Greg Oden revealed that he did not expect to be selected first overall in the 2007 NBA Draft ahead of Kevin Durant and actually wanted to return to Ohio State for another season. Oden discussed the decision on the Road Trippin’ Show, explaining that he initially hoped to remain in college despite being projected as […] The post Greg Oden didn’t expect to go No. 1 in 2007 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Cooper Flagg’s rookie season has already convinced Brian Windhorst that the Dallas Mavericks forward is on track to become one of the NBA’s top players in the near future. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst compared Flagg’s impact during his first season to LeBron James’ rookie campaign and projected a rapid rise for the 19-year-old. “In […] The post Brian Windhorst: Cooper Flagg will enter NBA’s top 10 soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Toumani Camara came away highly impressed after getting an opportunity to guard Damian Lillard during offseason workouts at the Portland Trail Blazers legend’s home. Lillard invited Camara to train with him in July, with the sessions taking place on a full basketball court at the 36-year-old guard’s Portland home. After going against Lillard in full-court […] The post Toumani Camara very impressed with Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. says Indiana’s fast-paced style and the opportunity to play alongside Tyrese Haliburton were major factors in his decision to join the Pacers this offseason. Oubre signed a two-year, $16.5 million fully guaranteed contract with Indiana in July after spending the previous three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. He believes the Pacers’ style […] The post Kelly Oubre Jr. opens up about joining Pac appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Kennedy Chandler to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. The move gives Phoenix another point guard option ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chandler spent the 2025-26 season between the G League and NBA, producing at a high level with the Delaware Blue Coats before earning an opportunity with […] The post Suns sign Kennedy Chandler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
A’ja Wilson. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the third-consecutive year. And offense raged like never before, with 14 of the 15 teams having an offensive rating of over 100. These phenomenal team efforts and individual performances made award voting even harder than normal, but that was the task I was given by the WNBA. It’s alwa...
The 2026 Top 25 Under 25 countdown continues with three international players. The post 2026 Top 25 Under 25: #19-#17 appeared first on The IX Sports.
