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Caitlin Clark wore sweet Team USA-inspired versions of her Nike signature shoes. See the photos.

When Mark Walter purchased the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year, his first big change was bringing in his L.A. Dodgers employee and Magic Johnson’s former agent Lon Rosen as president and chief business officer. Now that Walter is selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner though, it was unclear […]

Stephen Jackson claims Kawhi Leonard already has a house in Toronto and believes his Raptors return will happen.

Stephen Curry stepped on the court during an AAU tournament in Nevada, determined to prove deserving of a scholarship to a major college. All the big-name coaches were in the building and Curry, a scrawny but earnest teenager, would provide them with a glimpse of all his greatness and glory. Asked on Sunday to recall a memorable brush with failure, Curry paused briefly before reliving the moment during a panel discussion at the University of San Francisco.

Salley says the WNBA’s toughness makes it more entertaining to watch than the NBA.

This was a close call for Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

Tyrese Maxey has seemingly never had the same role in consecutive seasons. He’ll assume yet another in 2026-27.

After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and being sent to the Atlanta Hawks during the recent trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga takes a big step to land in Minnesota. When everyone thought he would sign in Los Angeles, it turned out differently as Kuminga went the other way. The NBA champion opened up about […] The post Jonathan Kuminga opens up on choosing Wolves over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark is the focus of a shocking WNBA video that had fans immediately calling them out. She has played a main role in the Indiana Fever’s playoff pursuit by averaging 22.5 points per game. Despite Clark’s impressive season, WNBA media has made a major mistake in one of their announcements, but fans don’t think [...]

The season is expanding by one game for 2026-27. A lot of coaches we spoke to said the season is still too short

Jalen Brunson is celebrating his 30th birthday today, and he marked the occasion by talking to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (subscription required) about what the milestone means to his career. Brunson and his Knicks teammates have been on top of the basketball world this summer after delivering the first NBA title to […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images...

Makayla Timpson had Caitlin Clark cringe-laughing with her remarks after the Indiana Fever's win over the Connecticut Sun.

Let’s keep the sports analysis rolling, Dub Nation. Welcome to Oklahoma City, the final stop before we leave the Northwest division for good. This last team on my list in my division by division recap of the offseason shenanigans is the team that didn’t have the greatness to repeat as champions last season, the Thunder. They went to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals but ultimately fell short in a contentious battle against the uprising San Antonio Spurs. But the Thunder were the #1 seed...

Clark believes the best players need a little delusion to reach their full potential.

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NBA fans defend Greg Oden as Minnesota man fails to recognize the former first overall pick.

2021 WNBA champion Lexie Brown ignited a wave of social media criticism after sharing her list of the league’s top five guards, featuring stars like Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles. At a time when WNBA media is under constant scrutiny, Brown’s selections also quickly drew commentary from fans online.

Moustapha Thiam could be the next Michigan transfer big man to see his stock rise with the Wolverines.

Angel Reese is heading into her first WNBA postseason with the Atlanta Dream. But WNBA legend Sue Bird believes the Atlanta Dream have one major weakness to address before the playoffs begin.

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. ...

The Spurs sharpshooter will take pictures and sign autographs

The New York Knicks lost a key piece from their 2026 championship roster when veteran center Mitchell Robinson signed with the rival Boston Celtics in free agency.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done an outstanding job since being hired, leading the team to back-to-back 50 win seasons and Pacific Division titles, while also winning a playoff series last season. He has also built a strong coaching staff that has played a big role in his success. One of those […]

Deni Avdija did not suit up for Israel during 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. However, Avdija wants everyone to know that he's committed to playing for his national team, and sitting out this summer was not his choice. Avdija released a long statement on social media explaining his commitment to playing for Israel. In his comments, Avdija referenced recovering from the back injury that plagued him last season. As such, he said the Portland Trail Blazers held him out from playing i...

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Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.

Miles McBride was part of a talented New York Knicks backcourt rotation last season, but could he be better suited for the open market? Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

The Atlanta Dream just defeated the league-best Minnesota Lynx on the road, winning 89-81 in the latest matchup. However, for the Lynx, Olivia Miles still managed to make a splash with a side-leading 21-point contribution. However, she found herself embarrassed on the free-throw line after a fumble on the court. The blooper came during the second […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles smiles off hilarious blooper while taking free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.