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An NBA trade idea sending Lauri Markkanen to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George to the Utah Jazz has been created. NBA writer Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Sixers and Jazz: Philadelphia 76ers get: Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz get: Paul George, 2028 first-round...

The Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are considered landing spots for former NBA star Ben Simmons. NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report thinks the Kings, Knicks, Warriors and Timberwolves could use Simmons' services. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent. He played for the...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the heavy favorite to reach the NBA Finals next season since Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton won’t play and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum could miss the entire campaign as well.  Haliburton and Tatum are recovering from Achilles tears. The Pacers have already ruled Haliburton out for the 2025-26 campaign....

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean is excited to see NBA stars LeBron James and Luka Dončić "spend more time together" next season. Dončić and James played 23 games together last season. The Lakers went 15–8. "The idea of Luka having an opportunity to play in training camp...

NBA restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has been predicted to sign a $45 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. NBA writer Dan Favale of Bleacher Report thinks Kuminga will get his wish by receiving a player option for the 2026-27 season. "Expect the Warriors to cave in some form....

An NBA trade idea sending Ron Holland, Tobias Harris and Marcus Sasser from the Detroit Pistons to the Utah Jazz has been created. NBA writer Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pistons and Jazz: Detroit Pistons get: Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz get: Ron Holland,...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will become the NBA's all-time leader in made field goals next season, per ESPN. James is 350 field goals away from passing NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who made 15,837 shots during his Hall of Fame career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Lakers. James, of...

The Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks are considered landing spots for NBA legend Russell Westbrook, who is an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report thinks the Kings, Heat, Knicks and Bucks...

Nikola Vučević expects to begin the 2025-26 NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, who haven't made the playoffs since 2022. Vučević has one year left on his contract. He will make $21.4 million next season. The Bulls acquired the veteran from the Orlando Magic in March 2021. "Yes, I have...

Stephen Curry wants the Golden State Warriors to re-sign Gary Payton II, according to NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson. Payton II is an unrestricted free agent. The guard appeared in 62 games for the Warriors last season, averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks...