News from around the NBA 2025-2026

[JCSunsfan]

Right

What? My comment was clearly about one specific championship. IMO more luck was required to put the Lakers on top that season than for most champions. And there isn't a fan base in the league that wouldn't have been thrilled to luck their way into that title

Right. That year was different. And it's a Suns fans patriotic responsibility to diss on the Lakers whenever possible.

Fake ship. Make Lakers fans angry.

 

[Adrian]

After 20th season, Chris Paul says he would play 'at the most, a year' more in the NBA

Longtime point guard Chris Paul was asked about his retirement timeline in a recent interview with Jemele Hill at the American Black Film Festival in Miami.

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[Mainstreet]

Fred VanVleet is elected President of the National Basketball Players Association.

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[Mainstreet]

Mikal Bridges rewrites NBA endurance history.

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[95pro]

Mikal Bridges rewrites NBA endurance history.

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If you're a sf, expect to move and run.

 

[Mainstreet]

If you're a sf, expect to move and run.

I believe Mikal Bridges still has the longest streak of consecutive games played by any current NBA player.

 

[Russ Smith]

Mikal Bridges rewrites NBA endurance history.

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Surprised to see Klay on that list guards especially 3 point shooters run less because they run 3 point line to 3 point line. Curry doesn't surprise me because he has missed games most seasons with the ankle or some other injury, if he played a full year I could see him in there because he runs so much without the ball, but Klay didn't move as much without the ball as Steph did in his prime IMO.

 

[Suns_fan69]

76ers' Paul George undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Surprised to see Klay on that list guards especially 3 point shooters run less because they run 3 point line to 3 point line. Curry doesn't surprise me because he has missed games most seasons with the ankle or some other injury, if he played a full year I could see him in there because he runs so much without the ball, but Klay didn't move as much without the ball as Steph did in his prime IMO.

Actually I’d think klay did more running for two reasons:

1. Kerr ran a movement based offense. Everyone was constantly in motion. Just because klay wasn’t running to get open doesn’t mean he wasn’t also moving the entire possession.

2. Klay always had the more difficult offensive assignment. Movement occurs on both ends of the floor.

 

[Russ Smith]

Actually I’d think klay did more running for two reasons:

1. Kerr ran a movement based offense. Everyone was constantly in motion. Just because klay wasn’t running to get open doesn’t mean he wasn’t also moving the entire possession.

2. Klay always had the more difficult offensive assignment. Movement occurs on both ends of the floor.

Agree on 2, just not agree on 1.Klay moved alot yes but not as much as Steph does. Remember the story when they first beat Cleveland the Cavs players said Steph literally nearly killed Dellavadova because he had to guard Steph that whole series running around screens and he was physically exhausted needing IV's after most of the games.

I would guess the difference is games played although I do agree Klay played more defense, in his prime he was an elite defender.

 

[Adrian]

Victor Wembanyama says Spurs have medically cleared him months after blood clot ended his season

Wembanyama was shut down in February after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder.

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[Adrian]

Mavericks C Dereck Lively reportedly had foot surgery near same ankle that sustained stress fracture last season

Lively joins teammates Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in being sidelined this offseason.

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[Adrian]

Utah Jazz reportedly not looking to trade Lauri Markkanen

While the Jazz have traded Collin Sexton and John Collins, Markkanen may stay.

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[Mainstreet]

Surprised to see Klay on that list guards especially 3 point shooters run less because they run 3 point line to 3 point line. Curry doesn't surprise me because he has missed games most seasons with the ankle or some other injury, if he played a full year I could see him in there because he runs so much without the ball, but Klay didn't move as much without the ball as Steph did in his prime IMO.

It definitely surprised me as well. In my mind, I keep seeing Klay take those three point shots.

 

[Yuma]

It definitely surprised me as well. In my mind, I keep seeing Klay take those three point shots.

He had that one game where he made a record amount of threes with only dribbling the ball a few times.

 

[Adrian]

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen out at least 3 months after wrist surgery

Queen suffered the injury during Tuesday's Summer League loss to the Trail Blazers.

