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Gary Payton II believes the Golden State Warriors’ relatively low expectations entering the 2026-27 season could give the team a familiar feeling. The Warriors missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2022, but Payton sees similarities between the current situation and the circumstances surrounding Golden State’s most recent championship. “It’s funny,” Payton […] The post Gary Payton II sees 2022 feeling with Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Monday evening. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: none Sun: Saniya Rivers (Day-to-Day), Rayah Marshall, Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Kennedy Burke (Out) What to watch for The Washington Mystics just beat one of the stronger teams, away, the Indiana Fever. And they did in impressive fashion, leading by almost...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Henri Veesaar #13 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 via...

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever this weekend.

We’re making the best starting five of active NBA players whose surnames begin with the letter ‘B’, and it’s pretty stacked. Certainly strong enough to...

The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Isaac McKneely on Monday. McKneely spent this offseason with Atlanta's Summer League squad, appearing in seven games across two summer leagues, five as a starter. He averaged 6.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.9 minutes per game. The 6-4 guard played four college seasons, starting at Virginia from 2022 to 2025 before transferring to Louisville for 2025-26. Across 133 games (101 starts), he posted averages of 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 ass...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Keyontae Johnson #9 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garret...

Clark was less than pleased with the Fever's defense in the first quarter of their loss to the Mystics. She made sure to make that abundantly clear.

Here is a wild three-team NBA mock trade that gives the Lakers another starter while the Mavericks take two major buy-low swings.

With just two games remaining in their 2026 regular-season slate, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?

The Houston Rockets enter training camp with championship expectations, enviable depth and an inevitable numbers problem. Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason form a well-defined core, while the offseason additions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic created even more competition for rotation minutes. General manager Rafael Stone does not […] The post 3 Rockets on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on Clutc...

We have completed our 2026 summer project of determining who the biggest Spurs Villain of all time is, and while the result shouldn’t be at all surprising when taking in context with the timing, I’ll admit it wasn’t the result I expected when we first concocted this idea a little over a month ago (more on that below). Beating out Zaza Pachulia (the dirtiest player to ever face the Spurs) to win the entire tournament is the person who played an even bigger role in the franchise’s downturn: the...

Malachi Smith and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Smith signed a training camp deal with the Raptors in August. Smith appeared in 15 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 23.9 minutes. Smith also appeared in 39 G League games, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 28.7 minutes. Smith went undrafted in 2023 out of Gonzaga and is a 6'4 guard.

Hawks rookie 7-footer Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson. Those moves strengthened the Cavaliers, but they also made the roster expensive and reduced […] The post 3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared ...

The Philadelphia 76ers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped contender. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in a star-heavy starting group, while offseason arrivals have deepened the bench. That overhaul created pressure on returning players with uncertain roles. Philadelphia does not need to make another trade […] The post 3 76ers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks could become a major talking point during the upcoming NBA season.

From off-court controversy and drama to on-court excellence, the WNBA enjoyed perhaps one of its best seasons in league history. With improved ratings, attendance, and a collective bargaining agreement that benefits the players more than ever, the league is heading towards the postseason.

Candace Parker clapped back at former Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson.

Jaden Bradley and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Bradley initially signed a Two-Way contract with the Raptors after he was the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arizona. Bradley appeared in five Summer League games with the Raptors, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.5 minutes. Bradley, who was the Big 12 Player of the Year, averaged 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 30.6 minutes across 39 games in his senior se...

Kelsey Mitchell’s ongoing 2026 WNBA campaign is not just the best season of her WNBA career yet. It is, in fact, one of the best scoring seasons in WNBA history.

Cavaliers Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made the case that Watson’s ability to create and finish in transition could add a missing dimension to Cleveland’s offense. The numbers support the premise. Watson produced 1.32 points per transition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Jaden Bradley #8 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 19, 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Here are the five NBA teams with the brightest futures over the next five years, led by loaded young cores, elite stars, and major draft capital.

It’s been a rough 15 months for the Pacers. This year should mark their return to contender status

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a first look at three bobbleheads for franchise legends Norm Nixon, Kurt Rambis and Paul Westhead, which will be given out to fans at three separate games this upcoming season. #Lakers have unveiled the Kurt Rambis, Paul Westhead and Norm Nixon bobblehead giveaways for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/KQqJ07JW2H — Lakers […]

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.

The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clutc...

Nine-category, standard points or High Score? Yahoo offers three fantasy basketball formats for 2026-27, and each demands a different draft strategy. Here's how to play all three.