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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Hawks agree to big contract extension with NBA's Most Improved Player
The Atlanta Hawks and guard Dyson Daniels have agreed to a four-year, $100M rookie scale extension.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / October 20
Why the Hawks won't live up to hype in 2025-26
The Hawks have been widely praised for their offseason work, with many labeling them contenders in a wide-open Eastern Conference. Here's why they won't meet those expectations.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Nuggets make significant move with Christian Braun
After being an important member of the team’s bench unit during his first two years in Denver, Braun moved into the starting lineup last season following the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Coby White News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Bulls release injury update on Coby White ahead of season opener
White has been battling a calf strain since August and didn’t play in any preseason games this fall.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone
Durant, 37, will likely never surpass James in countless other NBA accolades.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / October 20
NBA legend not sold on Zion Williamson's physical transformation
Nearly every offseason, photos of a leaner Zion Williamson surface, sparking excitement among New Orleans Pelicans fans. That trend has persisted this season, but not everyone is buying the hype.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 20
Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk
New Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook has no intention to walk from the sport of basketball, even as he bounces around from team to team.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 19
Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last
By inking Durant to a two-year, $90 million extension, the Rockets will have a defined window of contention.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Trail Blazers get a bargain with the Toumani Camara extension
Toumani Camara was one of the last picks in the 2023 draft and a throw-in for the Damian Lillard trade that summer. Now he's a foundational piece for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways
Jaxson Hayes is only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers through the upcoming season. If he can realize his international basketball ambitions, he might continue playing with Luka Doncic much longer than that.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Trail Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe agree to massive contract extension
The Portland Trail Blazers have come to terms on a four-year, $90M extension with shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe.
Toumani Camara News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Trail Blazers agree to a four-year extension with key player
The third-year forward has been a revelation for the Blazers after coming over from Phoenix in the deal that brought Deandre Ayton to Portland.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Rockets, Kevin Durant agree to two-year extension
The Rockets and star forward Kevin Durant have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension.
Gabe Vincent News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night
The Lakers announced who will start the season opener in the place of the injured LeBron James.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 19
Mavericks make major Cooper Flagg decision before opening night
The Dallas Mavericks have a made a key decision on their prized rookie.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 17
'They've seen you get punked': Carmelo Anthony critical of Cavaliers' weakness
Clearly, the Cavaliers have a mental hurdle to overcome if they're going to make their regular-season dominance count in the playoffs.
Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls
As the 2025-26 season tips off, watch for McClung’s dunks to light up the G League.
Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Warriors make decision on Seth Curry amid roster cuts
He's a 12-year NBA veteran.
Zach Collins News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Bulls big man out at least a month after wrist surgery
Bulls big man Zach Collins underwent surgery on Friday to repair a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 18
New Sixers hire puts Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse on the hot seat
This year is a pivotal one for many within the Sixers organization — especially for the head coach and team president, whose futures may hinge on how things unfold.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Ranking the NBA's top title contenders
Here’s a look at the league's true contenders — ranked in ascending order — based on talent, chemistry, ceiling, defense and experience.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 17
Why Knicks can’t afford to mess up retaining Mitchell Robinson
Undervaluing Robinson risks unraveling the Knicks' championship fabric.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Grading the best NBA fits for former star Victor Oladipo
Once an All-NBA guard and two-time All-Defensive team stud, Victor Oladipo was the prototype teams wanted in a modern two-way star: explosive, competitive, switchable, a dawg.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 17
Positive update emerges on Sixers' Joel Embiid — but it's just a first step
The report is a hopeful sign, but it’s only a first step.
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