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The Brooklyn Nets are expected to go all-in on a win now move sometime in the future, according to what an NBA decision-maker told NetsDaily.

The Lakers have both external and internal options to explore for their final starting spot.

Here is a look at how the Kings' backcourt rotation could work if they sign Ben Simmons after his reportedly “fantastic” workout.

The Los Angeles Lakers may already have their fallback plan after losing one of the biggest remaining prizes in free agency. Shortly after Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, veteran guard Bruce Brown emerged as a potential Lakers target. “I think he’s in the mix for the Lakers, a team...

Phil Handy, one of the league's best developmental coaches and a personal favorite of Kyrie Irving, is leaving Dallas for Philadelphia.

Kevin Durant admitted he doubted Victor Wembanyama's Spurs as the Knicks repeatedly erased huge deficits during their historic NBA Finals championship run.

The Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro tandem proved to be both the best and most reliable for the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns. Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro’s Suns impact Pace and...

Newly signed Klay Thompson has already become a strong proponent of Heat Culture, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (subscription required). In a series of interviews this week, the 36-year-old wing said he doesn’t view Miami as an easy spot to finish out his NBA career. “It’s very militaristic out here and the […]

The NBA's 2026-27 Rookie of the Year race is expected to be a competitive one.

The Washington Wizards turned to AJ Dybantsa with the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but is he now an underdog to become the Rookie of the Year?

The Phoenix Mercury are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises for all the wrong reasons. After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the team is now struggling to find any momentum, and a recent stat surrounding their latest addition, Kelsey Plum, has only added more fuel to the growing confusion.

Braden Smith explained the areas he must improve after signing a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers, including defense, strength and shooting consistency.

Four WNBA games are on Friday’s schedule featuring the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces

Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However, seeding is still very much up for grabs. Only three games separate the No. 3 seed and the No. 8 seed, so which teams will have homecourt in the opening round and beyond is still unknown. Here is an overview of the current playoff o...

Tracy McGrady agrees with Kevin Durant that winning an NBA MVP carries more individual weight than winning a championship. Speaking with Vince Carter on Cousins, McGrady said the circumstances surrounding a championship make it a fundamentally different accomplishment from an individual award. “The MVP of the regular season has more weight than a championship because […] The post MVP tops championship, Tracy McGrady says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

There's belief within the NBA that Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis has his sights set on a new contract or a trade heading into the 2026-27 season.

It wouldn’t be surprising to say that Caitlin Clark remains the most polarized player in the WNBA. And yet, to a very large extent, she handles the pressure and the noise with a grace and maturity that consistently surprises those watching from the outside.

With the bulk of their major roster moves this offseason already complete, the Los Angeles Lakers could turn their attention towards improving their depth. One particular area is the guard position, especially for the stretches when their two main scorers, creators and ball handlers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are off the floor. While the […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers a 20 PPG Sharpshooter Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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Despite not appearing on Thursday night, there's hope that Sixers star VJ Edgecombe will be present on Monday night.

LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks' four-game home stand is coming to an end on Friday.

The Utah Jazz are poised to make their franchise’s first playoff run since 2022. Unfortunately for fans of the purple and baby blue — and for three years, neon yellow — there will be four fewer beat reporters covering the team than there were just one year ago. On Thursday, the Deseret News’ Sarah Todd announced on X that she was being laid off after seven years in Salt Lake City. Todd is a nationally-respected reporter, and in 2022 was named the Utah sports writer of the year by the National...

I let everybody down not publishing notes in a week, thinking there was nothing happening around the League but still saving clippings into a document that ended up growing monstrous. Won’t happen again, for my own health. “But now, I’m in New York. I feel like I have a home here, and I’m extremely happy.” […]

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Stephen Curry could create a "lingering distraction" if he chooses to hold off on signing an extension with the Golden State Warriors despite being unlikely to do so, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic.