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Melo and King are locks. But weighing 70s hardware against 90s chaos is exactly where the real debate starts.

An assistant coach for an Eastern Conference team questioned the Philadelphia 76ers' backup point guard concerns and wondered whether recently acquired LeBron James would be up to the task full-time.

The return of Nathan Grubel's “How to Evaluate by Position” series, updated with lessons from the 2026 guard class and how he's thinking about the position today.

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Με Νίκολα Γιόκιτς και Νίκολα Μιλουτίνοφ η Σερβία για τα παιχνίδια του Αυγούστου στα προκτιματικά του Παγκόσμιου Κυπέλλου 2027. The post Σερβία: Με Γιόκιτς & Μιλουτίνοφ στο “παράθυρο” του Αυγούστου appeared first on Eurohoops.

The fireworks of free agency and trade season have (mostly) calmed down, leaving us with many faces in new places and plenty to be excited about for the 2026-27 NBA season. There are still two months until regular season action tips off, but in the meantime, we can do some looking ahead. With that, Lakers […]

The three-time NBA MVP is among 18 players selected by Dusan Alimpijevic for the August window The post Nikola Jokic headlines Serbia’s squad for World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Eurohoops.

Στην ενίσχυση της περιφέρειας προχώρησε το Περιστέρι, το οποίο υπέγραψε τον Πολ Σκραγκς. The post Περιστέρι: Υπέγραψε τον Πολ Σκραγκς appeared first on Eurohoops.

Fenerbahçe Koleji Erkek Basketbol Takımı'nın adı değiştirildi! The post TBL’de Fenerbahçe Koleji’nin Adı Değişti! appeared first on Eurohoops.

Ray Allen shared how his father's tough-love approach helped shape his relentless work ethic and Hall of Fame career.

Angel Reese draws fan fury for knocking Stephanie Talbot down and mocking her with no whistle in sight.

She missed the ball but caught something better.

The WNBA’s exponential financial growth has reached a staggering new milestone, and NBA legend Chris Bosh is making sure fans understand the magnitude of the moment. Following the historic announcement that Cleveland will become the home of the WNBA’s 16th franchise, officially named the Cleveland Sirens, the 2x NBA champion took to social media to celebrate the W’s trajectory and put the team’s massive expansion fee into a mind-boggling historical perspective.

Cons Loss of flexibility This, in my opinion, will ultimately be the biggest factor if New York’s brass doesn’t offer Towns the max extension. Since president Leon Rose took over, he and his staff have routinely put themselves in a position to pivot, whether by being financially smart or stockpiling draft picks to make a move. There’s a world where that approach doesn’t change just because the franchise won a title. Instead, the Knicks could look to maintain their contender status while reshu...

G League teams host open tryouts that people can take part in every year.

Rhyne Howard. | NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Dream are oozing with talent, featuring their All-Star trio of Angel Reese, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. However, in Atlanta, there is no Big 3; it’s just Howard attempting to raise the ceiling high enough for the Dream to raise a banner. In the Dream’s 96-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, she dominated. After trading for Kelsey Plum, the Mercury are clearly in win-now mode and fighting to make the postseason. But Howard was too ...

The best thing about the parity era of the NBA is that almost every team believes they are one or two moves away from contention. It can also be something of a double-edged sword when teams get desperate and make shortsighted deals that could negatively affect their chances for years to come if they don’t […]

The debate around men competing in women’s sports has sparked plenty of hot takes, but this one comes from an unexpected corner. A former NFL player has weighed in on Julie Tétart’s scoring numbers, invoking a comparison that immediately raised eyebrows.

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: The Suns finished last season 10th in defensive rating.  Do you believe they will be better, worse, or about the same defensively in 2026-27? GuarGuar: I think overall we will be around the same defensively, maybe slightly better overall with our rat...

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A flagrant foul on Angel Reese gets reversed on review during the same night she rewrites the WNBA record book.

Over the past few years, the Houston Rockets have assembled one of the most talented young teams in the NBA. A large portion of such trade value is retained. If another superstar enters the trade market, Bleacher Report thinks Houston has two of the most valuable players in the league to offer. Grant Hughes of B/R ranked Amen Thompson at number five and Reed Sheppard at number 10 in his July 31 assessment of the NBA’s top ten trade assets, and Houston was the only team with two players on the...

Seven teams look like playoff locks. Here's how the Mystics, Sparks, Mercury, Sky, Fire or Tempo could be No. 8.

Here's what league insiders are saying about the East's new heavyweight showdown.

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed...

After Kelsey Plum was traded to the Mercury, most considered the Sparks' season over. But star Nneka Ogwumike is still focused on reaching the playoffs.

Oct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The roster for the Hawks in 2026-27 continues to take shape even as the Jonathan Kuminga saga drags on. This week has brought us the news that two players from last year’s team won’t be back — the two having signed contracts with two diffe...

PHILADELPHIA,PA - MARCH 3 : Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

Kelsey Plum’s blockbuster deadline move to the Phoenix Mercury may have come a little too late for the Mercury to save their season. While many experts see it as a high-risk gamble by a team holding a 12-20 record, with a soon-to-be unrestricted free agent, one WNBA legend thinks the trade represents the chance for Plum to build a perennial championship contender.