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With the calendar about to switch over to September, the NBA inches closer and closer to a new season. The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA won’t officially be back on the court until the end of the month, when teams start training camp, but the Rockets are still filling out the end of their bench as the …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga’s move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential. They dive into Kuminga’s contract, his fit alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and why this is a “prove-it” year for the young forward. Advertisement The duo then continues with Kevin’s ‘Entertainment …

It’s the most fitting possible date. Toronto had to retire the number of its greatest player when it faced the team from the city where he was born and raised, and where he’s also adored. The Raptors announced that Lowry’s No. 7 will be retired on Jan. 10 against the Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, who led Toronto to …

Kevin Durant appears to be doubling down on his Golden State Warriors slander … though it’s not actually that simple. A few weeks after saying the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers are more talented — on paper — than the championship-winning Warriors teams on which Durant played, he appeared to throw the Warriors under the bus again in an interview at the …

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The 2023-24 Boston Celtics and the quest for Banner 18 could be best exemplified by Thomas Wayne’s famous quote from the criminally underrated — if only due to the astronomical …

In a special episode of Boardroom Talks, Durant sat down with Speedy Morman for one of the most candid conversations of his career. Kevin Durant has been one of the most scrutinized, analyzed, and debated athletes of his generation. So when Speedy Morman sat down with the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer at KD’s home for the latest episode of …

The previous installments of Timberwolves basketball, as menacing of a frontline it featured with the likes of Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle and Naz Reid, were all too predictable.  Minnesota’s modus operandi had always been to display its physicality on front street, a tour de force of brute strength designed to wear opponents down on both ends of the …

NBA basketball is approaching closer than it might seem. As the final holdouts from free agency have agreed to deals, we’re only about a month out from Media Day and the start of training camp. With the full 82-game schedule plus NBA Cup groupings having been released, now’s a good a time as any to break it down into segments …

After some promising years elsewhere, Kyle Lowry saw his career really take off once he joined the Toronto Raptors. Upon announcing his retirement from the NBA in July, Lowry was the franchise’s all-time leader in assists, steals and 3-pointers made. Because of that, Lowry is considered the GROAT — the Greatest Raptor of All Time for those unaware of the …

Welcome to Volume V of our “Choose Your Own Adventure” starter series, where we explore the Milwaukee Bucks‘ options at each position. Read along, make your choice, and share your pick in the comments—if you dare! The centre rotation is nowhere near as jammed up as the guard rotation with three viable options at the five: Myles Turner, Kel’el Ware, …

We’re roughly a month away from training camp starting around the NBA, as teams will be getting back into the flow of things as they begin a new journey this season. For now, fans are still trying to enjoy what’s left of the offseason, and the schedule release a few weeks ago gave them some excitement. The Atlanta Hawks have …

Over the past 80 years, the NBA had evolved. From the addition of a three-point line to the 14-second clock resetting with an offensive rebound, the league implements rules to make the game more challenging, fair, and interesting. The post below listed a few of the changes that were specific to players. Even early on, the league has adapted everything …

Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves agree to two-year, $13M contract, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga has found a new home following his first foray into unrestricted NBA free agency. Advertisement The former top Warriors draft pick has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves that includes a player option, his agent Aaron …

Joey and Jesse Buss are securing their next sports franchise ownership stake.  The Buss brothers, through Buss Sports Capital, have reached a deal to become minority owners of the San Diego Padres. The Athletic reported Wednesday that Joey and Jesse Buss are acquiring an ownership stake of around 5% of the Padres, who have new controlling owners after Kwanza Jones …

The Los Angeles Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have been linked for much of the offseason. But the framework to get Kuminga in purple and gold remains complex. The Lakers have been interested in signing Jonathan Kuminga for several months now. NBAE via Getty Images Despite being an unrestricted free agent, Kuminga joining the Lakers requires a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta …

Perhaps Michael Jordan’s media career will mirror his NBA years with a little break in the middle. Jordan’s run with NBC Sports’s basketball coverage is expected to cease after just one year, according to Front Office Sports, although the reason has not yet been revealed. Advertisement NBC Sports landed exclusive interviews with Jordan in its return to NBA coverage last …

Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap. During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell up.” Advertisement “I saw a lot of people saying, ‘Aww …

If I had a nickel for every time Jeanie Buss took her family to court, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s odd that it’s happened twice. Jeanie has officially filed a petition to block the family’s sale of the Lakers, a move that became public on Tuesday. It’s the second time Jeanie has taken her siblings …

The Warriors are set to honor late NBA coach Don Nelson this season by wearing a band across the shoulder of their uniforms that reads “NELLIE.” Golden State announced the new patch Wednesday for Nelson, who died Aug. 9. Nelson had two coaching stints with the Warriors (1988-1995 and 2006-2010) and had 422 regular-season victories with the franchise. Advertisement During …

Don Nelson is one of the most important figures in Golden State Warriors franchise history. That’s why the team will be honoring him with a jersey patch all next summer — even putting it above their data center patch! The Warriors will sport a “NELLIE” patch on the left shoulder of their uniforms, honoring the coach who won 422 games …

Metta Sandiford-Artest said he tried to buy a 1% minority ownership stake in the Lakers under Mark Walter, but his bid was declined. Sandiford-Artest said he reached out to Walter after the businessman bought the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers for a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The City Council celebrates “Metta World Peace Day” honoring the former …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Warriors fans and fans across the country. The Golden State Warriors went a few months without making any roster moves other than re-signing their own players. Finally, earlier this week, the Dubs ended that drought in a flurry, …

The Buss family’s conflict over ownership of the Lakers has become a legal battle.  Jeanie Buss, the franchise’s governor, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court this week, looking to block her siblings’ attempted sale of their minority ownership stake of the franchise.  Jeanie Buss and her siblings are embroiled in off-court drama involving the Lakers. Getty Images Five …

Jeanie Buss, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has filed a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to block her five siblings from selling the family’s share of the team. The potential sale would end Buss’ ability to run the franchise as she has since her father died in 2013. Advertisement The petition is composed not strictly …

We are deep into the doldrums of the NBA off season with over a month to go until training camp. To fill in the gap, we have enjoyed doing bracket-style tournaments over the years, and this year, we will be determining who the biggest Spurs villain of all time is. With the help of you and our staff, we have …