Basketball NewsTuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Publisher:The Dream ShakeOutlet infoAug 25, 1:14 PM ET

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets after being asked to leave the game for arguing during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User i...

Publisher:Liberty BallersOutlet infoAug 25, 1:30 PM ET

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 (Ph...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoAug 25, 1:42 PM ET

The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Blazers EdgeOutlet infoAug 25, 1:40 PM ET

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

Publisher:Blazers EdgeOutlet infoAug 25, 2:44 PM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Yang Hansen #16 and Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers pose for a portrait during the Castrol NBA Rising Stars - Portraits as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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: Copyri...

Publisher:Canis HoopusOutlet infoAug 25, 12:00 PM ET

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 1: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talk after the game on September 1, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...