The Cavaliers have been searching for the right wing fit ever since Donovan Mitchell came to town. Someone who can shoot it, defend it, and create just enough to keep defenses honest. They believe they found that guy last February, when they landed De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks. At the time, Hunter was in the […] The post Cavs could use more De’Andre Hunter this year, and that’s the plan appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, but one league executive says not to hold your breath. “I would be stunned if Pat did this trade,” the exec told Lakers Daily. “You really think Pat wants to help LeBron James? He’s still mad about LeBron leaving Miami. I don’t see it […] The post Exec says Pat Riley, Heat not likely to send Andrew Wiggins to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Anthony Davis is back on the floor. Per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Mavericks star went through 5-on-5 work this week for the first time since undergoing surgery in July to repair a detached retina. Davis, 32, was limited to just nine games with Dallas last season with an adductor injury, averaging 20 […] The post Anthony Davis returns to 5-on-5 as Mavericks eye bounce-back season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks Dennis Smith Jr. is back with the Mavericks, but it’s unlikely he’ll crack the 15-man roster, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Smith, the No. 9 pick in the 2017 draft, is signing a one-year training camp deal. With 14 guaranteed contracts already on the books, Smith’s signing is more about securing his […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr, Heat, Tyler Herro, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Inside the NBA has left TNT for ESPN this season, but the look and feel will remain unchanged. ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic the iconic studio show will still be produced in Atlanta by the same Turner crew, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal all being encouraged […] The post ESPN chief promises ‘Inside the NBA’ will stay the same, logo aside appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Talen Horton-Tucker is officially heading overseas, signing a two-year deal with Fenerbahce, the reigning EuroLeague champions announced. Horton-Tucker, 23, had been holding out hope for another NBA opportunity, but after failing to land a guaranteed deal he’ll now play abroad for the first time in his career. Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews first reported the agreement […] The post Talen Horton-Tucker signs with reigning Euroleague champs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Celtics have finalized their training camp agreements with Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges and Ron Harper Jr., per the NBA’s transaction log. Brown, 22, was the No. 48 overall pick out of Baylor in 2022 and spent most of his first two seasons with the Pacers on two-way deals before being converted to a standard […] The post Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr, two others to camp deals appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets have signed and waived guard Dane Goodwin, according to the NBA’s transaction log. The deal was almost certainly an Exhibit 10 contract. Goodwin, 25, went undrafted out of Notre Dame in 2023 and has been in and out of NBA camps with Sacramento and Utah. He spent last season with the Salt Lake […] The post Nuggets sign, waive Dane Gooodwin appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Suns are filling out their camp roster with a couple of backcourt additions. Phoenix has signed David Duke Jr., per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Terms weren’t disclosed, but it’s expected to be an Exhibit 10 deal. Duke, 24, is entering his fifth NBA season. He spent two years with the Nets […] The post Suns add David Duke Jr, Damion Baugh to camp roster appeared first on Hoops Wire.

New Rockets forward Kevin Durant is already a four-time Olympic gold medalist, the only men’s player to ever do it. So what about one more run with Team USA in Los Angeles in 2028? “Yeah, if I’m still me,” Durant said, via Law Murray of The Athletic. “I don’t want the gift of the veteran, […] The post NBA Notes: Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins, NBA in UK appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Warriors and Kings start training camp in a little more than a week. So why not spice things up with a little Bay Area–NorCal fake trade? Look, it’s late September. News is light. So here at Hoops Wire (and by “here,” I mean me sitting in front of a laptop), I decided it was […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga to Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers aren’t just kicking the tires on short-term help. They are open to a trade that brings back a player signed beyond 2026, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Los Angeles heads into camp with 14 players under contract, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) all […] The post Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed beyond 2026 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Celtics The Celtics are expected to bring in free agent wing Kendall Brown on what’s likely an Exhibit 10 deal, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. That means Brown will get a shot to fight for a two-way contract during camp. Brown, 22, was a top high school prospect before playing one season at Baylor and becoming […] The post NBA Moves: Celtics, Kendall Brown, Hornets, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers Luka Doncic isn’t talking about retirement, but he already knows how he’d like his career to end. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay, the Lakers star said he’d “for sure” like to finish with Real Madrid, the club that raised him. Doncic joined Madrid at just 13 years old, became […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.