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76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking
No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers.
Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year,...
NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence
The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear.
Houston lost...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule
The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI views that as Cleveland betting...
Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, roster moves
Stephen Curry wants to finish his career with the Warriors. Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI wonders whether Golden State has earned that loyalty.
That’s...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, 2027 Draft
Lakers
Luka Doncic is making his way back to Los Angeles. Apparently, that includes reminding everyone to remain properly hydrated.
Doncic appeared in a new Gatorade...
ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs
The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question.
In its 2026-27...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic
Thunder
Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the...
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...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers added Ja Morant and brought Damian Lillard home. Elias Esquivel of NBA On SI believes neither move should displace Deni...
Steve Kerr says Warriors can be better, and so can he
The Warriors didn’t overhaul their roster after winning 37 games. That means the most significant changes may need to come from the people coaching...
Lakers ticket plan targets brokers, not immediate price hike
The Lakers’ incoming owners plan to make considerably more money from ticket sales.
That doesn’t necessarily mean immediately charging fans 66 percent more to enter...
Kings’ Zach LaVine enters contract year with ‘extremely high’ standards
Zach LaVine is entering a contract year, coming off an injury-shortened season and playing for a Kings team that won 22 games.
His expectations haven’t...
Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’
Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston.
He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had...
Luka Doncic expected back in Los Angeles on Sept. 20
Luka Doncic’s extended stay in Slovenia is nearing its end.
The Lakers star is expected to return to Los Angeles on Sept. 20, according to...
