Rob Pelinka cannot reveal much about the Lakers’ pending ownership change, but his first conversations with prospective owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have been encouraging. “We have had introductory meetings with Bob and Josh, and those have been excellent,” he said Thursday during his preseason media availability alongside coach JJ Redick. “With a pending […] The post Rob Pelinka discusses meetings with Lakers buyers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Dallas Mavericks have made extensive changes across their basketball operations department ahead of the 2026-27 season, adding executives and specialists in areas ranging from scouting and analytics to player health and salary-cap strategy. Nico Berg has been appointed Executive Director of Health and Performance. A physiotherapist with experience across multiple professional sports leagues, Berg […] The post Mavericks overhaul basketball operations with extensive hires appeared first on ...
A sign from a Connecticut Sun fan. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Connecticut Sun shouldn’t have wanted to win on Thursday night. Long eliminated from the playoff race, winning lottery balls, not games, is supposed to be the goal. But, a team also isn’t supposed to be taken away from a community that has supported them from 24 seasons. "It's officially … sunset." 🥺 The Connecticut Sun have played their final game at Mohegan Sun arena ☀️ pic.twitter.com/SSMKUXqfeZ — espnW (@espn...
The Indiana Fever weren't at their best to close the 2026 regular season. What does that mean for the playoffs? The post Indiana Fever enter playoffs after a choppy week with two injuries appeared first on The IX Sports.
Lynne Roberts. | Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season under her leadership, sources told ESPN. Roberts was hired in November 2024 after a strong run at the Univ...
With the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season inching closer and closer, the New York Knicks are at least well-equipped to do well in their title defense. They brought back the core members of their championship team, including their vaunted starting five, and barring some unforeseen injury problems (knock on wood), the Knicks should […] The post 1 Knicks player on hottest trade candidate seat entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse already has LeBron James’ approval when it comes to the defensive philosophy he hopes can help turn the team’s star-studded roster into a championship contender. As James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, the 41-year-old discussed Nurse’s defensive approach on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse’ championship defensive strategy gets LeBron James stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.
