[Karl Towns Sr.] “It only hurt me as a father to hear people saying stuff that was negative, that wasn’t true, to bring him down. But in the end, it all paid up. Jimmy ain’t got no championship. Karl bypassed him.”
Mat Ishbia “I don’t own the team, it’s the city of Phoenix’s team.making the TV for free, yeah, I know it costs money.but I’ve got money. And I’m hoping, the last comment on that is, other owners follow..We’re going to do what’s right by the fans, continue to lead, and hopefully others will follow.”
Kon Knueppel spends the offseason playing basketball with his devout younger brothers, Kager, Kinston, Kash, and Kidman, at his home court, the Konplex, which he named after his father, Big Kon.
NBA Officials will focus on flopping violations during the 2026-27 season
Kawhi Leonard on Pablo Torre and his reporting: “I don’t follow it. I don’t know what to think of it or expect. I’m not really entertained by it so… like I said before the NBA did their job. The PA did their job. I don’t even know what he’s talking about.”
Derrick Rose admired Kobe so much that he spent three years completely locked in, barely going out with family or friends, watching movies, or going to concerts because he thought that was how Kobe lived. He was stunned when he realized Kobe actually knew how to relax and have fun.
[Amick & Patterson] The Detroit Pistons are no longer discussing adding a weight clause to Jalen Duren’s contract offer. The contract is now a 5-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract.
[BasketNews] Former NBA All-Star D’Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old guard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA, with this being his first experience outside of the U.S. in his career.
Kawhi on his $115 million contract extension: “I never really look at the money cuz I could’ve stopped playing today with the money I made. I’m just fortunate enough to be healthy and able to play the game… the money doesn’t drive me. I want to be great regardless of what paycheck that I’m getting
Anthony Edwards on his true role in the league and how it feels to play with LaMelo Ball: “I feel like I’m a natural two-guard at heart. I never thought I could develop any point-guard skills. I know Finchy harps on me passing the ball, but now we got LaMelo, so I’m happy.”
[Patterson] Jalen Duren could make history and become the first player in NBA history to accept a qualifying offer coming off an All-Star and All-NBA season. Duren has time until Thursday: he can accept the QO, agree to the 5Y/200M deal offered by Detroit or the 2 sides can extend the deadline.
Despite defending their Clippers reporting, ESPN assigned longtime LA reporter Ramona Shelburne to Portland for media day. Former Blazers writer and Portland native Ben Golliver was assigned to Clippers media day. Shelburne’s reporting was then seemingly cut from a Hoop Collective podcast episode
Phoenix Suns Dillon Brooks Charged With DUI …After Arrest In March: Prosecutors
Charles Barkley: “I don’t want to be in no fraternity. A bunch of damn loser dudes getting together all the time… Only losers join fraternities.”
Shaq and Sabonis the elder having fun attending the Euroleague in Lithuania.
[Pablo Torre] Kawhi Leonard and a “CLIP” account got $1.9M from Boingo before a 1-hour military photo-op, internal financials and government records show. “It is really gross,” former Boingo exec says. “Those Marines didn’t know they were participating in…fraud?” What did Kawhi know
LeBron’s helicopter leaving Sixers practice, bound for New York where LeBron is now living during the season
[Amick & Patterson] The Washington Wizards would have interest in a Duren-for-Anthony Davis trade, but that scenario – like all the others – does not appear to be of interest to the Pistons. The Kings have not spoken to Detroit about Duren since June.
Rui Hachimura gifts a young fan a Clippers jersey to replace his Lakers one
Jokic: “I wish every NBA player could go and play six months in Europe, just to see how much pressure there is. You play Wednesday against Olympiacos in Greece, and then you’re playing against Red Star or Partizan. If you lose 3 games in a row, it’s a big deal over there. People take it seriously”
[Dave McMenamin] LeBron James took a helicopter back to New York after Sixers practice today
Karl-Anthony Towns: “Is my way the most glamorous way of doing it in the world, especially in the social media world? Absolutely not, because everyone wants instant validation, everyone wants instant gratification. But it is true in the long run, the good guys always win.”
