Basketball NewsWednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 5, 9:52 AM ET

Domantas Sabonis will remain with the Sacramento Kings this season with two years and $94 million remaining on his current contract, and team sources say he has expressed a willingness to recommit and fully buy into the roster, following months of the front office exploring potential trade scenarios. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry has maintained an open, transparent relationship with Sabonis since taking over the role in April 2025, according to team sources, including honest conversa...

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Publisher:Lakers NationOutlet infoAug 5, 1:45 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely remade roster going into the upcoming season with a number of new additions. And with the vocal leaders of last year’s team, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, both gone, the onus will be on superstar Luka Doncic to step up in that aspect as well. Doncic is already […]

Publisher:Celtics BlogOutlet infoAug 5, 11:00 AM ET

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (P...

Publisher:Swish AppealOutlet infoAug 5, 7:00 AM ET

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Aneesah Morrow | NBAE via Getty Images After beginning their inaugural season 9-9, the Toronto Tempo have now lost seven-straight games and they’re 1-9 over their last team games. Their overall record is 10-20, 10 games below .500 and seven games out of the No. 8 seed. Will a trade for Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun be enough to turn their season back towards the playoffs? FIRST BUCKET AS A TEMPO FEELING. 😤 pic.twitter.com/lpQKkFfzKa — Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) August 5...

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoAug 5, 9:41 AM ET

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Despite his lankiness, there are not many things Victor Wembanyama cannot do on the basketball court. The San Antonio Spurs superstar is regularly unstoppable both defensively and offensively, and the fact that he is just 22 means that Wemby will continue to improve different aspects of his game in the coming seasons. Now, a recent […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama showing off Dirk Nowitzki fade only makes him more terrifying appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 5, 5:47 AM ET

As the WNBA continues to grow, some of its most loyal …