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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Nate Santos #56 of the Orlando Magic basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks 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'Co...

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup championship.

Marcus Smart’s departure from the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly driven in part by the veteran guard’s desire for a fresh start elsewhere. Lakers insider Jovan Buha discussed the circumstances surrounding Smart’s exit, while acknowledging that there are different versions of exactly how the situation unfolded. “I don’t have great clarity on this, and there […] The post Marcus Smart left Lakers seeking fresh start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Duke basketball blessed Celtics fans with some electric offseason content. At this point of the offseason, any morsel of Celtics content can help satiate us for another moment as we inch closer to the start of the season. This time, it comes courtesy of a 59-second highlight video featuring plenty of Jayson Tatum in what appears to be a scrimmage between current Duke players and program alumni. Saturday bump w/ Kai, JT & P5‼️‼️‼️👿👿👿 pic.twitter.com/nKyFVWwUnt — Duke Men’s Basketball ...

Michael McCann of Sportico takes a closer look at what the Department of Justice’s reported investigation into the Clippers’ dealings with Kawhi Leonard might mean for the team. Federal prosecutors for the Eastern District of New York have opened a criminal inquiry into the Clippers following allegations that they arranged “no-show” endorsement deals with four […]

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 24: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 24, 2026 at PHX Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images If you’re a S...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has proven that his track record as an NBA player is translating to his time on the sidelines. In what is a surprise to many, the Lakers looked the part of a playoff team under Redick in his first two seasons at the helm. Redick’s even done well […]

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Fans outside Brooklyn Basketball Training Center during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Before endorsement deals and bigger contracts, Sophie Cunningham says her first WNBA paycheck wasn't exactly enough to splurge on anything extravagant.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka recently gave an encouraging health update on Fred VanVleet, who’s in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago, according to Brian Barefield of Big Sarge Media (Twitter video link). “Great,” Udoka said of VanVleet’s progress (hat tip to BasketNews). “In the last […]

Number one overall picks in the NBA Draft can make or break a franchise. While it is a lofty expectation, the goal for all first-overall selections is that they will become megastars who even have Hall of Fame-caliber careers. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way, and some of the biggest draft busts […] The post Every No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick since the merger, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets had a somewhat interesting offseason this summer, acquiring Julius Randle in a salary dump trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and also parting ways with center Nic Claxton. The Nets are hoping to prove the doubters wrong this year and make some noise in an Eastern Conference that now suddenly seems to be […] The post Julius Randle guarantees to shut up all the haters and doubters after Nets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ziaire Williams presents a compelling case for the Lakers’ potential fifth starter as an uber-athletic wing.

Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia recently put to rest any lingering rumors about a potential trade for Devin Booker during a public appearance. He emphatically told a fan on video that Booker will remain the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future, stating he will only be traded “when I’m dead.” Despite Ishbia’s […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors insider causes stir with Devin Booker trade fantasy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Ward believes Sandro Mamukelashvili should start at power forward after the Lakers failed to land Jonathan Kuminga.

Ben Simmons will make his much-anticipated NBA return in the 2026-27 season, and we dive into what we can expect from the former All-Star on the court.

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a completely wild offseason filled with bold moves, unprecedented chaos, and drama surrounding their former franchise player Kawhi Leonard.

Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany.

Should the Heat pursue guard Devin Carter after he clears waivers? In a subscriber-only mailbag article, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel observes that the team has a long history of signing the sons of former Heat players or “those whose parents have had ties with the organization.” That certainly applies to Carter, […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Eastern Conference has been mocked for being ...

Position labels aren’t what they used to be. Point guards score, shooting guards initiate offense and wings occasionally play center because apparently positions are merely suggestions now. Still, rankings are rankings, and Frank Urbina of HoopsHype put together an extensive list of the NBA’s top 27 shooting guards entering 2026-27. We trimmed it to the […] The post NBA shooting guard rankings: Top 25 entering 2026-27 season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Miami Heat will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with championship aspirations and we predict the stat lines for each of their starters.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center on March 09, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 126-115. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the NBA season fast...

The Golden State Warriors are gearing up for a new season, but they should be keeping a close eye on a Portland Trail Blazers prospect in need of a new team.

Edo Muric believes Luka Doncic is entering the peak of his powers and could deliver his best NBA season yet.

The NBA’s Designated Veteran rule, as we explain in our glossary entry on the subject, allows players to qualify for a maximum salary worth 35% of the cap before they gain the required NBA service time. Typically, a player is ineligible to receive a contract that starts at up to 35% of the cap until […]

Mitchell Robinson enters his first season with the Boston Celtics confident that a more serious approach to recovery can help him produce his best season in years. “Right now, I’m just so confident in myself…I feel like this is going to be a great year for me. As you can see, I’m starting to take […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “This is going to be a great year for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era. The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between […]

Gabe Vincent claims most NBA players eventually “hate” basketball as professional pressure changes their relationship with the game.