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Changes of NBA scenery are most often associated with established stars. Oftentimes, though, young players of note desperately need new surroundings.

That’s right folks, synergize all your aggregation powers, what had been prophesized for every off season since the beginning of time finally occurred in the offseason that was… spell-check killer and trade request connoisseur Giannis Antetokounmpo was finally released from the Milwaukee Bucks. Please, blog, may I have some more?

At the start of the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers spoke about building out their basketball staff, planning to hire two assistant general managers to work under Rob Pelinka: one focused on analytics and the other on player development. The Lakers did begin that process, hiring one of the two while also announcing other additions […]

Rumors have run rampant about the New Orleans Pelicans trading Zion Williamson to the Charlotte Hornets, with a proposed deal sending him back to his home state.

After a few seasons moving in and out of the lineup, can this linebacker establish himself as a full-time starter?

With all the seeding and five playoff spots still up for grabs, these are the most impactful WNBA games left.

More young international players showing promise

Angel Reese became the second-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 rebounds in a season, but the player ahead of the Dream star is remarkably familiar.

The Athletic spoke with multiple league and team sources with knowledge of the situation for this story. They were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters surrounding the ongoing ownership and family dispute, which could result in litigation. Will Jeanie Buss remain the Lakers’ most powerful executive as team governor, or will she and her siblings sever ties from the organization her father purchased 47 years and 11 championships ago amid a bitter dispute? That answer won’t be delivere...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 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. (P...

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 14: Doc Rivers receives his Hall of Fame Jacket during the Tip-Off Celebration & Awards Gala as part of the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on August 14, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 ...

The Valkyries have never beaten the Lynx in eight tries. Can they finally change that?

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines the moment from last season that could be remembered years -- if not decades -- to come.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics is sits on the floor after being injured while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on October 17, 2017 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Normally, entertaining a ‘What if?’ scenar...

Does Minnesota's new backcourt make the team a threat in the West? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Caitlin Clark was full of praise for one WNBA rival, jokingly dropping a hint on who she wouldn’t mind seeing in a Fever jersey next. The Indiana Fever are suddenly looking like an absolute nightmare for the rest of the league, turning their season around and playing genuine championship-caliber basketball.

Lexie Hull was the X-factor for the Indiana Fever in 2025. They went against the odds to Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the eventual champions, the Las Vegas Aces.

The WNBA is chock-full of discourse at the moment. Ric Bucher joined in to share his take on the league’s broadcasting, sharing his grievances about the lack of male representation in the W’s media landscape.

Tuesday night went as planned for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, with both helping their teams secure wins. Clark scored 24 points for the Indiana Fever against Toronto Tempo, while Reese posted 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting, along with 10 rebounds and 4 steals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Team USA coach Kara Lawson said that Angel Reese's "physicality" will be a key asset for the Americans at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany.

It was a big week for Illini making money in the pros; let’s keep it going.

The NBA is currently chock full of young, high-upside talent. We gathered here to separate the best from the rest.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the spurned suitors, hoping LeBron James would return home for a third stint. Once James chose the Philadelphia 76ers, it was assumed free-agent guard James Harden would re-sign with the Cavs.

This week, Jemele Hill found herself at odds with Ric Bucher on the question of diversity in the WNBA. After Bucher wondered out loud why all of the WNBA’s color analysts and studio hosts are women, Hill fired back with a number of statistics to illustrate men’s dominance in sports media.

AI gives early picks and rankings for the 2027 NBA draft based on the latest mock drafts and expert analysis. Kansas guard Tyran Stokes leads class.

The Lynx have too much on both ends of the floor, and our expert WNBA moneyline predictions expect the Lynx to hand the Valkyries a home loss as 56% favorites.

John Havlicek (17) taking last-second shot during second overtime vs Phoenix Suns, Game 5, Boston, MA 6/4/1976. With him are assistant coach John Killilea (left) and trainer Frank Challant. (Photo by Dick Raphael/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. In 1974, the Boston Celtics won their 12th championship in a te...

Dan Dakich explains why the WNBA refuses to embrace Caitlin Clark.

BOSTON -- It was another one of those days for the Sparks.

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart reached a milestone no player has ever hit faster with a single WNBA franchise.