[Amick] League sources also confirmed an ESPN report indicating that the Washington Wizards would have interest in a Duren-for-Anthony Davis trade, but that scenario – like all the others – does not appear to be of interest to the Pistons.
Darius Acuff Jr. gets shots up with the assistance of all of the Kings’ player development coaches
Kelly Oubre Jr. on his development throughout the years, looking back over his career as he enters his 12th year in the NBA
“Shit or get off the pot year” for Banchero
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-up
Brandon Ingram full Los Angeles Clippers Media Day press conference.He talks about the process of recovering from an injury, the chemistry on the team, the trade that took a long time to be confirmed, turning 29 and the comparison to KD, and working under Ty Lue.
Kingston Flemings on playing against LeBron James in the upcoming season, and the fact that he was born 4 years after LeBron was drafted to the NBA. Including the experience he had with him.
Michael Jordan’s Game 3 jersey from the 1998 Finals sold for $12.3 million, the most ever for an NBA jersey
When Barkley was a beast 1993 WCF Game 7 - 44 Pts 24 Rebs
NBA teams that won a championship despite missing their superstar?
[Charania]: ESPN Sources: The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team in the very near future, with a price of at least $12-13 billion for the franchise and new arena among three finalist groups – Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve
[Vorkunov] “We have to be cognizant that we’re not developing a generation of people only watching the sport to gamble.” Timberwolves team president Tim Connelly was asked about dangers of sports gambling and the contradictions it has created.
Yaxel Lendeborg turns 24 years old today.
[Highlight] Steven Adams’ only career 3PM
NBA instructs referees to crack down on offensive push-offs this season
Ajay Mitchell on the likenesses to Jalen Brunson.
Paul George: “Since I’ve been (in Boston), it’s one of those things where, man - I wish I was here a lot sooner. Not to discredit anywhere I’ve been, but since I’ve been here it’s been nothing but happiness and greatness.”
Kelly Olynyk is close to joining BC Roma. The team’s president and founder is Donnie Nelson, Luka Doncic is also a founder and a minority owner while Bryan Colangelo and Chris MullIn are team’s executives. The team’s goal is to take part in the new league that the NBA will create in Europe.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. on being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks: “You know, I was told that you’re not really in the NBA until you get traded. So this is, I guess, my ‘Welcome to the NBA’, ‘Welcome to Milwaukee’. You know, I’ve been doing my best to get acclimated within the community.”
Giannis on the Heat: “I’ve never been apart of something like this. — I want to leave my mark. I want to know when this chapter is over, if I’m only here for a year, two or whatever it’s going to be I want to leave my mark”
Who’s the most underrated player in history?
What’s a take that you agree with oldheads on?
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says Curry was ‘incredibly generous’ in accepting a smaller deal “He’s taking less money to help the team out because, as Steph goes, he’s as competitive as there is. He wants to win and he’s put us in a position where it gives us a little bit more flexibility to do that”
[NBA x Thinking Basketball] The Day Steph Changed the Rules
Ivica Zubac on how it was playing in the summer for Croatia, and the similarities he sees with the Indiana Pacers
[Rohlin] “JJ [Redick] pointed out, there’s no off-season where you can check every single box you’re hoping to check,” Pelinka said… Redick had a different take. He spoke into microphone, unprompted.“I’m confident we’re (Lakers) going to develop as a team into a championship-level team this year,”
Former NBA Champion J.R. Smith Arrested for Assault in Texas
Shaq and Sabonis jumping with the fans at the EuroLeague game between Zalgiris and Olympiacos. Olympiacos won 93-91 led by Evan Fournier who scored 19 PTS, while Jonas Valanciunas all-around performance with 11 PTS, 6 REB and 7 AST was not enough for Zalgiris