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Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has never been shy about giving credit where it’s due. In a conversation with LandonBuford.com, Thompson expressed his admiration for Diana Taurasi, who announced her retirement recently, calling her one of the greatest basketball players ever. “Oh, Diana Taurasi, I mean, one of the greatest basketball players of all time,” Thompson […] The post Klay Thompson Calls Diana Taurasi One of Basketball’s Greatest appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul showed resilience and depth on Friday night, pulling away late for a 108–93 road win over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Buesa Arena. The victory lifted the Turkish side to 12–6 in the EuroLeague standings and extended its strong start to 2026. Baskonia fed off the home crowd early and dictated tempo through […] The post Fenerbahce cruises past Baskonia with fourth-quarter surge appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A recently unveiled development initiative for the Detroit riverfront outlines plans for constructing a state-of-the-art multi-sports complex, a project designed to bolster the city’s efforts to secure a WNBA expansion team, according to JC Reindl of the Detroit Free Press. Spearheaded by Pistons owner Tom Gores alongside a group of local investors, the proposed facility […] The post Detroit plans sports complex to attract WNBA team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New York Liberty has officially signed guard/forward Kennedy Burke for the 2025 WNBA season, marking her second season with the reigning champions. The team is so confident in her ability to make the squad complete that she was offered a one-year veteran minimum contract, valued at $78,831. The Liberty’s 2024 championship run was historic, […] The post Kennedy Burke Rejoins New York Liberty for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympiacos Piraeus continued its sustained control of the Greek derby in EuroLeague play, holding off Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens for an 87–82 road win on Friday, January 2, at Telekom Center Athens. The result extended Olympiacos’s EuroLeague winning streak over its Athens rival to 10 straight games. Panathinaikos’s last victory against the Reds in the competition […] The post Olympiacos edges Panathinaikos again to extend Greek derby dominance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The 2025 WNBA General Manager Survey revealed high expectations for some of the league’s rising and established stars, most notably rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. In a vote among league executives, Clark emerged as the top choice to build a franchise around, securing 50 percent of the vote. She edged out two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who […] The post Caitlin Clark named top choice to build around appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna produced a statement performance on Friday, January 2, defeating EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 97-85 at the Virtus Arena in a high-intensity Derby d’Italia. The home side overturned a 15-point second-quarter deficit and leaned on perimeter efficiency, defensive pressure, and depth to secure its fourth consecutive EuroLeague win over its long-time domestic rival. Milan […] The post Virtus Bologna storms back to beat Milan and claim Derby d’Italia win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The 2025 WNBA season started with more than just basketball. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — two of the most hyped rookies in recent memory — faced off in their pro debuts, potentially setting up one of the biggest rivalries in women’s sports. It’s more than just physical play on the court. It’s a shift […] The post Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: The Rivalry That’s Reigniting the WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Belgium won the FIBA Women's EuroBasket crown in a classic. The post Belgium dramatically repeat as Women’s EuroBasket champs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Real Madrid overcame a sluggish start to defeat Dubai Basketball 107-93 on Friday at Movistar Arena, marking a statement victory to open the new year. Despite trailing 44-58 at halftime, Los Blancos flipped the script in the second half, outscoring Dubai 63-35 over the final two quarters. The turnaround began with an 11-0 run to […] The post Real Madrid rallies past Dubai with dominant second half appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The WNBA is taking a huge step to transform women’s basketball. The league announced three more teams: Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The league will have 18 clubs at decade’s end. This alteration goes beyond the 16-team system promised, sparking debate in basketball. Expansion usually equals growth, exposure, and chances. […] The post Is the WNBA’s quick growth really a step forward? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paige Bueckers, a former WNBA player and Dallas Wings rookie, is already a highly recognizable name in women’s basketball, and she’s only just beginning. Bueckers is looking beyond the basics while other young athletes pursue shoe deals and apparel contracts. Her focus is on partnerships that provide her with tangible and long-term value in her […] The post Paige Bueckers Eyes Real Estate and Auto Sponsorships to Redefine Athlete Brand Partnerships appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

