Last Word On Pro Basketball

The 2025 NBA Draft feels like it was just yesterday. Even still, the 2026 NBA Draft is less than a year away. With that in mind, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are multiple teams who have already started to do their homework on the next crop of potential rookies. Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1) In this mock draft, Last Word on Hoops will predict which … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)

According to Noa Dalzell of SB Nation’s Celtics Blog, Charles Bassey wants to remain in the NBA despite drawing interest from overseas. Dalzell said that Bassey, coming off a strong 2025 Las Vegas summer league performance, wants to sign with the Celtics. “They go to the playoffs every year,” Bassey said in Las Vegas. “So, obviously, just learning from those guys, it’s great … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: Charles Bassey, Shabazz Napier, Carsen Edwards and Onrulup Bitim

The Chicago Bulls have been in the play-in for three consecutive seasons. It seems like this is the summer they will rebuild completely and try to trade all their veterans. They managed to send Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now, Nikola Vucevic remains their lone veteran who can bring back some assets. Yet, according to the latest reports, there is not much traction … [Read more...] about Five Teams That Can Benefit From Nikola Vucevic Trade Drama

More and more NBA players are finding regular playing time and better contracts across the ocean. The latest example of someone potentially making the trek to Europe is one of the summer league stars, Charles Bassey. To be fair, he has already played four seasons in the NBA, making it logical for him to dominate the summer league competition. Yet, while he showed promising … [Read more...] about Summer League Standout Likely to Move to Europe

The Boston Celtics have won 18 NBA championships, the most in league history. However, they aren’t just a franchise with a rich back tapestry. They’ve been one of the better teams in the NBA for the past several years, all but smoothly transitioning from one era of dominance to another. Unfortunately, at least for them, Boston’s era of peace and prosperity may now be at an end. … [Read more...] about 3 Burning Questions For Celtics Heading Into 2025-26 Season

The Boston Celtics have already made two major trades this offseason and are reportedly looking to continue making wide-sweeping moves. The Celtics have cut nearly $25 million off their books by trading Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta and Jrue Holiday to Portland. However, they are still over the second apron with an estimated tax bill of $88 million for the 2025-26 season. They … [Read more...] about Celtics Talking To Teams About Trades As They Look Toward 2026-27, Plus, Jayson Tatum’s Rcovery & Summer League Stars

Amid a relatively active stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers, one insider says they’re a candidate for another perimeter defender who recently played for their archnemesis. Lakers Could Aim for Another Former Celtic — This Time Via Trade Lakers are “Team to Monitor” for Two-Time Champ According to NBA insider Grant Afseth, the Lakers are considered “one of the most natural fits” … [Read more...] about Lakers Could Aim for Another Former Celtic — This Time Via Trade

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics have stayed busy this offseason, retooling a roster built to weather Jayson Tatum’s long absence. But according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, they could have done even more. The big headline?  The Celtics reject multiple first-round picks in trade talks for Derrick White. Celtics Reject Hefty Offer for Core Guard, Derrick White Siegel reports, … [Read more...] about Celtics Reject Hefty Offer For Core Guard