NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Lonnie Walker IV
Kings
Zach LaVine picked up his $49 million player option. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
The Kings have made no promises to LaVine regarding his...
No, Celtics have not made trade offer for Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry has not requested a trade from the Warriors. The Celtics have not made an offer for him.
Welcome to August in the NBA.
As...
LeBron James’ New York-to-Philadelphia plan has a Wilt Chamberlain precedent
LeBron James may live in New York City and commute to Philadelphia while playing for the 76ers.
As it turns out, Wilt Chamberlain already showed...
Bam Adebayo isn’t sweating questions about Heat roster: ‘Done more with less’
Bam Adebayo has heard the questions about the Heat’s roster. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned.
Speaking Sunday at his youth camp at Slam Miami, Adebayo...
Donovan Mitchell reportedly extra motivated after LeBron James’ Cavs snub
Donovan Mitchell heard the reports. Now he apparently intends to respond.
NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said Mitchell is especially motivated entering next season...
Kwame Brown predicts ‘circus’ for LeBron James, star-studded Sixers
The 76ers have assembled perhaps the NBA’s most talented lineup. Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown sees something else coming.
A circus.
Speaking on his...
NBA scout on Russell Westbrook: ‘I wouldn’t touch him in a million years’
Russell Westbrook remains one of the biggest names still available in free agency. Not everyone believes he’s worth the gamble.
Speaking to the South Florida...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Sixers, LeBron James, Warriors
Thunder
The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that's simply part of life...
Kevin Durant sees similarities between 76ers, Warriors superteams
Kevin Durant has seen this movie before.
The Rockets forward believes the 76ers have assembled the NBA's newest superteam after adding LeBron James to a...
Who’s available in 2027? Early look at NBA free agency
The 2026 free-agent market is finally slowing down, but it's never too early to look ahead.
Several of the NBA's biggest stars could become free...
Cavs’ offseason earns poor marks from one NBA analyst after LeBron miss
The Cavaliers are still waiting to finalize James Harden's new contract and remain active in the search for another wing. But at least one...
Mario Hezonja contract with Cavs includes trigger date for full guarantee
The Cavaliers' deal with Mario Hezonja comes with a little extra flexibility.
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Hezonja signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract that becomes...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Gary Payton II, Blazers, Jeremy Sochan, Pistons
Warriors
The Warriors are keeping another familiar face.
Golden State officially re-signed veteran guard Gary Payton II to a one-year contract reportedly worth $3.9 million, continuing...
Bucks’ Jimmy Haslam on Giannis trade: ‘We felt the need to get younger’
Jimmy Haslam has spent much of the summer answering questions about two blockbuster trades.
One involved the Browns. The other involved the Bucks.
Speaking Friday at...
