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According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, there is currently growing optimism surrounding potential extensions for Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson and Charlotte Hornets wing Brandon Miller, with both players expected to continue discussions with their respective teams.
The 2026 NBA Draft was a memorable one for the Wolverines. Now, Michigan basketball fans will get a chance to relive it through Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade's new YouTube documentary series, "The Call: Hoopers," that will include Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara.
Episodes will be released weekly, and Johnson's episode is directed by Jess Speight, a former Michigan defensive lineman. The other four basketball players who will be profiled are Iowa's Bennett Stirtz, Texas Tech's Christian Anderson Jr., St. John's Zuby Ejiofor and Baylor's Cameron Carr.
Oh No He Didn't: Shams on rookie extensions for the rest of the 2023 draft class: "I'm told there is optimism with an Ausar Thompson extension in Detroit. And then I would also keep an eye on Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski, Jaime Jaquez...and Anthony Black who's also a high draft pick in that class. But I would look at both Brandon Miller and Ausar Thompson to have more and more conversations with their respective teams, the Hornets and the Pistons, in the upcoming days and weeks"
Mike Curtis: Nate Mitchell has been named head coach of the Texas Legends, G League affiliate of the Mavs. The Toronto native joins the Legends after serving as head coach of the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association. He also has NBA coaching experience with the Hornets, Raptors & Bucks.
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Mike Vorkunov: Myles Turner has been elected as a VP on the NBPA Executive Committee. He replaced Garrett Temple, who retired. This is now the full NBPA executive committee: • Fred VanVleet, President • Grant Williams, First Vice President • Mason Plumlee, Secretary-Treasurer • Karl-Anthony Towns, Vice President • Santi Aldama, Vice President • Jaylen Brown, Vice President • Trey Murphy III, Vice President • Myles Turner, Vice President • Gabe Vincent, Vice President
In his Bleacher Report NBA insider updates, Jake Fischer revealed that the Sacramento Kings' asking price remains steep and is unwilling to be met by the Hornets and other teams for Sabonis. "Right now, there's going to be continued disconnect between the Kings wanting to get back positive value and draft compensation for Sabonis compared to other teams not so eager to give Sabonis the contract extension he's looking for," Fischer said. "I'm skeptical of this juncture how much market there were for Sabonis at the Kings’ current asking price. I don't think Charlotte is really motivated to meet that Kings' asking price."
If the situation changes, Fischer noted that the Hornets could once again emerge as a team interested in pursuing the big man. "If that Kings' asking price comes down, I would think that Charlotte is still a team monitor in Sabonis’ ultimate trade landscape," Fischer added. "But I don't think anything is coming to fruition anytime soon."
Rod Boone: Last week, exactly 10 days before my 5-year anniversary at The Charlotte Observer, my position was eliminated by McClatchy along with 7 of my colleagues. And it happened less than 48 hours after being told corporate had given the green light to bring back my podcast they whacked two years earlier. This means the paper of record that has covered the franchise since its inception in 1987 will no longer have a writer dedicated to giving readers the latest daily insight on the team. Training camp starts in two weeks. During my career in this industry, which has spanned more than 25 years, I've had my share of tough assignments. Following in the footsteps of a legend and someone whose name is permanently affixed to two areas in Spectrum Center ranks right up there. I'm grateful, thankful and forever humbled that I was the one chosen to take on the huge responsibility. And I'm proud of the content I produced. Every single bit of it, including a recent string of nothing but exclusives. Thanks to all those who consumed my work and musings about the #Hornets. It's deeply appreciated. Cheers to what's next.
Igor Milicic Jr. went undrafted in last year's NBA Draft. After the Philadelphia 76ers brought him in on a 2025 training camp deal but ultimately opted not to sign him, Milicic Jr. joined their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. He averaged 6.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13 games played last season for Delaware. A homegrown sensation for the Polish men's national team, the 24-year-old played for Virginia, Charlotte, and Tennessee in his college career.
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Michael Scotto: Free agent guard Nick Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with Real Madrid, agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports told @hoopshype . He averaged 7.6 points in 17.5 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Hornets and Lakers. He’ll be Real Madrid’s lead guard.
Chema de Lucas: ÚLTIMA HORA: Nick Smith Jr. (1.88 m.; 22 a.), a punto de fichar por el Real Madrid. Número 27 del Draft de 2023, ha pasado por Hornets y Lakers. BREAKING: Nick Smith Jr. (1.88 m.; 22 y.o.) is close to a deal with Real Madrid.
Matt George: This is not true or accurate. The Sacramento Kings have not spoken with the Charlotte Hornets since weeks before the NBA Draft per a league source.
Charlotte Hornets PR: OFFICIAL: @hornets have signed guard Bez Mbeng