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Conley is entering his age-39 season.

Montrezl Harrell has questioned the Washington Wizards’ roster construction, saying he does not understand the direction of the team and calling the group a “disaster” ahead of the 2026-27 season. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Harrell focused on Washington’s crowded frontcourt and what he views as a lack of balance around Trae Young in […] The post Montrezl Harrell calls Wizards roster a disaster appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Following the Lakers' busy offseason, insider Jovan Buha weighs the team's options to fill out the fifth starting spot.

Shaquille O’Neal excluded Michael Jordan from his greatest flair dunkers list while calling Vince Carter the greatest dunker ever.

After the San Antonio Spurs owned them all season long, the Oklahoma City Thunder must slay the beast to win a championship.

The Lakers spent a lot of money this summer, which all points to one expected outcome.

Veteran coach Igor Kokoskov, who led Luka Doncic and the Slovenian national team to a 2017 EuroBasket title, got the opportunity to work with Doncic again as a Mavericks assistant during the 2021/22 season. However, Kokoskov admitted during a recent appearance on the X&O’s Chat podcast (YouTube link) that he didn’t have a great experience […]

The Los Angeles Lakers knew that point-of-attack defense has been a weakness of the team for several years, and it would need to be addressed as they revamped the roster this summer. They didn’t fully address it with their major signings — Quentin Grimes is the only non-negative POA defender they gave a multi-year contract […]

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into September. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phon...

As the Knicks look to clear more cap space to sign veteran talent, we explore how they could do so by offloading Pacome Dadiet's contract.

Let’s rank the NBA Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 regular season.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Footprint Center on November 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the 76ers 118-116. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a cl...

Dereck Lively II works out at the Duke University campus during Duke Brotherhood offseason sessions. | Courtesy Dallas Mavericks We polled the Mavs Moneyball readership a couple of weeks back on how many games the readership expected Dereck Lively II to play in 2026-27, a year removed from a lost season of just seven games. I was shocked at how many of you answered “zero” and seemed to mean it. If Lively plays zero games this year, keeping him around for the promise of “next year” after two s...

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 7: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 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 Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You love Pete Nance....

The Rockest have a high ranking but have actually slipped since last year.

Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.

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.

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...

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.

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.