Hoops Rumors

VJ Edgecombe missed the Sixers‘ game on Friday against the Magic due to hip soreness, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer tweets. Pompey notes that despite receiving a day-to-day injury designation, Edgecombe was a part of shootaround this morning and will be a participant in practice next week, barring a setback. Staying healthy is crucial for Edgecombe, especially … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Minott, Bridges, Raptors

NBA general managers view the Thunder as the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions this season, according to the 24th annual GM survey conducted by John Schuhmann of NBA.com. GMs were not allowed to vote for their own team or personnel. Eighty percent of general managers predicted Oklahoma City to win the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Cavaliers and Nuggets tied for second at … [Read more...] about NBA GMs Expect Thunder To Repeat, Jokic To Win Fourth MVP

Appearing on the “Doble Doble” podcast this week, former NBA forward Carlos Delfino confirmed that he is retiring as a player, as Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops writes. Delfino, who turned 43 in August, was the 25th overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft and spent nine years in the league from 2004-08 and 2009-14 (he played in Russia in 2008/09). The Argentinian wing averaged 8.1 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Delfino, Positional Rankings, Top Storylines, More

Danny Wolf, the former University of Michigan big man, is already showing off his playmaking ability, Bridget Reilly of the New York Post writes. During the Nets’ first preseason game, the 27th overall pick of the draft dished out five assists in 15 minutes. “I mean, when the coaches trust me with the ball in my hands, it’s up to me to make a play,” Wolf said. “I think a few … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Wolf, Tatum, Gordon, Edgecombe, China

Regardless of the findings of the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for potential salary cap circumvention, the 2026 All-Star Game won’t be relocated away from Intuit Dome, commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Monday. There had been some speculation that taking this season’s All-Star Game away from the Clippers could be one form of punishment for the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Game, Australia, A. Antetokounmpo, More

Jayson Tatum‘s injury and the departure of several veteran players forced Celtics star Jaylen Brown to take on a larger leadership role, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Brown typically travels during the summer, Washburn notes, but he spent more time in Boston this year in an effort to bond with his new teammates. “It’s a little bit sad, a lot of the guys I spent a … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Mazzulla, Gonzalez, Horford

Responding to a question about Kevin Porter Jr.‘s increased responsibilities in 2025/26 now that Damian Lillard is no longer on the roster, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested that the plan will be to start Porter at point guard, as Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “He started out as a high draft pick. He started. They put the ball in his hands. He could … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porter, Celtics, Magic, Hornets, Wiseman

With the regular season now just weeks away, the NBA’s new broadcast partners continue to fill out their coverage rosters. NBC Sports issued a press release on Monday announcing that veteran reporter Chris Mannix – who had been writing for SI.com – is joining the network as a digital insider and will appear on NBC’s and Peacock’s studio show to report on and discuss breaking … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBC, Amazon, Gay, Jackson, CBA, Darlan, More