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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes Kawhi Leonard escaped with relatively minor punishment while the Clippers lost five crucial first-round picks.

With trade rumors surrounding Domantas Sabonis gathering more traction, we explore how the Hornets could acquire him.

While the young WNBA stars are helping bring popularity to the women’s game in America, they are still a little behind when it comes to global notoriety. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers may have settled for a bench role for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, but that hasn’t affected their popularity.

This rookie skipped the questions and ran the show.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2026 at Paycom Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by B...

The late stages of the NBA offseason continue to bring us some excitement and have helped decipher which teams truly got better or worse.

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Team USA drops to No. 2 behind France, reigniting the debate over Caitlin Clark's bench role.

After missing out on an epic homecoming with LeBron James, our insiders examine what to expect from the Cavaliers in the 2026-2027 season.

With an insider naming three stars as potential trade deadline targets for the Heat, we explore how Miami could acquire them.

The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?

Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?

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

Mike Conley wanted to see what it is like to play for an iconic franchise.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Devon Higgs #26 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

The days of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant winning MVP trophies are behind us. Flash forward five years, and even the likes of Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic will likely have aged out of the MVP race.

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Ranking every ACC basketball team by its best -- and worst -- case scenarios for the 2026-27 season.

As the Grizzlies look to finalize their roster, an NBA insider revealed four players who were likely to be waived.

The photograph dwells in the memory of a time we’d like to forget. During the pandemic-addled summer of 2020, women locked arms and stood in matching black shirts, all bearing the same demand in white letters: “Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor.” It was the most powerful demonstration of a brief period of widespread activism throughout sports, these WNBA players taking command with more audacity and clarity than anyone else. The commissioner didn’t inspire them to gather. They didn’t ask

On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,” Cohn hypothesized that Wilson might have wanted to avoid that.

At some point, we have to stop calling Angel Reese a “future star.” She is already a star. Reese has taken her game to another level with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 16.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season. And somehow, she still feels like one of the most underrated…

Kawhi Leonard apparently isn’t too worried about whether he’ll eventually become a Raptor again. At least that’s what he told one enterprising fan in Miami. Leonard was spotted Tuesday night and asked whether he’s coming to Toronto. “I hope so,” Leonard replied. “We gonna win.” The video surfaced on X via an account with all […] The post Kawhi Leonard has message for Raptors fans as trade remains on hold appeared first on Hoops Wire.

When NBA draft classes get re-evaluated years down the road, hindsight usually changes everything. Media personality Kevin O’Connor recently offered a bold take on the 2016 NBA Draft, crowning Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown as the clear-cut top player from that class. During a recent discussion, O’Connor highlighted Brown’s rapid ascension into an elite, championship-winning […] The post Kevin O’Connor drops truth bomb on 76ers guard Jaylen Brown’s 2016 draft rank appeared first on Clut...

Derik Queen is apparently still familiar with the scouting reports prior to being selected with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dylan Harper has directly addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with De’Aaron Fox, dismissing suggestions of tension between the San Antonio Spurs guards and emphasizing Fox’s role in his development during his rookie season. In an exclusive conversation with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Harper said he and Fox “never had a problem” despite online […] The post Dylan Harper addresses De’Aaron Fox tension rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets signed Bez Mbeng, the team announced on Tuesday. Mbeng averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 41 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season. The Skyforce still control Mbeng's G League rights. The Greensboro Swarm would need to acquire Mbeng should he be waived by the Hornets and return to the G League.

Chris Paul has revealed that the greatest moment of his sports career came before he reached the NBA, when he scored 61 points in honor of his late grandfather. Paul, who went on to become one of the most accomplished point guards in NBA history, shared the story of his senior-year performance while explaining the […] The post Chris Paul revealed his greatest moment in sports appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull had the perfect message to describe Kelsey Mitchell, who recently won the Player of the Month award for August.