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[Adrian]

Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be backup center amid speculation over NBA future

A backup plan to bring in a backup center to spell Nikola Jokic no longer appears necessary. The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season starts amid speculation over his NBA future. Denver's trade with Sacramento to acquire the 6-foot-11 Valanciunas for...

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[Mainstreet]

The CBA is working. Salaries for the players in the middle appears much tighter.

I don't think the players union will be quick to approve the next CBA in what is looking more and more like a hard cap.

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[Hoop Head]

The CBA is working. Salaries for the players in the middle appears much tighter.

I don't think the players union will be quick to approve the next CBA in what is looking more and more like a hard cap.

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I'd be surprised if there are drastic changes. Now that teams seem to be adjusted to the new CBA it appears to have leveled the playing field.

It would be nice if they somehow found a way to counteract injuries so teams aren't quick to throw in the towel on a season when a star goes down. See Boston and Indianapolis. The league allowing a way for salaries like Tatum's to not count against the luxury tax would alleviate financial burdens so teams don't have to tear things down. If a player suffers an injury where they miss an entire year then reducing the cap figure that year would help. Even reducing the salary so it only counts 50% towards the tax, making no chance towards the actual salary cap itself, would be nice. A team like the Pacers could have kept Myles Turner because they wouldn't be paying the tax next year while Halliburton recovers.

Stars deserve more than role players and we have seen fewer big money deals go to role players while money is still being given to All-Star type guys. The gap between them is larger but ultimately All-Star's are the ones selling tickets.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd be surprised if there are drastic changes. Now that teams seem to be adjusted to the new CBA it appears to have leveled the playing field.

It would be nice if they somehow found a way to counteract injuries so teams aren't quick to throw in the towel on a season when a star goes down. See Boston and Indianapolis. The league allowing a way for salaries like Tatum's to not count against the luxury tax would alleviate financial burdens so teams don't have to tear things down. If a player suffers an injury where they miss an entire year then reducing the cap figure that year would help. Even reducing the salary so it only counts 50% towards the tax, making no chance towards the actual salary cap itself, would be nice. A team like the Pacers could have kept Myles Turner because they wouldn't be paying the tax next year while Halliburton recovers.

Stars deserve more than role players and we have seen fewer big money deals go to role players while money is still being given to All-Star type guys. The gap between them is larger but ultimately All-Star's are the ones selling tickets.

A better way to get rid of bad contracts like Beal and Lillard would also help. There are some stars out there that are no longer worth large contracts but are still getting paid.

It affects the whole pay scale as it trickles down. This needs to be corrected.

 

[Hoop Head]

A better way to get rid of bad contracts like Beal and Lillard would also help. There are some stars out there that are no longer worth large contracts but are still getting paid.

It affects the whole pay scale as it trickles down. This needs to be corrected.

I am surprised they didn't get an amnesty provision like teams got back in the 00's and early 10's. With a more restrictive tax it would have been beneficial to teams.

 

[CarnoBC]

A better way to get rid of bad contracts like Beal and Lillard would also help. There are some stars out there that are no longer worth large contracts but are still getting paid.

It affects the whole pay scale as it trickles down. This needs to be corrected.

This is exactly what the waive and stretch provision is for. What else do you think they should do?

 

[Mainstreet]

This is exactly what the waive and stretch provision is for. What else do you think they should do?

Teams need to have more options for a bad contract or injury. Maybe a longer period to stretch contracts or an appeal process. I don't think the Suns new owner fully understood the CBA rules.

 

[Mainstreet]

I am surprised they didn't get an amnesty provision like teams got back in the 00's and early 10's. With a more restrictive tax it would have been beneficial to teams.

This is why I think the CBA needs to be revisited when it comes up for renewal. A progressive tax on salary might have enough without the penalties.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested

NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested | FOX Sports Radio

NBA power forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested.

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Morris, 35, was arrested at a Broward County airport on a felony charge of Fraud - Writing a Check with Insufficient Funds related to a case in another state and is being held without bond, according to online records obtained by the New York Post. Additional details regarding the charge weren't immediately made available.