Kurt Helin

Portland Trail Blazers v Phoenix Suns - Play-In Tournament

Suns’ center Mark Williams undergoes shoulder surgery, likely out until February

Williams got a new contract this offseason and was projected as the Suns’ starter.

Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Three

Update on stalled extension talks between Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons

Jalen Duren taking the qualifying offer is legitimately on the table.

Justice Department opens federal investigation into Clippers’ dealings with Kawhi Leonard

The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers, but they may now face even more legal issues.

Jonathan Kuminga of the Minnesota Timberwolves Introduced to the Media

Jonathan Kuminga on coming to Minnesota, ‘I think I’ll say it’s one of the best decisions I made’

Kuminga was formally introduced in Minnesota on Thursday.

Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons - Game Five

NBA Offseason News/Rumors 2026: Jalen Duren seriously considering qualifying offer, Ben Simmons contract

Would Jalen Duren really take the risk of leaving generational wealth on the table in this situation?

Bob Iger And Joshua Kushner Buy Majority Stake In LA Lakers For $12.5 Billion

Lakers poach long-time Heat executive Eric Amsler to be assistant GM

The franchise’s sale is not stopping the expansion of the Lakers’ scouting and analytics operations.

New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony

Jalen Brunson to host the season opener of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26

Brunson became a New York legend and icon as the NBA Finals MVP, leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years.

Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto will go through, so what is the holdup?

Both sides want the deal to move forward, but the Clippers have to sort out their front office after the suspensions.

Lakers to honor coach Phil Jackson with statue outside Crypto.com Arena

Pat Riley got his last year, now the coach who led the Lakers to five titles across two eras gets his.

Top seven free agents still available (not including Jalen Duren)

There are still some veterans who can help teams available, plus young players to take a chance on.

Pelicans reportedly trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies for AJ Johnson, Taj Gibson

This is a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans, giving them the room to sign Bennedict Mathurin.

2026 NBA Summer League - San Antonio Spurs v Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Offseason News/Rumors 2026: Portland signs South Korean ‘Ace,’ Ant’s favorite arenas

Also, Collin Sexton talks about why he chose the Lakers and Charles Barkley says he’s going to retire. Again.

Los Angeles Clippers v Charlotte Hornets

Chris Paul calls last season with Clippers ‘one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured’

Chris Paul helped turn the Clippers around during the Lob City era, his return was not pretty.

Second bidder steps up for Seattle expansion team, wants to build new arena outside city

BlackSun Private Equity is partnering with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land.

Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Clippers

Where do the LA Clippers go from here?

There is a path forward, but the coming years are not going to be pretty.

2025 NBA Playoffs - Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Clippers

Ben Simmons returning to NBA, joining Kings on one-year minimum deal

Sacramento was looking for a backup point guard and focused on the three-time All-Star.

More details pour out about NBA findings in Clippers, Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention case

The 36-page summary of the official report provides a lot of details.

Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets - Game Six

Amen Thompson agrees to extension with Houston, reportedly for five years, $208 million

Houston has now locked down much of its young core, including Sengun, Parker and Eason.

Winners and losers from NBA finding, penalties on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard investigation

Kawhi Leonard is a winner. Steve Ballmer and Clippers fans were not.

Steve Ballmer suspended one year, Clippers to lose 5 first-round picks in Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal

There is more, Adam Silver and the NBA have thrown the book at the Clippers for salary cap circumvention.

NBA Offseason News/Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Curry has extension options, Sabonis available

It’s the slowest part of the offseason for NBA news, but there still are things of note.

2026 NBA All-Star - Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Philadelphia signs Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp contracts

Those are interesting additions to what will be a training camp to watch in Philadelphia already.

2026 NBA Summer League - Sacramento Kings v Washington Wizards

In open letter to NBA GMs, Victor Oladipo says his body is finally right, wants another chance

“I believe I still have GREAT (and more importantly, WINNING) basketball in front of me. I believe I can be a valuable contributor to an NBA locker room.”

Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons - Game Seven

Pistons, Jalen Duren reportedly still $5 million per year apart on new contract

Expect that gap to narrow as we get close to the start of training camp and a real deadline emerges.

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