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NBA Predictions: Where each team lands in final standings
The NBA trade deadline is in the books. The buyout market will add a wrinkle or two, but for the most part, the picture...
Spurs praise Victor Wembanyama for team-first approach: ‘I don’t want favors’
Victor Wembanyama gets plenty of attention for what he can become. Inside the Spurs, the appreciation is for who he already is.
As written by...
Spurs’ Stephon Castle credits Chris Paul for serving as his coach on the court
Stephon Castle offered some credit to a former Spurs teammate who just retired.
More specifically, the second-year guard said playing alongside Chris Paul helped him...
NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Rising Stars
Heat
Norman Powell finally gets his moment. And he hopes it’s not a short stay.
After entering the league in 2015, Powell will make his first...
NBA Notes: All-Star Weekend, Expansion, Bulls, Mac McClung
All-Star Weekend
Saturday night belongs to the shooters and the showmen.
All-Star Weekend continues with the three-point contest, Shooting Stars event, and the slam dunk competition,...
Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Kevin Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire among Hall finalists
The Hall list is out. Now the debates start.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the Class of 2026 this week,...
Ty Lue: Clippers still expect to win at high level
The Clippers are hosting All-Star Weekend. They’re also asking everyone to recalibrate.
As L.A. welcomed the league to town, their trade deadline reshaped the roster...
Cavs officially sign Riley Minix to two-way contract
The Cavaliers filled a two-way spot, signing forward Riley Minix to a two-way contract, per the NBA’s official transaction log.
Minix, 25, opened the season...
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...
‘Soul Power’ revisits the ABA’s lasting impact on the NBA
Basketball did not always look this free. Or this loud. Or this fun.
Before the NBA loosened its tie and learned to smile, there was...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Hawks
Magic
Magic star big man Paolo Banchero did not sugarcoat it.
Asked after Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee whether Orlando is playing to its potential in the...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons
Celtics
Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week.
Monday’s practice with the Celtics' G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a...
NBA free agent Malik Beasley signs in Puerto Rico
Malik Beasley is not waiting around. With his NBA status still unresolved, the veteran sharpshooter is heading to Puerto Rico, agreeing to join the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Bucks, Cam Thomas, Blazers
Cavaliers
James Harden did not need shots to make a statement.
In his home debut, Harden attempted just four shots. He finished with 11 assists, zero...
Cavs adjust Rocket Arena court following player safety concerns
The Cavaliers got the message. And they acted.
After years of quiet concern and a very public scare, the Cavs have modified their home floor...
