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Victor Wembanyama is eligible to win the MVP award, but will he actually do it?

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) is out. Kennard was originally listed as questionable but is able to give it […]

The Lakers waived Kobe Bufkin on Friday, opening a roster spot for the team to sign another player.

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Rockets in search of their eighth straight win

Chelsea Gray is continuing her 11-year career with the Las Vegas Aces after agreeing to a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal, a source told ESPN’s Kendra Andrews on Friday. News: Chelsea Gray’s three-year contract is worth 3M+ over the course of the deal and is fully guaranteed, a source tells ESPN. @Callie__Fin was first… The post Chelsea Gray Re-Signs with Aces on Three-Year, $3M Deal appeared first on Winsidr.

The Nets’ mission for this season was securing a top seed in the lottery. Mission (almost) accomplished.

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Bal is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Knicks have a fresh injury concern right before the playoffs.

Several members of the Hornets — including head coach Charles Lee, executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, and Brandon Miller — recently explained why they think Kon Knueppel deserves to be named Rookie of the Year, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “I understand why the race is tight,” Lee said. “The […]

Are we looking at a first-round playoff preview? Tonight, we could be looking at a matchup between the one seed — the Detroit Pistons — and the eighth seed — the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets, however, are not your typical eighth seed. They are one of the hottest teams in the East, and they have […]

The Knicks look to complete the 5-0 season sweep.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his free-throw merchant label during media availability, perhaps for the last time of the 2025-26 regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander put a bow on his MVP case by leading the Thunder to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings for the third year in a row. Shai […] The post Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mic-drop take on ‘free-throw merchant’ label appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arike Ogunbowale has officially reaffirmed her role with the Dallas Wings’ franchise, re-signing with the team on a historic multi-year, seven-figure deal. While rumors of a change of scenery swirled throughout the off-season, Ogunbowale chose to remain in North Texas, signaling her commitment to the franchise that drafted her fifth overall in 2019. Though she… The post Arike Ogunbowale signing a seven-figure multiyear deal with Wings appeared first on Winsidr.

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The Philadelphia 76ers have made a final decision regarding the places of Cameron Payne and Dalen Terry as they near the end of the 2025-26 regular season. After experiencing a failed campaign last year, Philadelphia rebounded with a solid season as they find themselves back in the playoff picture. Despite seeing stars Joel Embiid and […] The post 76ers waive Cam Payne, converts two-way guard before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 2026 WNBA Draft is three days out, and amid a free agency frenzy, 15 prospects will attend… The post Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles Lead 2026 WNBA Draft Attendees! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Shams Charania isn't filling the boots left behind by Adrian Wojnarowski, according to Doc Rivers.

Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax agreement. Mitchell was an All-WNBA selection in 2025, helping the Fever into the WNBA semifinals despite the injury absence of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Mitchell finished fifth in MVP voting. Mitchell became the first Fever player to average 20 points in the regular season to go with 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Mitchell had a PER of 19.9. The Fever selected Mitchell with the second overall pic...

The Lakers must weigh the risks of rushing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back from injury during the NBA playoffs, with long-term consequences potentially outweighing short-term gains.

When the Aces traded for Jewell Loyd at the start of the 2025 season, she was brought in to complement A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young. After a rough stretch early on, the core began to click, helping Las Vegas capture another championship. Now, Loyd is set to remain with the Aces, finalizing a three-year deal… The post Jewell Loyd Set to Stay with Aces on Three-Year Deal appeared first on Winsidr.

Kevin Durant picks his former teammate, James Harden, over Dwyane Wade in the All-Time shooting guard debate.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday’s game vs. Dallas, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Orsborn’s colleague Jeff McDonald wrote on Thursday that San Antonio was privately optimistic that Wembanyama would be active Friday. The third-year center needs to play at least 20 minutes against the […]

The Washington Wizards play the Miami Heat at 7 p.m. tonight. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.

Olbrich is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Magic on Friday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

This is the final week of Dallas Mavericks basketball, thank goodness. We had a poll that went up earlier in the week asking fans just one question and there was the link to join the national survey, which you should do so we can get more Dallas representation. The one and only question asked where […]

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