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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships. What made the Philadelphia native different is that he was not afraid of anything, […]

MIAMI, FL - MAY 4: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat is presented with the 2021-22 Kia NBA Sixth Man Award during Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 4, 2022 at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Ge...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: Caleb Love #2 and Rayan Rupert #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrate after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images OK, it’s not like they ...

Was the late season flurry real, or a flash in the pan?

First he has to make the roster, then Highsmith’s role will be similar to what it was for his first season in Phoenix.

Here is a mock trade idea that lands the Lakers a proven paint anchor while helping Toronto add shooting, defense, and younger talent.

Cooper Flagg's longtime trainer, Matt MacKenzie, told RG.org in an exclusive interview how the Dallas Mavericks star spent his offseason, what his early chemistry with Kyrie Irving looks like ahead of Irving's return from a torn ACL, and how new head coach Dusty May plans to expand Flagg's game in his second NBA season. credit: https://rg.org/news/basketball/cooper-flagg-trainer-interview-kyrie-irving-dusty-may-mavericks submitted by /u/HotsHartley [link] [comments]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant loves being a part of Team USA. And at a recent USA Basketball charity event, Durant made it clear he'd like to continue playing for Team USA in the next Olympics. The 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics would be Durant's fifth run with Team USA. "It's just fun, man," Durant told The Athletic late last season. "It's an incredible time. You get to travel the world. I don't know if we're gonna get to travel the world with it being in the States, but the last fe...

Local coaches of all levels have an opportunity to learn directly from Spurs coaches

The FIBA Women's World Cup ended with Team USA winning another gold medal. Now, Kara Lawson's squad turns to the 2028 Olympics. Who makes the roster?

Now that LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end, many are looking back on it and there have been differing opinions. While most acknowledge all that James accomplished in the purple and gold, there has always been this lingering feeling amongst many that he never felt like a […]

A line of more than 100 Memphis Grizzlies fans formed in the walkway at AutoZone Park ahead of a Redbirds game on Sept. 12. Many fans wore Grizzlies jerseys as new center Isaiah Stewart made his way to a table with a seat waiting for him. When fans spotted Stewart, a loud ovation and cheers broke out. Stewart smiled and clapped back in appreciation. The Grizzlies acquired Stewart this summer after he spent five seasons with the Detroit Pistons. It didn’t take long for him and his new teammate...

Charles Barkley admits he planned to retire from TV role in mid 2000s to take up an NBA job but rejected three opportunities to do so.

The WNBA may be on its World Cup break, but Sophie Cunningham clearly has no intention of stepping away from the spotlight. The Indiana Fever guard made her way to World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on Sunday for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300.

This week, our hosts break down the ACC and make early predictions about which teams will find success on the court. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: What will the ACC look like this year? appeared first on The IX Sports.

FIBA chief calls Caitlin Clark ‘one of the biggest stars of this generation.’

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 12: Cormac Ryan #30 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

Danilo Gallinari was traded to the Thunder after Kawhi Leonard joined the Clippers.

Caitlin Clark silenced her doubters in the World Cup final, and her mom's cheer for a teammate became its own viral moment.

Shaquille O’Neal had already given Kobe Bryant first place when Michael Jordan appeared last in his blind ranking challenge.

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have been locked in bitter contract negotiations for months, and the latest news may spell trouble for both sides.

Olivia Miles stands out above an outstanding 2026 WNBA rookie class, and should be the unanimous Rookie of the Year.

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 8: Haywood Highsmith#19 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 8, 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Every day,...

Olivia Miles. | Getty Images Olivia Miles is going to be the 2026 WNBA Rookie of Year. And it’s going to be unanimous. Already, both Beckett Harrison and Zack Ward have touted Miles’ compelling MVP case, an affirmation of how her excellence has far exceeded the “rookie” label. There’s plenty of statistics, both traditional and advanced, that can be listed to further confirm Miles’ open-and-shut case. She’s got the scoring (19.7 per game) and assist (6.0 per game) numbers. She’s got the 3-poin...

Derrick White is poised to improve his shooting percentages from last year.

The Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr details his changed expectations for Draymond Green in the 2026-27 season.

The Sixers overhauled their front office and their roster. Will the major moves end Philly's title drought?

LeBron, Maxey, Brown, Embiid. Can the 76ers' high-usage stars make it work? Here's what history reveals.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 28: The San Antonio Spurs look on during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 28, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2024 NBAE (Photos by David DowNBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last year I had the ...

An anonymous NBA executive joked JJ Redick deserves Coach of the Year if the Lakers simply produce a top-20 defense.