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Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jaylen Wells was recently asked if he thinks Cameron Boozer can win 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. (via The Closers Sports): “Yeah, yeah. I think he’s gonna be a superstar. He can do it all. For his size and how young he is, it’s amazing to see what he can […] The post Jaylen Wells: Cameron Boozer’s gonna be a superstar appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Outspoken Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has been one of the most discussed players in the WNBA following her confrontation with former NBA player and aspiring WNBA player Enes Kanter last week. Cloud recently shared her thoughts on the controversial incident, following the Sky’s decision to ban Kanter from coming to Sky home games.

Caitlin Clark is the most divisive MVP candidate in the WNBA this season. She’s in firm competition against the likes of Olivia Miles and A’ja Wilson, and depending on which analyst a fan were to ask, they’d prop up any one of these three depending on the kind of night they had.

Kings If the Kings sign Ben Simmons, they presumably won’t be asking him to teach Darius Acuff Jr. how to shoot. Passing? That’s another matter. Sacramento has been considering Simmons as it searches for a veteran guard who can help mentor Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. Will Zimmerle of NBA on […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Durant reflects on his time in Phoenix and what led to his departure.

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The Bulls have one roster spot left, but their next move may be to do absolutely nothing with it. Chicago currently has 14 players on standard contracts after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin, two young players the Bulls had shown interest in adding. Kuminga ultimately signed with the Timberwolves, while Mathurin landed […] The post Bulls may be done making moves this offseason appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jason Kidd confirmed that he'd be willing to coach in the NBA again following his departure from the Dallas Mavericks at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers. Free […]

Cloud Gets Loud The post Natasha Cloud Speaks After 'Irrelevant' Encounter appeared first on Ballislife.com.

LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported. It’s the same position Mims held during James’ time with the Cavaliers and Lakers. […] The post LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

For the first time in a long time, the Miami Heat will be a central focus. The additions of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, and Andrew Wiggins are surely going to be a sight to behold. And Erik Spoelstra will be at the helm once again, but for how long? On Saturday, Heat reporter Ira Winderman […] The post Reporter shares intriguing take on Erik Spoelstra’s coaching future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster from last season to this one, and by far the biggest move in doing that was landing Walker Kessler in free agency. L.A. gave the Utah Jazz two first-round picks and two pick swaps for the right to give Kessler a four-year, $130 million deal in a […]

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Liberty limped out of the gate against the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon. That their slow start wasn’t surprising doesn’t reflect well on the Liberty, who are now simply aiming to avoid the #8 seed and a sure defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs following their loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. Their third and final game against the Valks was a big, exciting test. The Liberty failed it. Sudde...

A promotional graphic meant to celebrate one of the WNBA’s best players instead sparked another controversy in the ongoing debate over how Caitlin Clark’s fan base treats those around her. Rapper Plies decided he had seen enough.

The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started. As Jackson Caudell of NBA on SI noted, Saturday is the […] The post Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

During last week’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been mocking the WNBA by attempting to join the league as a fake trans woman, was removed from the stand following an incident with Sky star Natasha Cloud. Now, Cloud is officially speaking out. Following…

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Lakers The Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, but they may not be finished looking for another veteran. Bruce Brown is a name to watch. Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report stream that he believes Brown is “in the mix” for the Lakers, noting that Los Angeles has shown interest in the veteran for […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Bruce Brown, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Washington Mystics star doesn’t necessarily see herself as a point guard, but when she’s aggressive, the assists pile up The post How Sonia Citron has succeeded as the de-facto point guard for the Washington Mystics appeared first on The IX Sports.

Saliou Niang chose LSU over joining the Cavaliers this season. Now the question is whether he’ll actually be allowed to play there. Niang, Cleveland’s No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, remains in limbo as LSU awaits eligibility clearance for much of its roster. As Grant Afseth of Roundtable noted, the SEC adopted […] The post Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lynx fans have loudly announced that they want to see Paige Bueckers and the Wings in the first round.

The Los Angeles Lakers' polarizing trade for Walker Kessler may help star Luka Doncic in unexpected ways.

Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has long been one of the WNBA’s fiercest advocates and activists — winning the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in the same year she won the WNBA title in 2019. Cloud has never backed down, and she’s not about to abandon her voice when it is needed more than ever.…

Through the end of July, 11 players selected in the second round of June’s draft were still in limbo, but we’ve some movement on that front in August. The first domino to fall was Dillon Mitchell, who signed a two-way contract with Boston. A couple days later Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil became a draft-and-stash […]

Draymond Green reckons LeBron James' championship experience will greatly help a 76ers team that hasn't been able to get over the hump.

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On a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN's Tim MacMahon gave some insight into the Detroit Pistons thinking with restricted free agent Jalen Duren. MacMahon reported that the Pistons have let other teams know that they have no intention of helping Duren leaving Detroit. "The one restricted free agency situation that remains unresolved is Jalen Duren, who the Pistons absolutely positively 100% intend to keep, and made it clear to anybody pursuing him in a sign-and-trade possibilities l...

Sophie Cunningham never needed to change her personality to get people talking.

Kanter Freedom was kicked out of Chicago's Wintrust Arena after getting into a heated verbal exchange with Cloud during a Sky game last week.