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A decade ago, we were told that at least one NBA team stopped talking with the Nets, complaining that the team’s front office would leak trade inquiries to the media. Also, a decade ago, the Nets chief scout, aka director of player personnel, would announce which prospects were coming into the Championship Center in East Rutherford, then after the workout …

Just a few days before the NBA draft, Shams Charania of ESPN broke a piece of big free agency news. Unrestricted free agent CJ McCollum will reportedly return to the Hawks on a one-year deal: Jake L. Fischer of the Stein Line substack and Bleacher Report added a report that the deal has a 7.5% trade kicker: Since the Hawks …

CJ McCollum was a spark Atlanta needed when he arrived midseason from Washington as part of the Trae Young trade. He averaged 18.7 points and 4.1 assists a night and provided shooting, floor spacing and a little shot creation when needed — and then he stepped it up against the Knicks in the playoffs. McCollum will be back in Atlanta …

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former NBA player and 2007-08 league champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the general manager for Jackson State’s men’s basketball team. ESPN.com first reported the deal on Friday. Perkins has been working as an analyst for the network, which also reported Perkins intends to continue in his current television role and will have ties to …

Warriors’ Draymond Green says he doesn’t feel pressure to win another NBA title originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has won four NBA championships with the Warriors during his NBA career. Advertisement So what is it like for him when he doesn’t end the season with a parade and instead has to watch another team celebrate — …

Guard CJ McCollum and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The 13-year veteran was an unrestricted free agent and was virtually certain to attract attention on the open market from playoff contenders looking to add outside shooting, ballhandling and playmaking. But the Hawks are also among those teams and are bringing …

If you were unaware that the Draft is this upcoming Tuesday, you aren’t alone. Wes is just as shocked! With the playoffs ending for the Pistons early in June, the NBA draft really seems to have snuck up on us with all the rumors and excitement surrounding potential free agents and trade targets for the Pistons to improve on last …

The Golden State Warriors enter next week’s NBA Draft facing one of the most important decisions of general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s tenure. Armed with the No. 11 pick, does the front office keep the selection and add a young talent, or use it in a trade to either move around the draft board or acquire an established veteran? If …

One day after locking down Collin Gillespie with a new contract, the Phoenix Suns have done the same with another member of their guard rotation. Jordan Goodwin and the Suns have agreed to a three-year, $19 million contract (with a player option on the final season), a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other sources. …

BRONX, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 9: The Bronx Zoo transforms into a vibrant display of autumn colors as fall foliage surrounds its animal habitats in New York, United States on November 9, 2025. Visitors enjoy the mix of wildlife and seasonal scenery, with golden leaves creating picturesque views across one of New York City's most famous attractions. (Photo by Lokman …

The Knicks’ run to the 2026 NBA championship didn’t just ignite the city and break a half-century curse, it was one of the most dominant runs in recent history. After falling behind 2-1 to Atlanta in the first round, the Knicks rattled off 13 consecutive postseason victories, tied for the second-longest streak ever. It’s fair to ask where this team …

It’s time for one of the best times of the year for NBA fans, the NBA Draft, where teams have the opportunity to draft new, exciting young players to join their team! The first round and second round will be aired on ESPN, with the first round airing only on ABC. The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will …

Most of the time when we run these SB Nation Reacts polls at Canis Hoopus, I have a pretty good idea where the results are headed before the votes even start rolling in. It is a product of spending time in the comments section, and understanding the mood of Wolves Nation. There are certain questions where the answer feels almost …

Mitchell Robinson is approaching unrestricted free agency with outside interest building, but early indications suggest the New York Knicks are in a strong position to retain their most prominent free agent and backup player. The veteran center has drawn attention from multiple teams, including the meat-lacking Los Angeles Lakers, who are widely expected to explore upgrades in the frontcourt this …

One thing I’ve realized since the offseason began for the Phoenix Suns is that when they’re not playing, and I’m not writing nightly articles or recording postgame podcasts, I have a lot of time on my hands. Maybe too much time. Thankfully, I have this outlet to help fill some of that time, and this project of identifying the best …

As we inch closer and closer to the 2026 NBA Draft, we continue our series looking at potential draft prospects. In this edition, could the Knicks take a swing at another older, two-time national champion from the Big East with their second-round pick? The Basics Age: 23 (Born November 11, 2002) 2025-26 Stats: 13.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.8 BLK, 0.8 …

The news of Collin Gillespie signing a contract extension with the Phoenix Suns adds more to weeks of action in the NBA surrounding Villanova. The New York Knicks are NBA champions with a trio of former Wildcats on the roster and now, Gillespie adds to the pot of money made from former Villanova greats. Advertisement The news broke on Saturday …

The draft starts at No. 5. That’s maybe the most heard piece of analysis around the 2026 NBA Draft. The top four teams (Washington, Utah, Memphis, Chicago) are not trading down or out of those spots, and they are going to select the top four players (AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson) in whatever order. Advertisement From there, …

The 2026 NBA Draft will be immortalized for the four standout talents available at the top of the class. A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are reportedly battling for the No. 1 overall pick until the very last second. For as good as those two players are, Cameron Boozer is the best player in the class in my view, and it …

Remember when the Los Angeles Lakers hired former Duke star JJ Redick? There were a lot of people who predicted failure, that he had no experience, that they should have gone after a more established coach, say, Sam Cassell, or Kenny Atkinson, or UConn’s Dan Hurley, for whom they were ready to open the vault. In the end, despite the …

Even during an early start to their offseason, the Clippers got one major win in May. The Clippers were the quiet winners of the NBA draft lottery, where, with coin-flip odds, they swiped the Indiana Pacers’ first-round pick in a loaded draft class. The No. 5 pick can add an immediate rotation player for the Clippers while also being a …

The Lakers will seek to use their 25th pick in Tuesday’s first round of the NBA draft on a player who fills a need on a roster that could have up to nine free agents this summer. Yet the Lakers also are aware that picking that late in the round could leave them selecting the best player available. They probably …

This week we’re going to take a break from the trade rumors and do something that’s our privilege as fans of the most successful franchise in NBA history. We’re going to look back. It’s May of 1971 and the ABA Finals are underway. Advertisement The league’s sprawling western division is represented by the Utah Stars, a team that finished second …

There is a lot of uncertainty swirling around the Lakers now. The team is coming off a 2025-26 campaign that ended with it getting swept by the Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. What’s more, superstar forward LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. Standout guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his player option but can …

Landry Shamet was trying to play it cool. The Knicks depth piece was casually seen on the subway in New York on Wednesday, going incognito with a hat and sunglasses in what seemed to be an attempt to disguise himself. Advertisement However, some fans did recognize Shamet, 29, as he tried to be like every other New Yorker. The Knicks’ …