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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: Center court sports the Brooklyn Nets logo prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Barclays Center on November 23, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans ...

Basketball: Phoenix Suns Tom Chambers (24) in action vs New York Knicks Mark Jackson (13) at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Phoenix, AZ 1/27/1989CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X37759 ) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country. It’s Hall of Fame week here at Bright Side of the Sun as we prepare for t...

Here are three former NBA stars who should seriously consider playing overseas after the latest Nikola Jokic buzz with the EuroLeague.

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark is tracking for even more WNBA history this season.

Longtime TV star Jillian Michaels, a fitness guru known best for her role in "The Biggest Loser," is calling for an official "boycott" of the WNBA. Michaels, a prominent fitness influencer and TV personality, believes that the best way to get the WNBA to change its ways - from player behavior to ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUG 9: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images W...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the Starry 3-Point Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Get...

Pistons Cade Cunningham seems perfectly fine with the Pistons being overlooked. Detroit is coming off a 60-win season and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, yet much of the summer attention has gone to the champion Knicks, the revamped Sixers and other teams that made splashier moves. Cunningham told DJ Siddiqi of R.org […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are five NBA teams that could be one bad start away from shaking up their rosters with a blockbuster trade during the 2026-27 season.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against Gary Payton II #0 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Imag...

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Brian Lewis on Tuesday examines the slow pace of the Nets rebuild which as of this past weekend has been underway in some form or another for three and half years since Kevin Durant became the final piece of the Big Three to be traded back on February 9, 2023. As Lewis writes, there’s no hope of anything dramatic happening his c...

The WNBA's increasing level of toxicity -- from the outside and too often from within -- is threatening the league's success, Monte Poole writes.

The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Jeremy Sochan #20 of the New York Knicks in action during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-97. 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 Ima...

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr has a lot of potential that the franchise is hoping to develop. One thing that has stood out about Carr so far is his attitude and work ethic as he has spoken regularly about his desire to improve all facets of his game and willingness to do whatever is […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers before the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The date is offici...

The WNBA's officiating crews are facing scrutiny as a new video appears to show a clear "double standard" with calls made during Saturday's Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game. Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud appeared to bump into a female referee during the regular season game. Cloud, a longtime ...

Sparks rookie guard Tonie Morgan spoke with ClutchPoints about what she’s learned so far about the WNBA this season.

No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Coming up today: 💬 More than a foul 📝 Engelbert’s response 🇺🇸 World Cup roster Fever vs. Sky … and all that ensued Blink, and the play was over. But we’re still talking about it. In the final two minutes of the first quarter of Saturday’s Fever-Sky matchup, Sophie Cunningham and Tyasha Harris trapped Sky center Elizabeth Williams in ...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak...

Over the past several weeks, Sophie Cunningham has sparked a wide-ranging conversation about whether or not transgender women should be able to play in women’s sports as she spoke out against what she referred to as “biological men” playing in women’s sports. While there is not a single transgender woman currently in the WNBA or…

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: Erica Wheeler #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 11, 2026 at Galen Center 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the NBA opening week and Christmas slate of games, salute the top-seeded Lynx and check on the 4-8 seeds in the WNBA.

We now know the Sixers’ opening night, home opener and Christmas Day games. Hit me with your questions!

Never doubt the NBA’s ability to manufacture some immediate drama. So yes, the Cavaliers will open their season Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James and the 76ers, because apparently the league wasn’t about to let this story breathe for even a week. Really, why would it? James spent much of the summer being connected […] The post NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will play two games in Europe against the New Orleans Pelicans in January 2027.

Denise Long's voided NBA draft shows the WNBA isn't the first league to face the cross-gender question.

The Bruins landed one of the biggest international stars in the 2026 recruiting class

The debate over transgender athletes and their eligibility in the WNBA has become one of the biggest talking points around the league. Almost every day, analysts are sharing their opinions on where the league should stand.

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