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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images This offseason, ...

The Lakers' expected defensive struggles have been greatly exaggerated.

Five men’s sports leagues sent a memo to regulators about betting-related harassment.

Jabari Walker is already a two-way success story for the Sixers. But what does his role look like in 2026-27?

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on before the game against the Phoenix Suns during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 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)...

The man who pulled Cooper Flagg's one-of-one, autographed, debut patch Topps Chrome rookie card last month met the Dallas Mavericks superstar himself this past weekend.

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Mikel Brown Jr. signs memorabilia for a fan during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

Veteran NBA guard Lindy Waters III is headed overseas for the 2026/27 season, having signed with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (Instagram link). Waters, 29, went undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2020 and made his NBA debut in 2022 for the Thunder. The 6’5″ guard has been in the league for […]

Here is a three-team mock trade that sends Jalen Suggs to the Suns, Jalen Green to the Heat, and gives the Magic more shooting.

The Celtics need at least one young player to take a major leap in 2026-27.

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

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. The official meteorological end of summer is approaching. I felt a crispness in the air this weekend as I stepped outside and sighed, “Ahh, yes, basketball season is coming!” We’re almost there, y’all! Tradeback Tuesday How a small trade led to a big star in Cleveland Did you know that Mo Williams and Jamario Moon led to Donovan Mitchell starring for the Cleveland Caval

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.