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With the league back from the All-Star break, but only a couple of weeks away from the FIBA break, it’s crunch time for a lot of teams. While the bottom half of the standings is staying pretty consistent, things could get interesting up top before the regular season comes to a close. A couple of… The post Winsidr‘26 Power Rankings — Volume 6 appeared first on Winsidr.
NBACeltics guard Payton Pritchard sat down with NBC Sports Boston for a wide-ranging chat on the team's offseason and more.
WNBASophie Cunningham’s controversial comments on transgender athletes have refused to leave the WNBA spotlight. Now, just weeks after her headline-making interview, the Indiana Fever guard has made another off-court move that has fans talking.
NBANBA fans won't have to wait much longer for the 2026-27 schedule.
How to watch Caitlin Clark when the Indiana Fever play the New York Liberty on Tuesday.
Here are the 20 best mid-range scorers entering the 2026-27 NBA season, ranked by efficiency, volume, shot difficulty, and overall scoring impact.
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is eligible for an extension but he’s in no rush to sign one. Pritchard made that comment to Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast, as relayed by NBCSportsBoston.com’s Michael Hurley. “No, I don’t really think about it. It’s just not something I’m really looking at,” Pritchard said. “I have two years on […]
Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn. Nelson's famous bouncing, back-rim jumper in Game 7 of the 1969 Finals against the Lakers to help secure the title was his shining highlight. Nelson won five rings during his Celtics career and his #19 was retired by the team in 1978.
In an unsurprising development, the top-five picks of the 2026 NBA draft are also the highest-rated rookies in NBA 2K27.
Multiple teams could absorb Schroder in a salary dump.
It's a quiet Monday in the W after a loud and exciting weekend. The Dream will be searching for an easy win against the Tempo after a loss against the Mystics.
Bronny James is entering his third season with the Lakers. How has he improved ahead of a year without LeBron on the roster?
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
Roberts: ‘She’s a really, really smart player’
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Picture credit Few NBA offseasons generate as much discussion as one driven by blockbuster trades and shifting championship expectations. Boston has become one of the league's biggest storylines after taking a different path from several contenders. The offseason is still unfolding, yet enough significant moves have already reshaped the early championship picture. Boston's roster decisions stand in sharp contrast to the approaches taken by other leading title hopefuls. Comparing those strateg...
While the Celtics have yet to (and very likely won't) hold a press conference to introduce their major offseason additions of Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, and Mike Conley, the Philadelphia 76ers greeted Jaylen Brown to the full press event introduction on Thursday. Here is the full presser via the NBA. Jaylen Brown: "The first thing I did after the trade was throw my phone across the room." #76ers #Celtics — gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) August 6, 2026 Jaylen Brown has not spoken to Jays...
NBANot only is Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal one of the greatest basketball players of all-time and universally considered the most dominant force the game has ever seen, but he is also one of the most recognizable faces off the court, possessing one of the biggest brands any athlete has compiled in recent memory. […]
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...
NBALAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of D.J. Rodman #27 of the Charlotte Hornets against the Sacramento Kings during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBA...
WNBAThe WNBA’s handling of the growing debate around transgender athletes continues to attract criticism. Recently, NBA player Kyle Kuzma called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert over how the league has handled the issue.
WNBAThe fact Portland has shown up for its new WNBA team is, in many ways, unsurprising given the city's long history of embracing women's sports. The Fire have dubbed the Moda Center the “Fire Pit” on game days and the team leans into the motif with pyrotechnics in game introductions. "I think we’ve just been so fortunate, to be honest, all year to have such an amazing atmosphere here at the Fire Pit," Fire coach Alex Sarama said.
The Fever are on pace for the highest scoring average in WNBA history. Does that make them a true title contender?
NBASPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 06: The 2008 USA Basketball Men's National Team is honored during the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 06, 2025 in Springfield, 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images This weekend, Bright Sid...
The Suns’ starting five looks pretty clear-cut. Devin Booker and Jalen Green will comprise the starting backcourt, Dillon Brooks and summer acquisition Miles Bridges will man the forward spots and Mark Williams will get the nod at center. Should that also be the closing lineup for a team that went 13-17 in games decided by […]
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Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark. (Photo by Sydney Bezelik) | NBAE via Getty Images At 20-12 and in fourth place in the WNBA, could the Indiana Fever be threatening to win their second championship and first in the Caitlin Clark era? If so, the path to get there will undoubtedly face the same scrutiny that has followed them for the past three seasons. The Fever were expected to make the playoffs entering 2024, Clark’s rookie year. They did, as the No. 6 seed with a 20-20 recor...
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 7: New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson talks to his team during a game played on November 7, 1995 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 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 1995 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images When the New York K...
Here are ten former lottery picks who remain without an NBA contract for the 2026-27 season, as several veterans are still hoping for a new deal.
The Celtics have changed. Payton Pritchard’s expectations apparently have not. Boston is coming off a strong regular season that ended with a painful playoff collapse, blowing a 3-1 series lead and heading home much earlier than expected. Pritchard indicated that one still stings. “I feel like we have another year that we have to prove […] The post Payton Pritchard says Celtics have something to prove after playoff collapse appeared first on Hoops Wire.