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The Connecticut Sun may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark put on a show against the Toronto Tempo.

Paige Bueckers owns four of the five biggest Donruss WNBA card sales, but Caitlin Clark still holds the top spot as both stars head to the playoffs.

Patrick Beverley says Damian Lillard discovered exactly how to beat his aggressive defense, forcing him to completely change strategies.

Our 10 Hottest Takes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season that features the Lakers, LeBron James, and the Warriors, among others.

The Indiana Fever are back at home on Sunday for the first time since the 2026 FIBA World Cup break.The Fever will welcome the Washington Mystics to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a very important matchup. They have to win their last three games to have a shot at having homecourt advantage in the first round […] The post Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Washington Mystics Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Anfernee Simons remembers Evan Turner as one of the funniest veterans he encountered early in his NBA career, although being Turner’s rookie teammate also meant handling some unusual errands. Simons, who began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, said Turner regularly found creative tasks for him and fellow young guard Gary Trent to complete. […] The post Anfernee Simons recalls wild errands for Evan Turner appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

RJ Barrett started his NBA career with the New York Knicks after they selected him with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2019 draft, and he was "happy" they won the championship even if he was feeling a little "salty" because his Toronto Raptors lost in the playoffs.

Shaquille O’Neal says his unexpected decision to appear in Blue Chips not only earned him $3 million but also played an important role in bringing Penny Hardaway to the Orlando Magic. O’Neal had no plans to pursue acting when he was approached about the basketball movie. His interest changed once he learned how much he […] The post Shaquille O’Neal credits movie for Penny Hardaway partnership appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of outstanding buzzer-beaters, especially in the playoffs...

Al Jefferson believes his breakout 2006-07 season with the Boston Celtics ultimately changed the direction of his NBA career. Jefferson averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds per game that year, establishing himself as one of Boston’s most productive young players. He also says he remains the most recent Celtic to finish a season averaging double-digit […] The post Al Jefferson reflects on career-changing Celtics trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Shane Battier believes delaying his NBA career by one year may have cost him around $10 million, but he has no regrets about returning to Duke for his senior season. Battier had already established himself as one of college basketball’s top players following a strong junior campaign. Despite having an opportunity to enter the NBA […] The post Shane Battier sacrificed millions by returning Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark could not help but comment on what Stephanie White said.

Jazz guard Keyonte George finalized a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale contract extension on Friday. The deal, which has a base value of $155MM and features $500K in annual incentives, begins in 2027/28 and runs through ’31/32. It doesn’t include a player or a team option. According to Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune, George […]

Bill Russell at PF is intriguing. I would replace Nikola Jokic with Wilt Chamberlain at center though. And maybe Larry Bird instead of LeBron. That would have been a fantastic starting five. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Opening night is nearly a month away for the Los Angeles Lakers and there seems to be a lot of skepticism surrounding the roster. In recent weeks, both Norman Powell and Michael Porter Jr. have hated on L.A. and the roster Rob Pelinka put together. Now, Lakers legend Byron Scott has joined in the choir […]

Carmelo Anthony has opened up about the difficult 15-month period he spent outside the NBA, admitting that he still does not fully understand why teams stopped offering him opportunities. After his initial exit from the league, Anthony said the prolonged uncertainty caused him to question both his career and how he was viewed around the […] The post Carmelo Anthony still questions mysterious NBA exile appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Markquis Nowell. The Pelicans had signed Nowell to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Nowell is expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Stephen Thompson. The Wolves had signed Thompson to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week. Thompson is now expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the upcoming G League season.

The Golden State Warriors have waived forward Elias Ralph. The Warriors had signed Ralph to an Exhibit 10 contract last week. Ralph is expected to join the Santa Cruz Warriors for the upcoming G League season.

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team.

After the Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo on Friday, Sophie Cunningham and her teammates flew back to Indianapolis. As the players drove back to their homes, Cunningham got sentimental in an Instagram story.

The Seattle Storm (8-34) and Las Vegas Aces (28-13) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. EDT at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Read our New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo WNBA prediction, pick and odds for Sunday, September 20.

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10: Nyara Sabally of Germany with fans after the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarter-final between Belgium and Germany at Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images) | Getty Images Best win of the season. The New York Liberty returned from the FIBA World Cup break with a road matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. New York’s defense proved to be too much to handle for the league leading L...

The Miami Heat have championship expectations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but are they really a 55-win team?

The Golden State Warriors had a relatively quiet offseason, but adding Frank Vogel to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff could prove important. Vogel brings extensive experience and a strong defensive background, including leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. His arrival comes as Kerr looks to improve Golden State’s decision-making, fundamentals and defensive discipline. The […] The post Frank Vogel brings defensive expertise to Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major investment in Walker Kessler, acquiring the center in a sign-and-trade with Utah and giving him a four-year, $130 million contract. Los Angeles surrendered two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps in the deal, reportedly after Luka Dončić made it clear he wanted Kessler as his center. […] The post Lakers bet heavily on Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard closed the door on his six-year run with the Los Angeles Clippers by sharing a farewell message with the team’s supporters following his return to Toronto. Leonard posted a video on Instagram featuring moments from his Clippers career, with “thank you” displayed prominently throughout the tribute. “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during […] The post Kawhi Leonard thanks Clippers fans after departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets are working toward a potential long-term agreement with Brandon Miller as the former No. 2 overall pick approaches his fourth NBA season. Charlotte and Miller have been actively discussing a rookie-scale contract extension. Despite dealing with multiple injuries since entering the league in 2023, the 6-foot-7 wing has emerged as an important […] The post Hornets discuss extension with Brandon Miller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.