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Just like the sun during a Los Angeles summer, the future of the city’s WNBA team is bright and quite difficult to ignore. The potential and upside of the Los Angeles Sparks is exciting, and this past season, WNBA fans caught a glimpse of what the team was capable of. The Sparks finished with a… The post Waiting for the Los Angeles Leap appeared first on Winsidr .

I was sitting in the media area of Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Sweet 16 last year. I was chatting with another writer, talking about how there really is no offseason (great podcast on The Athletic, by the way) for women’s hoops. Think about it: The WNBA season runs from May until October… The post Next Up: A Look at This Year’s WNBA Draft Class – Vol. 2 appeared first on Winsidr .

On October 24, 2024, the New York Liberty strolled down Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes. They were fresh off their first WNBA title, ending the city’s 51-year professional basketball title drought. Sabrina Ionescu was wearing a YERRRnescu shirt. Jonquel Jones was draped in a Bahamian flag, holding her WNBA Finals MVP trophy. The vision came to… The post NY Liberty’s Disappointing 2025 Season Leads to New Direction appeared first on Winsidr .

Fifth-year big man Micah Potter only signed with the Pacers on December 26, but he’s making a case to have his contract guaranteed next week, writes Tony East of Circle City Spin. While Potter’s counting stats (eight points, three rebounds and three assists) were fairly modest in Wednesday’s two-point loss to Orlando, the Pacers played […]

Kings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud is hopeful he didn’t suffer a significant injury on Friday, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee reports. He had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg while attempting to set a screen for Russell Westbrook. “I’ll be fine,” Raynaud said. “It […]

Jamal Murray, who has had his share of major injuries, is currently the only member of the Nuggets‘ usual starting five available to play. “It sucks. It just adds a whole dynamic to the game, with so many guys out,” Murray told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “You’ve just gotta focus on just bringing […]

After sitting out five games in October and November following his return from left knee surgery, then missing seven contests in December due to a left hip contusion, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Friday’s loss in Chicago in the third quarter after just 20 minutes of action due to what the team initially called a […]

Appearing this week on The Tom Tolbert Show (YouTube link), Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided some insight into the circumstances that led to the heated sidelines confrontation between him and veteran forward Draymond Green last Monday. In Kerr’s view, the entire back-and-forth was the result of a “misunderstanding,” as Angelina Martin of NBC Bay […]

Bulls guard Coby White was hoping to raise his value with a strong season heading into free agency, but repeated calf issues have gotten in the way, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only story. They began when he strained his right calf during an August workout, sidelining him through training camp […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has become one of the NBA’s top reserves in his third season, and his Heat teammates view him as a legitimate contender for Sixth Man of the Year honors, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Jaquez, who has started just once in his 33 appearances this season, […]

Jaylen Brown reacted in disbelief to the NBA’s announcement that Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was selected as Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe relays in a subscriber-only piece. The Celtics star responded to the Twitter post with “Smh,” which is online shorthand for “shaking my head.” Himmelsbach […]

For the second time in three games, Craig Porter Jr. played an important role for the Cavaliers in a comeback victory, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. The third-year guard played 23 minutes in Friday’s win over Denver, posting 10 points, five assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. He finished +6 […]

The Lakers got a scoring boost from Jake LaRavia in Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Inserted into the starting lineup the past two games because of an injury to Rui Hachimura, LaRavia sparked the offense with 11 points in the first quarter and 18 in […]

The Clippers ranked 29th in pace during a catastrophic 6-21 start that almost ruined their season. Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating. They’ve also been number one in […]

Skip Bayless believes Caitlin Clark is becoming the best player in the league, not because of her race, but due to her exceptional talent. He emphasizes that her abilities transcend any conversations about race, describing her as “color-blind good,” where her skills make such distinctions irrelevant. He also refers to her as “guilt-free good,” meaning […] The post Skip Bayless defends Caitlin Clark amid systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rick Barry emphasized that anyone who commits a flagrant act against Caitlin Clark, given her contributions to the sport, should face serious consequences, including suspension and fines. He recognizes the importance of her role in elevating the game, suggesting that any disrespectful or harmful behavior toward her should not be tolerated. “Anybody that does something […] The post NBA legends defend Caitlin Clark amid systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Karl-Anthony Towns' perspective on the offense of Mike Brown at the start of the season was one of the key things observers of the New York Knicks have been monitoring this season as his comments in October suggested he had mixed feelings about it. "Honestly, I don't know... I don't know," Towns said in October. "But we're figuring it out. It's just different. It's different." But the relationship between Towns and Brown is in a good place, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. "Early on there...

