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Janelle Salaün. | Getty Images Basketball fans and the media often deem being a starter important. However, in a single game and over the course of a season, depth and role can matter far more than who starts. This year, Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been the runaway favorite as the Sixth Player of the Year (6POY). During our midseason check-in, she was already the top option. Months later, nothing has changed. Salaün remains a force. She has played in 38 games for the Val...

WNBA banked on hate. Now what?

It was an offseason of change for the Celtics. Can they still compete in the upgraded Eastern Conference?

Melbourne United forward Joe Ingles recently discussed what he would say if an NBA team contacted him about the possibility of bringing in Cole Anthony. (via The Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast): “I mean, yes. I would have said that before he got here. Obviously, I got to play with him in Orlando. I mean, I […] The post Joe Ingles on Cole Anthony: He’s an NBA player appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Washington returns tied with New York and Dallas, but three games against eliminated teams could send the young Mystics flying up the WNBA playoff bracket.

Kings GM speaks on what excites him the most about signing Ben Simmons despite bouncing back from lingering injury concerns.

Who wouldn’t want to be in the gym to watch this?

Nov 8, 2023; Mexico City, Mexico; From left: Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, forward Saddiq Bey, forward AJ Griffin and guard Kobe Bufkin pose during practice at the Arena CDMX. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The Atlanta Hawks are still trying to recreate that glory they found during a 2021 playoff run. Only one player, Onyeka Okongwu, remains from that Eastern Conference finalist team. Coaches and executives have come and gone, and yet e...

As we set out on our annual journey to build the NBA's All-Overpaid team ahead of 2026-27 training camps, it's important to remember this won't be a step-for-step repeat of the league's worst contracts.

As the WNBA season gets ready for its resumption, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?

Caitlin Clark changed the way WNBA players travel for games during the season. In 2024, the Indiana Fever drafted Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark with the No.

The WNBA season is winding down, but conversations around end of season awards are heating up. Who will win Defensive Player of the Year?

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

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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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