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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A New Era Begins in Los Angeles The Los Angeles Lakers are shifting their focus from the legendary LeBron James to rising superstar Luka Doncic. With James entering the twilight of his career and Doncic stepping into his prime, the franchise made its intentions clear by handing Doncic a three-year, $165 million extension this offseason. […] The post LeBron James Reacts to Lakers...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard considers himself ahead of schedule in his rehab process from a ruptured left Achilles tendon. Still, he has no intention of rushing the timeline. This is based on a feature story by Jamal Collier for ESPN. Lillard has been shooting on one leg and shooting sitting down of late. […] The post Blazers’ Lillard Considers Himself Ahead Of...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Luka Doncic’s offseason took a major step forward when he signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While rumors had swirled about his long-term intentions, Doncic’s manager, Lara Beth Seager, made it clear that there was never a doubt. “I think it was always known that, when Luka was traded […] The post Doncic Commits to L.A. with Championship...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Boston Celtics and free agent forward Chris Boucher have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Chris Boucher Set To Enter Ninth NBA Season Boucher completed the final season of the three-year, $35.25 million contract that he signed with the Raptors in July 2022. […] The post Celtics, Chris Boucher Agree To...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Chicago Bulls are bringing back a classic fan-favorite jersey for the 2025-26 season. The Bulls announced on Tuesday the return of their black pinstripe uniforms, which serve as their new statement edition jerseys. Bulls Wore Pinstripe Jerseys For Two Seasons During Dynastic Run It’s the first time the Bulls have worn the pinstripe jerseys […] The post Bulls Bring Back...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
With Tyrese Haliburton out for the 2025-26 season, the Pacers have to adjust their starting lineup. Andrew Nembhard started 65 games at SG for Indiana last year. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Nembhard will be their starting PG in 2025-26. That leaves a vacancy at SG for Pacers, but Carlisle recently broke news via a […] The post Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin is Indiana’s...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
NBA insiders are reportedly optimistic that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be with the Milwaukee Bucks when the 2025-26 season tips off. The two-time MVP has been rumored to request a trade this offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Remain With Bucks Per The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, the feeling among people within the league is they […] The post NBA Insiders...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
NBA free agent guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. has reportedly signed a new deal with Fenerbahce, the Turkish professional basketball club announced on Monday. Brandon Boston Jr. Has Played Four NBA Seasons Boston had previously been linked to EuroLeague powerhouse Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos, who have been actively seeking to recruit more NBA talent this summer. […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
For the 2025-26 season, the Knicks will have the core of their roster from the previous year. New York parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau following the season-ending in the 2025 playoffs. One player who fell out of the starting rotation last season was big man Mitchell Robinson. Multiple ankle surgeries in 2023-24 limited […] The post The 2025-26 season will determine Mitchell...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
NBA veteran guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. has reportedly signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Jeff Dowtin Jr. Has Played Four NBA Seasons NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported earlier this week that the 28-year-old point guard received interest from several European […] The post Jeff Dowtin Jr. Signs...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournament fields will not be expanding beyond 68 teams this season, but future growth is a possibility, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced Monday. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Gavitt said in a...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
This past season, the Cavaliers finished 64-18 in the Eastern Conference. That was good enough for the #1 seed in the East playoffs. However, Cleveland lost in the conference semi-finals to Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers. The Cavs were not at full strength for their playoff run. One player who was dealing with an injury […] The post Darius Garland could miss the start of Cavs...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Louisiana-Monroe athletic director John Hartwell stepped down on Monday after two years and six months on the job. An announcement made by the university said Hartwell will be “pursuing other professional opportunities.” “I am grateful for the support of our student athletes, coaches, senior staff, donors, alumni, and all of Warhawk nation,” said Hartwell, who […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2024-25 season was a year to forget for the Philadelphia 76ers. Star players like Joel Embiid and Paul George missed significant time due to injury. That’s why the Sixers finished with a 24-58 record. Their worst record since 2015-16. This offseason, the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s lingering knee issue. Sources around the […] The post Sources say the 76ers...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Golden State Warriors reportedly turned down a sign-and-trade offer from the Sacramento Kings that included a three-year, $63 million deal for Jonathan Kuminga and the Kings sending veteran guard Malik Monk and their lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick to the Warriors. Warriors Refused To Move The Salaries Of Moses Moody Or Buddy Hield According to […] The post Warriors...