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Barkley names the real reasons Clark and Cunningham are hated.

Shaq thinks things will change for Caitlin Clark soon.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: Principal owner Ted Leonsis of the Washington Wizards watches play during the first half of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monumental Sp...

Cameron Brink rejected Angel Reese twice in five seconds during an intense sequence, but the Dream star still made WNBA history.

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Some long-term partners, some who just met up, and a loaded 76ers highlights this year’s list

The Lakers’ ownership drama may soon require a little help from the commissioner. NBA commissioner Adam Silver could become involved in the increasingly messy dispute between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the Buss family’s remaining ownership stake in the franchise, according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. “The Lakers’ situation isn’t as clear […] The post Adam Silver could potentially step into Lakers’ Buss family dispute appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

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Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter said Enes Kanter Freedom has been banned from Wintrust Arena after showing he has the potential to be a threat when he was tossed from a game Sunday for getting into it with a Sky player.

What in the world is going on with NBA ownership?

With a win, the Wings will clinch the final playoff spot. Do they have a chance of actually winning a series?

Adding this as it's quite rare to see a UK newspaper write about the Lakers or even a specific player. Quite an enjoyable read and hints at the prospect of Luka not being guaranteed to reach the heights many people thought he would. We're entering very interesting times. I can imagine the off-season acquisitions being somewhat positive but the ownership mess obviously isn't great news. I wonder what's going through Luka's head as he contemplates the prime years of his career. Does he commit t...

It’s History Month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners hanging in the rafters. Today we look back at the team to bring the water back to the Garden, the utterly dominant yet humanely vulnerable 2008 Boston Celtics. NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high […]

🗣️ Brandon Miller: "Do I know if we are going to be good or great? I know we are going to be a hard-working team. It's not about who makes the most shots. It's about who can play consistently at 110% every night. I think that's one thing we are going to take pride in." submitted by /u/Civrock [link] [comments]

Contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reached a stalemate, with a recent update making a worst-case scenario more of a reality.

Gabby Williams and Kaitlyn Chen defend Paige Bueckers. | NBAE via Getty Images For awhile now, the eight-team field for the 2026 WNBA playoffs has been unofficially set. A post-All-Star slide by the Dallas Wings, with seven losses in nine games, combined with the persistence and pluckiness of the Portland Fire, however, did (slightly) open the door for Portland to replace Dallas in the top eight. With two wins in a row, the Wings have stabilized, giving them the opportunity to officially book...

Enes Kanter Freedom has made his position on the WNBA clear. But after taking his campaign directly to a game, several former NBA players believe he crossed a line.

As we patiently await the NBA’s return, one of the things we can do to entertain ourselves as basketball fans is predict the awards that...

Former NFL defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko didn’t hold back after watching the confrontation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and political activist Enes Kanter Freedom over the weekend. On his podcast, “The Fehoko Show,” Fehoko called Cloud’s actions performative and said her reaction cost her team the game.

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The Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga continues to roll on, leaving the Clippers' 2026-27 season in turmoil. What's next in LA?

Watson could change everything for the Cavs.

Former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin Sr. took to social media to publicly call out Enes Kanter for taking his ongoing WNBA eligibility stunt too far.

Stephen A. Smith called out Enes Kanter Freedom for targeting WNBA players.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Victor Wembanyama #1 & Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Micha...

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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 C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers finally made their move of ...

As the WNBA finds itself in a storm of controversy, some fans want Barack Obama to take over for Cathy Engelbert as the league’s new commissioner. The last year has been difficult for Engelbert, who has come under fire for her handling of multiple issues, including the standoff during the WNBPA’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

The 2027 NBA draft cycle is officially underway, and unlike the past two classes, there is no clear-cut favorite or consensus superstar sitting atop the board.