The Jazz raised eyebrows over the summer by attaching a second-round pick to Collin Sexton in a deal for Jusuf Nurkic, but that move has aged better than expected. After Walker Kessler’s season-ending shoulder injury, Nurkic stepped into a larger role, starting 24 games and averaging just over 25 minutes per night. His physicality, screening, […] The post Jusuf Nurkic steps up as Jazz reshape rotation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Initially viewed as a minor piece in the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to Miami and John Collins to the Clippers, Kevin Love has ended up playing a more meaningful role for the Jazz than many expected. During the offseason, Love even considered the possibility of a buyout, but circumstances shifted once the season […] The post Kevin Love exceeds expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sheryl Swoopes does not consider Caitlin Clark’s 19.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, and 8.4 APG this season to be ‘dominant.’ However, it’s important to note that Clark is the only player in WNBA history to average those numbers or better. Indiana Fever rookie’s combination of scoring, rebounding, and playmaking places her in an elite category, showing […] The post Generational level of hating: Swoopes downplays Clark’s unmatched stats appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Skip Bayless acknowledged that while he genuinely believed Caitlin Clark was an exceptional player, he hesitated to openly praise her. His reluctance stemmed from a fear of being perceived as a stereotypical “red state white guy” cheering for a fellow “red state white girl,” which made him feel self-conscious. This highlights how an irrational sense […] The post Skip Bayless hesitated to praise Caitlin Clark due to systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mark Medina of RG.org recently spoke with an NBA assistant coach and two scouts to get a sense of what the Lakers might realistically expect from a 41-year-old version of LeBron James, particularly in lineups that also include Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. While the talent level is undeniable, one evaluator suggested that the on-court […] The post Why the LeBron-Doncic-Reaves fit remains complicated appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, confronted with ongoing hatred and anti-white racist attacks, reflects on her rapid ascent to fame. She acknowledges that, despite the spotlight and attention she receives, she doesn’t see herself as a celebrity. Clark explains that fame hasn’t changed the way she approaches life or how she sees herself. She still […] The post Caitlin Clark unaffected by rising fame appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Knicks received a small but encouraging update as the calendar turned, with Landry Shamet beginning the early stages of his on-court return. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the reserve guard has started light basketball activity as he continues to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has kept him sidelined […] The post Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mitchell Robinson is expected to sit out two games over the next four days as the Knicks continue to carefully manage his workload, though there have been no setbacks in his recovery, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. In addition to missing Wednesday’s matchup against the Spurs, the current plan calls for […] The post Knicks limit Mitchell Robinson’s minutes amid packed schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A brief exchange with one of the greatest shooters in NBA history ended up reshaping Miles McBride’s approach to the game. When Ray Allen attended the night Stephen Curry broke the all-time three-point record at Madison Square Garden, he took a moment to offer advice to the young Knicks guard – guidance that would stay […] The post Ray Allen helped reshape Miles McBride’s shot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks head coach Mike Brown made it clear that, in his view, there is no debate about Karl-Anthony Towns’ status as an All-Star this season, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. Brown pointed to both production and team success as clear indicators of Towns’ value, emphasizing that his numbers alone make […] The post Mike Brown says Karl-Anthony Towns is unquestioned All-Star appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a surprising twist, it would have been cheaper to attend every game of the 2023 WNBA Finals than to buy the cheapest ticket to see Caitlin Clark face the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs. Clark, a college basketball sensation, drew massive attention to the game, causing ticket prices to soar […] The post Despite systemic anti-white racism, Caitlin Clark’s first-round game outpriced Finals appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks coach Mike Brown’s willingness to experiment with his lineups has paid off in a major way, particularly as the team continues to navigate injuries, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Several young and relatively untested players – including Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Mohamed Diawara – have delivered standout performances recently, helping […] The post Mike Brown’s flexibility boosts Knicks bench appeared first on TalkBasket.net .