Tag: Victor Wembanyama
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Patrick Williams, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets
Bulls
The Bulls have waited years for Patrick Williams to take off, writes Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
They’ve cleared the runway, rebuilt the hangar,...
NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running
NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the 24th annual...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter
Spurs
Devin Vassell is entering the new season healthy for the first time in a while, and that has both him and the Spurs feeling...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Spurs
Raptors
RJ Barrett heard the trade chatter this summer, and he even seems to understand it.
With two years and $57 million left on his deal,...
NBA Survey Roundup: Best player, LeBron James, conference picks, worst offseason
A new season is nearly here, which means the annual survey of NBA insiders is back.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps spoke with 20 coaches, scouts and...
NBA Survey: Insiders pick Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic as best player, MVP favorite
The new NBA season is almost here, which means it’s time for predictions. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps polled 20 coaches, scouts and executives around the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Nets
Lakers
Luka Doncic isn’t talking about retirement, but he already knows how he’d like his career to end.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s...
West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs
Lakers
LeBron James’ future may be murky, but ESPN suggests that the Lakers are suddenly looking pretty secure.
Why? Because they swung big, trading for Luka...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Bismack Biyombo, Dennis Schroder, EuroBasket, Nets
Bismack Biyombo is sticking around San Antonio. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the veteran center has agreed to a one-year deal with the Spurs....
Spurs to juggle loaded backcourt while building around Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs might have the best problem in basketball. Their two biggest breaks of the past year — trading for De’Aaron Fox and landing...
NBA Notes: Salary cap, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Hawks
The NBA told teams Friday that the projected salary cap for 2026/27 has increased slightly, from $165 million to $166 million, according to Jake...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell, Wolves
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is already a defensive game-changer. That much is obvious.
What is less obvious is how San Antonio builds around him. ESPN’s...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Spurs, Warriors
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson leads ESPN’s projection of big names who could be the next to request a trade.
To be clear, there’s no indication...
