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Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images If this offseason for the Detroit Pistons was a plane ride, you’d call it an eventful one. There has been turbulence, with the front office missing out on players they thought could fit the team’s presen...

Here is a full 2026-27 76ers season preview, from their loaded starting five and deep bench to the strengths, weaknesses, and Finals expectations.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: LeBron James #23 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament on May 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

One of the most popular debates among NBA fans is who is the greatest player of all time with Michael Jordan and LeBron James often being the two names mentioned most. However, former NBA forward Bonzi Wells believes another Los Angeles Lakers legend in Kobe Bryant deserves more consideration in the GOAT conversation. He pointed […]

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Bub Carrington #7 and Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards celebrates during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 17, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 C. Morgan Engel/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Duren and the Pistons remain in a contract stalemate as a new season approaches ... so would Detroit trade its All-NBA center?

Luke Kennard led the NBA in three-point percentage a season ago. Can we get an encore in Phoenix?

A mix of realistic, strange, and silly lineup combinations for the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves.

The young Lithuanian will get his shot in Milwaukee.

The Austrian Hammer is a big cog in the Raptors’ machine, but with injury concerns, how far can it go?

While analyzing how media narratives have changed, Draymond Green highlighted how Michael Jordan's accomplishments are celebrated while LeBron James is criticized.

Raptors forward RJ Barrett, who was traded from New York to Toronto during the 2023/24 season, admitted in an interview with Donnovan Bennett of CBC Sports (YouTube link) that he felt “a little salty” watching his old team win a championship last season. However, Barrett stressed that he’s happy for his former Knicks teammates. “If […]

Your regularly scheduled reminder that Pop is indeed the GOAT

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The Los Angeles Lakers have invested heavily in their roster for the coming season, both in contracts (Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili) and in draft compensation to acquire Kessler from the Utah Jazz (multiple first-round picks).

DeMarcus Cousins called out Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown when he was facing media scrutiny.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 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 Candic...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 1: Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors is introduced before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vau...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jaylin Williams #26 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and teammates celebrate during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 David Dow/N...

Draymond Green clapped back at Bronny James' critics for claiming he received support from his father in the NBA.

Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2026-27? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.

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There's always next year. Ben Golliver and Zach Kram examine 10 players already on our radar for 2027 NBA Rank.

We're revealing our top 100 players in the league for the 2026-27 season. Which players broke into Nos. 100 to 51? Which stars fell?

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 04: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs smiles during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 04, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 It’s not that he’s the winningest coach in NBA history. It’s ...

Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are battling for the top spot, while the rest of the Top 5 centers in the NBA are filled with two-way stars with playoff success.

MILAN, ITALY - 2026/02/03: Khalifa Diop #18 of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz seen in action during Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2025/26 Regular Season Round 26 game between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Allianz Cloud. Final score EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 109 : 89 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. (Photo by Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Four years after being drafted, Khalifa Diop is gearing up for his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dio...

The New York Knicks are adding Ed Flynn to Mike Brown’s coaching staff, where he will take over responsibility for advising on replay challenges. Flynn spent the past three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, eventually becoming their head video coordinator. His official Knicks title will be assistant coach/special situations. During games, Flynn will review […] The post Mike Brown gets a new challenge adviser appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Isaiah Crawford #27 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 v...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 26: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 during the second half of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Agreemen...