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As the Indiana Fever gear up for a massive playoff-seeding battle, Sophie Cunningham is calling out WNBA media for prioritizing viral drama over actual basketball.

The Lakers look poised to be one of the top teams in the West, but it only works with a healthy Doncic.

Here are 3 potential sharpshooters the Los Angeles Lakers could target instead of burning assets to land Klay Thompson or P.J. Washington.

A move to Hapoel would mark a return to Israel for Rivero, who previously spent two seasons with Maccabi Tel Aviv. L'articolo Hapoel Tel Aviv targeting Jasiel Rivero to bolster frontcourt proviene da Sportando.

In a loaded East, better might not be good enough for a Pistons team still waiting to take their big swing

Η Ευρωλίγκα θυμήθηκε το buzzer beater του Νάιτζελ Χέιζ-Ντέιβις στη νίκη του Παναθηναϊκού στη Βαλένθια, στο Game 2 των playoffs. The post Ευρωλίγκα για Χέιζ-Ντέιβις: “Από τα πιο ιστορικά το buzzer στη Βαλένθια” (video) appeared first on Eurohoops.

The Philadelphia 76ers swingman had an extreme idea if the newly renovated team won a championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely remade roster going into the upcoming season with a number of new additions. And with the vocal leaders of last year’s team, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, both gone, the onus will be on superstar Luka Doncic to step up in that aspect as well. Doncic is already […]

The Lakers have built a team in JJ Redick’s vision. Now it’s time for him to prove himself right.

Shaquille O'Neal can still dunk 15 years after retiring from the NBA.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said on Wednesday that she wants the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes sparked heated national debate, three rallies and social media reaction all the way to the White House.

The basketball player wouldn't turn down an offer to play in the WNBA.

Austin will get Most Improved Player consideration.

The former WNBA coach has returned to her alma mater

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks might be able to engage in a blockbuster trade that sends Kyrie Irving to Houston.

Here is a grade of every move the Portland Trail Blazers did in the offseason and free agency, including the Ja Morant blockbuster deal.

Jonathan Kuminga is arguably the most sought-after free agency acquisition remaining on the market this offseason, and multiple teams have expressed interest in the former Atlanta Hawks man. Among the barrage of interested teams operating under strict financial conditions are the Sacramento Kings, but there are obvious reasons why there have been no developments with […] The post NBA rumors: The trade reason Kings’ continued interest in Jonathan Kuminga is going nowhere appeared first on Clut...

The staff power ranks the Eastern Conference contenders

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Natalie Nakase: “Once she sees that first one go in, it is trouble”

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards smiles before the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 19, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s been...

Sydney Taylor’s performance as an undrafted rookie has been one of this WNBA season’s most exciting stories. | Getty Images It’s not often that an undrafted rookie plays meaningful minutes early in their first WNBA season. It’s almost unheard of that that same player becomes their team’s go-to scorer two months into their career. As fate would have it, that’s exactly what’s happened for the Chicago Sky’s Sydney Taylor. Signed by the Sky as a free agent prior to the 2026 WNBA season, Taylor ha...

Rakim Chaney stares down a defender from Carelton (Canada) in an exhibition game in The Bahamas. | Courtesy: Valpo Athletics *Editor’s Note: The Valparaiso men’s basketball team is taking a foreign tour trip to The Bahamas this summer. Sophomore guard Rakim Chaney is journaling his and the team’s experiences for Mid-Major Madness. What’s up, everyone! Rakim Chaney here to update you guys on our games on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, we first got prepared with a good breakfast meal back at Re...

The Indiana Fever received unfortunate news as Damiris Dantas has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Head coach Stephanie White addressed the news on Monday during a media session. The 10-year WNBA veteran underwent a successful knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her left knee.

The Minnesota Lynx are still the undisputed top dogs in our WNBA power rankings after ripping off 10 straight wins, including a tight victory over the Indiana Fever.

NBA ve FIBA'nın 'Basketball Without Borders' organizasyonu, bir kez daha İstanbul'a geliyor. The post İstanbul’da Yıldızlar Geçidi: NBA ve FIBA’nın Basketbol Kampı Geliyor! appeared first on Eurohoops.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse indicated this week that LeBron James will be the team's de facto point guard during the 2026-27 NBA season.

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