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Kobe Bryant played with a ton of different teammates during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and of course, he became closer with some than others. One player whom he became extremely close with was wing Trevor Ariza, who was traded to the Lakers in the middle of the 2008 season. Bryant had […]

Here's a recap of the offseason courtesy of the Boston Celtics and featuring the team's offseason moves, new additions, and players on their summer adventures.

Jared Sullinger has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 34. After completing a 14-year playing career spanning the NBA and elite international leagues, the former Boston Celtics forward is returning to his alma mater Ohio State University as the Director of Player Development. We wish Jared the best in his post playing career.

It Was Hard To Say Good Bye! The post Bounced Out 2026: Connecticut Sun appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The roster appears set. Let’s speculate wildly!

The Clippers agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors on June 30, but that blockbuster deal has been on hold until the NBA competed its investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard through a series of “no-show” endorsement deals. The league announced the results of that investigation last week, […]

Here is our ranking of the NBA’s 10 best fifth starters for the 2026-27 season, showing which teams have the deepest starting fives.

The WNBA's decision to rescind Angel Reese's eighth technical foul saved the Atlanta Dream forward from an automatic one-game suspension. Reese received what would have been her eighth technical foul of the 2026 WNBA season. The league overturned the call after Atlanta appealed, leaving her with seven technical fouls and allowing her to play against […] The post Angel Reese 8th Technical Foul Rescinded: Why She Wasn't Suspended appeared first on Stadium Rant.

The Los Angeles Clippers recently endured one of the harshest punishments in NBA history when they were forced to give up five future first-round picks, saw multiple suspensions of key figures in the organization, and were also fined heavily for their role in circumventing the salary cap regarding superstar Kawhi Leonard. While the punishment does […] The post Redditor compiles video of NBA insiders calling out Clippers for lying about Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The WNBA is currently on a break due to the ongoing FIBA World Cup, which Team USA entered as the firm favorites. However, that does not mean controversy around the league has completely died down.

Draymond Green is happy Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension but raised a questionable argument about the salary cap.

Caitlin Clark knows there are plenty of stars on Team USA she can trust to make big shots in the final seconds of any game. However, the Indiana Fever star pointed out one player who stands above the rest as the squad continues its run through the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany. Clark […]

Jalen Duren appears likely to eventually reach a contract agreement with the Detroit Pistons, but questions are already being raised about how long he could remain with the franchise. Brett Siegel of Clutch Points believes Duren could become a trade candidate at some stage even if the two sides resolve their current contract dispute. According […] The post Jalen Duren could eventually leave the Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Enes Kanter Freedom says he would be willing to play for Clay Travis’ proposed Nashville Balls franchise as part of his challenge to the WNBA’s eligibility rules. Asked on Fox News whether he would actually join the hypothetical team, the former NBA center immediately accepted the idea. “Oh, 100%,” he said. “That would be the […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom welcomes unusual WNBA opportunity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA teams don’t replace their top front office decision-makers as often as they swap out their head coaches, but there’s still been plenty of turnover amongst the the league’s top executives over the past couple years. Since we last checked in on the longest-tenured heads of basketball operations two years ago, we’ve seen 11 different […]

Ben Simmons is getting another opportunity in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick did not play during the 2025-26 season while focusing on getting healthy. Sacramento’s interest reportedly increased after Simmons impressed against NBA players at an Australian national team mini-camp. “Once […] The post Ben Simmons ready to revive NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Also, Collin Sexton talks about why he chose the Lakers and Charles Barkley says he's going to retire. Again.

This week our hosts break down Kate Koval's departure from LSU and preview some exciting non-conference matchups. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: What happened with Kate Koval? appeared first on The IX Sports.

Aari McDonald, who last played for the Indiana Fever, has joined the best team in the WNBA.

Derek Fisher feels the Lakers aren't as complete as the Thunder or the Spurs.

Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets fans in stands holding up letters that spell BROOKLYN during game vs Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Game 7. Brooklyn, NY 6/19/2021 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163667 TK1) With the signing of 7-footer Grant Nelson to a two-way deal on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets roster seems set, barring some huge surprise. They now have the full complement of 15 players on standard NBA deals and t...

Dec 14, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) drives in front of San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There were a few upsets on the Killers and “Dirty” Players half of the Spurs Villain Tournament, but none of that intrigue carried over to the Former Spurs and Haters side of the bracket. As you can see belo...

The Miami Heat look like a team worth rooting for in the 2026-27 NBA season. The team finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo after almost a year of anticipation. Davion Mitchell was another key player that the franchise secured last season. Now, ahead of an exciting NBA season, Mitchell is literally drawing a line in the sand […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell draws literal lines in the sand with bold 2026-27 goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the new season with an overhauled roster, leaving Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with the vital role of leading the transition as the main holdovers from last season. While the system will heavily revolve around Doncic and Reaves, coach JJ Redick needs everyone else to buy into their specific roles, […] The post Robert Horry declares Lakers’ AD-esque figure the ‘key’ instead of Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry was drafted as the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He then went on to have an impressive rookie year run with the Bay Area team and was the NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up. But nearly 17 years after playing his […] The post Stephen Curry’s rookie ‘dunking’ photos resurface, get roasted by internet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7,...

Kevon Looney believes the new-look Lakers roster will benefit from the team-bonding experience of spending time with Luka Doncic in Slovenia, relays BasketNews. In a recent interview with ESPN LA (YouTube link), Looney called it a unique experience in his long NBA career. “I’ve been in the league for a while and that’s my first […]

Here are five NBA veterans who should return to the team that drafted them for one final run, led by Klay Thompson, Mike Conley, and Brook Lopez.

A resurfaced video shows 12-year-old Anthony Edwards confidently telling D.C. Young Fly that he would eventually reach the NBA.