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NBA Power Rankings: Spurs and Thunder Top a Volatile 2026-27 Landscape
sports11 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Spurs and Thunder Top a Volatile 2026-27 Landscape

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder lead the 2026-27 NBA power rankings, with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics rounding out the top five. Significant roster shifts, including the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto and the Jaylen Brown trade to Philadelphia, have reshaped contender expectations. While the Spurs benefit from young talent like Victor Wembanyama, the Thunder face depth concerns after cutting players to avoid the second apron. The league also shows statistical trends favoring offensive rebounding and extra possessions, with the Detroit Pistons leading in these metrics despite a drop in power ranking position.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-27-season#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
Wembanyama Rejects Gambling Endorsements, Citing Values Over Revenue
sports11 days ago

Wembanyama Rejects Gambling Endorsements, Citing Values Over Revenue

Victor Wembanyama has stated he will never endorse sports betting companies, prioritizing personal values over financial gain. While the NBA allows such deals, Wembanyama contrasts his stance with peers like LeBron James and Kevin Durant who have partnered with gambling platforms. He argues that athletes' primary strength is inspiring others positively, not earning millions through controversial endorsements.

via The Guardian|
#gambling-industry#nba-sponsorships#san-antonio-spurs
SI Predicts Spurs and Knicks to Top Conferences in 2026-27 NBA Season
sports25 days ago

SI Predicts Spurs and Knicks to Top Conferences in 2026-27 NBA Season

Sports Illustrated predicts the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will secure the top seeds in their respective conferences for the 2026-27 NBA season, which begins on October 20. The Spurs are favored due to Victor Wembanyama's emergence and the addition of Tobias Harris, while the Knicks are expected to leverage their championship experience. The publication also highlights the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers as likely to make the playoffs after missing out last year, while the Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks are predicted to fall out of the postseason picture.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-27-season#nba#new-york-knicks
Wembanyama Takes Spurs to Paris for Elevated Summer Training
sports2 months ago

Wembanyama Takes Spurs to Paris for Elevated Summer Training

Victor Wembanyama led a large portion of the Spurs’ rotation to Paris for a mid-summer workout at Nanterre 92, bringing together teammates including De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris and Kelly Olynyk as the club builds cohesion ahead of October. The trip signals strong team alignment, with Wembanyama focusing on a tougher conditioning and a more robust post game after a blood clot scare, aided by Hakeem Olajuwon and work on a Dirk fade, as they aim to improve his scoring impact and playoff readiness.

via The New York Times|
#nba#offseason#paris
Quiet Winners: 5 Teams' Subtle Offseason Masterstrokes
sports2 months ago

Quiet Winners: 5 Teams' Subtle Offseason Masterstrokes

Five teams—the Spurs, Jazz, Bucks, Hornets and Grizzlies—pulled off quiet, value-first offseasons that prioritized future flexibility over splashy star moves: San Antonio added Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris and secured a Victor Wembanyama extension; Utah parlayed two Lakers picks into depth with Nurkić and Hayes plus promising youngsters; Milwaukee extracted a rich Giannis return from Miami and filled in with smart signings; Charlotte pivoted from LaMelo Ball, landing Naz Reid, re-signing Coby White, and securing a 2033 unprotected pick plus Suns’ assets; Memphis moved off Ja Morant with minimal draft cost, adding Isaiah Stewart and more picks while preserving a powerful traded-player exception. This club-by-club, steady-building approach defined an offseason that should pay dividends down the line.

via Bleacher Report|
#memphis-grizzlies#nba#offseason
Wembanyama's 25% max extension gives Spurs cap breathing room
sports3 months ago

Wembanyama's 25% max extension gives Spurs cap breathing room

Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $252 million extension with the Spurs, choosing a 25% max instead of a potential 30% and leaving money on the table depending on whether he hits future benchmarks. The discount is contingent on escalators triggered by MVP/All-NBA awards, but he forfeits those escalators now. The move lowers short-term luxury-tax risk for San Antonio and helps manage a payroll that includes De'Aaron Fox, potentially shaping their long championship window. It’s different from Jalen Brunson’s discount, which came with a different cap path; this deal illustrates how teams might navigate a restrictive CBA by paying less upfront. The broader takeaway: contract management and discounts could influence league dynamics, but aren’t guaranteed to become a norm.

via CBS Sports|
#load-management#nba-contract-extension#salary-cap
Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M extension with Spurs, leaving $50M on the table to boost the roster
sports3 months ago

Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M extension with Spurs, leaving $50M on the table to boost the roster

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs agreed to a five-year, $252 million extension with no escalators, roughly saving the team more than $50 million by avoiding escalators and providing cap flexibility to improve the roster; at about $50 million per year, the deal could still qualify for the Rose Rule, potentially pushing total value above $300 million given Wembanyama's Defensive Player of the Year award and star-level impact.

via NBC Sports|
#extension#max-contract#rose-rule
Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M extension to anchor Spurs' future
sports3 months ago

Wembanyama inks five-year, $252M extension to anchor Spurs' future

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and the team agreed to a five-year rookie extension worth about $252 million, starting in 2027-28 and pegged at 25% of the NBA salary cap. The 22-year-old่ led San Antonio to the Finals in his first playoff run, averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 3.1 assists per game, earning First-Team All-NBA and finishing third in MVP voting, positioning him as the franchise’s long-term centerpiece while preserving cap flexibility for future moves.

via The New York Times|
#contract-value#nba#rookie-extension
Wembanyama Considers Cap-Friendly Extension to Free Spurs’ Next Wave
sports3 months ago

Wembanyama Considers Cap-Friendly Extension to Free Spurs’ Next Wave

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is weighing a non-max rookie-extension to preserve cap space for rising stars like Castle and Harper, with options up to a standard max of about $252.3 million or a Rose Rule max of around $302.8 million. He could qualify for Rose by earning All-NBA, MVP, or Defensive Player of the Year next season. The move echoes Jalen Brunson’s decision to sign for less than a max with the Knicks to bolster roster flexibility, and the players’ union will likely monitor the situation. Wembanyama hinted he’s committed to the Spurs, posting “Spurs family, I’m here to stay. Whatever it takes.” If he signs below max, San Antonio could more easily supplement the roster with younger stars like Castle and Harper, potentially setting a precedent for future extensions.

via Hoops Rumors|
#nba-contract-extension#rose-rule#salary-cap
Spurs land Tobias Harris on a two-year, $31 million deal
sports3 months ago

Spurs land Tobias Harris on a two-year, $31 million deal

The San Antonio Spurs have signed veteran forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million contract, adding a floor-spacing veteran to pair with Victor Wembanyama. Harris, 33, posted 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for Detroit, shooting 46.7% from the field and 36.8% from three, and can create offense in clutch moments. He’ll compete with Julian Champagnie for a starting role in a crowded wing rotation. The deal is believed to be the full non-taxpayer MLE (~$15M per year) and is structured to come off the books in two years when the Spurs sign Dylan Harper, with two roster spots still open ahead of training camp.

via Pounding The Rock|
#free-agency#nba#san-antonio-spurs
Kawhi Leonard Keeps Door Open for Raptors or Spurs If Clippers Extension Talks Stall
nba3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Keeps Door Open for Raptors or Spurs If Clippers Extension Talks Stall

Kawhi Leonard would only consider an extension with the Toronto Raptors or the San Antonio Spurs if he is traded by the Clippers; with one year left on his deal at $50.3 million, his preference is to stay in Los Angeles but he could become an unrestricted free agent next summer if no extension is reached. He won't sign long-term with Detroit or Miami in any scenario, narrowing his options to his two former teams, with Toronto showing interest and the Clippers determined to keep him.

via RealGM|
#kawhi-leonard#los-angeles-clippers#nba
Kawhi Leonard’s potential return: Spurs or Raptors are on the table if he extends
sports3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard’s potential return: Spurs or Raptors are on the table if he extends

Kawhi Leonard is reportedly open to signing an extension with either the Toronto Raptors or San Antonio Spurs if the Clippers trade him, but any deal hinges on complex salary-matching and the requirement of a future extension, all amid an ongoing Aspiration sponsorship investigation. The Raptors would face hard-cap risks and would likely need significant assets (potentially including Quickley, Poeltl, or Ingram) and multiple picks to make a deal work, while the Spurs could technically match salaries but would have to navigate long-term cap planning around future stars like Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper, possibly needing to move De’Aaron Fox to make the math work. The Clippers, seeking a substantial return, would not trade him without confidence he plans to stay beyond next season. In short, a reunion is possible but fraught with cap, asset and health hurdles, making it far from straightforward.”,

via CBS Sports|
#kawhi-leonard#los-angeles-clippers#nba-trade-rumors