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Sophie Cunningham says Adam Silver has been quietly picking her brain on who should run the WNBA next.

The Pistons have signed and waived forwards Dawson Garcia and Basheer Jihad, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. The moves are designed to have Garcia and Jihad join their NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. Garcia was on the Pistons’ camp roster last fall but was waived prior to opening night. He went undrafted […]

Kawhi Leonard is about to begin his second run with the Toronto Raptors, and it appears to come with a good reason. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Leonard had other potential suitors who wanted to trade for him, but he ultimately chose the Toronto Raptors because of his legacy. “There were teams —...

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson believes Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors could face a lengthy wait before eventually being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson argued that Leonard’s accomplishments may not be enough to make him a first-ballot selection, predicting that voters could deliberately delay his induction for several years. “When he […] The post Eddie Johnson: Kawhi Leonard won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Famer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Azzi Fudd is ready to do what she can for the playoff-bound Wings while rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery that ended the rookie season for the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said interest in the WNBA's vacant commissioner role has surged since Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement earlier this month. Formal interviews have not yet begun, though calls about the opening continue to be received by the NBA. "I can tell by the calls I'm getting how much more attractive this job is and will be in 2027 than it was in 2019," said Silver. The hiring process will formally begin once the league selects a search firm, a step currently underway...

The Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, according to a team press release. Gill has appeared in 285 games (23 starts) in his six seasons in Washington, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In 55 games (eight starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 62.8 percent from the […]

The Golden State Warriors could consider trading Draymond Green at the 2027 trade deadline if their season fails to meet expectations, according to Marcus Thompson II. Speaking on The Kevin O’Connor Show, Thompson said the Warriors could have a major decision to make about their long-term direction by the middle of the season. “This might […] The post Warriors could trade Draymond Green if season goes bad appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers, and Mark Walter, were among many talking points during Adam Silver's Board of Governors media availability.

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The Nets officially signed and then requested waivers on guards Isaiah Wong and Dwight Murray Jr., according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Both players appear likely to suit for the Long Island Nets this fall, as Brooklyn’s G League affiliate made a pair of separate trades to acquire their returning […]

Kelsey Mitchell is closing in on WNBA history, and as the Indiana Fever shift their focus from the FIBA World Cup to the postseason, she’s doing it under the brightest lights of her career. The Fever star knows how hard the next step will be, but she’s not backing down from the moment, to say the least.

The NBA Board of Governors previously authorized an exploration of expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle back in March, and now the process is advancing into further stages, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who provided an update on Tuesday's edition of NBA Today.

The Trail Blazers have been working on a deal with local officials to bring massive renovations to the Moda Center.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes the team’s identity in 2026-27 will be shaped not only by its revamped roster but also by the different experiences each player brings to the group. Mazzulla spoke Tuesday, September 15, during the Celtics’ introductory press conference for Paul George and Mike Conley. The two veterans joined Brad […] The post Joe Mazzulla explains how Celtics will build a new identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...

Kawhi Leonard avoided a suspension or the cancellation of his contract following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, with Shams Charania explaining that the league lacked sufficient evidence to impose either punishment. While Los Angeles received a $30 million fine and lost five first-round picks, Leonard kept his contract before eventually returning to the Toronto […] The post Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension due insufficient evidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for him, saying it's understandable.

Mike Conley has joined the Boston Celtics with a clear objective: help a new-look roster compete for a championship while providing veteran leadership to a team that underwent significant changes this offseason. Conley officially met the media Tuesday alongside Paul George, Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla after arriving in Boston. The veteran point guard signed […] The post Mike Conley explains why he chose Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell sent an endearing message about her late father.

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.