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Taurasi: ‘If there was any little competitiveness still in me, I think today it goes up in the rafters’

Candace Parker reflects on Kobe Bryant's pre-game message during her Hall of Fame speech.

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Jarrett Allen #31 and Max Strus #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Toronto Raptors during round one Game two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Je...

A year later, Lendeborg was preparing to take the floor, an “emotional” moment for a young man still trying to comprehend how his life led him to this point. “When we were going to the game in Vegas, I was about to cry on the bus,” Lendeborg told The Athletic last month. “Like, this is crazy. I’m about to play in the summer league in Vegas in front of a bunch of people … Three or four tears kind of like dripped from the eye, but I was on a bus with a bunch of guys. They don’t even know me. Th...

The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers featured a big three of Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash with hopes of giving their franchise star, Bryant, a chance to contend for another championship. However, the season got off to a rocky 1-4 start and L.A. opted to part ways with head coach Mike Brown. Assistant coach […]

Magic Johnson wants Lakers fans to show love to LeBron James.

Spencer's path to the NBA proves he's the exact type of culture fit the Suns are hunting for.

The Cavaliers are still looking to offload talent to gain financial flexibility.

Every weekend, we update the Nets’ off-season with information, gossip, etc. to help fans get ready for ... whatever

LeBron James could be the ideal connective piece between the Sixers’ other stars.

P.J. Washington has seen his name pop up in a few trade rumors this offseason, but he told Kevin Gray of DLLS Sports he’s “super confident” he’ll still be a member of the Mavericks on opening night (YouTube link). “I’ve had long talks with (president) Masai (Ujiri), our GM (Mike Schmitz), and the whole team,” […]

Basketball has once again taken a backseat.

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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.