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Amidst a summer of change off the court, the Lakers’ search for normalcy and cohesion will have to be found on it.

Dereck Lively II has undergone three foot surgeries in the last year as he works to try to get healthy for the upcoming season, and he still has more work to do. Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz recently expressed confidence in the young center’s approach to his rehab process, according to Grant Afseth of the Dallas […]

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Shaquille O’Neal believes he has found a simple way to make the WNBA even more exciting, with the NBA legend suggesting the league should slightly lower its rims. O’Neal has been a vocal supporter of women’s basketball in recent years and has backed that up through his role as Reebok Basketball president.

After consecutive sub-.500 seasons, the Mavericks have retooled around second-year cornerstone Cooper Flagg and veteran star Kyrie Irving, and new general manager Mike Schmitz is excited about the state of the roster, Grant Afseth writes for the Dallas Hoops Journal. “We definitely feel like we’ve upgraded in a variety of ways with the size and […]

On Tuesday, August 11, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White did not hold back on how she felt regarding the flagrant foul from the Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington’s on Sophie Cunningham. White stated that she believed the refs decision on calling it a flagrant foul was the right decision but did not agree that Carrington […] The post Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Fires Back At Critics appeared first on Stadium Rant.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 14: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire reacts during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a thrilling win in Seattle on Friday, the Portlan...

Two former NBA players have said they’re declaring for the WNBA draft.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan ...

D’Antoni gave his players freedom, Stoudemire embraced a new role, and the Suns helped push basketball forward.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Brooklyn Nets. Free […]

Holdsclaw and Parker represent the class of players who were coached by the legendary Pat Summitt

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: Dwight Murray Jr. #19 of the Atlanta Hawks wears Converse shoes against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 101-80. 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 Candic...

Check out Sophie Cunningham's pregame fit ahead of the Fever versus Dream showdown on Sunday evening.

Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.

At the end of his Bleacher Report live stream (video link) this past week, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line said he isn’t expecting offseason contract extensions for Bucks guard Tyler Herro or Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. Based on his wording, it’s unclear if Fischer was reporting that extensions aren’t expected for the two […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Standing atop of the podium for eight-consecutive Olympics, the U.S. women’s basketball program boasts one of the most-prolific streaks in the history of sports. That string of dominance all started with the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. On Saturday, the entire team entered the Naismith Hall of Fame. They […]

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 08: (L-R) Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks, head coach Mike D'Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh address the media during a press conference on July 8, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Potth...

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It's been a big offseason for the Boston Celtics, who traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George in one of the more surprising moves of the summer.

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The Boston Celtics recently shared video of Paul George's initial visit to the team's practice facility. In the video, George expressed his excitement about joining the Celtics. "It's surreal. I'm ecstatic," George said. "I'm looking forward to the journey. I'm looking forward to wearing that green and representing for Boston." The Celtics acquired the veteran wing in a trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston also acquired draft capital in that trade with Philadelphia. ...

Shaquille O’Neal has developed a reputation since retiring of being pretty hard on centers in today’s NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has high expectations for big men and does not mince his words, having no problems saying exactly how he feels. In an interview with Rich Kleiman of Boardroom, O’Neal was asked if he […]

Talk about catching a lucky break.

The Sixers are hiring Tommy Balcetis as their new head of basketball intelligence, analytics and innovation, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The veteran NBA executive spent 12 years with the Nuggets from 2013-2025, earning multiple promotions in Denver’s front office. The Nuggets decided not to retain him in June 2025 after his contract […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg isn’t afraid to say what he thinks. Lendeborg was asked if he was excited for the upcoming matchup with Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns. The No. 11 overall pick wasn’t coy in his response. “I’m finna give Dillon Brooks belt,” Lendeborg said on a Kick stream. Yaxel Lendeborg...

The dog days of NBA summer can be difficult to slog through. Even New York Knicks fans have long since washed off the champagne scent and entered "What's next?" mode.

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner of Team USA at the Summer Olympics, is speaking out amid the WNBA's controversies. Two former NBA players have declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Enes Kanter and Royce White both declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, as the league has yet to say if transgender ...