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Peyton Watson says his absence from the 2026 NBA playoffs followed a difficult hamstring rehabilitation in which he felt pressure to return before he was fully comfortable with his recovery. Speaking with former teammate Michael Porter Jr. on Curious Mike, Watson described the emotional impact of suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after what […] The post Peyton Watson opens up about pressure to return for playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The WNBA’s viewership skyrocketed when Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark entered the league. To date, she is still one of the first names that come to mind when discussing women’s basketball.

Trail Blazers Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard’s offseason workouts showing that he made 1,100 of 1,168 3-pointers. That’s 94.2 percent. Yes, we’re talking about practice. But 1,100 makes is still 1,100 makes. Marlow Ferguson Jr. of NBA On SI pointed to the workout […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ROCHESTER, Mich. — More than six decades after his death, basketball pioneer Harry “Buckey” Lew finally received the recognition he so richly deserved when he was posthumously enshrined in the American Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Oakland University was packed with basketball fans, community leaders and sports legends who came to celebrate Lew and […] The post History Finally Corrected: Harry “Buckey” Lew, Basketball’s First Black Professional Player, Enshrined In American Basketb...

A scary collision between Alanna Smith and Paige Bueckers briefly rattled the Wings during their playoff push.

Anybody else in Dub Nation get tired of Portland smacking the Golden State Warriors around last year? The Warriors spent most of last season fighting for their lives in the Western Conference standings, and somehow a Trail Blazers team that wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the top of their list of problems kept showing up and punching them in the mouth. Welcome to the next stop on our tour through the Northwest Division. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, this is a team in the group that sho...

After completing 20 years as the Heat head coach, Erik Spoelstra could be due for a big change.

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had a lot to say to his players.

After Gilas Pilipinas secured a two-game winning homestand against Jordan and Iran over the weekend during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 4, Kai Sotto has gained traction with outstanding performances. Philippines head coach Tim Cone told Kai Sotto that he would talk to the Miami Heat about a possible NBA opportunity. Cone was […] The post Kai Sotto’s NBA hopes get Miami Heat boost appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Billy Donovan thought he was going to spend the next year away from basketball. Instead, the longtime coach is beginning a new chapter with the San Antonio Spurs, joining Mitch Johnson’s staff after his time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end. Speaking with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB TV20 News, Donovan opened up about […] The post Spurs’ Billy Donovan opens up on continuing career after Bulls stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phil Handy is officially ready for his next NBA chapter. The veteran assistant coach shared his excitement after joining the Philadelphia 76ers, posting a simple six-word message to social media that made his feelings about the opportunity clear. “Philly love. Excited for the opportunity,” Handy wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Handy’s message came alongside a […] The post 76ers’ Phil Handy sends exciting 6-word message after Philly hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Micah Nori is now entering the biggest challenge of his coaching career as he tries to steer the Portland Trail Blazers back to the playoffs in his first year as the main play-caller. Nori spent five years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before the Trail Blazers hired him in June on a […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Part Two: Players

The Wings make it four straight wins, earn the season sweep over the Sun and inch toward better playoff positioning.

A WNBA analyst for The Athletic is under immense fire for falsely claiming that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles set the all-time rookie record for assists in a season. That claim raised eyebrows around the world, as most active fans saw the WNBA rookie assist record set two years ago by Caitlin Clark with 337 assists.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx.

It was a clash of the titans when the Atlanta Dream took down the Minnesota Lynx in an 89-81 win on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back to winning ways, the game was expected to deliver end-to-end action.

An analyst credited the wrong player - fans erupted.

Cheryl Reeve says the Lynx must get tougher after a physical, playoff-preview loss to the Dream.

Kaufman-Renn graduated from high school in 2021 and redshirted during the 2021-22 season at Purdue. He is seeking a temporary restraining order to play a sixth season of college basketball.

The former Boston Celtics forward hosted a block party at Boston Common to say farewell to the city.

Reese breaks the tie with Alyssa Thomas, who had 28 double-doubles in 2023.

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

Jason Kidd identified LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as the two current NBA players whose passing ability and basketball intelligence most closely resemble his own game during his playing career. Asked by All-Star Magazine which NBA player sees the floor as well as he did during his Hall of Fame career, Kidd initially referenced Jokic […] The post Jason Kidd says LeBron James, Nikola Jokic mirror his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas didn't consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect, sources told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley adds that Karnisovas didn't think Haliburton would be a top-four player on the Bulls roster at the time. New Bulls management has also reportedly spoken to Noa Essengue about his lack of physicality and emotional control. Essengue was drafted No. 12 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Karnisovas was fired from his position last spring and is curre...

In the wake of a ruling that gives certain players another year of NCAA eligibility, forward Keyshawn Hall has committed to St. John's University for the upcoming season. Hall had been set to sign and Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Miami Heat. Now, the 6-foot-7 forward is set to return to college basketball for a fifth season. Hall played last year for Auburn. He averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. After going undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft, Hall played for Miami during S...

As the WNBA enters the FIBA World Cup break, teams are getting some rest and preparing for a final playoff push.