Basketball NewsTuesday, Sep 1, 2026

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U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.

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The Dallas Mavericks could give Kyrie Irving several months to return from his torn ACL before reassessing his trade value in January, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Dallas has rejected trade inquiries since mid-June, but rival teams continue to monitor whether that stance changes before the Feb. 11 deadline. “Like a lot of veterans, […] The post Mavericks could test Kyrie Irving’s trade value in January appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and being sent to the Atlanta Hawks during the recent trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga takes a big step to land in Minnesota. When everyone thought he would sign in Los Angeles, it turned out differently as Kuminga went the other way. The NBA champion opened up about […] The post Jonathan Kuminga opens up on choosing Wolves over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Lu Dort is embracing his move to the Atlanta Hawks after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort said Monday that he immediately contacted Nickeil Alexander-Walker, one of his closest friends, after learning he was headed to Atlanta. “It’s amazing,” Dort said, according to Clemente Almanza. “Obviously, […] The post Lu Dort excited for Hawks move after trade from Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 1, 9:02 AM ET

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Anthony Davis could ask the Washington Wizards for a trade if the team’s season starts poorly, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Washington and Davis have mutually agreed to postpone discussions about a contract extension until after the regular season begins, leaving the veteran center’s long-term future unresolved. “Depending how the season begins for Washington, the […] The post Anthony Davis could seek Wizards trade if season goes wrong appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of the 16 national teams competing in the tournament, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky sending at least one representative. (It’s always Chicago.) The New York Liberty are sending a lea...

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