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For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there. That era officially ended in June, when Milwaukee traded the two-time MVP to the Heat for a package headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft picks. Now comes the […] The post NBA Preview: Bucks begin uncertain life after Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A basketball sits on the court during a break in the action between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers during preseason action at the Barclays Center on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers defeated the Nets 106-76. 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 Bruce Bennet...

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: Tom Chambers #24 of the Phoenix Suns boxes out against Buck Williams #52 of the Portland Trailblazers during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals as part of the NBA Playoffs on May 11, 1992 at the Arizona Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. The Portland Trailblazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 153-151 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and c...

I have a confession to make.  In 2024, which feels like a lifetime ago, the Wolves were in Sacramento for game 2 of a new season. With 3:29 left in the first quarter, Keegan Murray was subbed out for Trey Lyles, a player I mostly remembered from his one year in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. That was all the way back in 2014-15, or roughly six lifetimes ago. Lyles was part of the Fab Freshmen team, featuring longtime Wolf nemesis Devin Booker and former Wolf beloved Karl-Anthony Tow...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 11: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on March 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images K...

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points to help the New York Liberty rout the Toronto Tempo 106-69 on Sunday and stay in the hunt for homecourt in the opening round of the playoffs. New York (26-16) could finish anywhere from fourth to eighth in the playoff standings with two games remaining. Stewart moved into eighth place in the WNBA's all-time scoring list, passing Cappie Pondexter's 6,811 points.

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 20: Olivia Miles #5 high fives Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx during the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 20, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Im...

The Celtics spent years insisting they didn’t have to choose between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Then they chose. Boston’s stunning decision to send Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks ended one of the NBA’s most successful partnerships. Tatum and Brown reached six Eastern Conference finals together and […] The post NBA Preview: Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum after stunning Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

The Los Angeles Sparks may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Portland Fire.

Kyle Lowry hasn’t played for the Toronto Raptors since 2021, and the six-time All-Star just recently retired from the NBA, but the basketball team north of the border are all in on the point guard right now. Lowry signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the team he spent nine seasons with back in July. And […] The post Raptors fans in their feelings after seeing ‘gang back together’ at Kyle Lowry celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Been moving back to Mexico since I departed from Spain on Wednesday morning. Yeah, that’s more than half a week, but that’s also what happens when you arrive and your place isn’t ready to live in, you have to split time between there and a shared AirBnB place, you have to spend a night in […]

The Chicago Sky hit a limit in their first excursion of the post-Angel Reese era. Beyond the WNBA's… The post Bounced Out 2026: Chicago Sky appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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Kings shooting guard Zach LaVine was limited to just 39 regular season appearances in 2025/26 due to injuries. He tells Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints he’s looking to bounce back in ’26/27 ahead of 2027 free agency. “I had a little hand injury, but every year for me, I go into the offseason, I see what […]

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Olivia Miles added 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89 on Sunday to get closer to clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. A big reason for the Lynx's success this season has been the play of Miles.

Kevin Durant wearing a wig is still Kevin Durant.

The Washington Mystics visit the Indiana Fever on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tipoff set for 4:00 PM ET on NBA TV. Indiana entered the final week of the regular season at 26-14 with a playoff berth already secured, while…

The Fever turned in one of their worst performances of the year Sunday against the Mystics, hurting their chances of moving up in the postseason standings.

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"I can see a lot of our offensive identity still flowing through Ant."

With the WNBA regular season winding down, we look at each potential matchup for Minnesota in the first round.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 04: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105. 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 ...

One of the top candidates for the WNBA MVP this season has been Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever.The Fever even launched a campaign for Mitchell, as well as Caitlin Clark, for the possibility of a co-MVP win.But for Mitchell, it has been a career season. She already broke two scoring records held by A’ja […] The post Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell Sends Strong Statement on MVP Candidacy appeared first on HEAVY.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Charlotte Hornets. Free […]

Both the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever may be without one of their star players in Sunday afternoon's matchup.

Angel Reese became the first player in WNBA history to …

The 2026 WNBA regular season is now in its final stretch, the countdown to the playoffs is officially on. As the postseason picture comes into focus, every team has a distinct set of questions to answer. With only a handful of games remaining, seeding, momentum and late-season adjustments could shape what comes next. For those… The post The WNBA, Assessed: Breaking Down the Western Conference Heading Into the Final Stretch appeared first on Winsidr.

Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise.