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The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million. Kuminga has a player option for the 2027-28 season and is expected to be the team’s starting power forward going into the year. The Wolves needed a power forward after trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets and Nas Reed to the Charlotte Hornets earlier in the offseason. The Wolves had a glaring need for a power forward for nearly two mont...

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The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same can be said for their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and arguably the greatest to ever wear that uniform, and one of […]

Marc Stein reports the Clippers’ refusal to offer Kawhi Leonard another extension initially sparked trade discussions with the Raptors.

When he first entered the NBA in 2018, new Los Angeles Lakers point guard Collin Sexton was known for his athleticism and ability to attack the paint, along with his fierceness and tenacity on the court. However, many were concerned about his shooting as he knocked down just 33.6% from 3-point range in his lone […]

MISSISSAUGA, ON - November 24 The Toronto Raptors 905 beat the Long Island Nets 130-115 in G League basketball action at the Paramount Fine Foods Arena. Long Island Nets assistant coach Shawn Swords is seen on the bench/sidelines November 24 2024 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images Following the team’s switch in head coaches, the Long Island Nets announced several additions to Shawn Swords’ coaching staff, naming Khalif ...

Here are the 10 most underpaid NBA players entering the 2026-27 season, led by Deni Avdija and a few contracts that look unbelievably good.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White comments on Raven Johnson after Sunday's blowout loss.

Read our Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty WNBA prediction, pick and odds for Monday, September 21.

Read our Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury WNBA prediction, pick and odds for Monday, September 21.

A major fall from grace for a man who finished third last year.

Oso Ighodaro claws his way for a more insulated role.

Does this team look different with a full offseason together?

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 1: James Harden #1 and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 1, 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 Ge...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Fourth time’s the charm.

The NBA could select a winning bid for an expansion team in Las Vegas before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The league appears to be taking different approaches to the two markets as it continues exploring expansion, with multiple ownership groups competing for Las Vegas while the Seattle […] The post NBA could pick Las Vegas expansion bid before Seattle appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's a look at what's changed, what's exciting, and what's concerning for each team.

Stephen Gillaspie takes a look at the game of Houston’s new big man, Arafan Diane.

Aliyah Boston's disputed foul survived replay, and Fever fans are furious, but the loss runs deeper than the whistles.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Kel’el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 24, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, ...

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Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors has arguably been the most dramatic move of the offseason. However, after the NBA concluded its investigation in the Aspiration saga, Leonard was eventually traded by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and five draft picks. And now, his former teammate in the […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will the UCLA Bruins go back-to-back? Will the return of JuJu Watkins send USC to the top? This week our hosts break down the state of the Big Ten and predict which teams will make the NCAA Tournament. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: What’s going on in the Big Ten this year? appeared first on The IX Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most unique players the NBA has ever seen. His combination of scoring ability, passing and vision along with elite basketball IQ make him basically unstoppable, despite not possessing elite athleticism. The fact that Doncic can be so dominant with the ball in his hands […]

Her own words came back to haunt her.

It’s hard to put yourself in Toronto Tempo Sandy Brondello’s shoes. Just two games remain in the season, and she will head home early.

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

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How do you think the Spurs will navigate playing time with Dylan Harper, considering all the options on the roster? — Owen S. The challenge of solving the minutes distribution for the three point guards is intrinsically linked to the bigger-picture questions I got about the Spurs’ long-term cap sheet. We’ll get to those questions shortly, but let’s start with the short term. Harper had such a stellar second half last season that it shifted a lot of projections from observers around the NBA. T...