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- Spurs Notes: Plumlee, Johnson, Core, Fox May 28, 2026The foul that reserve Spurs center Mason Plumlee committed against Thunder guard Jared McCain with less than two minutes left in Oklahoma City’s Game 5 win was retroactively upgraded from a standard personal to a flagrant 1, according to the league (Twitter link). Plumlee, who had just checked into the game for the first time […]
- Arkansas’ Meleek Thomas Remains In NBA Draft May 28, 2026Meleek Thomas has opted to keep his name in the 2026 NBA draft and forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility rather than returning to Arkansas for his sophomore season, a source tells Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress (Twitter link). The deadline for college players to withdraw from the draft and retain their NCAA eligibility was on Wednesday […]
- Free Agent Rumors: Duren, Kessler, Reaves, Dosunmu, More May 28, 2026Jalen Duren of the Pistons and Walker Kessler of the Jazz will be two of the top centers on the free agent market this offseason, but both will be restricted and the expectation is that they’ll remain with their current clubs, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Duren looked headed for a potential maximum-salary contract after […]
- Tounde Yessoufou Withdraws From Draft, Transferring To St. John’s May 28, 2026Ahead of Wednesday night’s withdrawal deadline, potential first-round pick Tounde Yessoufou opted to remove his name from the 2026 NBA draft, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Yessoufou’s agency tells Charania that the former Baylor guard, who will be entering his sophomore season, has committed to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s […]
- Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 5/28/2026 May 28, 2026Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Thursday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office […]
- Draft Decisions: Peat, Momcilovic, Tanner, Fears, More May 28, 2026Koa Peat has decided to leave Arizona and remain in the NBA draft, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN. Sources tell Borzello that although Peat kept his options open for another season of college basketball, his focus over the past two months has been on staying in the draft and starting his pro career. Peat […]
- Lakers Notes: LeBron, Firings, Offseason Priorities, Lottery Reform May 28, 2026LeBron James and his representatives are waiting for the Lakers to present an offer for next season, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on the latest edition of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). James will be an unrestricted free agent and hasn’t committed to continuing his career, and he wants to hear the team’s plan before […]
- Knicks Notes: Brown, McBride, Towns, NBA Finals May 28, 2026Mike Brown has seen a lot of ups and downs in his NBA career, being named Coach of the Year twice and getting fired four times. After his most recent dismissal by Sacramento in the middle of last season, Brown wasn’t sure if he would ever get another opportunity, so he began traveling with his […]
- Andrej Stojakovic, Billy Richmond Pulling Out Of Draft May 28, 2026Andrej Stojakovic announced on Twitter that he will take his name out of the draft pool and return to Illinois for his senior season. Stojakovic said at the combine that he had “both feet in” regarding the draft process, but he also never gave up on the idea of staying in school and helping the […]
- Thunder Notes: Mitchell, J. Williams, McCain, Caruso, Hartenstein, Holmgren May 28, 2026Ajay Mitchell will remain sidelined when the Western Conference Finals resume Thursday night at San Antonio. Mitchell is listed as out on the Thunder’s official injury report with a right soleus (calf) strain, marking the third straight game he will miss since suffering the injury last Friday. OKC’s offense struggled in Game 4 without Mitchell […]
- Amari Allen Withdrawing From Draft, Returning To Alabama May 27, 2026Alabama forward Amari Allen revealed on Twitter that he will withdraw from the draft and play another season for the Crimson Tide. Allen’s announcement included a graphic stating “I’m back” and a 55-second highlight reel. The 20-year-old earned a spot on the SEC’s All-Freshman Team with a solid performance during his first college season. He […]
- And-Ones: Lyles, Brooks, Lottery, Extensions, Peterson May 27, 2026Veteran forward Trey Lyles, who spent 10 years in the NBA with Utah, Denver, San Antonio, Detroit, and Sacramento from 2015-25, is drawing significant interest from European teams on the heels of a successful season in Spain, writes Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. Relaying reporting from Sport5, Maggi says Real Madrid hopes to re-sign Lyles but […]
- 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers May 27, 2026A year ago, the Clippers entered the summer with high hopes for the offseason and the season to come after posting a surprising 50-32 regular 2024/25 season record and holding their own in a highly competitive, seven-game first-round series vs. Denver despite having lost Paul George in 2024 free agency. The newfound cap flexibility the […]
- Draft Notes: Grizzlies, Tanner, Withdrawals, Warriors, Hornets May 27, 2026The Grizzlies are working out Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner on Wednesday, along with Chase Ross (Marquette), Sam Alexis (Indiana), and J’Vonne Hadley (Louisville), reports Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal (Twitter link). Tanner, a potential first-round pick, is the most highly regarded prospect of that group and will face a decision in a matter of […]
- Hawks Promote, Extend Onsi Saleh May 27, 20261:19 pm: The Hawks have officially confirmed in a press release that Saleh is now the team’s president of basketball operations and has signed a “long-term” contract extension. “Onsi possesses a rare combination of valuable leadership qualities and a clear vision that will position our franchise to compete at a championship level. He is a […]
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