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Who’s out, who’s questionable, and which lines it touches, filtered from the wire around the clock. When a key name drops, Big Mike texts the adjusted play before the number moves.

1. NBACurry's Extension: Smart Money or Risky Bet?The Curry Contract: A High-Stakes Gamble The Deal Stephen Curry just locked in a $215M extension—keeping him in Golden State through 2028. At 38 years old, he’ll be collecting $53M+ in his final season. The Warriors are betting big on legacy over logic. The Numbers $215M/3 years (2026-2028) $53.8M in 2028-29 (age 40 season) $62.6M luxury tax hit next year alone (per @BobbyMarks42) Big Mike’s Take "Look, I love Chef Curry—dude’s a walking highlight reel. But this ain’t about basketball anymore. It’s about brand value. The Warriors are selling nostalgia, not championships. The real question: Can he stay healthy? If he drops 20+ at 39, it’s a steal. If he’s riding the pine? That tax bill’s gonna haunt them. The Sharp Angle Upside: Curry’s off-court empire (Under Armour, investments) makes him a net positive even if he’s limited. Downside: Golden State’s already paying $500M+ in tax over the next 3 years. Another injury-prone season? That’s a $100M mistake. Verdict: 6/10—Too rich Brian Windhorst · 10:04 AM ET · Sep 26
2. NBAESPN Offers Notable Kyrie Irving Ranking After Year-Long AbsenceDallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to ESPN's NBA Rank at No. 39 after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn ACL.ESPN NBA · 8:27 AM ET · Sep 26 · Big Mike’s read →
3. NBAESPN's NBA Rank proves there's nothing SGA can do to get the respect he deservesOklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be disrespected and downplayed as the odd man out in best in the world discussions.ESPN NBA · 8:00 AM ET · Sep 26 · Big Mike’s read →
4. NBANBA Swing: Surprises from ESPN’s Top 100 Players ListESPN NBA · 1:10 AM ET · Sep 26 · Big Mike’s read →
5. NBAHornets star Kon Knueppel sidelined with hamstring injuryThe Charlotte Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel for at least the entire preseason due to a left hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.6:29 PM ET · Sep 25
6. NBAHornets star Kon Knueppel sidelined with hamstring injuryThe Charlotte Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel for at least the entire preseason due to a left hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.ESPN NBA · 6:07 PM ET · Sep 25
7. NBAKyrie Irving has no restrictions after 19-month ACL recoveryKyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."3:46 PM ET · Sep 25
8. NBAWhy Kyrie Irving is saying his injury was the best thing to happen to him3:46 PM ET · Sep 25
9. NBAKnicks' Jalen Brunson cleared after offseason wrist surgeryKnicks star guard Jalen Brunson is ready for the 2026-27 season after acknowledging that he underwent left wrist surgery.3:38 PM ET · Sep 25
10. NBAKyrie Irving has no restrictions after 19-month ACL recoveryKyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."ESPN NBA · 3:06 PM ET · Sep 25 · Big Mike’s read →
11. NBAKyrie Irving has no restrictions after 19-month ACL recoveryKyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."ESPN NBA · 3:06 PM ET · Sep 25
12. NBAKnicks' Jalen Brunson cleared after offseason wrist surgeryKnicks star guard Jalen Brunson is ready for the 2026-27 season after acknowledging that he underwent left wrist surgery.ESPN NBA · 2:28 PM ET · Sep 25 · Big Mike’s read →
13. NBAJokic Ranked ESPN's Top NBA Player for Third Year in a RowESPN ranked Nikola Jokic the NBA's best player for the third year running ahead of the 2026/27 season, edging out Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander.ESPN NBA · 12:58 AM ET · Sep 25
14. NBAPelinka touts post-LeBron overhaul as Lakers reset around LukaLakers GM Rob Pelinka expressed excitement over the team's offseason overhaul as it transitions out of the LeBron James era, including retaining Austin Reaves and acquiring center Walker Kessler.8:35 PM ET · Sep 24
15. NBAPelinka touts post-LeBron overhaul, says Lakers hit offseason prioritiesLakers GM Rob Pelinka expressed excitement over the team's offseason overhaul as it transitions out of the LeBron James era, including retaining Austin Reaves and acquiring center Walker Kessler.ESPN NBA · 7:59 PM ET · Sep 24 · Big Mike’s read →
16. NBAPelinka touts post-LeBron overhaul as Lakers reset around LukaLakers GM Rob Pelinka expressed excitement over the team's offseason overhaul as it transitions out of the LeBron James era, including retaining Austin Reaves and acquiring center Walker Kessler.ESPN NBA · 7:59 PM ET · Sep 24
17. NBAShould Zach LaVine Have Been Left Out of the ESPN NBA Top 100 Players List?Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine was left out of the ESPN top 100 NBA players list, and it is worth wondering whether or not that should have happened.ESPN NBA · 4:27 PM ET · Sep 24 · Big Mike’s read →
18. NBAShould Zach LaVine Have Been Left Out of the ESPN NBA Top 100 Players List?ESPN NBA · 4:27 PM ET · Sep 24
19. NBAShould Zach LaVine Have Been Left Out of the ESPN NBA Top 100 Players List?Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine was left out of the ESPN top 100 NBA players list, and it is worth wondering whether or not that should have happened.ESPN NBA · 4:27 PM ET · Sep 24