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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic waived Jonathan Isaac on Saturday, ending the former first-round pick’s injury-shortened time with the team. The Magic took Isaac with the No. 6 pick in the 2017 draft. After playing in 75 games in 2018-19 in a promising second season, the 6-foot-10 forward tore his left ACL in August 2020 during the NBA’s …

Could LeBron James return to the Heat this offseason? According to an NBA insider, he doesn’t rule out the possibility of a reunion between James and the Heat. NBA insider Brian Windhorst spoke about how much he admired the Heat organization and said he believes James feels the same. Advertisement “I admire the Heat organization so much. And I value …

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has had lots of time to respond to anyone who doubts his game, his abilities and contributions to winning basketball – and NBA media members aren’t exempt. After a back-and-forth with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, which has gone on for more than a month, Brown’s media feuds continue. Advertisement Brown went off on X, …

Washington Wizards fans are clearly encouraged by the franchise’s direction following the 2026 NBA Draft. In the latest SB Nation Reacts polls that we issue this week, 90 percent of respondents gave the selection of AJ Dybantsa an A grade, signaling overwhelming confidence in the organization landing the player many believe can become the face of the rebuild. That optimism …

Timofey Mozgov was left out of the 2016 Cavaliers 10-year reunion that flooded social media earlier this month. The former Cleveland center, who came off the bench during the legendary 3-1 comeback during the 2016 NBA Finals against the Warriors, told Russian outlet Sport Express that he was left out of the planning entirely. Advertisement “Yes, I saw the video …

First, the Brooklyn Nets traded their long-serving player, Nic Claxton, to the Chicago Bulls in a three=team deal that sent them Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player. Then came the NBA Draft where they selected the highest pick they’ve had in 16 years as well as a second second, part of the Claxton-Randle deal. After that, Marc …

Everything has been coming up Millhouse for Utah Jazz fans the last two months, and the last week has been no different. It started with a successful draft night, when the Jazz got their guy, Darryn Peterson. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Darryn Peterson after he is drafted second overall by …

After declining his $2.6 million team option to clear the path for negotiating a long-term deal, the Boston Celtics have signed former Rutgers basketball standout Ron Harper Jr. to a three-year deal worth $9 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This season, Harper appeared in 29 games for Boston and performed well overall despite seeing limited minutes. In those 29 …

Every summer, Las Vegas becomes the place to be in the NBA world due to the Summer League. With every team in attendance, it’s a chance to get an early look at the incoming rookie class and see how they perform in a competitive professional environment. Assuming LA’s latest draft pick, Cameron Carr, two-way signings AK Okereke and Peter Suder …

Earlier this week, we asked Cleveland Cavaliers fans to grade the James Harden-for-Darius Garland swap after we’ve seen how the Harden-led Cavs looked in the playoffs. Back in February, fans gave the trade an A grade. This time around, they weren’t as generous. The survey was pretty split as to what grade to give Harden. The consensus was a C. …

Big Blue Nation was ecstatic when Malachi Moreno announced his withdrawal from the NBA Draft and his subsequent decision to come back to Kentucky Basketball for his sophomore season. It was a big decision, giving Kentucky a formidable player in their frontcourt and a player Mark Pope thinks could be among the best centers in the country. Advertisement “One day …

The NBA hasn’t always been what it is today. In the earliest days, it was kind of cobbled together, and some guys turned down contracts because they had better offers from other employers. No one made $100,000 a year before Wilt Chamberlain did so in 1965 (Bill Russell immediately asked Boston to pay him $100,001). Advertisement Transportation was not what …

This is a move that was expected well before their season ended, now it’s about to become official. The Oklahoma City Thunder are declining Isaiah Hartenstein’s $28.5 million team option for next season and signing him to a new three-year, $75 million contract, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. He adds there is a “mutual option” — maybe …

Questions. We all had them entering this offseason for the Phoenix Suns. What would the Suns do? How many gambles would the organization take? Could they retain their free agents? Should they? They didn’t have a long list of free agents to address, but the ones they did have mattered as the franchise prepared for the 2026-27 season. They weren’t …

Isaiah Hartenstein isn’t going anywhere. Hartenstein is returning to the Thunder on a three-year, $75 million deal, with a rare mutual option after the 2027-28 season, ESPN reported Friday night. The contract also has a 15 percent trade kicker, according to ESPN. Isaiah Hartenstein’s floater was a key component of the Thunder’s offense during their seven-game series loss to the …

In today’s Dub Hub: Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler shared an encouraging update regarding the torn ACL he suffered last season. During Thursday’s event announcing IREN as the team’s new jersey patch sponsor, Butler fielded questions from reporters and, while he admitted the rehab process has been challenging, said he is making “incredible progress” in his recovery. Butler is …

It might cost a fortune to trade for Jaylen Brown.  On ESPN’s “Get Up” Friday morning, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed the Celtics may be asking some teams for several first-round picks for the star who’s been constantly in trade rumors the last few weeks.  Advertisement “My understanding is that in some cases the Celtics have asked for at least …

BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 23: Mikel Brown Jr. poses for a photo before the 2026 NBA Draft – Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License …

The life of an NBA role player is one of uncertainty. Every year could be in a different city. You’re fighting for guaranteed contracts every offseason. It’s more a matter of survival than finding a true home. Advertisement Some of these players evolve to the point of being not easily replaceable, allowing them to worry more about team fit and …

Cameron Boozer’s girlfriend has no doubt the forward is going to be received well in his next big career step. Yva Lauren Cao gave fans and followers an inside look into Boozer’s NBA draft night, in which he walked away as a member of the Grizzlies after being the No. 3 overall pick out of Duke. Advertisement “Memphis, you’re going …

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What Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expects when Jimmy Butler returns from ACL injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Most Warriors fans wouldn’t be thrilled if you had told them before this past season that Golden State made the NBA play-in tournament, but missed the playoffs. Advertisement However, if you told them that practically all of the team’s stars …

Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion and forever Golden State Warrior, will have to find a new home next season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans have chosen to decline Looney’s $8 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent. Looney’s tenure with the Pelicans was highly limited, playing only 21 games due to injury. The …

Victor Wembanyama was the man of the hour at a Paris nightclub. In his return to his native country of France, the Spurs star was greeted at an after-party for the Undercover x Foot Locker Music Festival with MVP chants by raucous fans.  Advertisement Social media videos showed hundreds of fans surrounding Wembanyama, who were raising their hands and cheering …

Search Cameron Carr’s highlights on YouTube from his lone season at Baylor, it’ll immediately become clear what made him such a tantalizing prospect. There are rim-rattling dunks, with the Lakers’ first-round pick taking full advantage of his 42 ½-inch vertical. Former Baylor star Cameron Carr wants to be known as the Lakers’ “best defender.” NBAE via Getty Images There are …