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Restricted free agent center Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons remain far apart in contract negotiations. Duren is reportedly looking for more than $40 million per season, while Detroit is offering a five-year deal at an average of $35 million per season. That's caused things to drag between the two side, with no sense that anything will change soon. Duren is coming off an All-NBA season. The 22-year-old center qualified for a contract starting at up to 30% of the cap by earning the All-NBA...

Officiating in the WNBA has been a point of contention for the entire 2026 season, especially when it comes to Caitlin Clark. Now that debate has spilled into international competitions as well, as Team USA heads to the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany.

These NBA teams are under the most pressure for next season.

Radio host Dan Dakich ripped into Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud after she praised team owner Michael Alter for banning former NBA player Enes Kanter from Wintrust Arena. Dakich called Cloud’s public appeal for league-wide WNBA ‘protection’ illogical, claiming that she initiated the heated courtside confrontation with Kanter herself.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 17: Frank Kaminsky III #44 of the Charlotte Hornets and Karl Anthony-Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves are seen during the NBA Cares as part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the KaBOOM! Rebuilding Together on February 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Notic...

The Celtics should have one of the best defenses in the league this season and that is a big ceiling raiser.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards poses for photos with fans after an introductory press conference at the Capital One Arena on July 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Devonte Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets, Mo Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks hang out during the 2018 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, 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: Copyr...

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: Jalen Johnson #1 & Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 8: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 8, 2022 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Reall...

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After years of irrelevance, Washington appears ready to hit the gas pedal. But in a competitive East, what is the ceiling for Dybantsa and the new-look Wizards?

Negotiations between the restricted free agent and Detroit are held up as both sides are still far apart on price.

Amid all the WNBA draft rumours, Julie Tetart has already addressed her chances of playing in America. For anyone who still doesn’t know, Julie Tetart is a 6-foot-3 French professional basketball player who identifies as a transgender woman.

Jonathan Kuminga has not spoken about why he rejected the Lakers.

With training camps opening in a month, the offseason is nearly over. Actual NBA basketball can't come soon enough, but teams still have business to attend to before opening night.

DALLAS, TEXAS - AUGUST 20: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings reacts after being fouled during the second half against the Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on August 20, 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 For most of its history, being the franchise pla...

The Los Angeles Lakers’ inability to land Jonathan Kuminga could create additional opportunities for several players already on the roster heading into the 2026-27 season. Los Angeles is not expected to make another major addition before training camp, meaning the fifth starting position alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler and presumably Quentin Grimes will […] The post Lakers players gain opportunities after Jonathan Kuminga miss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It turns out Damian Lillard's shooting clinic that the Portland Trail Blazers posted about last week represents only a small fraction of what he has been doing as he looks to return to the court in peak form after missing the entire 2025-26 season.

Caitlin Clark's chance to step into the spotlight for Team USA starts at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Will she take it?

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Darko Rajakovic, head coach of the Toronto Raptors, talks with Scottie Barnes #4, Immanuel Quickley #5, and RJ Barrett #9 during the second half of their NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Gett...

Sophie Cunningham's resurfaced "so inappropriate" comment has fans buzzing about what really goes on inside WNBA locker rooms.

WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson found herself defending her coverage on social media after a fan accused her of taking indirect shots at Caitlin Clark. Former ESPN anchor turned WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson has found herself in hot water with Indiana Fever fans following recent online commentary.

Team USA enters the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup as the heavy favorites. But just how much are oddsmakers counting on the Americans to win?

Kara Lawson will coach in her first FIBA Women's World Cup with Team USA. Other coaches in the tournament include WNBA champions like Mike Thibault.

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are all headed to the FIBA World Cup. How will the league look when it returns?

The Atlanta Dream have closed out the month of August by winning five of their last six games, and Angel Reese has been a driving force behind the team’s success. One analyst who’s convinced that Reese has end-of-year hardware coming is former ESPN reporter Cindy Brunson.

Larry Bird wouldn’t just make the league today. He would be even more dominant.

The Indiana Fever have put forward Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as 2026 MVP candidates. Both players are having excellent seasons as the Fever aim for success in the playoffs this year.

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 21: Alperen Sengun #28 & Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets smile before the game against the Miami Heat on March 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...