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Report: Adam Silver Urged WNBA to Suspend Alyssa Thomas After Controversial Incident

Brandon King

According to a report from Sports Business Journal, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver personally urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to reverse course and suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas following a controversial on-court incident. Multiple sources told Sports Business Journal that Silver implored Engelbert to issue a suspension after the play drew significant attention across the basketball world. Following further review, the WNBA suspended Thomas for one game while also upgrading the foul to a Flagrant 2. In addition to the suspension, the league assessed a $1,000 fine. The reported involvement…

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Ziaire Williams Signs One-Year, $3 Million Contract With Los Angeles Lakers

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another young wing to their roster, agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract with Ziaire Williams, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Williams, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, arrives in Los Angeles looking to capitalize on a fresh opportunity after spending last season with the Brooklyn Nets. Still just 24 years old, the 6-foot-9 forward possesses the size, length, and athleticism that have made him an intriguing developmental prospect since entering the league. While consistency has been a challenge early…

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Victor Oladipo Announces Las Vegas Pro Day as Two-Time NBA All-Star Eyes Return to the League

Brandon King

When Victor Oladipo steps onto the floor in Las Vegas on July 14, it will represent far more than another offseason workout. For the former two-time NBA All-Star, it’s another opportunity to prove that one of basketball’s most resilient competitors still belongs in the league. Oladipo announced that he will host a Pro Day on Tuesday, July 14, at 11:00 a.m. in Las Vegas. The workout, led by @94feetofgame, will be open to NBA front office executives, scouts, coaches, league personnel, and officials. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to…

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Austin Rivers Defends Jaylen Brown, Blasts Media Over ‘Smear Campaign’ Following Celtics Trade

Brandon King

The fallout from the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers continues to dominate NBA headlines. But while anonymous reports have questioned Brown’s value, leadership, and personality, former NBA guard Austin Rivers is pushing back in a big way. Rivers took to social media to denounce what he described as a coordinated effort to tarnish Brown’s reputation following the trade. “Enough of the anonymous sources. Y’all are weak for that. This Jaylen Brown smear campaign is wack. Protect the players and not smear…

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Kings Waive DeMar DeRozan, Six-Time NBA All-Star Becomes Free Agent

Brandon King

The Sacramento Kings are moving on from one of the NBA’s most accomplished veterans. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, the Kings have waived six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, officially making the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent. The move comes after Sacramento explored trade options in recent weeks but was unable to find a deal. Rather than keeping DeRozan on the roster, the organization elected to part ways, allowing him to enter free agency and pursue opportunities with a contender. Despite being in the latter stages of his career,…

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Kyle Kuzma Says NBA’s New CBA Is Hurting Players, Teams, and Fans

Brandon King

Image via the NBA The NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement was designed to promote competitive balance, but according to Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, it has created unintended consequences that are reshaping the league in all the wrong ways. In a candid post on X, Kuzma argued that the league’s first and second salary cap aprons have become far more restrictive than advertised, forcing organizations to prioritize financial flexibility over basketball success. “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron are starting to function like…

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Jaylen Brown Issues First Statement After Celtics Trade to Philadelphia 76ers

Brandon King

After a decade in Boston, Jaylen Brown has officially broken his silence following the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown took to social media to thank the Celtics organization and its fans while expressing optimism about the next chapter of his career. The statement, released Thursday afternoon, reads in part: “Boston, thank you for 10 unforgettable years. We built something special together, and I’ll always be grateful for the love, the battles, and bringing Banner 18 home. To my teammates, coaches, staff, and every fan who…

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NBA Restructuring Signals League’s Future: Staff Cuts Fuel Investment in WNBA, NBA Europe, and Technology

Brandon King

The NBA is making a significant organizational shift. According to Tom Friend, the league has eliminated dozens of positions within its league office as part of a broader effort to redirect resources toward strategic growth initiatives. Rather than simply reducing costs, the move appears designed to position the NBA for its next phase of expansion. The league is reportedly increasing its investment in four primary areas: NBA Europe, local media, technology, and the WNBA. The restructuring comes at a time when the NBA is aggressively pursuing new revenue opportunities beyond…

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NBA Officially Sets 2026-27 Salary Cap at $164.961 Million, Luxury Tax at $200.428 Million

Brandon King

Image via the National Basketball Association The NBA has officially announced the financial framework for the 2026-27 season, establishing a salary cap of $164.961 million and a luxury tax threshold of $200.428 million. With the league’s financial parameters now finalized, front offices can move forward with greater certainty as free agency continues and trade discussions intensify across the league. The salary cap serves as the foundation for team payrolls, while the luxury tax threshold marks the point at which franchises begin paying financial penalties for exceeding the league’s spending limit.…

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LeBron James Tells Lakers to Move On, Will Play Elsewhere in 2026-27 Season, Per Shams Charania

Brandon King

The biggest domino of the 2026 NBA offseason may have just fallen. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, four-time NBA champion LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers; that he intends to continue playing during the 2026-27 season—but not in Los Angeles. Rich Paul told ESPN that James has made a “happiness-led decision.” “I’m told this is a happiness-led decision for LeBron James. He feels like he needs to find his happiness. Wherever he lands in free agency, it will not be driven by…

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