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Hornets not sweating fight, end of streak: ‘I think we got better tonight’
Monday night was supposed to be about the Hornets chasing history.
Instead, it turned into a full-blown scene.
A third-quarter brawl, five ejections, and an emotional...
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...
Dribbles: Cavs’ endings are different now, as stars deliver to knock off Nuggets
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ thriller of a 119-117 road win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
1. That’s how you end a West Coast...
Four ejected after massive brawl between Pistons, Hornets
Things got chippy in Charlotte. Then they got real chippy.
A third-quarter fight broke out Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets, resulting in four...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially up and running in Utah.
The newly acquired big man made his Jazz debut Saturday against Orlando, posting 22 two...
Clippers likely to revisit Kawhi Leonard trade inquiries after season
Kawhi Leonard wasn’t moved at the NBA trade deadline. That doesn’t mean teams didn’t try.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Clippers...
Sixers expected to be active on buyout market
The 76ers are positioning themselves for a busy run on the buyout market.
Philadelphia is set to open at least two roster spots this weekend,...
Bulls’ Collin Sexton on new-look roster: ‘We definitely can be very special’
The Bulls tore the roster down last week, but they’re not calling it a rebuild. Not yet.
Chicago made seven trades ahead of the deadline...
NBA tanking back in focus with stacked draft class looming
Tanking is back on the league’s radar. Again.
According to Marc Stein of the Stein Line, the issue was a major point of discussion at...
Wizards’ Will Dawkins says plan is for Anthony Davis to play this season
The Wizards are trying to strike a balance between caution and optimism with Anthony Davis.
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported last week that Davis was...
Wizards GM: D’Angelo Russell not expected to report to team
D’Angelo Russell may never actually suit up for the Wizards.
Russell technically landed in Washington as part of last week’s Anthony Davis trade, but general...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum returns to controlled 5-on-5 work
Jayson Tatum is making progress, but the Celtics remain in no rush.
Appearing on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Shams Charania provided an update on Tatum’s recovery...
Bucks sign Cam Thomas: ‘Good to have this opportunity’
Cam Thomas has his new home.
Thomas has officially signed with the Bucks, the team announced. The deal covers the remainder of the season, according...
Lakers’ Luke Kennard: ‘I will shoot it. I will be aggressive’
The Lakers may have only made one move at the deadline, but they believe it was the right one.
Los Angeles sent Gabe Vincent and a...
Rob Pelinka: Lakers to add front office pieces this offseason
The Lakers are planning a front office overhaul, and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka made it clear the model they’re studying sits across...
Dribbles: Not always pretty, but Cavs close like contenders in James Harden debut
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 132-126 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
1. It was messy. It was awkward. It was uncomfortable...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, Warriors, Draymond Green, Bulls
Celtics
Nikola Vucevic didn’t need much of a runway.
Vucevic had just one practice with the Celtics before making his debut Friday night, and it showed...
Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga to be reevaluated after All-Star break
The Hawks will have to wait a bit to see Jonathan Kuminga on the floor.
Atlanta announced that Kuminga will be reevaluated after the All-Star...
Warriors, Nuggets considered possible Lonzo Ball destinations
The market is moving quickly around Lonzo Ball, and the interest is real.
Multiple teams have requested access to Ball’s medical records, according to NBA...
Multiple reports say Wizards newcomer Anthony Davis out for season
All signs continue to point toward Anthony Davis being done for the season.
A league source confirmed to The Athletic that Davis is unlikely to...
NBA Notes: Kings, Clippers, Dalano Banton, Warriors Pat Spencer
Kings
The Kings are officially in it now.
Sacramento owns the league’s worst record at 12-41 and has dropped 11 straight, matching its longest losing streak...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Knicks, Jose Alvarado, Blazers
Wizards
The Wizards are expected to take the long view with Anthony Davis.
Davis, acquired from the Mavericks ahead of the deadline, is likely to sit...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell says he and James Harden want same thing: ‘A championship’
Only one former MVP changed teams at this trade deadline. And only one landed somewhere that actually plans on winning right now.
That would be...
Grizzlies still likely to trade Ja Morant in offseason
Ja Morant stayed put at the NBA trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean the Grizzlies have changed course.
According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic,...
Mavericks didn’t touch base with Rich Paul before Anthony Davis trade to Wizards
The Mavericks didn’t loop in Rich Paul before trading Anthony Davis to the Wizards, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Around the league, that...
Mike Conley expected to return to Timberwolves
Mike Conley is expected to find his way back to Minnesota.
Conley intends to re-sign with the Timberwolves once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN’s...
Inside the Cavs’ early vision for James Harden
The Cavaliers didn’t hesitate once the deal was done.
Within hours of landing James Harden, head coach Kenny Atkinson was already thinking about how to...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo does not intend to sit out rest of season
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t planning on shutting it down.
Despite the Bucks slipping to 20-29 and falling outside the playoff picture, Antetokounmpo intends to return once...
Nets officially part ways with Cam Thomas
The Nets have officially moved on from Cam Thomas.
Brooklyn waived the fifth-year guard to complete its acquisition of Josh Minott, confirming what had been...
Grizzlies expected to waive Eric Gordon
The Grizzlies are expected to move on from Eric Gordon.
Memphis is likely to waive the veteran guard after acquiring him from the 76ers in...
Bucks waive Nigel Hayes-Davis following trade
The Bucks wasted little time making a decision on Nigel Hayes-Davis.
Milwaukee requested waivers on the veteran forward shortly after acquiring him from the Phoenix...
