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Khalifa Diop may indeed be on his way to the Cavaliers. And this time, there’s considerably more than speculation connecting the two. Diop has left Baskonia’s preseason preparations to undergo a physical as his potential move to the Cavaliers becomes increasingly serious, according to a report out of Spain from El Correo. The remaining issue […] The post Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 24: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

The New York Knicks broke a longstanding pattern of organizational dysfunction when Leon Rose and Tom Thibodeau hopped aboard in 2020. They broke a pattern of early playoff heartbreak after upsetting the Boston Celtics in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The franchise finally reached the mountaintop last season after hiring Mike Brown and lengthening the […] The post Knicks must heed Jalen Brunson’s warning about going ‘behind 8-ball’ amid title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes. The two-time NBA MVP connected on 38.6 percent from deep, the second-best […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Noa Dalzell of CLNS and Nate look back at Boston's surprising 2025-26 season and debate whether the Celtics' success justified-or complicated-the decision to dramatically reshape the roster. They examine how the departures and additions change the roles of Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Boston's group of young wings. They also dig into the biggest questions for the Celtics on both ends of the floor, including shot creation, defensive matchups, rotation dec...

Unrivaled started out as a fun yet challenging league for players during the WNBA offseason, but has gained serious traction in the past year or so. With such immense popularity comes growth in the financial side of things, as Unrivaled’s current valuation stands at $650 million.

The New York Liberty already have a playoff spot guaranteed. However, for Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, the team is not approaching any of its games with any less intensity or seriousness.

Enes Kanter Freedom says he has already spoken with Caitlyn Jenner.

Enes Kanter Freedom has taken his fight over WNBA eligibility rules directly to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The former NBA center challenged Engelbert to a “peace summit” moderated by his friend Caitlyn Jenner, asking the WNBA commissioner to sit down and discuss the league’s rules.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 20: Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks to Devin Booker #1 during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a sur...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jaylin Williams #47 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Conno...

The Bulls have changed just about everything. Now they hope Caleb Wilson can help change the results. Wilson, Chicago’s prized rookie, made quite an impression during Summer League, enough for one Bulls source to give ESPN’s Jamal Collier a fairly straightforward assessment. “He looks like we got a dude,” the source said. Well, that’s a […] The post Caleb Wilson has Bulls believing in big things: ‘Looks like we got a good dude’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The NBA put out its list of the league's 75 greatest players five years ago... so we're giving it an update after the 80th season

The WNBA has been marred with discourse over whether trans athletes should be allowed to enter the league. The ambiguity in the eligibility criteria in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement has created an opportunity for figures such as Enes Kanter and Royce White to try to enter the league by identifying as trans women.

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Parting ways with every free agent not named Austin Reaves this summ...

The Clippers will return to Hawaiʻi for their training camp ahead of the 2026/27 season, the team announced on Monday. The team will hold Media Day at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Monday, September 28, and will then fly to Honolulu to hold its training camp at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa from […]

Here is a look at 10 NBA veterans who could show major signs of decline during the 2026-27 season as age, injuries, and roles start catching up.

Four-time Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam is entering his 11th season in the NBA. After winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 and making a second Finals appearance in 2025, Siakam dismissed the notion that the Pacers tanked in 2025-26. Now, with Tyrese Haliburton back for the upcoming season, Indiana will look to […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam knows being a ‘dog’ is more important than playing ‘cool’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark came into the WNBA at a time where fan viewership exploded. Of course, Clark and Reese had a major role in the attention the league was getting, and their rivalry made it must watch TV. Their rivalry goes back to their college days when Clark starred at Iowa while Reese [...]

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Kevin Durant owns the USA Basketball men's record for Olympic gold medals and Olympic points.

Competing in a bigger league comes with unique challenges, including deciding when to reach for a player.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of significant change at the top of the franchise as Mark Walter has agreed to sell his majority shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just a year after officially taking over as owner. The Lakers were only just beginning to implement Walter’s vision for the franchise, […]

The Indiana Fever will face important games when the WNBA schedule resumes after the FIBA World Cup break.

The Bulls have been irrelevant for a long time. Now, they are finally headed in the right direction.

Luka Doncic is entering the 2026-27 season with major individual expectations as he takes full control of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James’ departure. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon recently discussed Doncic on The Hoop Collective, with both selecting the Slovenian star as their pick to capture the NBA scoring title next season. […] The post Luka Doncic favored to win NBA scoring title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA forward Al Harrington has serious doubts about how much Klay Thompson of the Miami Heat can still contribute at this stage of his NBA career. After watching Thompson during his time in Dallas, Harrington believes the veteran guard has declined considerably and questioned whether he could provide the type of impact Miami would […] The post Al Harrington says Klay Thompson declined significantly appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Klay Thompson has quickly embraced his new surroundings in Miami, pointing to the organization’s demanding culture as one of the biggest reasons he wanted to join the Heat. The veteran guard said his respect for Miami existed long before his arrival and believes the franchise’s reputation for getting the most out of its players is […] The post Klay Thompson explains why Heat Culture attracted him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jalen Brunson turned 30 on Monday. So fittingly, he’s already getting asked about getting old. But the Knicks star gave a pretty thoughtful answer when Stefan Bondy of the New York Post asked how much longer he intends to play. “I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off,” Brunson said. “But the one […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson: ‘I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? Aug 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) goes to the basket against Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.