Basketball News · LatestThursday, Aug 13, 2026

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn't hesitate to call out the hypocrisy of basketball fans.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reacted to former teammate Russell Westbrook's recent retirement in a social media post on Thursday.

Another day, another ratings bonanza for the Indiana Fever and their two most popular players, Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.

The fallout from Grant Afseth’s decision to step away from covering the Dallas Wings has continued to ripple through the basketball world, and on Thursday, it reached a former NBA All-Star. Michael Redd used his platform to voice out in support of Afseth.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena on March 16, 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards have released their 2026-27 regular season schedule. The Wash...

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 1: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 1, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile during the game on December 7, 2025 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: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant /NBAE via Getty...

Let's take stock of how things shook out on the day when every fanbase learned what lies ahead.

Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.

The Stephen Curry show has its tour dates.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Austin Reaves #15 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 16, 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) | N...

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game on December 25, 2024 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly-anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.

Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

Even though the start of the NBA season remains a little more than two months away, fans can start to circle dates on the calendar for must-see games.

In November 2024, Stephanie White returned home to Indiana for her second stint as head coach of the Indiana Fever. Since then fans — or, more likely, people cosplaying as Fever and WNBA fans online — have unfairly criticized White relentlessly. White was blamed for the Fever’s up-and-down start to last season and, specifically, for…

The sign that the regular season is near for the Los Angeles Lakers is when the NBA releases its regular season schedule every August. As always, some of the marquee games get announce early, and it was previously revealed that the Lakers will open up the 2026-27 season against the Golden State Warriors once again. […]

The New York Knicks will tip off their title defense as part of opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season, and now they know their entire schedule.

After a blockbuster trade sent Monique Akoa Makani to LA, she’s quickly adjusted to embrace this new environment.

Mavericks The Mavericks didn’t tear apart their roster this summer, but just about everything else changed. Dallas hired former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to run basketball operations, then replaced Jason Kidd with Dusty May, fresh off winning the national championship at Michigan. The obvious goal is building something sustainable around reigning Rookie of the Year […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Pelicans, Cavs, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the 10 greatest NBA players who retired since 2020, ranked by their careers, from championships and MVPs to longevity and records.

One of the most high-energy and ferocious competitors to ever step foot on an NBA floor has officially called it a career. After 18 seasons, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA. Of course, this announcement brought out a number of players, coaches and fans to give their […]

Philadelphia 76ers star forward Jaylen Brown has enjoyed an eventful offseason, but it's a moment from last summer, when Brown served as a guest lecturer at MIT, that's been the focus of a recent run of memes on social media.

The Cavaliers and Pistons didn’t get invited to the NBA’s Christmas Day party. They’ll get a national television showcase a few weeks later. Cleveland will host Detroit on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, with tipoff scheduled for noon Eastern, the NBA announced Thursday. The game will be televised nationally on NBC and Peacock […] The post Cavs, Pistons to meet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Diana Taurasi's Ring of Honor weekend began with an updated street sign outside of Mortgage Matchup Center.

Bob Iger, former chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Co., during the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, US, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The event brings together many of the biggest names in AI, media and technology. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, th...

Observing that August 11 came and went without a contract extension for Miles McBride, Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscription required) makes the case that Tuesday represented a “soft deadline” for a new deal for the Knicks guard. In Schwartz’s view, McBride is now unlikely to receive an extension before the February 11 trade […]

Dip your toe into the NBA waters, Utah. Don’t be scared.

Legendary WNBA star Angel McCoughtry is accusing the league's players of having an ulterior motive with their behavior on and off the court. When it comes to the drama surrounding the WNBA today, how much of it is genuine, and how much of it is manufactured for attention? McCoughtry, a five-time ...

Backed by elite uptempo scoring, the Sparks offer maximum underdog value on tonight’s moneyline against a vulnerable New York defense in our top WNBA picks for Thursday, Aug. 13.