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Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front
The Clippers finally traded Kawhi Leonard. Now they have to assemble an actual basketball team from what remains.
The roster isn’t devoid of talent. It...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’
If Jason Kidd ever needs a reference from Igor Kokoskov, he should probably keep looking.
Kokoskov, a Mavericks assistant during Kidd’s first season as coach...
Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind
Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors this season, but only after privately deciding he wouldn’t.
“I had decided I was leaving with a week...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers.
Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has...
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it.
Craig Porter Jr.,...
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours.
The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending...
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising.
Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks.
Michael McCann of...
Celtics add former lottery pick Devin Carter on Exhibit 10 deal
A few days after the Celtics emerged as a possible landing spot for Devin Carter, they got their man. Or at least they got...
Charlotte Observer eliminates Hornets beat writer position
For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Observer will enter a Hornets season without a reporter dedicated to covering the team.
Rod Boone...
NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels
Warriors
If Suns star Devin Booker ever becomes available, the Warriors reportedly plan to be standing near the front of the line with their draft...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors.
Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted...
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the current list of 2026 NBA free agents, organized by position. This list includes both unrestricted and restricted free agents and is...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line.
A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed...
Clippers still not ready to complete Kawhi Leonard trade despite Ballmer reversal
Steve Ballmer has surrendered his fight against the NBA. That apparently does not mean the Clippers are ready to finish their Kawhi Leonard trade...
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began.
Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply...
Federal Kawhi Leonard probe carries risks NBA investigation never could
The Clippers spent the past year cooperating with an NBA investigation. Now comes the version with subpoenas.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal...
NBA scout offers blunt Kings outlook: ‘Yeah, they’re going to be bad’
The Kings aren’t entering this season with particularly high expectations. One NBA scout saw no reason to dress it up.
“Yeah, they’re going to be...
NBA shooting guard rankings: Top 25 entering 2026-27 season
Position labels aren’t what they used to be. Point guards score, shooting guards initiate offense and wings occasionally play center because apparently positions are...
Clippers wanted out of Lakers’ shadow; now they’re buried in scandal
Let’s begin with the uncomfortable part: The Clippers should feel insecure about the Lakers.
One franchise owns Los Angeles basketball. It has the championships, banners,...
Hawks reportedly adding European coaching legend Ettore Messina as consultant
The Hawks are reportedly adding one of international basketball’s most accomplished coaches to their organization.
Specifically, Ettore Messina will join Atlanta as a consultant, according...
Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him.
People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome
Celtics
The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else.
According to Sean Deveney of Heavy...
Sacramento Bee eliminates sports department, including Kings beat reporter
The Sacramento Kings are about to lose one of the reporters who chronicled them every day. The city is losing considerably more than that.
The...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic
Rockets
Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye.
As Matt Young...
Former Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. nearing deal with Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr. may be taking his scoring overseas.
The former Lakers guard is close to signing with Real Madrid, according to Sportando, which cited...
Heat not waiting for training camp to start building around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Every NBA team has wonderful chemistry in September. Nobody has been benched. Nobody is unhappy with his touches. Most importantly, nobody has lost a...
Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem
The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him.
The problem, as usual, is the price.
Sacramento has explored the market for...
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently.
The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last...
Hawks waive Devin Carter, but roster crunch isn’t over
The Hawks made one cut. They still need another.
Atlanta waived former lottery pick Devin Carter on Friday, reducing its roster to 16 players, one...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder
Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga said his early conversations with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch have centered on two responsibilities.
“Rebound and defend,” Kuminga said during his introductory press...
