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Paige Bueckers and the Wings sit eighth, but a four-game closing schedule against eliminated teams gives Dallas the perfect opportunity to climb.

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 31: Alperen Sengun #28, Jabari Smith Jr. #10, Tari Eason #17, Reed Sheppard #15, and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on March 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 2026 NBAE (Ph...

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 25, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

NBA players have different paths to make it to the league, and also have different ways to sustain themselves inside. Jeremy Lin was an undrafted second-year guard who was close to being cut from the team, but managed to have his breakout game on consecutive matches with the New York Knicks. When Lin had the […] The post Kevin Garnett recalls Rondo slowing Jeremy Lin’s Knicks run appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WNBA fans are keeping an eye out on the next potential commissioner. Cathy Engelbert recently announced she’s stepping down as WNBA Commissioner at the end of 2026, wrapping up a wild seven-year run.

Paige Bueckers is one of a number of players who could end 2026 as the WNBA MVP. Paige is facing some stiff competition for the award, of course, including from multi-time winner A’ja Wilson as well as the likes of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Miami Heat will parade a new core in the upcoming season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. during a productive summer. Antetokounmpo, Portis, Thompson, and Hardaway added depth and experience to the Heat. They will join Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson in the main […] The post Ex-NBA center boldly claims Heat had ‘most overrated offseason’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The agreement was on hold pending a NBA’s investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules with regard to Leonard’s compensation.

After weeks of inactivity, the New York Knicks finally made a move. Nothing earth shattering but they’re taking a flier on a 6-foot-10 youngster that has some intriguing attributes. The Knicks have room to sign up to 7 more players - allowed to have up to 21 players for training camp - and still have all three two way spots open. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

The Clippers may have found a better strategy than challenging the NBA over the penalties from the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap case. Steve Ballmer initially considered legal options but ultimately chose to accept the league’s decision. Los Angeles has paid its $30 million fine, while Ballmer and Gillian Zucker will serve one-year suspensions and Lawrence Frank […] The post Clippers compliance could help recover lost draft-picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors improved their supporting cast this offseason despite missing out on several high-profile targets. Golden State was unable to land some of the biggest names available, including LeBron James, but Kerr is encouraged by the depth assembled around the team’s established core. “Look, we did the best we could […] The post Steve Kerr confident in Warriors offseason additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Breanna Stewart returns as a World Cup MVP, but the Liberty must navigate Minnesota and two games against Atlanta to avoid a dangerous playoff slide.

The Cavaliers didn’t exactly overhaul the roster this offseason. They may not have needed to. After winning 52 games and reaching the Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland mostly kept its core together while adding Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Khalifa Diop and rookie guard Meleek Thomas. Of that group, NBA.com’s Shaun Powell suggested Watson could be the […] The post NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Clippers have been ranked 29th in ESPN’s upcoming future power rankings ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to Bobby Marks. “We’ve got a piece coming out this week on our future power rankings: 29th (for the Clippers),” Marks said on NBA Today. When asked which team was ranked below Los Angeles, […] The post Clippers ranked 29th ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Trent Redden and Mark Hughes are expected to operate as the Los Angeles Clippers’ primary basketball decision-makers following the suspensions handed down by the NBA, according to Shams Charania on NBA Today. Redden, the Clippers’ general manager, and Hughes, the team’s senior vice president and assistant general manager, have stepped into expanded roles after president […] The post Clippers put Redden and Hughes in charge appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark and the Fever return from the World Cup break to a brutal four-game stretch that could make or break their playoff position.

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With the WNBA regular season set to resume after the FIBA World Cup break, the race for the championship and MVP resumes as well. But the Most Improved Player race will see two strong cases pitted against each other down the final stretch, as the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun battle it out for who deserves the honor.

Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense. However, the new member of this storied club is not sparking my imagination in quite the same way. Enter Myles Turner. Now, do not be fooled by the headline, because I do und...

Atlanta and Indiana are tied entering the final week, creating the possibility of a star-filled Dream-Fever series in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 7, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Probably the bi...

The Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks gets candid about his 'villain' reputation giving him a bad name.

Kayla McBride said the WNBA's next commissioner needs to care about the players as the league prepares to replace Cathy Engelbert.

So much for a winning season

Cheryl Reeve ruled herself out as a candidate to replace Cathy Engelbert and explained what she believes the WNBA needs from its next commissioner.

Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]

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The Nuggets have emerged as a possible suitor to watch for free agent forward Cam Whitmore, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). The 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Whitmore was traded last month from the Wizards to the Cavaliers, who waived him in a cost-cutting move in order to […]

The Pistons should trade Jalen Duren. Or at least begin seriously considering it if he signs his $9.6 million qualifying offer. That is the argument made by Blake Silverman of NBA on SI, who notes that Detroit could otherwise watch its 22-year-old All-Star center become an unrestricted free agent and leave for nothing next summer. […] The post Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Team USA’s run to another FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gold medal gave the WNBA something it hasn’t always enjoyed this season: a stretch of basketball where the attention centered on winning, chemistry and players genuinely supporting one another. That positive feeling may not last once the WNBA playoffs begin. With the league preparing to […]