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Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

Russell Westbrook‘s retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself. Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom Talks that while Westbrook’s decision to walk away affected him, he’s not spending much time contemplating the end of his own career. “It’s a young man’s game,” Durant said. “Even […] The post Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Just days after a report surfaced that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White would not be eligible to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, with league sources bluntly labeling their declarations “publicity stunts,” the internet has found a new way to pile on. An old clip from Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Rockets and Thunder has gone viral all over again, and this time, the WNBA world is dragging Kanter Freedom through the mud with it.

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Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. It was believed that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to move on from him and that he would welcome a return to Southern California where he was […]

Peyton Watson's addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers will bring a new defensive look to the Wine and Gold. How does it compare and contrast with what Dean Wade and Max Strus brought to the table?

Charlotte’s Novant Health Performance Center will feature nearly triple the training space the Hornets use now, with opening scheduled for spring 2027.

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The women's basketball season is coming soon. Here is everything you need to know about the regular season and the NCAA tournament schedule.

Asa Montgomery, one of the summer’s biggest risers, is taking an official visit to LSU this weekend, sources told Rivals. The 6-foot-7 small forward out of Hillgrove High School (GA) is now ranked as the No. 15 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. Montgomery, a high-four prospect, led the […]

The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 against the Spurs earlier this summer, and one fan paid tribute with some distinctive ink.

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.