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The newest Philadelphia 76ers stars continue to put in work alongside Tyrese Maxey.

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in an influx of new players to overhaul their roster from the team that made the second round back in May. At least six of their regular rotation players for this season were not on the team last season, but one of the holdovers was Bronny James. Many wondered when […]

The Sixers didn’t have enough space under the first apron to sign Simmons, but that likely wasn’t the only reason.

The Houston Rockets have locked up Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208M deal, but did they make the right decision?

Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.

HOUSTON - MAY 28: Hakeen Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets and David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs battle for position in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at The Summit on May 28, 1995 in Houston. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 103-81. 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. Ma...

I’ve always put TC in the same group as Shawn Kemp, KJ, Mark Price, and even Laimbeer when it comes to notable HoF omissions (+Larry Nance?). Especially when you look at some of the players who are already in, like Tim Hardaway, Richmond, Webber, it’s hard for me to understand why Chambers is still on the outside. He has 20,000+ points, 4 All-Star selections, 2 All-NBA teams. and won the 87 ASG MVP. At his peak in Phoenix, he averaged 26 points in 1988-89 and 27 the following season, helping ...

Free agent forward Grant Nelson has reached an agreement to sign a two-way contract with the Nets, agent Max Wiepking tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). A seven-footer out of Alabama, Nelson went undrafted in 2025 and spent most of last season with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate. In 23 NBAGL […]

Lonzo Ball shared his thoughts on the revamped Miami Heat, acknowledging that their latest addition makes an already talented roster even more dangerous. “Anytime you add one of the greatest shooters to ever play it’s always a plus. Does that guarantee a championship for them? I don’t think so.” Despite stopping short of predicting a […] The post Lonzo Ball questions Heat title chances despite upgrades appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After a summer of crazy moves and unexpected turns across the NBA, the Pistons generally played it cool. But how do they stack up? The guys go spot by spot to rank the Eastern Conference, finding out where a lack of change has been misconstrued as a lack of improvement, or if the angst is legit! They also have a pity party for Clippers fans and their young players, and break down why Amen Thompson’s deal has no impact on Ausar Thompson’s potential deal. We’ve got you covered for all this and ...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 01: Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 01, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the Phoenix Suns’ f...

Although he was quickly overshadowed by the acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, free agent forward Dean Wade was the player the Sixers were pursuing most aggressively when free agency opened on the evening of June 30 and represented the first major roster addition of the team’s offseason when he agreed to a four-year, […]

I thought I had a ton of content to include in the notes, then realized there were just a handful of bullet points to it, so I needed to wait a few days to pad it further. Maybe we’re not so close to the new season as I initially thought. “Imagine I get on this […]

Angel Reese gave up nearly a foot in height while physically battling 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu during Team USA’s victory.

For the final installment in our annual series surveying coaches we asked who wields the most power in the sport

Although the Clippers are facing a harsh penalty, Thaddeus Young remains confident about their potential.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media after the game against the LA Clippers on July 14, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Here is why Cam Whitmore could be a low-risk, high-upside free-agent gamble for the Lakers late in the 2026 offseason.

Max Strus has acknowledged that the pressure of playing on basketball’s biggest stage affected him during the 2023 NBA Finals. Strus struggled badly in Game 1 and admitted that the magnitude of the moment became difficult to ignore as the entire basketball world focused on the championship series. “Game 1, you can look at history […] The post Max Strus admits NBA Finals pressure overwhelmed him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Max Strus opened up about the unusual friendship he developed with Jimmy Butler during their time together with the Miami Heat, including the middle-finger gesture that became their personal handshake. According to Strus, Butler’s unpredictable personality and sense of humor were part of what made their relationship entertaining. “He always has this sense of humor […] The post Max Strus reveals hilarious Jimmy Butler relationship appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr wouldn't share a finite goal for Golden State in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, but he remains confident in his team.

INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: Ben Simmons #25 of the LA Clippers looks on during Round One, Game Four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on April 26, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

There is some audacity in the way that Tim Connelly has assembled the Minnesota Timberwolves roster. The early vibes have been encouraging. But when it comes time to get on the court for real, all of that energy will have to be harnessed and directed in the right way. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play on Friday in Berlin, Germany.

Collin Sexton wanted an opportunity to impact winning on a big stage, making the Lakers an ideal destination.

Engelbert: 'We're literally a premier global sports property now' The post BREAKING: Cathy Engelbert talks about decision to retire as WNBA commissioner appeared first on The IX Sports.

What does the league need from its next commissioner after Cathy Engelbert retires? Is the WNBA better off now than when she took over?

The New York Liberty quickly made some roster adjustments following the season-ending update on Satou Sabally.

Caitlin Clark scored 14 points in a 94-61 victory against China. She added three rebounds and 11 assists with no turnovers.

Mychal Thompson says Klay Thompson wants to join an exclusive club.