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How will this roster fare in Season 1 without Giannis? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau...

Rookie WNBA sensation Olivia Miles isn’t a part of the Team USA roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. She is spending the break focusing on one key factor ahead of the postseason.

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The 2016 NBA postseason is full of comeback stories, even on the championship stage. Before the Golden State Warriors became known for blowing a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they first completed a comeback in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking with Dion Waiters, who was a role player for […] The post Dion Waiters recalls KD’s move to Warriors after OKC blew 3-1 lead appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Chris Paul reveals one important lesson he learned from playing for seven different teams over 21 years in the NBA.

James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

Julius “Dr. J” Erving says LeBron James’ unfinished career is one reason he does not place the former Los Angeles Lakers star among his all-time players yet. Erving explained that he generally evaluates retired players for his all-time teams, meaning James will have to complete his career before he can be placed in that context. […] The post Julius Erving explains why LeBron James is not on his list appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Appearing on the Link with JB podcast (YouTube link), new Clippers wing Max Strus joked that he doesn’t have a “bag” and said he prides himself on doing the “little things” that help his star teammates thrive and help his club win games. “I used to have a bag back in college, but I don’t […]

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell did not participate in the USA Basketball training camps.

The Miami Heat apparently passed on Ben Simmons because he is not a win-now player.

Nick Van Exel recently opened up about the essence of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" and how his infamous shortcomings helped cultivate it.

The fans just can’t get enough of Sophie Cunningham, and the guard has finally reacted to a rally that was held in her honor. With her teammates off to Berlin, Germany, for the FIBA World Cup, the Indiana Fever guard is enjoying the downtime as the WNBA pauses for the signature FIBA tournament.

Sandro Mamukelashveli has been enjoying his time with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers teammates experience the European nation Slovenia. Mamukelashveli is preparing for the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He spent last season with the Toronto Raptors before signing a four-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason. […] The post Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili gives Slovenia trip with Luka Doncic honest review appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers will retain their remaining draft capital from the 2023 James Harden trade with the Los Angeles Clippers despite the NBA’s sweeping punishment of the Clippers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The NBA announced that Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round picks in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 after an independent investigation […] The post NBA penalties won’t affect 76ers’ pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The 2026 Los Angeles Lakers will be a new era for the team, as they will look vastly different after a busy offseason that has been built around Luka Dončić, with hopes of winning an NBA title for the 18th time in franchise history. Robert Horry, who helped win three of the Lakers’ five titles...

The USA got all it could handle from Italy in group play on Sunday at the FIBA Women's World Cup, escaping with a win. Here are the winners and loses.

Sandro Mamukelashvili has yet to wear his Lakers uniform in an NBA game but is already making the most of his time with the team. Mamukelashvili appeared in an interview on the golf course with Deondre Hawkins of ESPN and spoke about the team’s recent trip to Luka Dončić’s home country of Slovenia. “First of...

Isaiah Thomas appears increasingly interested in taking his career overseas, with the veteran guard publicly expressing his desire to experience basketball outside the United States. His comments came as the differences between NBA and European basketball continue to generate discussion, particularly after Patrick Beverley recently argued that some NBA superstars would struggle to adapt to […] The post Isaiah Thomas wants to play basketball overseas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

“I am not a provocateur,” exclaimed the 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines, as she attended the Minnesota Lynx versus Indiana Fever game on August 2. Gaines’s appearance was fresh off Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes and their participation in women’s sports.