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Depth, continuity, a changing Western Conference and Miles Bridges give Phoenix several paths to a better season.

Two out of four ain’t bad.

The top 100 is here.

Lexie Brown wasted no time turning Michael Porter Jr. ’s recent comments on WNBA play back on him, using his own Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic.

CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 2: Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked if you thought Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will win the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Our respondents were split, but a majority of 56 percent believe that Dybantsa, ...

Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish surveyed nearly 100 coaches to provide the first big preseason college hoops poll

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks 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/Getty Imag...

A year ago, we entered September with four notable restricted free agents – Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Quentin Grimes, and Cam Thomas – still on the board. The situation isn’t quite that bad for RFAs this season, especially now that Peyton Watson has landed in Cleveland via sign-and-trade on a new four-year, $88MM deal. But […]

2 more and he ties the record with 11 trades. Trevor Ariza is the most traded player in NBA history, having been dealt 11 times over his 18-year career (2004–2022). submitted by /u/Landlord-Allmighty [link] [comments]

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Louisville has one of the highest NIL budgets in all of college basketball. Will the investment lead to wins?

Cunningham finds a new supporter amid all the WNBA-related chaos.

Our WNBA moneyline picks for Friday, Aug. 21 call for the Fire to burn the Tempo tonight, and much more.

About a week ago, Caitlyn Jenner jumped in on the Sophie Cunningham controversy that has polarized the WNBA and beyond. In an interview with Fox News, the American media personality, who announced she was transgender in 2015, supported Cunningham’s stance that women’s sports should be exclusively for women.

The whole of the WNBA came together as Nneka Ogwumike officially called time on her hall-of-fame career. Nneka Ogwumike is stepping away from the WNBA after 15 seasons, capping off a career defined by her 2016 MVP award, a championship with the Los Angeles Sparks, and 11 All-Star selections.

Not the strongest of posts, but better than none. Here’s the latest I’ve gathered from across the interwebs in the past few days. Enjoy and comment! “I’m hungrier than ever to get the second one—I’ve said before, I’ll do anything to win that first one. If I was willing to do whatever it took to […]

Revisiting five key returning players and their places in the 2027 NBA Draft mix: Tounde Yessoufou, Dame Sarr, Ivan Kharchenkov, Andrej Stojakovic, and Milan Momcilovic.

Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with a loss to the Dallas Wings on Thursday.

NBA 2K has released its attribute ratings.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: Dallas Mavericks chief communications officer Gina Miller speaks during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images “I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller sai...

From cars and watches to investments and property, here's how WNBA players are using their life-changing new money.

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]