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NBA veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. inked a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, a decision in which head coach Joe Mazzulla and the league’s most storied franchise played a significant part. Ahead of his 20th season, Conley Jr. penned a heartfelt farewell letter to the fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who he spent the past three […] The post Celtics’ ‘royalty’ status Joe Mazzulla factored into Mike Conley Jr.’s signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Riley Gaines on how she witnessed firsthand players like Sophie Cunningham being vilified by WNBA fans.

Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. ...

The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Grant Nelson #16 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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'Connor...

Here are three realistic bench upgrades the Thunder could explore this season without touching the core or giving up major draft capital.

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.

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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...