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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA
Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment.
That would be none other than Ricky...
Stephen Curry confirms he tried to recruit LeBron James to Warriors
Stephen Curry wanted LeBron James to join the Warriors.
Not rumored. Not inferred. Confirmed.
Curry acknowledged during an interview with CNBC that he tried to recruit...
LeBron James celebrates Cavs’ promotion of Brandon Weems
LeBron James may be preparing for his first season with the 76ers, but he still had reason to celebrate something happening in Cleveland.
The Cavaliers...
NBA trade proposals send Kyrie Irving to Pistons
The Pistons won 60 games last season. They also discovered in the playoffs that Cade Cunningham could use another scorer beside him.
So, naturally, someone...
Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer
Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered.
During the...
Lakers sign Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross to Exhibit 10 deals
Cleveland native Meechie Johnson is getting his first NBA opportunity with the Lakers.
Los Angeles signed Johnson and former Marquette guard Chase Ross to Exhibit...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Celtics
Pistons
The Pistons have made their commitment to Ausar Thompson official.
Thompson agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension with no player or...
How to watch Cavs games on DAZN: Prices, plans and free trial
The Cavaliers have a new local streaming home for the 2026-27 NBA season.
DAZN will carry every locally produced Cleveland preseason and regular-season game that...
Peyton Watson could be Cavs’ biggest X-factor
The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery.
Mack Perry of Cavaliers...
