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And we’re off, starting with a familiar face to the people of Milwaukee. Look, as we sit here today, Jones’ path to NBA minutes seems miles away, given that he has to beat out ~15 guards to even get a sniff. Still, as a pure value play, it was worth the Bucks taking a flyer on someone who not only …

Bismack Biyombo completed his fifteenth season last June. The Congolese big man was drafted in 2011 and spent a large portion of his career with Charlotte. He’s also played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the San Antonio Spurs in February of 2025. Biyombo has not signed on for the …

The New York Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond positioned atop their center depth chart, but the defending champions remain without a traditional third center as training camp approaches and this saga doesn’t feel any closer to an end. In yet another update on the situation, according to SNY’s Ian Begley, veteran free agent Tony Bradley has emerged on …

The Los Angeles Clippers’ salary-cap scandal just went from an NBA headache to a federal problem. Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the franchise over allegations it circumvented the NBA’s salary cap involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The probe comes just days after the NBA dropped a staggering punishment on the Clippers, fining the team $30 million, suspending …

I did not write anything about the Brooklyn Nets’ play at Las Vegas Summer League. Nor the California Classic, for that matter. Let’s amend that and a look at an assortment of Brooklyn’s young players, examining what we saw during the summer and what we’d like to see in 2026-27. Again, limited to those that played this summer. Sorry, Nolan …

Stephen Curry intended to turn his post-workout exit in Beijing into an autograph stop. The crowd turned it into an evacuation. Footage from Curry’s China tour shows the Warriors star emerging from a building in a gray sleeveless shirt, a white towel around his neck and a Curry-branded cap after completing a workout. Advertisement Curry initially appeared willing to linger. …

It’s really cool when you can see the Brotherhood in real time. In this video, Cooper Flagg and Jared McCain return to Duke to get some runs in with the current team, which is good for everyone. Flagg and McCain are professionals now, of course, and they are used to a higher level of competition. Advertisement Even so, they’re playing …

From bobbleheads celebrating current stars to ones honoring key figures of the past, to Hello Kitty – yes, Hello Kitty – the Lakers are slated to have a well-rounded promotional nights schedule for 2026-27. The team announced Thursday their full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming season. The Lakers are having bobblehead giveaways of Luka Doncic …

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t the Bay Area’s only team forging an Australian connection this week. Alex Toohey, the forward from Canberra, Australia, originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors before being waived is coming back for training camp, according to multiple reports. Alex Toohey of the Golden State Warriors arrives at the arena before a game against the Portland …

Fallout for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard from the NBA’s salary cap circumvention investigation may be far from over. U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry regarding the matter, according to the New York Times. Advertisement News of the federal probe follows the revelation through a separate NBA investigation that the Clippers circumvented the league’s …

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new center, a new supporting cast, and for the first time since 2018, no LeBron James. That prompted former Lakers and Clippers forward Matt Barnes to give them a new nickname. Advertisement Welcome to the “Snowtime Lakers.” Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers hold hands during a time …

The Los Angeles Lakers spent like Walker Kessler must become much more than a conventional center. Kevin O’Connor and Raj Chipalu believe he could be the piece that stabilizes the Lakers on both ends — and turns its revamped core into a relentless regular-season operation. Los Angeles Lakers Walker Kessler throws out the first pitch before a game against the …

Jonathan Kuminga kept it honest during his introductory presser with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday afternoon. “I wanted to go to a winning culture,” Kuminga said after he was asked about his priority, despite having opportunities to sign with other teams for money. Advertisement While his comments were not directly aimed at the Los Angeles Lakers, they came after ESPN’s …

The acquisition of Miles Bridges will undoubtedly change the geometry of the Suns’ offense. He replaces Royce O’Neale in the starting lineup, a player whose primary offensive function was to catch the ball and shoot it. O’Neale averaged 2.63 seconds per touch last season, the fourth-lowest mark on the team among players who appeared in more than 50 games. Miles …

The NBA brought the hammer down on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer for circumventing the salary cap to funnel more money to Kawhi Leonard — and now federal prosecutors are looking into the matter. The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers’ efforts to secure “no-show” endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, the New York Times …

The Spurs Villain Tournament started with many strong contenders in the Haters, Killers, Former Players, and Dirty Players categories. For the most part, the favorites have advanced. Now things get even more interesting as the heavyweights of each region face each other. The higher seeds dominated, for the most part, with only a couple of surprises so far. The favorites …

Dealings between the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and third-party vendors are now under federal criminal investigation. The New York Times reported Thursday that the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated its own investigation into the matter after an NBA probe determined that the Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer and Leonard circumvented the league’s salary cap via third-party deals that …

Opening night — October 21 vs. the Charlotte Hornets — is still six weeks away and the internet is filled with hope, tempered by widespread predictions of calamity and doom, but one thing is certain and is likely to be throughout the season — Mikal Brown Jr. along with Egor Demin are the focus of the organization, whether it be …

When the floodgates opened for the Lakers’ offseason additions, there were four players who received long-term deals from the franchise. Walker Kessler: The big man the Lakers coveted for years and were finally able to make their marquee addition via a sign-and-trade with the Jazz, and inking Kessler to a four-year, $130 contract. Advertisement Quentin Grimes: The versatile, two-way guard …

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Malik Williams #37 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is …

It’s another edition of Knicks Mailbag, with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley ready to answer your questions surrounding the team. Let’s get started… What’s your read on McBride’s future with Knicks? Is he a likely trade piece for a big? Love him but feels hard to see him extended – @SBart_89 **This one is tricky because Miles McBride has definitely …

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in a pasture in Alaska.. (Photo by: Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images) Today’s post doesn’t merit an introduction. Just scroll down to the bottom, and you’ll find all you need. Jalen Brunson publicly pushed back on a rumor that he, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges had reunited with former Villanova teammate Matt Kennedy by becoming clients …

Sixers pre-camp questions: Will Sixers be healthy when it matters most? 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: Just how dramatic of an …

After what has felt like the longest offseason in recent memory, the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. In less than three weeks, all 30 teams will answer wide-ranging questions about their summer business and future expectations. But why wait? Thanks to those of you who sent in inquiries of your own, let’s get to it. Advertisement Join …

The last 10 days for the Los Angeles Clippers have been tumultuous, to say the least. Last Wednesday, the NBA dropped the hammer on them for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, which resulted in the league taking away five future first-round picks and suspending several key personnel, including owner Steve Ballmer and President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. And …