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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 27: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the national anthem before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 27, 2026 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Today is the day. The date when the entire...

The full schedule of the Sixers’ highly-anticipated 2026-27 campaign — at least the regular season portion — has been revealed.

Former NBA star guard Russell Westbrook retired Wednesday after a fantastic career that included nine All-Star Game appearances, nine All-NBA teams, the 2016-17 NBA MVP award and a spot on the league's 75th Anniversary Team.

The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and that of course means the dates on the calendar will start getting circled for the biggest matchups of the year. The Lakers are always one of the most anticipated matchups for many teams and that is even more the case with Luka […]

Welcome to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic.  I know you were upset about The Trade, but now you can decompress amid the stability of one of the greatest brands in sports. You’ve joined the darlings of the NBA. The 17-time champions. It’s all sunshine, sea breezes and engraved diamond rings from here on forward.  Or is it?...

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2026...

The Cavs schedule is here! Let's look ahead to a few key games.

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the game against the Toronto Raptors January 28, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 8, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 3: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks boxes out Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the game on November 3, 2025 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Michael Go...

Draymond Green has never been shy about challenging the NBA’s power structure, and the Golden State Warriors veteran is now taking aim at one of the league’s foundational economic rules: the salary cap. Discussing the NBA’s investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, Green argued that a light punishment...

Here is a three-team mock trade that sends Jerami Grant to the Wizards, Ty Jerome to the Heat, and three young players to the Grizzlies.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards finally h...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after their game at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026-2027 NBA schedule is out, and ...

In the wake of Russell Westbrook‘s retirement announcement on Wednesday, Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti – who drafted Westbrook during his second year on the job in 2008 – put out a statement recognizing the star point guard’s Hall of Fame career. “Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor,” Presti said. “His internal belief […]

The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference before 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Toronto Raptors have released their game schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season, and it looks like it’ll be starting off with a bang. The Chicago Bulls, who defeated the Raptors in the play-in in 2023, are coming to Toronto to show the 6ix their new-loo...

The Cavaliers already knew where their season would begin. Now they know just about everything that comes after it. Cleveland opens Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the 76ers, because the NBA understands television. The home opener arrives two nights later against Brooklyn, beginning a three-game homestand that also includes Minnesota […] The post NBA gives Cavs LeBron right away, Knicks four times and a brutal January appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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.

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...