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The Wolves are down multiple key veteran voices in the locker room.

Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers, and Candace Parker lead this year's class set to be inducted Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 PM ET.

The mid-level exception and bi-annual exception are the two key tools that an over-the-cap team typically has at its disposal to sign free agents from other clubs — or to re-sign one of its own free agents, if the player’s Bird rights aren’t available or aren’t sufficient. The values of the mid-level, room, and bi-annual […]

Diving into the fallout of college basketball's latest moves after a slew of five-for-five transfers, plus a look at how Mark Mitchell can benefit

Back in October 2023, Angel Reese, with one national championship and zero WNBA games to her name, signed the first major NIL deal in Reebok’s history. A move so unconventional at the time that even the company’s own CEO called it “a big statement about how we’re looking at the landscape.

Here is how the eleven French players drafted in the first round since 2020 have developed in the NBA so far, with one clear superstar in the mix.

The Lakers were snubbed from the NBA's Opening Night schedule for the first time in eight years following LeBron James' departure for the 76ers.

Mike Macdonald wasn't familiar with Victor Wembanyama's game.

Speaking to DJ Siddiqi of R.org, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham expressed enthusiasm about newcomers like John Collins, Isaiah Joe, and Taurean Prince, indicating he’s looking forward to seeing the impact they’ll have on the roster in 2026/27. “Excited about all those guys,” Cunningham said. “They’re all high-IQ players, guys that can shoot the ball; all […]

Don't overlook Reese as a DPOY contender.

Aug 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) brings the ball up court as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) defends during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Wings (19-14) are heading back home for a quick pit stop at College Park Center, where they will face the Toronto Tempo (10-22) Wednesday night. The matchup allows the Wings an opportunity to bounce back fr...

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The first doubleheader of the 2026-27 NBA season on Prime Video will feature Opening Week matchups between division rivals, with the New York Knicks visiting the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs facing the Houston Rockets. The two games will be played on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, three days after the season’s Opening Night […] The post Prime Video’s NBA Opening Week doubleheader features Knicks-Celtics, Spurs-Rockets with a twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets will start their new season facing a familiar foe: The Oklahoma City Thunder. The contest will feature the last two MVPs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, so it is expected to be a good one. The Nuggets will visit the Thunder at Paycom Center on October 22, according to the schedule of […] The post Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to open season with epic MVP showdown vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DALLAS, TX - MAY 26: Anthony Edwards #5, Kyle Anderson, and Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talk to the media after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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. M...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White joked that she wants her money back.

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Cade Cunningham #2 and Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 18, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May is introduced during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we a...

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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.