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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball as Oso Ighodaro #11 screens Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 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...

Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors. The expectation is that he will keep it that way. “Steph is re-signing. Steph isn’t going anywhere. He never was,” longtime Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson told HoopsHype. Thompson noted that Curry has said for years that he wants to play for one franchise throughout […] The post Stephen Curry still headed toward Warrior-for-life status: ‘He isn’t going anywhere’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After watching Russell Westbrook announce his retirement over the summer, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain reflected on the future Hall of Fame player’s influence on his career. Before McCain ever set foot in the NBA, Westbrook helped guide him as a teenager and remains a resource today. Ahead of his first full season with […] The post How Thunder’s Jared McCain is drawing Russell Westbrook inspiration ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that VanVleet (knee) is ramping up his rehab work, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level. The trade involving Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap is still expected to go through. Federal prosecutors opened a probe into whether the Clippers helped Leonard circumvent the NBA's salary cap earlier this week.

While decisions on player and team options for veteran NBA contracts are typically due in June, the deadline to exercise third- and fourth-year team options for players on rookie scale contracts arrives each fall. This year’s deadline for teams to pick up rookie scale options is November 2. All the players whose options will be […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by John Butler Jr. #26 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty ...

Why hasn't the Kawhi Leonard trade involving the Clippers and Raptors been resolved yet?

With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reportedly not made any progress on a new free agency contract. As the days go by, taking the one-year qualifying offer and becoming an unrestricted free agent seems increasingly likely. And should that happen, the […] The post Pistons rumors: The 1 team positioned to steal Jalen Duren amid contract stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball: NBA Finals: Closeup of Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal (34) bobblehead on court before game vs New Jersey Nets at Staples Center. Game 2. Los Angeles, CA 6/7/2002 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X66056 TK2 R14 F25 ) You’re not truly in the dog days of the summer until you start ranking promotional night giveaways. The Lakers haven’t typically had many giveaway nights during the season, which makes this up...

With the inaugural season approaching, Russell Westbrook’s Project B has unveiled more WNBA stars who have joined the emerging global league. Earlier Thursday, the startup global basketball league announced that Brionna Jones, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Valériane Ayayi, Angela Dugalic, Makayla Timpson, and Antonia Delaere had joined its lineup. A total of 22 players have now [...]

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever return to action on September 18 after a 17-day WNBA hiatus. The team currently sits in fifth place with 26 wins and 14 losses. However, to make a championship push, the 30-year-old guard believes the team has to solve one major problem. Cunningham recently returned to YouTube with a [...]

John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...

League and ownership sources do not expect the recent surge in NBA franchise valuations to slow down anytime soon, suggesting the wave of team sales and ownership changes could continue at a similar pace going forward. The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers have each been sold since the start of 2025. "In any business where valuations rise at that level, there will be people who are attracted to the price and return," said one ownership sourc...

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Miami Heat. Free […]

The Wolves have finally introduced their marquee free-agent signing. Here’s what that press conference made clear.

Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball. But eventually, you have to acknowledge what she’s actually doing on the court. Reese is averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. She’s also already broken WNBA records for rebounds in a single game,…

The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, expansion is expected to be discussed when the league’s Board of Governors meets Monday and Tuesday in New York. There is even a chance team […] The post NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers addressed their hole at starting center with Walker Kessler but still have major questions behind him.

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 09: Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors attempts to steal the ball away from Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter of the game at the Moda Center on March 09, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images If...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell to break down the Celtics' upcoming season, Team USA's victory over Hungary and preview the FIBA World Cup semifinals.

Here is how the Minnesota Timberwolves could line up in 2026-27 after adding LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga around Anthony Edwards.

Caitlin Clark’s chances of winning the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup MVP award may have taken a hit. ​Clark entered the World Cup as a favorite after earning MVP honors in March during the qualifiers in Puerto Rico. However, the three-time WNBA All-Star has slipped in FIBA’s latest rankings, falling down the ladder after the […]

There were plenty of doubts around Angel Reese’s place in the Team USA roster. Her scoring was inconsistent coming into the World Cup, while her turnover issues were ever-present.

As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.

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Caitlin Clark’s popularity has reached a level where comparisons to some of the biggest names in sports history are no longer reserved for social media debates. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are now part of the conversation. The comparison came up during the Indiana Fever star’s new podcast No Hesitation where Clark’s teammate Sophie Cunningham and […]

Final Score: Sixers 104, Raptors 101 (OT) Series score after result: Philadelphia leads 3-0 Embiid’s stat line: 33 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 12-of-20 FGs, 3-of-8 3PTs, 1 block, +8 rating For the second time in our five-part series, we have a performance in the postseason from Joel Embiid that came against Nick Nurse. It started with Game 3 against Toronto in 2019, which took place in Philadelphia, and continues with Game 3 versus the Raptors in 2022 in Toronto. By this point in Embiid’s...

The NBA’s Board of Governors are scheduled to meet in New York next Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 14-15), according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who writes that this meeting of team governors could prove to be especially consequential. As Windhorst details, there are three major storylines that will likely take a step forward during or after […]