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The WNBA and its players union held a virtual meeting Monday to try and further negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. It was the first meeting between the two sides that involved players and the league since they met at the WNBA offices on Feb. 2.

New Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s game vs. Washington, tweets Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Kuminga is expected to make his Hawks debut tomorrow against the Wizards (Twitter link). Kuminga last played on January 22, when he suffered a bone bruise […]

Dejounte Murray is expected to make his return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors.

The Warriors got an early reminder of the Kristaps Porzingis experience on Sunday. Acquired at the deadline, Porzingis was a late scratch due to illness, as relayed by Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Coach Steve Kerr had hoped Porzingis could help counter Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, but instead was forced into another last-minute […] The post Warriors Notes: Porzingis unavailable, Moody rolling, Curry still waiting appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Here's everything you need to know, from the race for the fourth No. 1 seed to the hunt for at-large bids by the mid majors

Another year brings another dunk for Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson.

Utah center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the rest of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly recruits Devin Booker amid growing uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee’s future.

Kansas basketball guard Darryn Peterson answered back on a narrative regarding his ongoing injuries in an interview with ESPN. Here's more.

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Braxton last played in the WNBA in 2014 while finishing up a four-year stint with New York.

The grind of an NBA rookie season can wear down even the most prepared first-year players. For New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen, however, the physical demands have been matched by a growing appreciation for the All-Rookie opportunity in front of him, even when it leads to a sudden jolt in the middle of the […] The post Why Pelicans’ Derik Queen woke up ‘excited’ for All-Rookie opportunitiy amid grueling season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to give him "interim injunctive relief" so he can finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.

Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James and other NBA players for their game-day attire during a segment on First Take. “All that damn money LeBron and them making, you can’t dress better than that?” Smith said. “I’m so happy Pat Riley brought that up…All this money y’all make, dressing like y’all shopping at Target […] The post Stephen A. Smith criticizes LeBron James, NBA stars for poor game-day fashion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll.

As Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant continues to obtain records in the NBA, the question surrounding him has been whether he would continue play on the Olympic stage. While there was speculation about the 2024 Paris Olympics, his last go-around, Durant would break his silence on his intentions to play. Speaking to ESPN, Durant would […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hints at playing in 2028 Olympics with defiant mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In 2025, the WNBA reportedly made enough money for revenue sharing with its players. Here's what the union is saying about it.

Along with acquiring Ivica Zubac from the Clippers earlier this month, the Pacers added guard Kobe Brown in the deal. Brown was only averaging 8.7 minutes in L.A. but his playing time has skyrocketed with his new team. Brown has appeared in five games, including one start, and is averaging 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per contest. […]

Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as the guard recovers from a broken left hand.

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to reach 43,000 career points, hitting the milestone during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-89 loss to ...

Coby White has yet to appear in a game since joining the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, but the team remains optimistic that his return could come soon as he continues recovering from a left calf strain. According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, White has made steady progress in his rehabilitation and […] The post Hornets hopeful Coby White returns soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.

Things are going well now, but that’s just part of the Harden Experience.

Two of the league’s best face off in a marquee matchup.

The Houston Rockets wrapped up a tough seven-game stretch across the All-Star break at 3-4. It started poorly with two bad losses, but after a bit of recovery, Rockets fans should feel like there was meat left on the bone in losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. On paper, tonight’s game […]

Orlando Magic (30-26, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-22, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -6.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the Los Angeles Lakers in non-conference action. The Lakers are 16-11 in home games. Los Angeles is ninth in the Western Conference with 14.6 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 5.6. The Magic are 12-16 on the road. Orlando ...

Dallas Mavericks (20-36, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (15-41, 14th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn enters the matchup with Dallas after losing four in a row. The Nets are 8-19 in home games. Brooklyn has a 1-2 record in one-possession games. The Mavericks are 6-20 on the road. Dallas gives up 117.7 points to opponents while being outscored by 3.4 points per game. The Nets average 106.8 points per game, 10.9 fewer points th...

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]