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They replaced all of it by handing out nearly $480 million over 26 combined contract years, including four player options, to a group of players who have zero combined All-Star appearances or year-end awards. When you think of it that way, it’s all a bit scary. The Lakers did so against a backdrop of even more change, with a shocking sale occurring just as they started moving in a new direction under Mark Walter’s ownership. But not everything the Lakers did this summer is terrifying, at leas...

The NBA's expansion plans may take a small step forward this week.

We have reached the Final Four of our Spurs Villain Tournament, where the winners of each bracket have been determined, and the winners of this round will go head-to-head to determine who is the biggest Spurs villain of all time. The heavy favorites mostly continue to prevail. In the Elite 8 (or Finals for each bracket), three of the top seeds came out on top by varying margins, along with one kinda-but-not-really “upset” in the fourth. On the “on court” side of the bracket, we had Spurs Kill...

The Philadelphia 76ers have built an impressive superteam this offseason, but that kind of roster doesn't always mean success.

Ettore Messina is set to join the Atlanta Hawks as a consultant starting this season. The Italian basketball coach spent the last six years with Olimpia Milano. The 66-year-old has previously worked as a consultant with the Lakers and an assistant coach for the Spurs. Hawks coach Quin Snyder was an assistant on Messina's staff at CSKA Moscow.

Ahead of the start of NBA training camp, the Boston Celtics reportedly added some youth to their roster.

Here are the biggest strengths and weaknesses for the Spurs’ 2026-27 season as they try to finish the job after reaching the NBA Finals.

Apart from their star-laden starting five, Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons are the Sixers’ only rotation locks, Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice writes in an analysis of the roster. Both players were added in free agency before Philadelphia traded for Jaylen Brown or signed LeBron James, and new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey […]

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.