Basketball News · LatestFriday, May 1, 2026

For the second straight year, the Golden State Valkyries topped the WNBA with an $850 million valuation, according to Sportico.

The Orlando Magic face a crucial Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons tonight, as they have the home court advantage to eliminate them.

As Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs move on in the NBA playoffs, now knowing that they’ll next face the Minnesota Timberwolves, they do so after having delivered a message to not only the Portland Trail Blazers, whom they just beat, but perhaps for the rest of the NBA playoffs as well. ClutchPoints asked the […] The post Stephon Castle reveals why Spurs wanted to ‘send a message’ early in Game 5 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Since Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization has steadily been hiring executives to round out the business side of things. Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Lakers have brought in several high-profile executives such as Lon Rosen, Michael Spetner and Ryan Kantor to help grow and develop the franchise’s […]

During a promotional appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the night before the Thursday release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway’s enthusiasm for the NBA and the New York Knicks became a talking point. Midway through the interview, Hathaway started speaking about her fandom for the Knicks as well as how […] The post OG Anunoby memes go viral after Anne Hathaway Knicks jersey confession before 29-pt Game 6 showcase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On the heels of a dispiriting first-round exit, Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic didn’t express any reservations about continuing his career in Denver, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. “I still want to be a Nugget forever,” Jokic said during his post-game media session following Thursday’s Game 6 loss to Minnesota. When asked if that means […]

It seems that the Sixers may have flipped a switch just before being flooded by darkness.

With reports suggesting that the Grizzlies will find a wider market for Ja Morant, we explore five potential landing spots for the two-time All-Star.

Former Georgetown Hoyas head coach and program legend Patrick Ewing shared never-known-before details about his $3.3 million donation to the University to honor another legend.

The Lakers cold three-point shooting in Games 4 and 5 flipped their playoff series with the Rockets, exposing deeper issues and raising the stakes for Game 6.

More than 2,500 players entered the portal -- and recruits are taking notice.

Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin held his end-of-season media availability. One of the things that Cronin hit on was if the Blazers would be looking to make a major acquisition this summer. While Portland's GM didn't say his team definitely would make a big splash, he admitted the idea is enticing. "Big splash is definitely something that's intriguing to us, but only at the right price point. We're not going to completely sacrifice our future for a short-term swing. But at the same time, ...

The Dallas Mavericks had reportedly targeted Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly to fill their open lead front office role. However, in light of the team's success under Connelly, the Timberwolves are unlikely to grant the Mavericks permission to interview Connelly. Because he is under contract with the Wolves, they would need to allow the Mavs to interview Connelly for the position. In Connelly's four seasons running Minnesota's front office, the Wolves hav...

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Timberwolves are the 1st Minnesota men‘s team in 41 years to advance past the 1st round in 3 consecutive seasons (1983-85 North Stars). The only other men’s team that’s ever done it: 1949-55 Minneapolis Lakers (7 seasons). The 2011-17 Lynx are the recent champs, also 7 seasons in a row. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

Things are going well for the New York Knicks after advancing in the playoffs following their 51-point beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks, and superfan Ben Stiller is loving it. Stiller reacted to a moment from Karl-Anthony Towns’ postgame press conference. KAT acknowledged that they “didn’t play our best basketball” at times in the series, but […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has no doubt NY ‘knows the assignment’ as they advance in playoffs after Game 6 blowout win appeared first on Clut...

The Los Angeles Lakers got a major boost in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as Austin Reaves made his return to the floor. Reaves had been sidelined the past four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain, but came off the bench for Game 5. While Reaves’ return couldn’t get Los Angeles […]

Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway opened up about her fandom for the New York Knicks and a courtside moment with OG Anunoby where he almost crashed into her family.

Jason Kidd has Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in his top 15.

How good are next season's freshmen projected to be? One 2026 prospect edges out his top 2025 competition.

The post Ime Udoka says young Rockets showing growth appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Even before the Timberwolves pulled off an unlikely Game 6 win over Denver on Thursday with Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu available, the Mavericks had grown pessimistic about the likelihood that they’ll be granted permission to speak to Tim Connelly, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Connelly, the Timberwolves‘ president […]

Nikola Jokić believes there's a lot of work to do in Denver.

Mid-major transfers last season played a massive role in March Madness. Which 2026 portal additions from smaller schools will make a big impact?

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to Canada this Friday, May 1, as the Toronto Raptors fight for their postseason lives against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a high-octane 125-120 battle in Cleveland on Wednesday, the fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-2) have pushed Toronto to the brink of elimination. The Raptors must now defend home court at Scotiabank Arena to force a winner-take-all Game 7 back in Ohio. Catch this high-stakes Game 6 live on Fubo. Game 5 was a showcase for Cleveland...

The Milwaukee Bucks could end up with a high pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and finally give Giannis Antetokounmpo a new co-star to contend with.

After the controversial draft day trade, Marta Suarez still projects as a WNBA player. Where does she fit with the Golden State Valkyries?

With rumors suggesting that Anthony Davis could be on his way out of Washington this season itself, we look at four potential landing spots for the superstar.