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The offseason is about stories. There is no NBA basketball to analyze, so all the enjoyment of the sport comes from conversing about hypotheticals. Football is back, which means Cowboys-fueled disappointment has activated my basketball brain. It is time to turn away from an embarrassing Cowboys loss on Sunday Night Football and turn towards a compelling Mavericks season ahead. Here are five storylines to follow this season in Dallas: Cooper Flagg’s sophomore leap Arguably the most important o...

Half the Wizards roster will be under 23. That’s why they might be really good. | Getty Images The Wizards will be better in 2026-27 than they’ve been the previous three seasons. Low bar, I know. But at least they were trying to be bad unlike a previous season almost 20 years ago where the basketball operations group were tasked by ownership with competing for a championship and assembled a roster that was so bad the only sane move was to trade away all the veterans. They finished the season ...

One of the best parts of every NBA season is seeing young players make a major leap in their overall play.

The 2017 NBA draft delivered superstars, champions and franchise cornerstones—just not in the spots everybody expected.

Caitlin Clark's first Nike signature shoe is coming soon. Here's what to know about its price, colorways, release date and features.

With the playoffs fast approaching in the WNBA, the predictions are starting to come in. The Minnesota Lynx are setting the pace at 31-9, but right on their heels, the Golden State Valkyries sit second at 29-11 behind a four-game win streak, while the Las Vegas Aces remain dangerous at 27-13.

Basking in the glow and attention of the franchise’s first title since Richard Nixon was in the White House, players were everywhere the past three months.

Michael Porter Jr. believes the Brooklyn Nets can win more than 50 games during the 2026-27 season, pointing to the continued development of the team’s young players and the importance of building chemistry. “If we get that chemistry right… all of our young guys from last year who got so much better now… we’re going […] The post Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks have signed-and-waived center Liam Robbins. Robbins was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract that is designed for him to join the Westchester Knicks for the upcoming G League season. Robbins spent last season with the Rip City Remix of the G League. The 7-foot center averaged 8.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 18 minutes per game.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Amen Thompson #1 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston ...

We all remember May 12th, 2025 when Jayson Tatum fell to the floor in Game 4 of Round 2 against the New York Knicks. To that point, it had been one of the been one of the best games Tatum had played in his career with 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. The 2024-25 version of Jayson Tatum is the best Tatum we have seen in his career. He had become the best scorer, passer and rebounder on the Celtics and was playing as well as any player in the league. That is the Jayson T...

The NBA offseason is dragging on, as it tends to do, but there’s still plenty of basketball-related debate to get into. For example, who makes...

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jordan Schakel to a training camp deal, HoopsHype reported. Schakel returns to the organization after previously spending parts of three seasons with the Wizards and their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. His familiarity with the franchise and experience in the G League give Washington an experienced option […] The post Wizards sign Jordan Schakel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Introduction Over the past two decades, professional basketball has transformed into a truly global sport. The traditional dominance of North American athletes in elite basketball has evolved into a diverse landscape where international players regularly claim MVP honors, lead franchises, and dictate tactical innovations. European academies, scouting networks, and modern sports science have established a […] The post The Rise of International Talent in the NBA and European Leagues appeared fi...

The Indiana Fever restart their season Friday, and they control their own destiny albeit a tough path to guaranteeing hosting in the playoffs.

The WNBA has been on break since Aug. 31 due to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Here's what to know as the playoffs approaches.

Atlanta is throwing two names into the DPOY fight, but one voter is already cutting through the noise. While the Dream are campaigning for both Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, Reese has already won over at least one official awards voter.

Whitlock says he isn't joking about endorsing Sophie as the next WNBA commissioner.

The Indiana Fever have put forward Kelsey Mitchell to be the 2026 WNBA MVP, but many fans would rather speak about Caitlin Clark. At present, Mitchell has the second-highest points average in the league (25.

Luka Doncic is preparing to take complete control of the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise moves forward without LeBron James. The pressure that comes with leading the Lakers is significant. The organization has won 17 championships, and its biggest stars have traditionally faced constant attention and criticism. Doncic will soon carry that responsibility without […] The post Luka Doncic takes Lakers spotlight after LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anneli Maley thought her time with the Liberty was over. Eventually, she listened to the message again and realized it was quite the opposite.

The New York Knicks signed-and-waived Jaden Akins, Nick Jourdain, Mitch Mascari, Toby Okani, Igor Milicic, and Paul Zilinskas on Tuesday. All six players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts and are set to join the G League's Westchester Knicks. The Knicks also signed Liam Robbins to an Exhibit 10 deal, with the center expected to join the team in training camp. The Knicks also signed John Konchar and are expected to sign Drew Eubanks. The team have two open roster spots.

Polarizing WNBA figure Sophie Cunningham shared some news on her podcast that led to strong reactions from sports fans. The Indiana Fever bench player is known for being a lightning rod after making political related comments that has taken over as a major WNBA story this season. Cunningham has made it clear she’s not shying […] The post Adam Silver Consulting With Sophie Cunningman For Next WNBA Commissioner appeared first on HEAVY.

The Texas Legends, the G League affiliate for the Dallas Mavericks, named Nate Mitchell as the team's head coach on Wednesday. Mitchell was most recently the head coach of the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association. Mitchell, who has experience throughout the G League and NBA, is also a prominent member of Canada Men's National Team program.

Adam Silver reveals the WNBA's next commissioner must unify players and ownership after Cathy Engelbert's rocky tenure.

Gilbert Arenas believes the Boston Celtics will be better offensively with Paul George than they were with Jaylen Brown, pointing to George’s natural scoring ability and fit within Boston’s spacing-heavy system. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas argued that George gives the Celtics a different type of offensive weapon than the player they traded away this […] The post Gilbert Arenas: Paul George makes Celtics better offensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With more players competing in the tournament than any other WNBA team, the Liberty could have plenty of reasons for a sluggish return later this week.

Draymond Green trade speculation usually arrives, creates noise and disappears. This time could be different. Longtime Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson II raised the possibility of Golden State trading Green during an appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, saying the direction of the franchise could become clear by the February deadline. “This is gonna be tough, […] The post Draymond Green could be traded if Warriors stumble, longtime insider says appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins makes his feelings known on the impact of Kawhi Leonard's trade on the Clippers and the Raptors.

Gilbert Arenas believes the Toronto Raptors sacrificed too much of their future when they traded Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft assets to bring Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. Toronto completed the blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on September 14 after the trade had been held up since July. The Raptors […] The post Gilbert Arenas questions Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.