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Sixers pre-camp questions: Can retooled 2nd unit get the job done in playoffs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers‘ new era is on deck. With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers. Advertisement We’ve asked: Next up: Can …

The Toronto Raptors have welcomed Kawhi Leonard back with open arms despite a near year-long investigation by the NBA. After it was announced on Monday afternoon that Leonard had officially been traded back to Toronto, the Raptors released a statement sharing their excitement. Advertisement “We’re thrilled to welcome Kawhi back to Toronto. His impact on our organization, our city, and …

Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense. However, the new member of this storied club …

The Celtics have reportedly signed former Sacramento Kings lottery pick Devin Carter to a training camp contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Carter, who was drafted 13th overall in 2024, will be one of four players on Exhibit-10 deals to compete for a two-way contract this fall. Last season, in his sophomore campaign, Carter averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 …

Can Devin Carter earn a roster spot with the Celtics? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed former lottery pick Devin Carter to an Exhibit 10 deal, which will allow him to audition for the team at training camp. The question now: Can the 24-year-old guard play his way into a roster spot? Advertisement The …

We have reached the Final Four of our Spurs Villain Tournament, where the winners of each bracket have been determined, and the winners of this round will go head-to-head to determine who is the biggest Spurs villain of all time. The heavy favorites mostly continue to prevail. In the Elite 8 (or Finals for each bracket), three of the top …

After the Lakers’ front office doled out hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts, many fans were left wondering how many of these players could realistically outperform their contracts. Here are four new Lakers and one returning player who look well positioned to obliterate the national media’s low expectations and a cautious local fanbase that’s been burned once too often. …

Sometimes the best moves a team can make are the ones that aren’t the flashiest. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared on the “Tom Tolbert Show” this weekend and spoke about how he’s excited about the depth that the Warriors front office acquired over the offseason. Advertisement During the offseason, the Warriors were viewed as a bridesmaid, but …

Danilo Gallinari has sent Kawhi Leonard a bill for his career detour. The total: $50 million. The proposed recipient: charity. New York Knicks’ Danillo Gallinari reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Madison Square Garden. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post The supporting evidence is considerably less tidy. Speaking on the …

As the Knicks look to repeat for a championship, the club has a good chance at having three All-Stars during the 2026-27 season. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are the two obvious names, with both players having made the All-Star team each of the last three seasons. Looking to join them this season is OG Anunoby. Advertisement Entering his 10th …

Nearly 300 kids showed up Saturday to watch Dillon Brooks set up layup drills at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. This wasn’t a random appearance or a half-hearted community obligation. Suns veteran Dillon Brooks rolled straight from a media availability into on-court work with kids who came because they believe in what he’s building in Phoenix, and look up …

Since the NBA officially announced the Clippers’ punishments for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules for star forward Kawhi Leonard, a question came to the forefront of conversations around the league: Who’s going to be running the Clippers’ basketball operations? It couldn’t be franchise owner/chairman Steve Ballmer, who was suspended from league and team activities for one year for his …

The Toronto Raptors have officially confirmed via press release that Kawhi Leonard, the 7-time All-Star, 2-time Finals-MVP, and bringer of championships to two separate teams, IS a Toronto Raptor for the 2026-2027 season. In the wake of a report from Shams Charania earlier today, the Toronto Raptors remained silent for a number of hours on the mater. That was a …

For the last 17 years, Stephen Curry has put together a Hall of Fame career that has marked him as one of the greatest shooters to play the game of basketball. Now fans have the chance to relive it, plus more. But this time, on the IMAX screen. Advertisement On Monday, ESPN Films released a trailer for their latest documentary, …

Knicks fans can start making their plans to see the champions.  Single-game tickets at Madison Square Garden officially went on sale Monday in the first of three waves.  Monday’s wave was for participants in the Knicks Fan First program who are Chase cardholders. Advertisement All other Knicks Fan First members can begin to make purchases Tuesday. New York Knicks guard …

Steve Ballmer’s decision to accept the NBA’s punishment may not be complete surrender. It could be the Clippers’ only plausible path toward reclaiming some of the five first-round picks stripped from them. Advertisement After initially threatening to explore legal remedies, Ballmer suddenly reversed course and announced Sunday that the organization had paid its $30 million fine and would comply with …

Once again, the San Antonio Spurs come into a new NBA season with a lot of new blood. They have a whopping four (4) new rookies, including two first-round picks and two second-round picks on two-way contracts. The two rookies getting the most hype are Tarris Reed Jr. and Jayden Quaintance, who were both selected at the end of the …

Taj Gibson is ready for his second NBA act. The veteran forward retired Monday after 17 seasons, an announcement that was quickly followed by the Bulls revealing he’d joined their coaching staff. “I can honestly say I gave this game everything I had,” Gibson wrote in a social media post. “I’m grateful for every moment, every teammate, every coach, and …

Trading Kawhi Leonard did more than remove the Clippers’ best player. It eliminated their last convincing claim to having a franchise centerpiece. That loss feels especially severe after the NBA punished the Clippers’ salary-cap violations with a $30 million fine, leadership suspensions and the forfeiture of five first-round picks. Advertisement While Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and Toronto’s draft compensation provide …

The summer of 2023 was a pivotal one for the Golden State Warriors. After a volatile season started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole during a preseason practice, the team’s title defense ended with a second-round playoff loss. Poole and Wiggins got contract extensions in the wake of the championship, while Green did not, despite holding a player option for …

The second-oldest active player in basketball is no more, as OAKAAK Taj Gibson announced his retirement on Monday afternoon following his release by the New Orleans Pelicans last week. He will join the Chicago Bulls’ coaching staff under Tiago Splitter for 2026-27. Gibson, a Brooklyn native, was selected No. 26 overall by the Bulls in 2009 out of USC. It …

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his staff had spent the last 12 months loudly insisting they’d done nothing wrong. The podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out” first raised questions about payments star forward Kawhi Leonard received from Aspiration Partners without doing any endorsement work to benefit the company on Sept. 3, 2025. The NBA responded by starting an investigation. Advertisement In …

Along with Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers should send the Toronto Raptors a fruit basket and a thank you card. Because what was already a steal when the teams first agreed to the trade in June now looks like an absolute lifesaver. Paddles for the life raft so the Clippers can change directions and make better decisions — hopefully with better …

Seven years after Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to an unprecedented NBA championship, the superstar forward is once again a resident of the North.  On Monday, less than 24 hours after Clippers governor Steve Ballmer publicly took ownership of the salary cap circumvention scandal involving Leonard and four companies — and less than 24 hours before commissioner Adam Silver …

After 2 ½ months of waiting, Kawhi Leonard is finally heading back to Toronto. The Clippers and Raptors agreed to complete the trade sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round draft picks (2031 and 2033), one first-round draft pick swap (2027) and two second-round picks. Advertisement ESPN first reported the two sides were moving forward …