Category: NBA Basketball

Jalen Brunson Cleared After Offseason Wrist Surgery as Knicks Begin Title Defense

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Jalen Brunson is officially cleared. The New York Knicks star point guard announced Thursday that he has been medically cleared following offseason surgery on his left wrist, putting him on track to begin training camp without restrictions. Brunson revealed the update during a live taping of The Roommates Show with teammate Josh Hart at Randall’s Island Park in New York. “As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason, and I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fully cleared,” Brunson told the crowd. (People.com⁠) Brunson Played Through…

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D’Angelo Russell Waived by Grizzlies, Plans to Join Contender

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D’Angelo Russell is back on the NBA free-agent market. The Memphis Grizzlies have waived the veteran guard, according to ESPN, clearing the way for Russell to find his next NBA home. According to the report, Russell plans to sign with a contender as he looks for his next opportunity. The move comes after Russell joined Memphis during the offseason as part of a multi-team transaction involving the Dallas Mavericks. Russell’s 2025–26 Numbers Russell spent the 2025–26 regular season with Dallas, appearing in 26 games. Stat 2025–26 Games 26 Minutes 19.0…

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Contract Talks Stagnate as $276 Million Extension Hangs in Balance

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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have hit a standstill in contract-extension negotiations. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill, talks between the Knicks and their All-Star center have “stagnated,” with an agreement considered unlikely as New York prepares to open training camp . Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $276 million, but the two sides have not made significant progress recently after spending much of the offseason discussing a potential deal. The situation comes as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship.…

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Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant Coach Mike Budenholzer’s Ex-Wife

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Gregg Popovich has a new ring — and this one has nothing to do with basketball. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his longtime Spurs assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer. According to TMZ, a marriage license obtained in Bexar County, Texas, shows that Popovich and Mary were married on September 16. The relationship connects two of the most influential figures from Popovich’s legendary Spurs coaching tree in an unexpected way. Mike Budenholzer worked under Popovich in…

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Lonzo Ball Refutes Retirement Reports: “I’m Still Waiting for a Call”

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Lonzo Ball is apparently not ready to call it a career. After comments from the latest episode of the Ball in the Family podcast sparked reports that the former No. 2 overall pick had retired from the NBA, Ball took to X Wednesday to set the record straight. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long 🤷🏻‍♂️” Ball’s response came after comments about his nine-year NBA career were widely interpreted as a retirement announcement. He reflected on everything he had endured throughout…

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Kevin Durant Has a Message for the Rockets About His Minutes: “Why?”

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Kevin Durant isn’t interested in being automatically taken off the floor simply because he’s getting older. The Houston Rockets are considering managing Durant’s workload during the 2026-27 season, but the 20-year NBA veteran made it clear during media day that he doesn’t necessarily agree with the plan. “Why?” Durant asked when reporters brought up the possibility of Rockets coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone reducing his minutes. Then KD explained his position. “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.…

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NBA Investigates Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. Over Potential Salary Cap Circumvention

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The NBA is taking a closer look at the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr.’s four-year, $64 million contract. The league has formally launched an investigation into whether the Bucks and Trent circumvented NBA salary-cap rules when they agreed to the deal this offseason, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. The NBA has hired investigations law firm Hecker Fink to conduct the probe. The investigation centers on the possibility that Milwaukee and Trent had a prior agreement in place that would have Trent accept below-market contracts in previous seasons before…

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Kawhi Leonard Agrees to $115 Million Extension With Raptors

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Kawhi Leonard is staying in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the seven-time All-Star, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement also includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard’s agent, Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports, confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The extension comes just days after Toronto officially reacquired Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade that sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks to Los Angeles.…

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BREAKING: Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year, $157.5 Million Extension With Utah Jazz

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Keyonte George is staying in Utah. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The deal keeps George in Utah through the next phase of the Jazz’s rebuild and represents a massive commitment to the 22-year-old guard. George was previously headed toward the final season of his rookie contract without an extension after the Jazz reportedly wanted to see him build on his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a major long-term…

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BREAKING: Former Knicks First-Round Pick Michael Sweetney Dies at 43

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Former New York Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney has died at 43, his wife, India Sweetney, announced Thursday. The Knicks confirmed the news in a statement, saying the organization was “saddened” to learn of Sweetney’s passing and describing him as “an incredible person who will be missed by many.” Sweetney was selected No. 9 overall by the Knicks in the 2003 NBA Draft, joining a historic class that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The 6-foot-8 forward played two seasons in New York before being traded…

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