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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (L) and Kel'el Ware of the Milwaukee Bucks pose for photos as they sit courtside in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game between the Bucks and the Miami Heat at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Ge...

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Trendon Watford have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract. The deal is likely a partial or non-guaranteed veteran minimum contract for Watford to compete for a roster spot in training camp. Watford appeared in 53 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per game for the Sixers. In early November, Watford put up a triple-double for Philadelphia with 20 points...

Vince Carter revealed his greatest and most underrated NBA dunkers, including Michael Jordan and himself.

Free-agent F Trendon Watford, Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia on Monday.

Stephen Gillaspie continues with his 15 returning prospects (in three parts) who could make "The Leap" this coming 2027 NBA Draft Cycle.

As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors where he won multiple NBA Championships. […]

Inglewood, CA - March 25: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) While Kawhi Leonard was the driving force behind the Toronto Raptors’ first-ever NBA title in 2019, there was an entire operation behind him, constantly scheming to put the superstar in a position to succeed. Vic...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - CIRCA 1977: Julius Erving #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers tries for a scoop-type layup over Johnny Davis #16 of the Portland Trailblazers during the NBA finals, May 22-June 3, 1977, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blazers defeated the Sixers in six games to win their first NBA Championship. (Photo by James Drake/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ken Burns, the brilliant documentarian, is fond of repeating a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “History doesn...

Chamique Holdsclaw. | Getty Images Chamique Holdsclaw, arguably, was the first women’s basketball prodigy of the WNBA era. After winning four New York state championships at Christ the King, the Queens native arrived at Tennessee in 1995, a year before the announcement of the WNBA. The timing was fortuitous. Holdsclaw fit the profile of the perfect future WNBA star as a 6-foot-2 forward oozing with offensive talent. Her time as a Lady Vol only confirmed that Mique was made to be THE star who ...

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an exciting Sunday game that required a 10-point second-half comeback and an overtime period to pull off. The win, which tied the season series at 2-2, had massive implications for the playoff standings and for securing one of the coveted top-four seeds in the WNBA standings,…

Jeff Teague recalled an unbelievable recruiting visit where his high school coach allegedly took $10,000 and gave him only $1,000.

One lucky NBA fan can own a piece of Michael Jordan's famous Last Dance season.

We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out team profiles.

The WNBA is under fire from basketball fans after leaving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of an official social media post recapping Sunday’s game. Critics slammed the league for failing to mention Clark’s 26-point performance, calling the omission a deliberate attempt to ‘rage-bait’ her massive fanbase online.

Refs saw it. Called nothing. Fans exploded.

The Knicks' change from the offseason could have ramifications for the team’s hopes of producing similar results in the 2026-27 season.

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Pat Spencer #61 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Pho...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 15: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Nia Coffey #12 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lynx defeated the Aces 92-87. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...

In honor of LeBron James' 24th NBA season, what better time to take a look at the best player born in each of the 50 states?

It’s History Month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners that hang in the rafters of TD Garden. Thirteen seasons of greatness were coming to an end, in stunning fashion

The WNBA’s momentum is at an all-time high, drawing record online viewership, lucrative media rights deals, and packed arenas across the country. Yet, as the league continues to make waves in women’s sports, the broadcast booth has faced backlash for seemingly safe, monotone commentary and underrepresentation.

Ric Buchner highlights the need for the biggest voices in sports to join the WNBA broadcast.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark are the second- and third-leading scorers in the WNBA. And, the surging Indiana Fever have a real chance at a WNBA title.

With noise outside the hardwood growing in Portland, how will the Blazers respond? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi’s presence at the Mercury-Portland Fire game seems to have inspired Alyssa Thomas to shoot like she hasn’t since her rookie year. As Taurasi passes the torch to the new Mercury roster, Thomas achieved a milestone that might not seem important to others, but definitely matters to her.

An overall view of the Boston Celtics championship banners during the 2024 NBA Playoffs Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images During the CelticsBlog History Month, I ‘ve had the enjoyable assignment of writing about the 11 NBA championships won by Boston during Bill Russell’s career. The Celtics of 1957-69 achieved so much, set unbreakable records, and overcame obstacles time after time, yet they are often underappreciated by today’s baske...

The Cavaliers shake things up even more in the Eastern Conference with this mock trade.

Elena Delle Donne. (Photo by Elsa) | Getty Images Unsurprisingly, Elena Delle Donne’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement speech focused on family. She was a top two player in the country in college, won two WNBA MVP awards, a WNBA championship and an Olympic gold medal. But she was comfortable giving her speech even though she knew it was a goodbye—not to basketball completely, but to playing basketball. She was comfortable because of the “people waiting for (her) when the applause...