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It's August 29. High school football has started. College football is here. The NFL is right around the corner.
And here at Hoops Wire, we've somehow...
For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They've each been doing it for a very long time.
What remains to be seen is...
NBA pushes back on criticism of second apron, says new CBA is working
The NBA isn’t backing away from the second apron.
In fact, league officials believe it’s doing precisely what it was designed to do.
Three NBA executives...
LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision
Adam Silver wasn’t kidding.
Back in July, the NBA commissioner publicly asked LeBron James to hurry up and decide where he was playing.
“Where LeBron plays...
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks
Kings
If the Kings sign Ben Simmons, they presumably won't be asking him to teach Darius Acuff Jr. how to shoot. Passing? That's another matter.
Sacramento has...
Bulls may be done making moves this offseason
The Bulls have one roster spot left, but their next move may be to do absolutely nothing with it.
Chicago currently has 14 players on...
LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers
LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again.
Randy Mims, James' longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers'...
Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season
The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they're going to need 15.
That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bruce Brown, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Magic
Lakers
The Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, but they may not be finished looking for another veteran.
Bruce Brown is a name to watch.
Jake Fischer...
Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching
Saliou Niang chose LSU over joining the Cavaliers this season. Now the question is whether he'll actually be allowed to play there.
Niang, Cleveland's No....
Six 2026 NBA draft picks remain unsigned as September looms
Nearly every player selected in the 2026 NBA Draft has figured out his next move. Six are still waiting.
As Rory Maher of Hoops Rumors...
Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson had car stolen during pre-draft process
Darryn Peterson made plenty of headlines during the NBA pre-draft process.
Apparently, he lost a car along the way, too.
Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick...
Clippers still need to clear two roster spots after adding Max Strus
The Clippers said goodbye to Bennedict Mathurin. They're apparently not done saying goodbye.
Los Angeles still has some roster trimming ahead after withdrawing Mathurin's qualifying...
Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow
Russell Westbrook's retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself.
Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom...