FC Bayern Munich snapped a nine-game losing streak with a commanding 95-71 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Friday at SAP Garden. The German side showcased suffocating defense, holding one of the EuroLeague’s most potent offenses well below its season averages. Maccabi entered the game averaging 90.3 points per contest, ranking third in assists […] The post Bayern Munich ends nine-game skid with dominant win over Maccabi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A WNBA game was temporarily paused when a player’s wig unexpectedly came off during play. A fan mocked the incident and was subsequently ejected from the arena. WATCH: WNBA game is halted after a player's wig fell off, & a fan was ejected for making fun of the incident. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HRNq6D4Brg — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July […] The post WNBA game paused after player’s wig slips off appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced the signing of Gabonese center Chris Silva from AEK Athens on a 1+1 year deal on Saturday, January 3. Silva, 29, brings extensive international and NBA experience to the Turkish powerhouse, strengthening the team’s interior presence. Born in Libreville, Gabon, Silva moved to the United States at 15 and played high […] The post Fenerbahce signs Chris Silva to bolster frontcourt appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tonight’s WNBA game took an unexpected turn when a fan tossed a green dildo onto the court, causing a moment of confusion. Move over Buffalo, someone threw a lime green dildo on the court during play in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/VXOjE790Bm — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) July 30, 2025 The post Fan throws green dildo onto WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 123-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday’s win over New York and remains in San Antonio for treatment, with coach Mitch Johnson describing him as day-to-day. The Spurs have gone 10-3 […] The post Spurs hold off Pacers to win without Wembanyama appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A 55-year-old man from Texas was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, according to a report published by ESPN. Michael Lewis of Denton, Texas, admitted to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment in a plea deal with […] The post Texas man sentenced to 30 months for stalking Caitlin Clark appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 on Friday at Capital One Arena. The win marked Washington’s fourth victory in five games, a level of consistency the team hasn’t seen since February 2023. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum contributed 17 as the Wizards […] The post Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For the second time, a green dildo has been tossed onto the court, halting play in a WNBA game. A second green dildo has been thrown on the court to stop a WNBA game. pic.twitter.com/ZfKvQDyKgK — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 2, 2025 The post Another green dildo stopped a WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland added 18 points with eight assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers trailed 105-101 with 4:43 remaining before a 10-0 run, including Garland’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:13 left. De’Andre Hunter contributed 16 points, […] The post Mitchell scores 33 as Cavaliers rally past short-handed Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A consortium led by Steve Pagliuca – a minority owner of the Boston Celtics and seasoned investor – has reached an agreement to acquire the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for a record-breaking $325 million, according to a report by Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. As part of the group’s broader vision, […] The post Steve Pagliuca group buying Sun, eyes Boston relocation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A quirky new bet has emerged: the color of the next dildo thrown onto a WNBA court, titled “Color of Third WNBA Dildo If Not Green,” with a deadline of 00:43:05 on August 3, 2025. Options include Black/Brown and Rainbow (+200), White/Caucasian (+250), Pink (+300), Purple (+325), and Blue (+1400), plus a wager on how […] The post You can bet on the next dildo color thrown on a WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, including 17 in the second half, and added a season-high seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 121-114 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday at the United Center. Buzelis’ free throws with 22.8 seconds left set up Isaac Okoro’s game-sealing dunk with four seconds remaining. Kevin […] The post Buzelis makes dunk of the year as Bulls rally past Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The WNBA announced Saturday that the fan who threw a lime green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream’s game earlier this week has been arrested. The league stated that any fan who throws objects during a game will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban, along with potential arrest and […] The post Fan arrested for throwing green dildo on WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, hitting a dramatic dunk with 4.7 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Porter Jr. initiated the play with a precise inbounds pass, setting up the game-winning alley-oop. Ryan Rollins led […] The post Giannis’ buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Hornets in thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently said that a lot of WNBA fans express hatred towards the league’s players. (via A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe): “You know what is kinda surprising and disappointing, honestly? It is getting so toxic I feel like in our league with a lot of the fans […] The post Napheesa Collier on toxic WNBA fans: “I feel like we’re trending in a really bad spot with that” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A third lime-green dildo was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game Tuesday night. The object was launched from the stands during the Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks matchup at Crypto.com Arena and appeared to graze Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a second-quarter free throw attempt by Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Play stopped […] The post Third green dildo disrupts WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...