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This NBA offseason brought several seismic changes — with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James among the major names on the move.

Basketball: NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Bill Russell (6) in action, rebound vs Los Angeles Lakers. Game 7. Boston, MA 4/18/1962 CREDIT: Walter Iooss Jr. (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X8418 ) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. If the Boston Celtics were ever going to have their championship streak bro...

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Kyrie Irving #11 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

The Sporting News examines the greatest rookie seasons in WNBA history.

New 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey isn’t overly concerned about how LeBron James will fit alongside Philadelphia’s collection of stars. Gansey told ESPN that James’ ability to adapt has long been one of his greatest strengths. “LeBron’s a connector. That’s the one thing about him,” Gansey said. “He fits every role you possibly […] The post Sixers’ Mike Gansey: LeBron James will ‘elevate everyone in the whole building’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

As the WNBA community continues to debate the participation of transgender athletes in the league, a five-time NBA champion has joined the conversation. Reacting to a question posted on X (“Should the WNBA allow transgender athletes to compete?”), Ron Harper offered a blunt response.

Napheesa Collier implored the Lynx to move on swiftly after seeing their 10-game winning streak end at the Sparks' hands.

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The Cavaliers aren’t exactly lacking star power. What they may still be lacking is a clear answer at small forward. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report ranked Cleveland’s projected starting lineup seventh in the NBA, with James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen making up the expected first five. That assumes Harden […] The post Cavs’ starting lineup ranked among NBA’s best, but one question remains appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey said he only exchanged "a couple" of phone calls and texts with LeBron James before the NBA's all-time leading scorer agreed to join the Sixers this offseason.

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Byron Scott and Olden Polynice make their feelings known on why a potential fifth title with four separate teams won't make LeBron James the GOAT over Michael Jordan.

Warriors The Warriors missed on several major offseason swings, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Curry is preparing to leave. Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that Curry has never publicly pressured Golden State to make roster changes and has consistently expressed a desire to remain with the only NBA franchise he has known. A source […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, Naz Reid, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike dropped a heap of praise on teammate Cameron Brink after the team‘s win against the Lynx.

Reeve: ‘Every player at every position was terrible.’

Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.

Golden State forward Gabby Williams said Thursday she would welcome a transgender teammate or opponent, weighing in on the debate that has followed the league for three weeks. Williams, who signed a three-year, $3.

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

Two men were escorted from their courtside seats in Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the third quarter of the Aces and Fever matchup on Thursday.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 11: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Despite being ...

A month after he was officially traded to a former division rival, star wing Jaylen Brown was formally introduced as a member of the Sixers at a Thursday press conference (YouTube link), writes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. The five-time All-Star said he tossed his phone across the room when he first learned he […]

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

Terrell Brown Jr. and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract. Brown has played for the Greensboro Storm of the G League over the past three seasons. Last season, Brown averaged 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 50 games as the Storm won the G League championship. Brown played for the Charlotte Hornets in Summer League this year, averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 assists in 11.7 minutes across three games. Brown went undrafted out of Washington in 2022.