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Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese set a franchise record with the Atlanta Dream.

Dalen Terry will join the competition for the end of the roster — or help lead the Santa Cruz Warriors to glory

The influx of sales of NBA franchises has fans feeling uneasy.

Kevin Durant has set his sights on a role beyond the court, saying one of his main goals is to become the general manager of Team USA for an Olympic Games. Durant made the comments on Boardroom while reflecting on the new ambitions he has developed throughout his career. “Every day, I think about new […] The post Kevin Durant wants to become Team USA GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With NaLyssa Smith officially done for the season, the Las Vegas Aces needed to make a move to bolster their frontcourt.

The Sky's Natasha Cloud was dismissive of Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an "irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are "actually [affecting] women and children."

Channing Frye thinks Luka Doncic will realize one day that he has to change.

Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shares a laugh with referee Tre Maddox (23) during a break in the action against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) It’s no question that the Lakers made a big gamble this summer. Gone is not just LeBron James, but the entire starting five for most of the team’s series against the Rockets, which they won in six games. In are not just a lot of fresh face...

Klay Thompson played for the Warriors from the year he was drafted – 2011 – through the 2023/24 season. However, former teammate Draymond Green declared on his podcast (hat tip to Taylor Wirth of NBCBayAreaSports) that Thompson would have left the team in free agency much sooner if he hadn’t endured devastating injuries. Thompson suffered […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart joked that clips of him practicing this offseason will spoil his reputation as what Jalen Brunson has described as "the worst practice player" in the NBA.

Enes Kanter Freedom declares he will abandon his 2027 WNBA draft bid if the league defines eligibility strictly as biological females.

Sophie Cunningham stepped into the interviewer’s chair for a revealing conversation with Indiana Fever icon Tamika Catchings.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: ESPN recently predicted the Suns to finish 8th in the West this season. What’s your opinion/prediction? zenzino: I’m not mad. As we learned from previous seasons: expectations are the killer of joy. I think they can certainly do better, though. As I said in a previous ...

The Jazz are trying to get back to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the number of reporters covering them on a daily basis seems to be heading in the opposite direction. Sarah Todd announced Thursday that she has been laid off by the Deseret News after seven years covering the team, becoming the latest longtime reporter to […] The post Jazz losing local beat coverage at troubling rate appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is heading to the FIBA World Cup with Team USA amid the best stretch of her WNBA career.

The WNBA made a major decision about Angel Reese.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 7: Dalen Terry #7 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles past Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at the United Center on December 7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors only tentativel...

Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t exactly play it safe this summer. That includes their decision to bet on Jonathan Kuminga. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports views Kuminga’s two-year, $12.4 million deal as a “low-cost, potentially high-impact move” for Minnesota, despite some lingering questions about his outside shooting and decision-making. It’s not difficult to see the upside. Minnesota […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Jabari Parker appeared...

The Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon's game against the New York Liberty.

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 8: Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky warms up before the game against the Indiana Fever on August 8, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, IL. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Liberty have one ...

Here’s former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd on what’s next for him. (via Rappler): “I think I love coaching. I love to watch players get better. I want to win. I want to help the team win. And so, I would never say no to coaching, maybe somewhere down the future. But also right […] The post Jason Kidd: “I would never say no to coaching” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to employ some of the greatest players in NBA history, including franchise legend Kobe Bryant who led the organization to five championships during his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant went from high school phenom to a league star almost immediately and he revitalized a Lakers franchise that had […]

LeBron James had an “internal conflict” during the 2025-26 season over how much he needed to defer to Austin Reaves, according to Law Murray. The issue came within a Lakers offense that also featured Luka Doncic as the clear primary option. “Covering LeBron James last season, he had an internal conflict going on with how […] The post LeBron James struggled with Austin Reaves role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The LA Clippers have withdrawn the qualifying offer for guard Bennedict Mathurin. This makes Mathurin now an unrestricted free agent. Mathurin has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers had previously held Mathurin's restricted free agent rights. Now, the Pelicans are clear to sign the shooting guard without having to go the offer sheet route. LA drafted Keaton Wagler, recently re-signed Bradley Beal and added Max Strus at the off-gua...

The champ sits down with SLAM to discuss his new cover and kicks.

The Dream made a key signing late in the season.

Right-wing streamer Nick Fuentes has weighed in on Enes Kanter Freedom’s hypothetical pivot to the WNBA. Nick Fuentes built his following on YouTube and Twitch before getting booted from major platforms for pushing antisemitism, white nationalism, and anti-LGBTQ+ talking points.

Fans interested can audition on September 19

From 1986 to 2002 the Boston Celtics were traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

After having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Sixers have already given LeBron James something the Los Angeles Lakers never could.