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This week on The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, hosts Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal break down the USA Basketball World Cup roster, the Kelsey Plum trade, and the reveal of the Cleveland Sirens.
The Los Angeles Lakers still need one more starting-caliber wing in order to call their offseason complete. However, who that player is remains unclear, as there aren’t many of that archetype available on the free agent or trade market. No name has been said more than unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who is having a […]
CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE vi...
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OtherImplicit in the phrase, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is this basic truth.
Klay Thompson reminded everyone his legendary shooting touch remains intact by drilling 72 consecutive three-pointers.
The make-or-break season of Mark Pope's career is right around the corner.
As the Miami Heat try to figure out a nickname for their new star duo of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the options they gave fans to vote on caught the attention of the Detroit Pistons.
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There are reportedly several potential landing spots for restricted free agent Peyton Watson if he ultimately doesn't return to the Denver Nuggets.
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After the Liberty won Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA semifinals matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was asked what inspired her near impossible task of consistently getting defensive stops against her opponent’s elite trio of guards. The Liberty guard, who was just three months removed from a procedure to clean up two loose bodies in her right knee, had just completed 25 ...
Despite having two big contracts already on their books, the Utah Jazz have a big decision to make with Keyonte George eligible for an extension coming off a breakout 2025-26 season.
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Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA with her recent comments against the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports. The Indiana Fever star was once again in the spotlight on Thursday night, this time for her on-court performance.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Love #42 of the Utah Jazz talk before the game on November 18, 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: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...
Ball is a human Rorschach Test — everyone has a different interpretation of his skills. I see: “Crazy talent but can’t be your lead dog.” Charlotte apparently felt similarly, moving Ball and Green for Reid and a haul of future picks. The Hornets got another first, with Allen and O’Neale, for Bridges, then got three seconds attached to Finney-Smith to take DFS from Houston. It was a mature understanding by general manager Jeff Peterson and Charlotte’s front office that the sugar high of a 25-w...
NBAAfter an offseason marked by intense conditioning, Davion Mitchell had a lot to say about Bam Adebayo's backhanded compliment.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 06: A detailed view of the Minnesota Timberwolves logo on the shorts worn by Anthony Edwards #5 in the third quarter of Game One against the Golden State Warriors during the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 99-88 to take a 1-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting t...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Me...
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Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald. Reporting last month indicated that Mathews had reached an agreement with the Italian club on a one-plus-one deal, but Olimpia Milano has yet to formally announce it. According to a report from […]
OtherFour months to the day since the controversy first emerged, The Athletic has not yet finalized its internal investigation of its former NFL Insider, Dianna Russini.
The Milwaukee Bucks are one of several teams actively engaged in sign-and-trade talks for Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson. One holdup on the Bucks side is that the team is reluctant to include a first-round pick in exchange for Watson. Denver is said to be seeking a package that includes first-round picks, young talent or a combination of the two. If Milwaukee is unwilling to include draft capital, they may need to part with rotation players to acquire Watson. One player who could be of ...
NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's premier franchise because of their consistent success of winning at the highest levels...
NBASo many of the greatest players in the history of the NBA have worn the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers as they are truly the premier franchise of the NBA. As such, any discussion or lists of all-time greats is guaranteed to current or former Lakers stars. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker […]
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker front drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic during the 2024-2025 NBA regular season match between Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles, the United States, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Ringo Chiu/Xinhua via Getty Images) We are a week away from the NBA schedule release, according to recent reporting from NBA insider Marc Stein. Which means it’s time to look ahead to the most anticipated Phoenix Suns matchups. Sure, we don’t know the schedule, but we ...
Here are five NBA star-team tensions that could explode during the 2026-27 season if losing, contract disputes, or unresolved issues start piling up.
