Basketball NewsFriday, Aug 14, 2026

Publisher:CBS Sports NBAOutlet infoAug 14, 5:35 PM ET

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From no-brainers like LeBron and Steph to those on the bubble, we break down the cases for current NBA stars to head to Springfield

Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 15, 12:45 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow-for-blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' shorthanded Wings.

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 14, 6:40 AM ET

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever this Friday.

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 14, 1:32 AM ET

Rui Hachimura was announced as part of Japan's 17-player roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball 2027 World Cup Asian qualifiers. Yuki Kawamura, who recently signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Clippers, was also part of the roster. Former NBA player Yuta Watanabe also is on the team. The World Cup qualifying window starts in late August. Japan will play at Saudi Arabia on August 28 before returning home against Qatar on August 31. Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers this offseason, averag...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 14, 1:25 AM ET

Josh Kushner will be required to sell his stake in the Miami Heat before he can purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told The Athletic. Kushner bought a 5% stake in the Heat in 2024. Kushner will then serve as the controlling owner of the Lakers. The Athletic also reported that Kushner is using his money to buy the team. NBA rules cap institutional ownership at 20%, with the overall percentage owned by those investors at 30%. There is no timeline for when governors will approve Bob Iger a...

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 14, 9:51 AM ET

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has signed with Boulazac Basket Dordogne, the French team announced today (via Twitter). A 12-year NBA veteran, Beverley made 666 regular season appearances from 2012-24 for the Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Bulls, Sixers, and Bucks. Known for his defensive tenacity, the 38-year-old posted career averages of 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, […]