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History says there will be a new champion in 2027. Is there anything about this team that says differently?

Former Cavaliers and longtime University of Michigan head coach John Beilein is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, he announced on Monday (via Twitter). According to Beilein, Orlando’s new head coach, Sean Sweeney, asked him to join the team as a consultant. “Sean has a brilliant future as an NBA head coach, and […]

Clark has emerged as a bonafide contender in the final stretch of the season.

Saying that Sophie Cunningham is a distraction or problem for the Indiana Fever is ignoring the facts.

Nabers took another step toward a full return to the Giants lineup.

The WNBA is finally getting towards the business end of its season. Each game can turn a team’s playoff chances upside down.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives past Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn...

The 2026-27 Sixers will start their four-game preseason by hosting the Knicks.

Brad Stevens is confident Paul George will be a good fit on the Celtics roster.

Here is the Warriors' projected 2026-27 rotation after another quiet offseason, with Stephen Curry still carrying an underwhelming roster.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Thr...

Astros fans, let me start by saying I sincerely hope I’m wrong. Maybe I’m overreacting to one series. Maybe losing two out of three to the Mariners was nothing more than a disappointing weekend against a division rival. But I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve seen this movie before. As impressive as the Astros […]

With the Timberwolves finally retiring the most important number in franchise history, it opens the door for the discussion.

Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pedulla, who will turn 24 in October, joined the Rip City Remix last fall after going undrafted out of Ole Miss. After spending most of his rookie year […]

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Im...

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After the surprise sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, more details emerged about former owner Mark Walter's brief tenure at the helm of the franchise.

WNBA media coverage is getting criticized for being too safe, which came to light when Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark matched up.

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.

Kevin O'Connor reacts to the latest developments in the NBA's investigation of the LA Clippers and more NBA news.

PHOENIX — The American Dream is something many immigrants want to achieve when they make their way from their home countries to build a life in the United States. Diana Taurasi’s parents were no different when they left Argentina.

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The Golden State Warriors will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with lots to prove after a remarkably quiet offseason. The roster remains almost identical to...

DiJonai Carrington has found herself at the center of a WNBA controversy that has drawn sharp criticism from sports analyst Jason Whitlock. A little over a week ago, the Chicago Sky guard struck Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham around the neck area, sending her to the floor.

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The expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes. The Tempo guard has been out for two months with a left plantar fascia injury she suffered in a June 16 game against the Indiana Fever. Toronto was in the mix for a playoff spot before the skid that has left the Tempo at 10-23 for the season, the third-worst record in the league.

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Kelsey Plum has already missed two games with another injury.

The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be. Leonard and Toronto are operating under the belief that the agreed-upon trade sending him from the Clippers back to the Raptors will be completed, according to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former Purdue sharpshooter Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release. A four-year college player for the Boilermakers, Smith was a consensus first-team All-American in both 2025 and 2026, earning Big Ten Player of the Year […]