA players who can veto trades during 2026-27 season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around
The Clippers have had better weeks. But eventually they will have to get back to playing basketball, and when they do, a couple of familiar faces to Cavaliers fans could have significant roles. Darius Garland may be the biggest reason for whatever optimism remains in Los Angeles. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports noted that Garland […] The post Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss running out of options to remain Lakers governor
Jeanie Buss is fighting in court to remain governor of the Lakers. She may not have many alternatives. Buss is trying to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise to the group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. If that sale goes through, Buss would fall […] The post Jeanie Buss running out of options to remain Lakers governor appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Hawks, Heat, Bobby Portis Jr.
Lakers Collin Sexton has bounced around the NBA lately. He’s hoping the Lakers become something more permanent. Sexton signed a two-year, $19 million contract with Los Angeles this summer after finishing last season with the Bulls. He told ESPN LA that the opportunity to finally play for a winner was a major attraction. “I would […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Hawks, Heat, Bobby Portis Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons could stick with Kings beyond this season
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA with the Kings on a one-year deal. But apparently, this doesn’t necessarily have to be a one-year relationship. ESPN and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears said Simmons could be interested in staying in Sacramento beyond this season if his comeback goes well and the Kings want him back. Spears […] The post Ben Simmons could stick with Kings beyond this season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs announcer back on job after alleged affair with player’s sister
Well, this is an unusual comeback story. Jacob Tobey is returning as the Spurs’ play-by-play announcer, less than two months after stepping away from the job following allegations that he had an affair with the sister of San Antonio guard Lindy Waters III. Tobey announced his return Friday, saying he understands he’ll have to rebuild […] The post Spurs announcer back on job after alleged affair with player’s sister appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers
Suns Could Jalen Green eventually find himself back on the trade market? It’s at least a possibility worth watching, with Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report recently listing Green among five “sneaky” trade candidates, as relayed by Donnie Druin of NBA On SI. The question isn’t really Green’s talent. It’s his fit alongside Devin Booker. Phoenix […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story
The NBA number on the table is never just the number. It’s who can wait, who can match, who runs into an apron and who actually has somewhere else to go if the answer is no. So with extension season upon us, here’s a look at where the leverage actually sits in some of the […] The post NBA extension season is here, and numbers only tell part of the story appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA second apron trade rules, without the jargon fog
The second apron is not a tax bill. It is a hard set of handcuffs on how you build a roster. For 2026-27 the lines are: Salary cap: $164.961 million Luxury tax: $200.428 million First apron: $209.015 million Second apron: $221.686 million Go over the tax and you write a check. Go over the first […] The post NBA second apron trade rules, without the jargon fog appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers
Spurs Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all. The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked out with some of his former teammates, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel added that Olynyk was viewed as a positive locker-room presence and wouldn’t be surprised if […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks
Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t acquire Cody Williams merely because they needed to move some money around. General manager Matt Lloyd indicated Minnesota had genuine interest in Williams, the former No. 10 overall pick who arrived from the Jazz in the Josh Green trade. “There was a reason he was the 10th pick in the draft,” […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Cody Williams, Knicks, Drew Eubanks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss’ court fight over Lakers ownership sale delayed until December
The Buss family’s fight over its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers will have to wait a little longer. A court hearing stemming from Jeanie Buss’ attempt to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise has been postponed from Nov. 5 until Dec. 8, according to Khobi […] The post Jeanie Buss’ court fight over Lakers ownership sale delayed until December appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks suddenly have reason to sweat NBA investigation after Clippers punishment
The Clippers have already been found guilty of circumventing the NBA’s salary-cap rules. Now the Bucks are waiting to find out whether the league believes they broke those rules, too. And after what happened to Los Angeles, the Bucks probably have reason to pay particularly close attention. The NBA launched an investigation into Milwaukee this […] The post Bucks suddenly have reason to sweat NBA investigation after Clippers punishment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Josh Giddey believes Norman Powell will make life easier for Bulls
