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The 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks added more depth to their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant turned a tense on-court moment into part of a relationship that eventually developed into a close bond, with Barnes now reflecting on the famous incident involving an inbound pass. During a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, Barnes attempted to intimidate Bryant by faking a pass directly […] The post Matt Barnes reflects on Kobe Bryant no-flinch moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Mabrey will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.

Relive every 15-over-2 seed upset in March Madness men's basketball tournament history. From Richmond's historic upset of Syracuse in 1991 to a three-year stretch of 15-over-2 shockers, watch all of these unforgettable NCAA tournament upsets.

Matt Barnes believes the Minnesota Timberwolves could be the NBA’s most compelling team to watch during the 2026-27 season after their aggressive offseason makeover. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on #WORDWITHSCOOP, Barnes highlighted the additions of LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga alongside Anthony Edwards, while suggesting Minnesota could still need another piece to reach […] The post Matt Barnes calls Timberwolves the NBA’s most must-watch team appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron to Philly, Giannis to Miami, LaMelo to Minnesota and a loaded rookie class reshaped fantasy basketball. Here's how the offseason's biggest moves affect your 2026-27 draft.

A deep dive into the squad’s footwear.

After reaching contract agreements with John Konchar and Drew Eubanks on Tuesday, the Knicks may not be done bringing in free agents to compete for regular season roster spots. According to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, New York has also been in touch with veteran guard Gabe Vincent and big men Duop Reath and James Wiseman […]

Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson explained why he missed Tuesday's introductory press conference with his new team.

Angel Reese became a world champion and Team USA’s unofficial TikTok director during a memorable locker-room celebration.

The WNBA playoff teams are set, but all eight seeds are up for grabs before the regular season ends Sept. 24.

The Sixers have a new backup center situation behind Joel Embiid.

A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA returns on Thursday night, and the final days of the season will give players one last chance to push their own agendas for regular season awards. The league’s most touted accomplishment, however, won’t see much competition for the third-straight year. A historic rookie season from Olivia Miles just wasn’t enough to stop an A’ja Wilson MVP three-peat. The real question is: Has A’ja also ended the GOAT conversation? In the comments, share your take...

Brendan Haywood says David Stern threatened to fine, suspend, and potentially end one player’s NBA career over a national anthem dispute.

Running back led way for las Vegas 2025 draft class in Week 1

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You know things are heating up when start getting enough quotes to put together a Bulletin, only I’m keeping those for later this off/preseason. For now, here’s the latest round of links and notes for you to enjoy as we approach media day about the end of September. Get excited! “I just gotta play my […]

A WNBA legend is an intern with the New York Liberty just months after retiring. Here's what we know.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. 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 David Berding/Get...

Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn't extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the ...

INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 2: Dominick Barlow #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

George is still an effective player, but how many games will he play?

Here are the 15 best NBA power forwards entering the 2026-27 season, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James.

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Kyrie Irving #11 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center 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 v...

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have still not come to an agreement on a new extension, as both sides seem to be only $10 million apart. While the Pistons are willing to offer him $190 million, Duren has been standing on business and sticking with his $200 million desire. Along with him wanting that […] The post NBA rumors: Jalen Duren badly wants Pistons to know he’d leave them for a Kings max next summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the 2026-27 season without Kawhi Leonard, but the organization’s expectations have not changed despite officially trading the star forward back to the Toronto Raptors. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed during the latest episode of Bleacher Report’s “Insider Notebook” that Los Angeles has spent the offseason attempting to construct a […] The post Clippers’ goal all summer was building a playoff team without Kawhi Leonard. Is that realistic? appeared first on...

Michael Porter Jr. is coming off a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter’s impressive 2025-26 campaign landed him at No. 15 in Hoopshype’s NBA small forward rankings. “Michael Porter Jr. made a charge at first-time All-Star honors in 2025-26, falling just short of achieving that,” wrote Hoopshype’s Frank Urbina. “Once Porter Jr. […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Morgan Tuck will relocate with the Connecticut Sun and remain general manager when the franchise becomes the Houston Comets in 2027.

Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]