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Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a transition period. LeBron James is 40 years old and is one of the most respected players in league history. However, the Lakers traded for 26-year-old Luka Doncic last offseason. Luka is their long-term future, and the team is trying to build around him, not James. This offseason, the […] The post Lakers’ Jake LaRavia believes head coach JJ Redick...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Nowadays, the Thunder can simply look back and enjoy when reminiscing about this years NBA Finals against the Pacers, but the truth is, last month they were struggling to get ahead in the series as some of their rivals were truly being a pain in the neck. One of these players was T.J. McConnell, who […] The post Jalen Williams Recalls ‘Annoying’ But ’Special’ Pacers Rival During NBA...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Phoenix Suns reportedly don’t have veteran free agents Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, or Al Horford on their radar, league sources informed Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Chris Paul Wants To Play Close To His Family In Los Angeles Paul had interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Suns as he […] The post Suns Not Targeting Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook,...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Over his 16 years in the league, Stephen Curry has faced impressive opponents after the years, all the way from the most talented, aggressive or even athletic players. However, there is one specific superstar who stands out from the rest, as the Warriors guard revealed during a recent interview. During the Good Good Golf show, […] The post Steph Curry Chooses Memphis Star As The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Players from an older generation have said time and time again how the game has changed over the decades, and how ‘soft’ competitors have become in the modern NBA. However, Shaquille O’Neal gave a refreshing explanation over why this is this way, and gave practical examples. The Lakers icon is well known in the basketball […] The post Shaq Uses Rudy Gobert As Example...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Raptors had quite exciting Summer League performances until they finally were eliminated this past weekend in the tournament’s semifinals in Las Vegas. However, there had been a lot of positive takeouts from their participation, as their head coach is already looking forward for the 2025-26 campaign. Darko Rajakovic was amazed by how well the […] The post Raptors Coach Says...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Luka Doncic’s recruiting efforts to help bring in prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has dispelled some of the fears about the superstar’s future with the Purple and Gold, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “External fretting about Doncic committing his long-term future to the Lakers, meanwhile, has dissipated considerably thanks to the contributions […] ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Kings and Hornets met on Sunday, July 20, for the 2k26 summer league championship game. Charlotte had a 36-18 lead in the second quarter, but Sacramento made a rally. In the end, the Hornets won 83-78 on Sunday for Charlotte’s first summer league title. Fourth overall pick Kon Knueppel finished with a team-high 21 […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel was named the summer...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After a 36-46 finish in 2024-25, the Suns started to retool the roster. First, they parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer and hired Jordan Ott as his replacement. Ott was an assistant coach for Cleveland in 2024-25. The team traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and bought out Bradley Beal’s remaining contract. This […] The post Phoenix has interest in adding a...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Los Angeles Lakers waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin to clear $4.2 million in cap space for the arrival of Marcus Smart. Milton’s $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season was set to become fully guaranteed on Sunday had the Purple and Gold kept him on the roster. Lakers Are Now $3.9 Million Under […] The post Lakers Waive Shake Milton, Jordan Goodwin To Save Cap Space...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Los Angeles Clippers team president Lawrence Frank revealed that the team is expected to pursue Chris Paul. After making some notable additions this offseason in the form of Brook Lopez, John Collins and Bradley Beal, it appears the Clippers aren’t done yet. “What I’d say about Chris is he’s a great player,” Frank said. “He’s […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing a buyout with the Washington Wizards. League Insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line was first to report. The contract is reportedly worth $11 million over two years with the second year being a player option. Smart played 34 games last season, […] The post Marcus Smart Expected To Join Lakers After...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
NBA executives have been “closely watching and monitoring” the long-term status of Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Executives in Las Vegas were closely watching and monitoring the future and status of Atlanta’s Trae Young,” Charania reported during a Friday appearance on NBA Today. Trae Young Eligible To Sign...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is expected to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. The procedure was to address a torn scapholunate ligament. It was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Derik […] The post Pelicans’ Derik Queen Has Wrist Surgery, Out At...