Josh Giddey likes what the Bulls have done this offseason. He may be particularly excited about Norman Powell. Chicago signed Powell in free agency after an All-Star season, adding another proven scorer to a roster that has undergone significant changes. And Giddey believes Powell’s presence should make his own job considerably easier. “I think for […] The post Josh Giddey believes Norman Powell will make life easier for Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs
Kings We already know Ben Simmons is headed back to the NBA with the Kings. Now comes the more interesting question: What can he actually do for them? Will Zimmerle of NBA on SI identified Darius Acuff Jr., Keegan Murray and coach Doug Christie as three potential beneficiaries, and there’s logic behind each. Acuff, the […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Bucks, Hornets
Warriors Stephen Curry expects to be ready to roll for the Warriors this season, though there apparently remains at least some concern about his right knee. Curry missed extended time last season with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said on the Dubs Talk podcast that […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Bucks, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Longtime AP sportswriter, editor Vin Cherwoo dies at 56
Vin Cherwoo, a longtime sportswriter and editor for The Associated Press who spent more than three decades with the news organization, has died. He was 56. Cherwoo died early Friday in Tampa, Fla., following a long illness, his wife, Stacy, told the AP. He had been hospitalized since May. Known as “Woo” to friends and […] The post Longtime AP sportswriter, editor Vin Cherwoo dies at 56 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has already seen Evan Mobley become an NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn’t think Mobley is finished getting better. “I have no doubt he is gonna take the jump that people are waiting for,” Mitchell said during an appearance on Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady. “He’s young. […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap appeared first on Hoops Wire .
New SuperSonics bidder proposes arena 35 miles outside Seattle
The competition to bring the SuperSonics back to Seattle is getting interesting. BlackSun Private Equity, one of two known bidders for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Seattle, is partnering with the Tulalip Tribes on plans for a new arena and entertainment district near Marysville, Wash., according to Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The […] The post New SuperSonics bidder proposes arena 35 miles outside Seattle appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after season
Charles Barkley has talked about retiring before. Several times, actually. This time, though, he says it’s different. And he apparently won’t be leaving Inside the NBA alone. Appearing on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley said the upcoming season will be his last, while also revealing that longtime host Ernie Johnson intends to step away. “Me […] The post Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers need to stop fighting NBA and start thinking about their future
The Clippers are furious with the NBA. Steve Ballmer is furious with the NBA. They believe they’ve been wronged, the investigation was biased and the league reached conclusions it wanted to reach. Fine. Now get over it. Not because the Clippers necessarily have to agree with everything the NBA found. Not because Ballmer needs to stand […] The post Clippers need to stop fighting NBA and start thinking about their future appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Steve Ballmer chose fight with NBA over settlement
Steve Ballmer is apparently still furious over the NBA’s punishment of the Clippers. The more interesting question may be whether that anger is getting in his way. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Get Up that Ballmer is “very clearly angry” after the league fined the Clippers $30 million, stripped them of five first-round picks and […] The post Steve Ballmer chose fight with NBA over settlement appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nets bringing back Grant Nelson on two-way deal
Grant Nelson is headed back to the Nets, as the 7-foot forward has agreed to a two-way contract, agent Max Wiepking told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nelson, who went undrafted out of Alabama in 2025, spent most of last season with the Long Island Nets. He averaged 11.1 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23 G […] The post Nets bringing back Grant Nelson on two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kevin Love reportedly open to Timberwolves return, interest is mutual
Kevin Love could be going back to where it all started. Love is open to returning to the Timberwolves, and Minnesota has some interest in bringing him back, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski said on The Jon Krawczynski Show. “From what I understand, Kevin Love is open to coming back to Minnesota,” Krawczynski said, via HoopsHype. […] The post Kevin Love reportedly open to Timberwolves return, interest is mutual appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Timberwolves’ two-year deal with Jonathan Kuminga now official
Jonathan Kuminga is officially a member of the Timberwolves, as Minnesota finalized its two-year, $12.4 million contract with the former Warriors and Hawks forward, according to the NBA transaction log. The deal, originally agreed to in late August, includes a player option for the second season. The Wolves couldn’t immediately complete the signing because they […] The post Timberwolves’ two-year deal with Jonathan Kuminga now official appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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