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It remains to be seen if they’re better, but these new Lakers are certainly younger and more athletic.

Boston has already undergone its most stunning offseason in some time. So can we rule anything out, realistically?

The former Marquette guard didn’t even go a week without an NBA deal, even if it only a two-way contract now.

Caitlin Clark shared her belief that Alyssa Thomas' hit on her was a flagrant.

We may have to wait a little longer for James’s decision.

Just one thing Clark wants.

Key members of Milwaukee’s leadership will fly to Italy to meet with the young point guard.

If Doncic were to eventually want out, Dallas could make more than just sentimental sense

The Wolves have never won it all, and Minnesota is on a 35-year title drought; the team thinks a LeBron-led ring would end the GOAT debate

Will Dawkins has made a habit of buying low on assets deemed negative by their previous teams. He did so with Trae Young, then Anthony Davis and now Deandre Ayton, who all enter Washington under similar circumstances: Their former teams wanted nothing to do with them, and yet the Wizards wanted everything to do with […]

The desire for Brown was understandable, but the Suns never had a realistic path to acquiring him.

Could you believe Cape Verde was this close to advancing in the knockout stages of a freaking World Cup!? Didn’t happen, but the African nation surely made Lionel break a sweat. Sweet goal! Anyway, links and notes… “The Knicks still have two roster spots to fill and roughly $6.5 million remaining under the second apron. […]

Happy 250th birthday America! And keep chatting about moves that happen in the NBA. There will be moves happening with various teams, even if it’s an American holiday!

The New York Liberty continued their mini homestand against the Minnesota Lynx and came away with another great win.

In the drama that never seems to end..

The Spurs are ratcheting up their line-up now that the draft is complete and free agency has taken shape

Downtown Maliq Brown?

Let’s rank the best remaining NBA free agents.

Caitlin Clark defends referees while calling for WNBA changes.

The controversial play between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas a week ago continues to dominate headlines. Following the punch that landed on the Indiana Fever superstar’s throat, the league handed a one-game suspension to the Phoenix Mercury forward.

On a two-game Fourth of July in the WNBA, look for fireworks and a firestorm.

Cooper Flagg is a brillant talent, but Kon Knueppel’s Charlotte framework is better for long-term success.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

“It’s absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful,” Fever Coach Stephanie White said after the June 24 Flagrant Foul against Caitlin Clark by Mercury veteran Alyssa Thomas. Since then, the incident has snowballed into online threats against Thomas.

It’s time for Salt Lake City Summer League

Friday was is a homecoming of sorts for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles.

Brunson DoncicJalen Brunson reflected on his time with the Mavericks during a sit-down with Sports Illustrated this week. Brunson was going through different images that took him through various points...

Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell offered a reminder that even franchise greats are not saved from the business side of pro basketball.

Despite a tumultuous week that concluded with the trade of Jaylen Brown, fans are excited to see the rookies and sophomores in Vegas next weekend.

Championship hangover? What hangover?