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Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant is entering the final season of his current contract, but the former NBA MVP still remains eligible to sign a two-year extension with his new team. Both sides are hoping a deal can be worked out before the 2025-26 season. Kevin Durant, Rockets Are In Constant Communication ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Kevin Durant, Rockets Optimistic...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Ingram Leads the Way in Sacramento The Toronto Raptors picked up their first preseason win on Wednesday, defeating the Sacramento Kings 130-122 behind a standout effort from Brandon Ingram. The forward led all scorers with 21 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field while adding six rebounds and three assists in just 23 minutes. Ingram played […] The post Raptors Defeat Kings 130-122...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Landmark Deal Before Macau Games The NBA has entered a multiyear partnership with Alibaba Cloud, marking its official return to China after six years. The deal names Alibaba Cloud as the official cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China. Announced on Thursday, the agreement aligns with two preseason games in Macau, hosted at Sands […] The post NBA Partners with Alibaba as League...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Giannis Antetokounmpo did little to clear the air after ESPN reported that he was open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer. Back with the team after dealing with Covid, Antetokounmpo spoke with media after a practice session Wednesday. “I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the […] The post Giannis...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a unique spot for the 2025-26 season. They’re trying to build for the future around Luka Doncic while cashing in on the time LeBron James has left. Since the Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht in 2024, the 24-year-old has been on the outside looking in. During the […] The post Lakers’ Dalton Knecht is viewed as a ‘negative...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Heat are winless through their first two preseason games in 2025-26. Miami is at home on Wednesday, October 8, to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Ahead of that matchup, head coach Erik Spoelstra is asking for more from one of his younger players. He wants Kel’el Ware to impact winning on […] The post Miami’s Erik Spoelstra wants Kel’el Ware to...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statement Monday....
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Hours after the Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Sean Pedulla to a training camp deal on Tuesday, the team subsequently waived the former Ole Miss star. He’s now expected to join the Rip City Remix, the Blazers’ G League affiliate, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report posted on X. Sean Pedulla To Join Remix After […] The post Trail Blazers Sign Sean Pedulla, Waive 3...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Entering his third professional season, Amen Thompson is set to take on a new role. Houston’s veteran PG Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the 2025-26 season started. He underwent successful surgery in late September and will miss the entire year for the Rockets. VanVleet’s 5.6 assists per game led the team in 2024-25. […] The post Houston’s Amen Thompson is...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson revealed he has been sober for six months. Appearing on CBS Mornings with Maurice DuBois, Iverson said “one of the best decisions I ever made in my life” was to stop drinking six months ago. “When you get drunk, you’re not how you usually are,” he continued. “The more and […] The post 76ers Legend Allen Iverson...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2025 playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not reach their ultimate goal. The team was bounced in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. That was after they finished with the top record in the East. It was a disappointing end to the season for the Cavaliers. In the playoffs, Darius Garland was dealing with a lingering […] The post An anonymous executive believes the Cavaliers...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […] The post Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton,...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Unrest in Milwaukee Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again at the center of NBA trade speculation. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the two-time MVP has been linked to the New York Knicks in what could become one of the league’s biggest trade stories in years. Despite Milwaukee’s public commitment to keeping their franchise […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Suns Connected to Knicks Trade Talks The Phoenix Suns have once again found themselves in the middle of trade rumors. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, the Suns could be involved in a potential blockbuster deal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to Phoenix. Towns, who shares a long friendship with Devin Booker from their days at […] The post Could Karl-Anthony Towns Join the...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
LeBron’s “Second Decision” Leaves Fans Guessing LeBron James’ long-awaited “second decision” on Tuesday turned out to be more of a marketing move than a basketball announcement. After days of speculation about whether the NBA’s all-time leading scorer might retire or reveal his next move, James instead announced a new partnership with Hennessey VSOP. While the […] The post Lakers Trade...