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Jan 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images Well, well, well, that didn’t take long. Mr. Grass is Always Greener Kevin Durant, who came to the Houston Rockets just last season, is already gazing longingly at another franchise and potential teammate, as Brett Siegel of Clutch Point ...

Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to par...

An NBA general manager wears many hats. The job is multifaceted. You have to manage conflicting priorities on competing timelines. Contrary to the popular belief of NBA fans who spend too much time on trade machines, it’s a difficult job. It’s also a high-paying one. Fans have high standards for their general managers, and rightly so. That said, an unreasonable standard is – well, unreasonable. There’s also a tendency to hyperfixate on your own GM’s track record without considering what other...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tobi Lawal #33 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Jul 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots the ball over Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Dallas completed its third comeback win against the Chicago Sky this season in a 96-91 win on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas entered the fourth quarter with a 73-66 deficit. However, Paige Bueckers was ready because ...

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: There has been some speculation about the Suns possibly trading Jalen Green for Dejounte Murray. What is your opinion of this idea? zenzino: This one doesn’t irritate me like some other ideas. I still say ‘pass’, though. I know people are hard up for a po...

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: Jacob Toppin #0 and Eli John Ndiaye #30 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrate game winning three point basket in overtime during the game against the Miami Heat on October 13, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boat...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Get...

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) talks to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) after game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Surviving your slog through the heat of mid-summer? Tired of the deluge of World Cup corruption? Weary of watching the Summer League Knicks struggle to score 50 stinkin’ points? You need a P&T mailbag, STAT. And you’...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images It only took a matter of seconds for Brooklyn Nets fans to recognize Mikel Brown Jr. as the blue chip, potential franchise-carrying prospect they’ve been searching for. On his first Summer League possessio...

We know the Golden State Warriors are all in on chasing LeBron James, but he shouldn't be the only target in their offseason improvement plans.

Plus, a possible season sweep on the line.

Olivia Miles isn't on Minnesota's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Portland, but Napheesa Collier remains out recovering from ankle surgery.

The Miami Heat already pulled off a blockbuster trade this summer, landing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a franchise-altering move.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Austin Reaves #15 and Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round One Game Two of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyri...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Today is actually a doubleheader. First, the Washington Mystics play the Toronto Tempo tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Then, the Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls...

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 10: John Collins #20 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 10, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits during the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James is 41 years old and still seizes...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 10, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Boston, MA - October 29: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell on the court in the first quarter at TD Garden on October 29, 2025. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cleveland Cavaliers are all in on the D...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to media during the game against the Miami Heat on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

Janelle Salaün and Kaitlyn Chen. | NBAE via Getty Images The best WNBA teams have a handful of reserves who are just as good as their starters and are equally necessary for success. Quite simply, if a WNBA team wants to win it all, they need bench production. This ability to step on the court and immediately contribute as a reserve has always been valued, and it’s why the league has an award for that specific role. With the WNBA year halfway done, here is a look at the top three players in ru...

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls 105-82 in NBA Summer League action from Las Vegas on Thursday.

The NBA offseason is defined by blockbuster trades and big-money signings, but the reigning champion New York Knicks offer a very recent example of how mundane moves can matter.

The NBA is investigating the four-year, $64 million deal the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. agreed to earlier this summer, per multiple reports.

Free agent LeBron James has parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers, which means that his eldest son, Lakers guard Bronny James, is now a former teammate.

Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to change his jersey number from 34 to 7 after being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, and he said he made that decision out of respect for his former team.

Despite the prevailing thought that the Boston Celtics came out on the losing end of the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Celtics reportedly believe Paul George can be a key cog for them.

Newly acquired Miami Heat star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got the first taste of his new surroundings on Thursday.

This year's ESPY Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.