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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bucks defeated the Suns 108-105. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we find ourselves buried in the u...

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 18: Kel'el Ware #7 and Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat high five during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 18, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Ge...

It’s history month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners at TD Garden. Today we look back at the first showdown between Bird and Magic.

Let’s rank every team in the NBA coming into the 2026-27 season.

Angel Reese just joined a two-person club with a flawless WNBA double-double.

Brittney Sykes. | NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Tempo skid into Vancouver on a 12-game losing streak, now 15 games under .500 and officially eliminated from playoff contention. Their expansion opponent on Friday night (10 p.m. ET, ION), the Portland Fire, are holding steady in the No. 9 spot in the WNBA standings, a respectable five games under .500. Heyyyy Vancouver 🌊 Did you miss us? Because we missed you! pic.twitter.com/AlEopQuRea — Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) August 20, 2...

Two months after one of the most surprising trades of the NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets have provided an inside look into the process that led to them dealing LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

FREE TO READ: The Buss family’s Lakers saga could be headed for a legal battle. Nine legal experts weighed in on who has the stronger case, what could happen next and whether the dispute could derail the team’s sale to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

After finally resolving the franchise's biggest piece of business, what's next for Denver? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

The Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak ended Thursday night after the Dallas Wings beat Caitlin Clark’s team 91-85. The loss dropped the Fever to fourth in the WNBA standings (24-13), half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces (25-13).

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena on December 31, 2025 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Thr...

The Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington saga has started to cool down a bit since the August 8 incident. But the conversation surrounding it has hardly disappeared.

It's late August, and only a few scraps remain on the NBA free-agent market. The odd quirk this offseason: Some of those leftovers are big names.

When many fans think of the Indiana Fever, two of the first names that probably pop into their heads are Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Clark is one of the most popular names in the sport and has helped attract a lot of new fans, while Mitchell is in the midst of an impressive campaign that just this week saw her set a WNBA record after she scored 20+ PTS for the 21st game in a row.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks blocks a shot by Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images...

That is a confident shooter (AJ Green, not Kuminga). He doesn't do much of anything else but he might be someone who can help chip away at leads in limited minutes. Not a lot of better ways to use a future second round pick. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

"All Hail Cullen" founder and creator Cullen Honohan will produce a web series following the Colonials' season, starting this fall.

BOSTON - 1984: Scoreboard reads "Beat L.A." during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics played in 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images NBA history spa...

Angel Reese wasted no time alerting security to the individual who threw an unusual object on the court during the Atlanta Dream-Los Angeles Sparks game on Thursday. The incident occurred late in the third quarter as Sparks guard Jihyun Park stepped up to the line to take free throws.

Women’s basketball journalists Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant published an article about the WNBA’s MVP race on Thursday. The article listed the stats of three main candidates: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles.

There’s hardly any Indiana Fever game in which the physicality and officiating against Caitlin Clark aren’t among the talking points. Thursday’s game between the Fever and Dallas Wings was no exception.

Caitlin Clark had a rough outing on Thursday against the Dallas Wings. The Indiana Fever superstar’s streak of scoring 20 points ended at six games as she managed only 10 against Dallas.

LeBron James apparently approves of the Cavaliers’ newest addition. James showed some love to Peyton Watson on Instagram after the Cavaliers acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Nuggets as part of Wednesday’s massive five-team trade. Responding to a post from Watson, James wrote: “Yessir P!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥” Watson responded to James with a message of his […] The post LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Joe Ingles interview sparks question - what are some of the great under-the-radar talents of Jazzmen throughout history?

Here’s an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft class. With the 2026-27 season still months away, this board remains fluid, but it offers a solid snapshot of the top prospects based on current projections. Plenty of movement is expected once the college season and international circuits heat up. First Round 1. Washington – Alijah […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Indiana Fever faced off against the Dallas Wings on Thursday evening and suffered a rare defeat. The Fever had previously been in great form and won five matches in a row before losing 95-81 against the Wings.

Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler announced his commitment to BYU on Thursday. Kohler, who was not selected in the 2026 NBA draft, signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Jazz and played with the team during Summer League. Kohler was recently cleared to play for a fifth year in college after a federal court ruled that all high school athletes from the class of 2022 who exhausted their four years of eligibility are eligible for one more year. Kohler averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds fo...

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