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In this never-ending offseason, we simulated the Mavericks’ 2026-27 season in the new NBA2k27. The results were surprising

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Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after his abrupt dismissal from the team in March.

One of the focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was building out their front office staff and expanding multiple departments throughout the franchise. In comparison to other teams around the league, the Lakers’ front office staff was pretty bare bones and in order to improve this franchise on all levels, they needed to […]

Jovan Buha says the Lakers initially lowballed Austin Reaves, pushing him toward other teams and ultimately increasing his price.

The Denver Nuggets did not heavily retool the roster in the offseason, mainly due to financial constraints. Their only notable additions were DeMar DeRozan and Marvin Bagley III, whom the Nuggets both signed in free agency. There has been a concern about Denver’s lack of depth following the departures of Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets a ‘team to watch’ for former 1st-round pick who got waived by Cavs after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 4: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Utah Jazz at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 106-102. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images As this series has tackled, the ...

Here is the Raptors’ projected starting lineup and rotation for 2026-27, with Kawhi Leonard turning them into one of the East’s dark horses.

No longer “stashed,” the Adriatic League MVP will look to bring his form to the NBA—but he’s got some work to do yet.

Let’s redo some Timberwolves history together!

The race to become the next WNBA commissioner is hotting up, with Cathy Engelbert set to leave her post at the end of the year. The WNBA commissioner seat is wide open, but taking the job right now is a total trial by fire.

The WNBA returns from its World Cup break with four games left and major questions surrounding playoff seeding, injuries and the MVP race.

The 2026-27 college basketball season hasn’t even started. But naturally, as Draft Sickos, we’re already thinking about the 2027 NBA Draft.

While he’s inconsistent defensively and he’s no longer able to be the leading scorer on a playoff team, Randle can likely still elevate a bad one.

The Mystics are riding a wave of talented young players and exuberance to the WNBA playoffs.

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 every season the Hawks seem locked in a battle against .500 — not against the elite of […]

A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles and Gabby Williams headline the WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year races after the World Cup break.

The Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA championship odds entering the final four regular-season games, with Las Vegas and Golden State among the top challengers.

The WNBA returns from its World Cup break with four games left. See where the Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Fever and all 15 teams rank.

Asked by Yossi Gozlan during an episode of The Third Apron podcast if the Lakers essentially chose Collin Sexton over Marcus Smart in free agency, Lakers insider Jovan Buha suggested that the former Defensive Player of the Year may not have been enthusiastic about re-signing in Los Angeles. “I don’t have great clarity on this, […]

Former WNBA player Lauren Jackson explains why she favors Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to win the 2026 WNBA championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic in order to get back into contention. One way to do that is to bring in players he has a history with and they did exactly that with both Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy. Specifically for Hardy, the Lakers acquired […]

I don't know how I missed this but the NBA decided to release some of the data you get on Second Spectrum(i.e. optical tracking data). Wiggins ranks first on the second page which is pretty good for a role player and should go up with him entering a contract year. submitted by /u/avinash240 [link] [comments]

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks hangs off the rim after a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at American Airlines Center on April 03, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Using the latest release in the NBA2...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns talks with head coach Igor Kokoskov against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on February 25, 2019 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just when everyone had (mostly) heale...

From clutch shots to record-breaking scoring runs, revisit the 12 greatest postseason performances in WNBA history

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Kawhi Leonard had to forego $7.45 million to facilitate his trade to the Raptors.

Ever since Sophie Cunningham came over to the Indiana Fever, she has thrown her full support behind Caitlin Clark on and off the court. It was interesting, then, to hear Cunningham say she didn’t catch Clark’s gold-medal game when Team USA faced France in the FIBA World Cup finals.

Suns’ fans have been fortunate to enjoy a great history of radio and television coverage. For the last 25 years, Kevin Ray has built his chapter of this legacy with the TV crew and now starts his tenth year as our eyes and ears during games. In a video interview Friday, I asked him a range of questions about his best memories, how they prepare for the season and individual broadcasts, that day’s breaking Mark Williams news, this year’s team, and yes, even the “BoomRoom”, his patented signatur...