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Jalen Brunson isn't worried about LeBron James and the 76ers yet as he celebrates championship glory.

Speaking to Mark Medina of Fadeaway World about his experience in free agency this summer, veteran guard Norman Powell admitted that he thought during the 2025/26 season that he’d end up re-signing with the Heat, even if the team ended up trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Powell’s outlook changed after Miami actually completed its blockbuster […]

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Cade Cunningham knows the Detroit Pistons have to reach another level if they’re going to win in the playoffs. The top five MVP candidates had their best season yet, averaging a career-high 9.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game while leading the Pistons to an Eastern Conference-best 60-22 record. The Pistons dominated the East all throughout the regular […] The post Exclusive: Cade Cunningham’s $51 million solution to level-up Pistons after 60-win season fell flat in playoffs appeared first on ...

As the contract standoff continues between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren, new reports suggest the Eastern Conference team isn't particularly interested in sending the big man out with a sign-and-trade.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 24: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 24, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 (P...

Following a triple-header on 2026-27-NBA-Opening-Night the opening week for the NBA will feature some notable player debuts with new teams. On Wednesday, October 21, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. That game will be followed by the Golden State Warriors taking on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. Both matchups will be broadcast on ESPN. ESPN follows up with another double-header on Thursday, October 22, which features the...

Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it. Sexton earned a reputation as an efficient scorer and most importantly, shot 40.1% from 3-point range last season. As he embarks on a new journey in Los […]

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Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers has been floating around all summer. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report came up with perhaps the most elaborate way yet to make it happen. Pincus proposed a four-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks, Bulls and Nets that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles on a four-year, $77.4 million contract. To […] The post Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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: Co...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day this season, and the two-time MVP is confident about the matchup.

The WNBA was already navigating one controversy over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports when two former NBA players decided to test the league’s own rulebook. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White each declared themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft, pointing to a gap in the league’s eligibility language that nobody had bothered to close.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense on Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Jesse D. Garrabran...

Following Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's controversial comments, the WNBA now finds itself in a tough spot.

The Lakers will open the 2026-27 season against one of their in-state rivals.

The NBA announced Tuesday the Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Abstract When the Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in 2023 at 33 years old, they probably figured they would get three, maybe four years of high-level play from him, and with him and Giannis, could credibly field a contending team during that time. But then in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, everything changed. After valiantly figthing to return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf that had sidelined him for the back-third of the season, Lillard tore his Achilles in devastating fashion. Almost...

These are the best under-the-radar moves of the NBA offseason.

The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.

Caitlin Clark continues to climb the ranks in the WNBA in what is turning out to be an incredible season. After an injury-plagued second year where she managed just 13 appearances, Caitlin Clark bounced back in 2026, putting up 21.

PHOENIX - JANUARY 2: Amare Stoudemire #32 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against Zach Randolph #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers on January 2, 2005 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Licence Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images St...

Indiana Fever teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been involved in two of the WNBA’s most closely scrutinized physical plays this season. In June, Clark was struck in the throat by Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, an incident that drew the attention of 11 Republican members of Congress.

The 2026-27 NBA season will tip off in late October with three matchups on NBC and Peacock. Here are the details for opening night.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant #7 and Reed Sheppard #15 walk on the court during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Jack Gorman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Shoutout to VBG! This ...

The time to nitpick every win and loss has arrived, as some teams need a dramatic run to reach the playoffs.

Teaser: The Atlanta Dream introduced a new nickname for Angel Reese after the star forward broke Tina Charles’ franchise double-double record.

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