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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Houston Rockets enter the new NBA season surrounded by excitement and rising expectations. In The Athletic’s latest power rankings, analyst Law Murray placed Houston at No. 10 overall, confirming that the franchise’s rebuild has evolved into contention. Rebuilding Into Relevance After a busy offseason, the Rockets look ready to compete with the West’s elite. […] The post Houston...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Atlanta Hawks have signed defensive star Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Daniels is coming off a breakout year having won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and, finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, and making the All-Defensive First Team. He averaged 14.1 […] The post Hawks Sign...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. There are no team or player options in the agreement, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. Nuggets Drafted Christian Braun In 2022 Charania noted that […] The post Nuggets, Christian Braun...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Incident During Rush Hour Indiana Pacers rookie point guard Kam Jones was arrested Monday morning in Indianapolis after leading police on a brief chase during rush-hour traffic. According to Indiana State Police, troopers tried to stop Jones around 9:50 a.m. for alleged erratic driving on Interstate 65 southbound. When officers signaled for him to pull […] The post Pacers Rookie Kam...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Monday Marks a Crucial Day for Rising Stars As the NBA season approaches, another significant milestone looms: the rookie-scale extension deadline. By Monday at 6 p.m. ET, 14 young players must finalize deals with their current teams, or face the prospect of entering free agency next summer. Several names across the league are still negotiating, […] The post NBA Rookie Extension...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two weeks due to a right calf strain, the team announced Monday. The Bulls said White has “resumed on-court basketball activities” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Coby White Suffered Calf Strain In August White has dealt with a calf strain since August and didn’t […] The post Bulls’ Coby White Out At Least...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Golden State’s Superstar Reflects on Legacy and What’s Next Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry is entering his 17th NBA season with the same poise and competitive fire that have defined his career. Speaking with Sky Sports, the four-time champion discussed the future, specifically his free agency in 2027, when his current one-year extension worth […] The post Steph Curry...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2025 playoffs, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. It was an unfortunate injury for the All-Pro PF. He’s set to miss most of, if not all of the 2025-26 season. Knowing Tatum is out, Boston will turn to Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to lead the way. White has taken his game to […] The post NBA insiders predict Celtics’ Derrick White will be a first...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly reached a four-year, $82 million contract extension with forward Toumani Camara, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The four-year extension will replace Camara’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Portland has now locked in the 25-year-old through the 2029-30 campaign. Trail Blazers Drafted Toumani […] ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are eager to repeat as NBA champions. OKC finished with the best reocrd in 2024-25 and they proved to be the #1 team in the end. On Sunday, Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti announced they are picking up two team options in […] The post The Thunder have exercised 2026-27 team options for Nikola Topic...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
As a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers are trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference. Last season, the team finished 36-46. That was 12th of 15 teams in the West. Portland hasn’t made the NBA playoffs in four seasons and could be heading toward five. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Trail Blazers have […] The post Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe signed a four-year,...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Tuesday, October 21, the NBA has the opening night of the 2025-26 season. There are two games for fans to watch that night, followed by a full slate of games on Wednesday. One of several teams playing on Wednesday is the Nets. They have the youngest roster in the NBA entering the 2025-26 season. […] The post Nets’ Haywood Highsmith (knee) is set to miss at least eight weeks...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. Kevin Durant Was Eligible For Maximum Contract Extension Durant was eligible for a maximum contract extension of $120 million over two years, […] The post Rockets,...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Miami Heat have waived big man Precious Achiuwa and three others ahead of the regular season, a source close to the team informed Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald on Friday. Miami has also released guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain Dainja, and guard Bez Mbeng, according to Chiang. All four players were signed to […] The post Heat Waive Precious Achiuwa, 3 Others To Get Under...