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Cavs clinch playoff spot, but bigger goals remain
The Cavs are in. Now comes the real part.
Donovan Mitchell didn’t exactly throw a party after Thursday’s win at Golden State clinched a playoff...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Timberwolves, Naz Reid, Pistons
Grizzlies
Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to exercise his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The option...
NBA expansion draft timeline remains unclear
Despite recent speculation, there is no firm timeline for a potential NBA expansion draft, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
While the league’s...
NBA Draft: Some teams have Darius Acuff ranked ahead of Darryn Peterson
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff has significantly boosted his NBA draft stock with his recent play, including a strong showing during the NCAA Tournament, according...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pistons
Thunder
Statement made.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Thunder rolled past the Lakers, 139-96, in a matchup that didn’t stay competitive for long.
And yes,...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits loss with hamstring injury, MRI scheduled
This is not the way the Lakers wanted to start April.
Luka Doncic exited Thursday’s 139-96 loss to the Thunder early with a strained left...
Dribbles: Cavs fend off Warriors with right plays at end, clinch playoff spot
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 118-111 road win over the Warriors.
1. The Cavs, again, woke up and played with some real energy and efficiency...
2026 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2026 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Pistons, Tobias Harris, Sixers
Warriors
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered an encouraging update on Stephen Curry after the veteran guard participated in another scrimmage on Thursday, according to...
Warriors came close to Kawhi Leonard deal; could revisit this summer
Turns out the Warriors didn’t just poke around on Kawhi Leonard at the trade deadline. They got pretty close.
According to Tim Kawakami of The...
Rich Paul downplays LeBron James rumors: ‘Nobody knows’
Amid ongoing speculation about LeBron James’ future beyond the 2025-26 season, agent Rich Paul said there’s “no truth to any of it.”
Speaking on the...
Luka Doncic, Jalen Johnson named NBA Players of Month
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for March in the Western and...
Victor Wembanyama, Ausar Thompson win Defensive Player of Month awards
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for March, marking his third straight win after also...
Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe, Kings’ Maxime Raynaud named Rookies of Month
Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March, while Kings center Maxime Raynaud earned the honor in...














