Thunder forward Jalen Williams, who is making his way back from surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, still isn’t shooting jumpers with that right hand, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon (Twitter link). The Thunder have been cagey about Williams’ recovery timeline and haven’t indicated whether or not they expect him to available when their regular … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Williams, Sharpe, Nuggets, Bailey
LeBron James To Miss Start Of 2025/26 Season
LeBron James will miss the beginning of the 2025/26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the Lakers star is dealing with sciatica on his left side that will keep him out for at least three to four weeks. The Lakers open the season in 12 days, on Oct. 21 against the Warriors. If he returned at the very earliest of his projected timeline, … [Read more...] about LeBron James To Miss Start Of 2025/26 Season
2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Pacific Division
With the 2025/26 NBA regular season tipping off later this 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: Pacific Division
Lakers Notes: Vincent, Ayton, LaRavia, Smart
The Lakers didn’t have their ‘Big 3’ available for their second preseason contest, a 111-103 loss to Golden State. It was an improvement from their 22-point loss to Phoenix. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves sitting out, Gabe Vincent led the way with 16 points and five assists. “We came with more intention,” Vincent said, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vincent, Ayton, LaRavia, Smart
Heat Notes: Powell, Jovic, Ware, Johnson
Before he was traded from the Clippers to the Heat this summer, Norman Powell had begun having conversations with L.A. about a possible contract extension, he tells Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscription required). “To be transparent, we were talking extension and what it would look like, and they were telling me they didn’t want to trade me, they wanted … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Powell, Jovic, Ware, Johnson