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It’s a not a new season without new alternate uniforms in this day and age, and the Spurs have released their new Classic Editions: a retro throwback to their ABA origins in honor of the 50th anniversary of the American Basketball Association’s merger with the National Basketball Association back in 1976. “Honoring our ABA roots through this Classic Edition uniform …

After splitting their first two preseason games against the Nuggets, a new opponent is rolling into Salt Lake City. The San Antonio Spurs, runner-ups from last season and my pick for the eventual 2027 NBA champion, are coming to town, and will bring match-up problems that I can’t wait for the Jazz to try to solve. If Victor Wembanyama plays …

It’s only been 16 years since Joe Lacob led an investment group that, using an exploding offer, shockingly purchased the Golden State Warriors for $450 million. And now, less than two decades later, Lacob and Co. have seen their investment not double, not triple, but … 32uple? I’m not sure there’s a word for that. Advertisement Sportico recently released their …

The Boston Celtics franchise is valued at $8 billion, making it the 7th-highest-valued franchise in the NBA, per Sportico’s latest analysis. That trails the Golden State Warriors ($14.5 billion), New York Knicks ($12.8 billion), Los Angeles Lakers ($12.5 billion), Los Angeles Clippers ($8.2 billion), Chicago Bulls ($8.1 billion), and Miami Heat ($8.05 billion). For reference, the Celtics were the 5th-highest-valued …

In June 2025, the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter at a valuation of roughly $10 billion. Less than one year after he was officially confirmed by the NBA’s board of governors, Walter sold his share of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 billion valuation. The sale raised …

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up a two-game preseason set against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China over the weekend, splitting the outcomes. Kyrie Irving had been ready to go for some time now, just awaiting the opportunity to take the court in an official capacity after sustaining an ACL injury on March 3, 2025. Despite fans and players alike anxious …

When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron Holiday. Each player had different levels of success, but overall, the Rockets couldn’t …

There apparently is no ceiling on what people will pay for Michael Jordan memorabilia. The game-worn, autographed red Chicago Bulls jersey Michael Jordan wore for Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals in Utah was sold, through a private treaty sale, for $14 million, a record for any piece of basketball memorabilia, announced Hunt Auctions, which arranged the sale. Advertisement …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out harder in the West—Warriors, Kings, or Clippers—and whether the Celtics should be a lock for the East’s top spot. Advertisement Verno breaks down Denver’s sneaky-good additions and the Lakers’ …

Best values, sleepers and busts are all important when entering your draft. Doing the legwork to prepare for your draft by analyzing mock drafts, stats, projections and preseason rotations are all necessary. But, sometimes, you just have to go get your guy. That’s not to see there isn’t any logic or reason behind these selections, because there certainly is. These …

Traditionally, the point guard has one job: make everyone better. Few guards have embraced that role more than James Harden. He’s brought his masterful blend of scoring and playmaking to an 18th season, making it easier for all of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moving parts to fall into place. Advertisement “You don’t have to worry about who is out there with …

It hard, almost impossible to have a real, encouraging win in the NBA preseason…but the Brooklyn Nets just got one! The Nets defeated LeBron and the Super Sixers on Thursday night. That means we’re also now halfway through the preseason. In this episode of The Brooklyn with Pooch & Collin, we discuss takeaways from those first two games, recap Nets …

This looked so much worse when it happened. Sacramento Kings backup center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right knee patellar subluxation and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced. While he will miss the first handful of games this season, that is good news compared to how much time it looked like he would miss after colliding with Stephen …

Fifteen years ago, Josh Harris, David Blitzer and Co. bought the Sixers for a reported $280 million. In the ensuing decade-and-a-half, the Sixers’ value has jumped up to an estimated $7.15 billion, according to the latest estimates from Sportico released Friday. The Sixers currently clock in as the NBA’s ninth-most-valuable franchise, just behind the Brooklyn Nets. They’re nowhere close to …

The thing about exceeding expectations in professional sports is that it either buys time or raises expectations. Under normal circumstances, Collin Murray-Boyles’ rookie season purchased an entire season of leniency and patience. Met with confusion and indifference on his draft night, Murray-Boyles blocked out the noise and responded with one of the more tantalizing rookie campaigns in Toronto Raptors history. …

Every fantasy basketball season presents an opportunity to find the next group of players ready to break out. Whether it’s second-year guys on the verge of earning a bigger role, an unproven talent looking to establish himself, or a late-round sleeper with untapped potential, these are the players who could emerge as valuable fantasy assets in the 2026-27 season. Join …

The Houston Rockets had a tale of two games in China. After looking good in game 1, the Rockets sat Kevin Durant, Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun in game 2, losing a ton of firepower, while the Dallas Mavericks were boosted by the return of Kyrie Irving and downed the Rockets 132-115. The Rockets started Marcus Smart and …

The 1997-98 NBA season was Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” with the Chicago Bulls. By now, everyone knows the story. Jordan and Co. entered the year knowing it would be the last time the team’s current roster would be together. Because of that, it was championship or bust for the Bulls. Sure enough, Jordan willed his team to another title. Thanks …

When the Atlanta Hawks made the trade to move on from the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray partnership — sending Murray to New Orleans — the acquisition of Dyson Daniels appeared to be more of an afterthought: a player to take a flier on but not the main reason you make the trade. Then came Daniels’ stunning debut season with the Hawks, …

This past Thursday and Saturday, the Spurs played in their first preseason games of the 2026-2027 season. In addition to their fourteen rostered players and three two-contracts, the Spurs hosted five invitees to training camp. The eldest to join in is Jon Elmore. This week, Elmore got the first NBA minutes of his career. Normally, this sort of event does …

CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a vastly different league will be an adjustment — both in terms of what he’ll be asked to do on the court and …

First, let’s quiet the injury talk. No doubt precautions will be taken with Jayson Tatum (28), Paul George (36), and Mitchell Robinson (28). Derrick White (32) might even take a few more days off after playing 73+ games over each of the last three seasons. Their age and usage are all legitimate concerns, but this team is deep. Really deep. …

It feels like it was eons ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded for PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets, with the intention way back in 2024 of building a championship roster around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Washington exceeded expectations, starting for the Mavericks in their NBA Finals run, averaging 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while guarding the …

Being a coach means understanding how to get the most out of your players. For Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, no player’s development has been more important than Evan Mobley’s. Drafted in 2021, Mobley was a lottery ticket for the future. Five seasons later, his development has largely come secondary to prioritizing Donovan Mitchell’s prime. The Cavs have tried …

MACAU, CHINA – OCTOBER 11: Kyrie Irving #11 of Dallas Mavericks pulls up Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, …