The Knicks brought in several veterans to compete for the last minimum contract they can offer, barring a trade. New coach Mike Brown believes that will lead to a spirited training camp, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “A competitive spirit. I’m big on that. … For us, every day is about competition,” Brown said after the first day of training camp. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Clarkson, Yabusele, Longabardi, Ingram
Heat Sign Precious Achiuwa To One-Year Deal
September 25: Miami has signed Achiuwa, the Heat announced in press release. In a corresponding move, Gabe Madsen has been waived, per the team. September 24: The Heat have agreed to a one-year contract with big man Precious Achiuwa, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). It’s a non-guaranteed, minimum-salary deal, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald (Twitter … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Precious Achiuwa To One-Year Deal
2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Atlantic Division
With the 2025/26 NBA regular season set to tip off next month, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition. With the help of the lines from a series of sports betting sites – including BetMGM and BetOnline – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a … [Read more...] about 2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Atlantic Division
And-Ones: Roster Holes, G League Trades
With the start of training camp mere weeks away, Kevin Pelton of ESPN takes a look at the biggest 2025/26 roster holes for all 30 NBA teams. Beyond the reigning champion Thunder, who will be bringing back their full playoff lineup and whose perceived biggest need is a fresh arena, Pelton believes every club has personnel issues. Among top East contenders, Pelton posits that … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Roster Holes, G League Trades
Fear of Losing Kawhi Leonard Influenced Numerous Clippers’ Decisions
The Clippers have been operating under the fear of upsetting Kawhi Leonard and his representatives ever since he signed with the team in 2019, sources tell Baxter Holmes of ESPN. Landing Leonard was viewed at the time as a major win for the franchise, but Holmes notes that it hasn’t completely worked out that way. Injury problems that began in San Antonio have persisted, … [Read more...] about Fear of Losing Kawhi Leonard Influenced Numerous Clippers’ Decisions