The Orlando Magic made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. It was such a big trade that Magic star Paolo Banchero couldn't believe it was real. “I just didn’t believe it,” Paolo Banchero told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “I had a feeling we...

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors haven't discussed pushing back the qualifying offer deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Kuminga has until October 1 to sign his qualifying offer. "Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors have had no discussions about pushing back his...

An NBA trade idea sending Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns to the Philadelphia 76ers has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Suns and Sixers: Philadelphia 76ers receive: Devin Booker Phoenix Suns receive: Jared McCain, Paul George, a 2028 first-round pick (via...

Kevin Durant "will eventually" land a contract extension from the Houston Rockets, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Durant has one year left on his contract. The Rockets acquired the future Hall of Famer from the Phoenix Suns. "The belief persists that Kevin Durant, meanwhile, will...

An NBA trade idea sending Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Oklahoma City Thunder has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pelicans and Thunder: Oklahoma City Thunder receive: Trey Murphy III New Orleans Pelicans receive: Cason Wallace, Isaiah...

It's unknown when Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be cleared to play. Embiid underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April. He only played in 19 games last season. https://twitter.com/SportsRadioWIP/status/1971600110065950946 The Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $192 million extension in September 2024. Embiid, 31, is owed $248 million over...

Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers are trending towards a one-year deal, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Grimes is a restricted free agent. He's not at Sixers media day. "With the deadline looming, the outcome for Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers is trending towards a one-year...

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Paul George will miss the start of training camp. George is recovering from left knee surgery. He got injured during a workout over the summer. “I’m getting better and better,” Paul George said on Friday at Sixers media day. "I’m feeling stronger and stronger. I feel...

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka "would love" if LeBron James retired from the NBA with the purple and gold. James, 40, becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason for the first time since 2018. He's the oldest active player in the NBA. "The...

The Los Angeles Lakers have given head coach JJ Redick a contract extension. Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka announced the news on Thursday. https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/1971311820104507734 "It's not lost on me the sort of rarity of a first-time head coach getting an extension," JJ Redick said. "Like...